Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli eye Real’s James, Valverde: report
Napoli eye Real’s James, Valverde: report
28 May at 10:45 Italian Serie A club Napoli are interested in signing two Real Madrid midfielders, as per the reports in Spanish press. Madrid-based MARCA have reported that Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has managed the Los Blancos in the past, is now interested in signing James Rodriguez and Federico Valverde from his former […]
Donnarumma out as Mancini names 33 to Italy squad
Donnarumma out as Mancini names 33 to Italy squad
Torino striker Andrea Belotti is back in the Italy squad, but AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been ruled out for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers due to injury. The Azzurri continue their qualifying campaign against Greece on June 8 before hosting Bosnia-Herzegovina three days later, and coach Roberto Mancini will do so without a […]
Napoli clinch €10 million move for Empoli star
Napoli clinch €10 million move for Empoli star
Empoli right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo is expected to join Napoli in a €10 million move, with his medical scheduled for Thursday. The Azzurri were relegated to Serie B after falling 2-1 to Inter on Sunday, and it looks like they will head back to the lower division without one of their standout stars. La Gazzetta […]
U21 Euros: Provisional Italy squad
U21 Euros: Provisional Italy squad
Gigi Di Biagio has named his provisional Italy squad for the European Under-21 Championship, including Alex Meret, Sandro Tonali and Riccardo Orsolini. Italy are hosting the tournament with San Marino in June and the pre-training retreat begins in Rome on Wednesday. Bologna forward Simone Edera, who is owned by Torino, has pulled out due to […]
Napoli clinch €10m Di Lorenzo
Napoli clinch €10m Di Lorenzo
Empoli right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo is on the verge of a €10m move to Napoli and should have his medical on Thursday. Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and more all give the same information, that the deal has been done between the two clubs for approximately €10m. A medical examination has been […]
Napoli, friction between Ancelotti and De Laurentiis: the reason
Napoli, friction between Ancelotti and De Laurentiis: the reason
27 May at 21:00 After last week’s meeting between Ancelotti and De Laurentiis, it seems that the results were not all positive. In fact, the two are not on the same page when it comes to the transfer market strategy, something they will be looking to solve shortly. Between Thursday and Friday, the two […]
Why Celtic’s Chase For £8.8m Defensive Ace Is As Good As Over: An Ideal Option For Lennon
Why Celtic’s Chase For £8.8m Defensive Ace Is As Good…
Celtic have been on the lookout for a right back for quite some time now. They have been linked with plenty of names in the past year, but they haven’t been able to sign their targets. One such player was Timothy Castagne of Atlanta. The Hoops had reportedly put in an impressive bid of £8.8m[1] […]
Italy, Mancini names 33-man squad: Balotelli and Donnarumma out
Italy, Mancini names 33-man squad: Balotelli and Donnarumma out
27 May at 19:45 Earlier today, Roberto Mancini revealed the Italy squad for the Euro-qualifiers, during which the Azzurri will face Greece and Bosnia. In total, 33 players have been called up, with the likes of Balotelli and Donnarumma missing out (the goalkeeper is injured). Goalkeepers: Alessio Cragno (Cagliari), Pierluigi Gollini (Atalanta); Salvatore Sirigu […]
Belotti & Mirante in Italy squad
Belotti & Mirante in Italy squad
Torino striker Andrea Belotti and Roma goalkeeper Antonio Mirante have been called up to the Italy squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers. Belotti is rewarded for his strong end to the season with Torino, as has Mirante since replacing Robin Olsen in Roma’s goals. There is also a first call-up for Atalanta shot-stopper Pierluigi […]