Author Archives: James Grundy
Deschamps in for Allegri at Juventus?
Deschamps in for Allegri at Juventus?
Max Allegri has already decided to leave Juventus this summer and will be replaced by Didier Deschamps, claims Pierpaolo Marino. The former Napoli, Udinese and Atalanta director of sport is now a pundit and told Tuttosport he has the gossip on changes in Turin. “Allegri will not remain at Juve, but it will be his […]
Cagliari: ‘Barella costs over €50m’
Cagliari: ‘Barella costs over €50m’
Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini confirms Napoli and Chelsea came closer than Inter to Nicolò Barella, but “it’ll take more than €50m.” The Italy international midfielder is set to start in tonight’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Finland, having become an Azzurri regular under Coach Roberto Mancini. This also helped boost his profile abroad and a move […]
Napoli look to Nathan Ake
Napoli look to Nathan Ake
Napoli have reportedly set their sights on Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, despite the €30m price-tag. The Dutch centre-back just turned 24 last month and spent most of his career in England with Chelsea, going on loan spells to Reading and Watford before the €22.8m transfer to Bournemouth. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli believe […]
Chelsea turn attention to hot-property Premier League manager to replace Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea turn attention to hot-property Premier League manager…
Chelsea are reportedly considering snatching Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo next summer to replace Maurizio Sarri as per the Metro[1]. Sarri joined Chelsea last year after the Blues parted ways with Antonio Conte but the former Napoli head coach has found life in England more difficult than he may have anticipated. Sarri is adjusting […]
No To £15.5m As Chelsea Ready To Give Up On Gonzalo Higuain: A Big Mistake By Sarri
No To £15.5m As Chelsea Ready To Give Up On Gonzalo Higuain:…
According to a recent report by Marca[1] (via the Express[2]), Chelsea have no plans to sign Gonzalo Higuain from Juventus when his loan deal at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of this campaign. The same source[3] has revealed that the Pensioners have an option to extend the Argentine striker’s loan contract by 12 months […]
Napoli battling with Milan to sign Fiorentina midfielder
Napoli battling with Milan to sign Fiorentina midfielder
22 March at 23:45 According to what has been reported by Italian newspaper the Corriere dello Sport today, Napoli have set their sights on Fiorentina midfielder Jordan Veretout as a priority signing for the summer. CorSport suggests that Napoli are interested and willing to spend €25m on the Frenchman, who has previously played for Nantes and Aston Villa. Since signing […]
Manchester United prepare mega-offer for Napoli defender Koulibaly
Manchester United prepare mega-offer for Napoli defender…
22 March at 23:00 Kalidou Koulibaly is not only considered to be one of the best defenders in Serie A but also one of the best in the world. The 27-year-old centre-back has made a name for himself whilst playing for Napoli; joining the Neapolitan side from Belgian Pro League side Genk for around €10m. […]
(Image): Forgotten Chelsea defender reminds everyone he exists with training ground photos
(Image): Forgotten Chelsea defender reminds everyone he…
Remember Gary Cahill? He was an English centre back who came to the club as a bit of a nobody, and went on to win everything – including the Champions League. Recently he’s really faded into the background though, first under Antonio Conte in his second season, and now under Maurizio Sarri. In fact, the […]
Lucas Torreira’s father reveals which club his son almost signed for prior to Arsenal move
Lucas Torreira’s father reveals which club his son almost…
Lucas Torreira came close to joining Napoli last summer prior to his big switch to Arsenal. The Gunners paid Sampdoria £22m for Torreira to join last summer. The diminutive midfielder has become an instant hit with the Arsenal faithful, particularly after scoring in the 4-2 north London derby win back in December. Arsenal will meet […]