Author Archives: James Grundy
Madrid want to renew Juve target Varane’s contract, but eye up Koulibaly as a potential replacement
Madrid want to renew Juve target Varane’s contract, but…
05 April at 11:30 Raphael Varane is reportedly seriously considering quitting Real Madrid in the summer, as originally reported by L’Equipe and recently backed up by AS. This news drew interest from Europe’s elite clubs, with Juventus, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain all registering an interest in the French World Cup winner. However AS claim […]
THREE reasons Arsenal fans should be scared of facing Napoli in Europa League clash
THREE reasons Arsenal fans should be scared of facing Napoli…
Arsenal[1] are one of the favourites to go on to lift the UEFA Cup this May, securing them Champions League football for next season. Standing in their way of the next stage of the competition is Serie A heavyweights Napoli. The Italian side have struggled with injuries of late, with key forwards Lorenzo Insigne and […]
Mihajlovic: ‘Atalanta were stronger’
Mihajlovic: ‘Atalanta were stronger’
Sinisa Mihajlovic admits Bologna “lost to an Atalanta team that are stronger than we are, but must not lose hope. I have faith in the players.” They were already 4-0 down in Bergamo within 15 minutes, swept aside by a Josip Ilicic brace, Hans Hateboer and Duvan Zapata. “We didn’t even step on to the […]
HT: Unstoppable Atalanta!
HT: Unstoppable Atalanta!
Atalanta put in an historic performance to lead Bologna 4-0 with Josip Ilicic’s brace, Hans Hateboer and Duvan Zapata goals in the opening 15 minutes. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Orobici went in knowing a win would put them clear in fifth place, just one […]
Inter join AC Milan and Napoli in hunt for Marseille star
Inter join AC Milan and Napoli in hunt for Marseille star
Inter have reportedly entered the race to sign Florian Thauvin from Marseille this summer, in a move which could cost the Nerazzurri €40 million. AC Milan and Napoli are also said to be keen on the 26-year-old Frenchman, who has set Ligue 1 alight following his return after an unsuccessful stint at Premier League club […]
Why Maurizio Sarri will drop this player despite being told he “cannot” by Sky pundit
Why Maurizio Sarri will drop this player despite being told…
Danny Higginbotham, in quotes on Sky Sports picked up in the Metro[1], told Maurizio Sarri that Callum Hudson-Odoi “can’t be taken out of the team”. Most Chelsea fans would feel that way, and given how he played, Danny is correct. But we’ll bet our bottom dollar Callum doesn’t actually start on Monday night against West […]
Line-ups: Atalanta v Bologna
Line-ups: Atalanta v Bologna
Atalanta know that a victory would move them to within a point of Milan and fourth place, but Bologna need a result to escape the relegation zone. It kicks off in Bergamo at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Sassuolo-Chievo on […]
Abate: ‘Milan are still fourth’
Abate: ‘Milan are still fourth’
Ignazio Abate feels Milan’s recent dip in form is down to “mental strength” and they must do well against Juventus, but also reminds fans they’re in fourth place. The Rossoneri have picked up just one point from the last three rounds and if Atalanta beat Bologna this evening, the gap from fourth to fifth will […]
Liveblog: Serie A Thursday Treat
Liveblog: Serie A Thursday Treat
Join us for all the action as it happens from today’s Serie A games, Sassuolo v Chievo and Atalanta’s chance to go fifth against relegation-threatened Bologna. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at 18.00 UK time (17.00 GMT) at the Mapei Stadium, where Sassuolo need […]
From France: Inter, AC Milan and Napoli chase €40m Marseille man
From France: Inter, AC Milan and Napoli chase €40m Marseille…
04 April at 18:10 Florian Thauvin, Marseille’s attacking winger, is ready to leave the French club. As L’Equipe writes, the World Champion is being monitored by multiple teams, with a summer exit looking more and more likely. In fact, in Serie A, Inter, Milan and Napoli are the three most interesting clubs, as stated […]