Author Archives: James Grundy
Chinese and MLS clubs interested in Mertens, player only interested in Napoli
Chinese and MLS clubs interested in Mertens, player only…
16 May at 13:45 Napoli star Dries Mertens is only interested in staying at Napoli, despite interest from Chinese clubs and clubs from the MLS. Il Mattino states that Napoli have drawn up a new contract for the Belgian, who is currently contracted at the club till the summer of 2020. Napoli are proposing an extension […]
Serie A Week 37 referees
Serie A Week 37 referees
The referees for Serie A Week 37 have been announced, with Daniele Doveri given the top-three tussle between Napoli and Inter. Napoli are the team who have won the most under Doveri in Serie A (13), whereas the official has overseen just four Inter victories from a possible 14. Elsewhere, Gianluca Rocchi is handed Juventus-Atalanta, […]
Maurizio Sarri FEARS Chelsea sack – two Italian clubs on alert after being told he’s keen
Maurizio Sarri FEARS Chelsea sack – two Italian clubs…
MAURIZIO SARRI still fears the sack at Chelsea and is poised for a return to Italy if the axe should fall. Sarri looked safe after guiding Chelsea[1] to a third-place finish in the Premier League and two cup finals. He could even win a trophy this season if his side beat Arsenal[2] in the Europa […]
Agent: Mendy ‘on Juve shortlist’
Agent: Mendy ‘on Juve shortlist’
Ferland Mendy’s agent claims Juventus are looking at the Olympique Lyonnais left-back, describing him as a mix of Marcelo, Alex Sandro and Cristian Chivu. Napoli, Real Madrid and Barcelona have all been linked with Mendy in recent months, but Yvan Le Mee warned the trio that his client was also ‘on Juve’s shortlist’, as well […]
Insigne set for second meeting?
Insigne set for second meeting?
It is claimed Lorenzo Insigne will hold a second round of talks about his future as Napoli are unwilling to improve his contract. Insigne’s fate seemed to lay with Napoli after alleged crisis talks with agent Mino Raiola, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis and Coach Carlo Ancelotti. However, La Repubblica reports the Partenopei will have […]
Serie A trio call agent of Real Madrid defender: summer deal possible
Serie A trio call agent of Real Madrid defender: summer…
15 May at 18:15 Real Madrid defender Nacho can leave Real Madrid in the summer. According to As, the entourage of the Spanish defender has received three offers from Italy: Napoli, Roma and Inter have contacted the player’s entourage to begin preliminary talks ahead of a possible summer move. Nacho is on his way out of Real […]
Veretout ‘agrees Napoli terms, but…’
Veretout ‘agrees Napoli terms, but…’
Napoli have reportedly agreed terms with Jordan Veretout but are still some distance away from Fiorentina’s €27m asking price. French media outlet RMC Sport corroborates Il Mattino’s two-week-old claim that a five-year contract has been agreed with Veretout. However, a stumbling block would be over the fee, with the Partenopei only willing to pay €20m for the […]
Ten Hag explains why he doesn’t want Chelsea, Barcelona move
Ten Hag explains why he doesn’t want Chelsea, Barcelona…
15 May at 17:00 Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag is not thinking about joining Chelsea or Barcelona in the summer. The Dutch manager spoke in a press conference ahead of the next league game against De Graafschap and confirmed his desire to remain in Amsterdam: “It’s an honor to be linked with big clubs like […]
Chelsea: why Abramovic wants to sack Sarri
Chelsea: why Abramovic wants to sack Sarri
15 May at 15:30 Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly willing to sack Maurizio Sarri after the Europa League final. The Italian tactician has never been defended by the board during the whole season despite the criticism of many English media. Sarri has reached Chelsea’s targets: the Champions League qualification and the Europa League final. […]
Atletico Madrid join Milanese clubs in race for Insigne
Atletico Madrid join Milanese clubs in race for Insigne
15 May at 15:00 Napoli’s star striker Lorenzo Insigne has been linked with three different clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. The Frattamaggiore-born striker is reportedly unsettled after the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti at the club and is eager to move away from Naples and embrace a new challenge away from the club where […]