Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli respond to Man Utd’s £95m Kalidou Koulibaly bid
Napoli respond to Man Utd’s £95m Kalidou Koulibaly bid
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate for fresh faces this summer as United look to force their way back into the top four. The Red Devils targeted a new centre-back last year but a move never materialised, despite links with Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld. Solskjaer is keen to improve his backline ahead of next season, […]
Bologna-Napoli moved to Saturday
Bologna-Napoli moved to Saturday
As Bologna have mathematically secured their Serie A safety, the final match of the season against Napoli will be on Saturday evening. The fixture was still up in the air, because Bologna needed one point to exclude themselves from the relegation battle. Sinisa Mihajlovic’s team achieved that this evening in a 3-3 draw at Lazio. […]
Which Chelsea players would ask to leave if Sarri stays
Which Chelsea players would ask to leave if Sarri stays
Simon Johnson of the Evening Standard wrote this article today[1] about the potential managers likely to take over should Chelsea sack Maurizio Sarri, something they claim is being considered by the club. Part of the reason they give for his future being in question is that players in the Stamford Bridge dressing room are considering wanting […]
Luciano Spalletti confronts Inter’s players
Luciano Spalletti confronts Inter’s players
20 May at 21:15 According to Sky Sport, Luciano Spalletti had a stern warning to Inter’s players earlier today before their training session started. The Tuscan tactician spoke to captain Samir Handanovic and the rest of the playing squad to remind them of their responsibilities to the Nerazzurri. It was geared towards decreasing the tension […]
Atletico hijack Napoli target Trippier?
Atletico hijack Napoli target Trippier?
Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to make a huge offer to hijack Napoli’s deal for England and Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier. According to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, the Rojiblancos are preparing to make a massive bid for the Tottenham Hotspur defender – as they will have around €130m to spend on rebuilding their squad after […]
Mancini: ‘Allegri’s time was up’
Mancini: ‘Allegri’s time was up’
Roberto Mancini believes Max Allegri’s time at Juventus had run its course, while Napoli “play the best football” in Serie A and Italy want to do well in Euro 2020. The Italian National team tactician spoke at the Italian Football Hall of Fame Awards being held in Florence. “I believe Allegri’s cycle at Juventus had […]
Napoli ask after Bourigeaud
Napoli ask after Bourigeaud
Napoli have reportedly contacted Stade Rennes attacking midfielder Benjamin Bourigeaud about a possible summer move to the Stadio San Paolo. SKY Sport Italia transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio reports that sporting director Cristiano Guintoli has met with the 25-year-old’s agent, to ask about his availability. The former France U20 midfielder joined Rennes from Racing Club […]
Man Utd €110m Koulibaly bid rejected
Man Utd €110m Koulibaly bid rejected
Napoli have reportedly rejected a new €110m Manchester United offer for Kalidou Koulibaly, as the defender is not for sale. President Aurelio De Laurentiis had already stated last year that he turned down just over €100m from a Premier League club, which was believed to be Manchester United. La Gazzetta dello Sport now suggest that […]
Sarri-Juve, talks ongoing: ‘positive progress’
Sarri-Juve, talks ongoing: ‘positive progress’
20 May at 18:30 According to SportItalia, current Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is inching ever so closer to taking over the reign at Juventus. The former Napoli & Empoli boss has looked increasingly likely to leave the London club, that despite guiding them back into the UEFA Champions League and reaching the final of the […]
