Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli consider shock Quagliarella return
Napoli consider shock Quagliarella return
22 May at 20:45 Fabio Quagliarella, much like a fine Italian wine, has only got better with age. The experienced forward was named striker of the season by Serie A this year and is currently the league’s top scorer, four goals ahead of Duvan Zapata with just one game left to play. The Italian has […]
Sarri: ‘Discuss what’s wrong at Chelsea’
Sarri: ‘Discuss what’s wrong at Chelsea’
Maurizio Sarri warned he has plenty to tell Chelsea in their end of season meeting, but sees improvements after the squad “got two or three games incredibly wrong.” The tactician held a Press conference today, but he also spoke to Sky Sport Italia afterwards. He had said the club shouldn’t judge him on the outcome […]
Transfer news: Milan meet with agent of Napoli target Castagne
Transfer news: Milan meet with agent of Napoli target Castagne
22 May at 19:45 According to what has been reported in the Italian press, there is a background to a suggestion that AC Milan are competing with Napoli for Atalanta player Timothy Castagne. Leonardo, Milan’s sporting director, has met with the player’s representatives; although he was not able to give a definite yes and proceed […]
Jorginho: ‘Surprised if Sarri left Chelsea’
Jorginho: ‘Surprised if Sarri left Chelsea’
Jorginho would be “surprised” if Maurizio Sarri left Chelsea this summer and would not plan to follow him if he joined Juventus. The Italy international and former Napoli midfielder spoke to Sky Sport Italia a week ahead of the Europa League Final with Arsenal. “It’s an international final of a prestigious competition and we are […]
Ranieri: ‘Love Roma, but lower expectations’
Ranieri: ‘Love Roma, but lower expectations’
Claudio Ranieri feels “emotional every time” he sits on the Roma bench, still believes in the Champions League and insists he’s just trying to “keep a lid on expectations” for the future. When called as caretaker manager to replace sacked Eusebio Di Francesco in February, Ranieri said he’d only have done it for his beloved […]
Parma talk Napoli talents
Parma talk Napoli talents
Parma director Daniele Faggiano confirms they will discuss Roberto Inglese, Marko Rog and Adam Ounas loan deals with Napoli. The two clubs have worked together frequently, with striker Inglese on a loan spell with option to buy and counter-option in favour of the Partenopei. “Inglese is not our player, but we’ll see if anything else […]
Transfer News LIVE: BVB make double signing, Juve’s shopping list, Sarri denies Italy return
Transfer News LIVE: BVB make double signing, Juve’s…
22 May at 15:45 The football season is coming to an end and with some team’s fates already decided, clubs are starting to make moves on the transfer market, either to reinforce their teams with new players or appoint new managers or even directors to improve the work of the management. Follow all the latest […]
Napoli target Ukraine midfielder?
Napoli target Ukraine midfielder?
Napoli are reportedly keeping tabs on Racing Genk’s €10m-rated midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Partenopei sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is an admirer of the 26-year-old and the player’s agent is aware of interest from the Neapolitan club. The Shakhtar Donetsk youth product joined Genk in 2016 and has scored 30 goals for […]
Chelsea name their price as they seem closer to allowing Maurizio Sarri to leave
Chelsea name their price as they seem closer to allowing…
Staggering revelations in a report by the Telegraph[1] says Chelsea are willing to lose Maurizio Sarri after the Europa League final but, have also named the price interested clubs must pay to get their man. Reports in Italy, captured by Goal[2], indicate that Juventus and AS Roma are interested in landing the former Napoli head […]
Sarri, Chelsea to discuss future after Europa League
Sarri, Chelsea to discuss future after Europa League
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri will discuss his future with the club after next week’s Europa League final against Arsenal. Sarri led the team to third place in the Premier League and a return to the Champions League. With two years remaining on his Chelsea contract, Sarri says he will speak to the club after next […]