Author Archives: James Grundy
Chelsea targeting ONE priority deal this month, confident agreement will be reached
Chelsea targeting ONE priority deal this month, confident…
Chelsea[1] boss Maurizio Sarri is in desperate need for a striker in the January window as he looks to add firepower to his squad. The Italian is yet to be convinced by Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata with both failing to live up to expectations. The latter already looks set to leave the club on […]
Arsenal target Barella planning to reject move to Chelsea
Arsenal target Barella planning to reject move to Chelsea
Nicolo Barella is reportedly on the verge of turning down a January move to Chelsea, with Arsenal also thought to be interested. A report from Tutto Mercato, via talkSPORT[1], claims that Barella is going to reject Chelsea’s advances to stay in Italy for the rest of the season. This comes as not only a blow to […]
Napoli close in on Chievo starlet
Napoli close in on Chievo starlet
Napoli are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Chievo starlet Sofian Kiyine. According to CalcioNapoli24, negotiations are at an advanced stage and only one more meeting is needed to finalise the transfer. The website explains Kiyine is ‘enthusiastic’ about making the move and that it will be confirmed in the ‘last few days’ […]
Sarri coy on Higuain & Barella links
Sarri coy on Higuain & Barella links
Maurizio Sarri admits Chelsea ‘need two players’ in response to rumours they could sign Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain and Cagliari’s Nicolo Barella. Higuain and Barella have been heavily linked with January moves to Chelsea, given Alvaro Morata has struggled for goals and Cesc Fabregas is close to joining Monaco. Reacting to the speculation at a […]
PSG to offer escape for Inter star
PSG to offer escape for Inter star
Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs considering offering Inter[1] midfielder Radja Nainggolan[2] an escape from his nightmarish situation in the city of Milan. The former Roma enforcer was handed a suspension by the Nerazzurri just days before Christmas following disciplinary issues believed to be linked to off-field activities.[3] Now Sportitalia understands the Belgian is seen […]
Only Ronaldo in best UEFA team
Only Ronaldo in best UEFA team
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the only Serie A representative in UEFA’s Team of the Year for 2018. Ronaldo is named in the XI for the 13th year running after his goals fired Real Madrid to their third consecutive Champions League last term. However, the only Italian among the 50 candidates – Giorgio Chiellini – […]
Official: Gabbiadini re-joins Samp
Official: Gabbiadini re-joins Samp
Sampdoria have officially signed striker Manolo Gabbiadini from Southampton for a reported €12m. Both clubs confirmed on their official websites that Gabbiadini’s move was permanent, contrary to reports that stated the 27-year-old had signed on loan for €3m with a €9m obligation to buy. The forward returns to Samp, where he scored 19 goals in […]
Koulibaly abuse, Malagò slams Napoli: ‘They can’t make their own rules’
Koulibaly abuse, Malagò slams Napoli: ‘They can’t…
11 January at 15:15 The president of Coni Giovanni Malagò spoke about the racist abuses against Kalidou Koulibaly in Inter-Napoli. Carlo Ancelotti has already revealed that he will ask his players to stop playing if there will be more racist incidents in the future. Malagò, however, doesn’t agree with the former Chelsea boss: “I agree […]
Serie A 2018/19: Team of the Season… So Far…
Serie A 2018/19: Team of the Season… So Far…
Juventus have dominated the first half of Serie A 2018/19 breaking records left, right and centre, with Napoli and Inter chasing the Bianconeri at the top of the standings. Several players have stood out over the first half of the campaign, with some new faces and some we’ve come accustomed to in Italy. Here is […]