Author Archives: James Grundy
Milan wanted Diawara on loan
Milan wanted Diawara on loan
Napoli have rejected a Milan attempt to sign midfielder Amadou Diawara on loan, according to Sky Sport Italia. As the Rossoneri are putting all their January transfer funds into Lucas Paquetá – already signed from Flamengo for €35m – and Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek for a similar fee, they’ll try to keep midfield reinforcements at […]
Napoli blast Koulibaly verdict
Napoli blast Koulibaly verdict
Napoli released a blistering statement after Kalidou Koulibaly’s two-match ban, warning this was “a great opportunity missed to fight racism.” The Senegal international was sent off for sarcastically applauding the referee during the defeat to Inter, having been targeted by racist abuse from the stands throughout the match. This evening, his appeal to have the […]
Inzaghi to join Lazio pantheon
Inzaghi to join Lazio pantheon
Simone Inzaghi is set to surpass Edy Reja as the Coach with the sixth most appearances on the Lazio bench with 132. The Aquile visit Napoli on Sunday at 19.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. When Inzaghi takes to his seat, it’ll be his 132nd competitive match in charge, leaving behind Reja on […]
Chelsea On The Verge Of Signing This Serie A Goal Machine: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea On The Verge Of Signing This Serie A Goal Machine:…
According to a recent report by the Express[1], Chelsea are on the verge of completing the transfer of Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain on what is being reported[2] to be a six-month loan deal with Maurizio Sarri also having the option to extend the loan duration by another year based on the forward’s appearances, goals and results. […]
Mertens returns to training
Mertens returns to training
Positive news for Napoli, as Dries Mertens and Raul Albiol returned to training today ahead of Sunday’s game with Lazio. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Partenopei will certainly be without suspended Allan, Kalidou Koulibaly and Lorenzo Insigne, as the defender saw his appeal against a […]
‘Racism no justification for Koulibaly’
‘Racism no justification for Koulibaly’
Kalidou Koulibaly’s two-match ban stands because the FIGC insists being subjected to racist abuse “could otherwise be used to justify any act of violence.” The Napoli defender was sent off during the defeat to Inter for sarcastically applauding the referee after a yellow card. He had been dealing with racist insults from the stands throughout […]
Is Lobotka the right man for Napoli?
Is Lobotka the right man for Napoli?
18 January at 18:50 Recent speculation has linked Napoli to Celta Vigo’s Stanislav Lobotka. The central midfielder was integral to the Spanish club last season, playing a part in every La Liga game, with the Slovakian impressing so much that he was linked to high profile deadline day move to French giants PSG in the […]
Inter use Nandez to get Barella
Inter use Nandez to get Barella
Inter are close to securing Nicolò Barella by helping Cagliari to sign Nahitan Nandez from Boca Juniors, claim Sportmediaset. Last week, Barella had seemed to be in the middle of a bidding war between Chelsea and Napoli. However, the situation has changed and Inter now appear to be the favourites for the 21-year-old Italy international. […]
Can Higuain’s signing secure Chelsea a spot in next Seasons Champions League?
Can Higuain’s signing secure Chelsea a spot in next Seasons…
18 January at 17:45 With Higuain currently undergoing his medical at Chelsea (FOLLOW THE minute-to-minute updates), fans will be desperate to know if he can recreate the form he showed under Manager Maurizio Sarri, in their one season together at Napoli, where the striker scored 36 goals in 35 league starts, and secure Chelsea a […]
Video: Inter campaign against racism
Video: Inter campaign against racism
18 January at 18:15 Inter have launched a brilliant video on their social media accounts to campaign against racism. The club were punished for the racist abuses of their fans against Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly with two matches to be played behind closed doors and an extra one to be played with their Curva closed.Yesterday, […]