Author Archives: James Grundy
Serie A Round 36 Preview: Three could be the magic number for some
Serie A Round 36 Preview: Three could be the magic number…
With only three matches to go of the season many issues are resolved but with a relegation place and Champions League qualification yet to be organised. We begin with a side vying for a European qualification place. Atalanta have won both of their last two home Serie A games against Genoa: the last time they […]
Napoli put bid in for Manchester United target
Napoli put bid in for Manchester United target
10 May at 10:00 La Gazzetta dello Sport have claimed that Napoli have made an offer for Hirving Lozano of PSV. They claim that Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is still waiting for an answer from the Dutch club, and that he is keen to seal a deal for the Mexican winger quickly so as […]
How much Liverpool will earn in run to Champions League final
How much Liverpool will earn in run to Champions League final
The Reds were written off after losing the first-leg of their semi-final with Barcelona 3-0 at the Nou Camp. But a 4-0 victory at Anfield on Tuesday secured the most unlikely of comebacks for Jurgen Klopp’s men. Liverpool saw off Napoli and Red Star Belgrade in the group stage, before defeating Bayern Munich, Porto and […]
Telegraph: Roma Prepping Sarri Offer
Telegraph: Roma Prepping Sarri Offer
We’ve all been there: fresh off a break-up and ready to jump back into the dating fray, you open up your trusted friend, the dating app. After reconciling your heart break and accepting your new fate, you start swiping right and left to your heart’s content. After you wade through the standard profiles—women at country […]
Sarri: ‘I had to adapt for Chelsea’
Sarri: ‘I had to adapt for Chelsea’
Maurizio Sarri described the “strong cultural differences” he has found at Chelsea. “Clearly, there are more individualistic players than at Napoli, but in England they are becoming more tactically-evolved.” The Coach has taken Chelsea to the Europa League Final after beating Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties, 2-2 on aggregate, where they will face Arsenal on May […]
Llorente ‘honoured’ by Napoli link
Llorente ‘honoured’ by Napoli link
Fernando Llorente’s agent assures the Tottenham Hotspur striker would be “very happy and honoured to try an experience at Napoli.” The former Juventus centre-forward has just reached the Champions League Final with Spurs after their 3-2 win away to Ajax. His brother and agent Jesus Llorente was asked about rumours he was on the Napoli […]
Napoli let Ospina leave
Napoli let Ospina leave
Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina has been given permission to return to Colombia, but there could be repercussions for Arsenal. A statement on the club website confirmed the shot-stopper had been given a few days off for family reasons and will therefore miss this weekend’s Serie A game against SPAL. No further details will be given […]
Percassi: ‘Atalanta won’t sell stars’
Percassi: ‘Atalanta won’t sell stars’
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi insists they’ll keep Gian Piero Gasperini and their star men. “We want to reinforce and not weaken the squad.” The Orobici have been the surprise package of the season, as they currently sit in fourth place and only one point behind Inter, so as things stand are heading into the Champions […]
Cagliari: ‘Two clubs want Barella’
Cagliari: ‘Two clubs want Barella’
Cagliari director Marcello Carli admits they turned down an Atletico Madrid offer for Nicolò Barella, but “two Italian clubs want him.” The Italy international midfielder has been linked with the likes of Inter, Napoli, Roma and Arsenal. “It’s a dream to keep Barella, but to be perfectly honest, I’m not sure if it’s achievable,” director […]
Albiol: ‘Only Maradona won at Napoli’
Albiol: ‘Only Maradona won at Napoli’
Raul Albiol maintains Napoli’s first season under Carlo Ancelotti cannot be considered a failure. “Only Diego Maradona won the Scudetto here.” The defender returned after three months out injured and Napoli have secured second place in Serie A, but Juventus clinched their eighth consecutive Serie A title with more ease than usual. “It’s not entirely […]