Author Archives: James Grundy
Frustrated Napoli defender considering January exit in midst of Chelsea interest
Frustrated Napoli defender considering January exit in midst…
Elseid Hysaj could leave Napoli[1] for Chelsea[2] in January, potentially causing a knock-on effect in Serie A[3] that will leave SPAL[4] on high alert. Since Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival at the Stadio San Paolo, Hysaj has fallen down the pecking order, much to his camp’s frustration. La Gazzetta dello Sport meanwhile are reporting that the player, […]
Manchester United and Arsenal join in chase of Cagliari star
Manchester United and Arsenal join in chase of Cagliari star
Inter and Napoli face competition from Manchester United and Arsenal in their attempts to lure Nicolo Barella way from Sardinia. Napoli have been keenly following the midfielder, even offering €20 million, Marco Rog and Adam Ounas for the Italy international. La Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that Cagliari value the player at €50m, which could […]
Monaco and Saint-Etienne target Ounas
Monaco and Saint-Etienne target Ounas
Monaco and Saint-Etienne are eager to buy Adam Ounas from Napoli, while Sassuolo and Frosinone want him on loan. The 22-year-old winger was picked up from Bordeaux in 2017 for €10m plus bonuses, but has barely made an impact on the first team under Maurizio Sarri or Carlo Ancelotti. He scored two goals in eight […]
Genoa: ‘Napoli and Brits want Kouame’
Genoa: ‘Napoli and Brits want Kouame’
Genoa director Giorgio Perinetti confirms “nobody is leaving in January, but Napoli and at least two Premier League clubs want Christian Kouame.” There are growing reports from multiple sources that the striker is heading to Napoli for around €25m plus bonuses, although he’ll remain at Marassi on loan until the end of the season. “First […]
Politano ‘distraught’ at missing Napoli
Politano ‘distraught’ at missing Napoli
Inter winger Matteo Politano admits he was “distraught” when last January’s move to Napoli was abandoned. The former Sassuolo talent had been on the verge of a transfer worth €25m a year ago, but the negotiations never reached a positive conclusion. “I was so close to Napoli and was distraught when the move fell through,” […]
Chelsea to launch £45m bid for Italy star – Blues may already have upper hand
Chelsea to launch £45m bid for Italy star – Blues…
The Italian star is being watched by a number of European giants at present, including Inter Milan and Napoli. But a report from Alfredo Pedulla[1] suggests Chelsea are the closest side to landing Barella. The Blues are already preparing a £45m offer to land the midfielder in the summer – and it appears Maurizio Sarri […]
Napoli told to wait for Lozano
Napoli told to wait for Lozano
Agent Mino Raiola insists “he’ll stay at PSV until the end of the season,” but Napoli step up their efforts for Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano. According to Radio CRC and the Corriere dello Sport, Napoli have set their sights firmly on the Mexico international for either January or June. The offer on the table is believed […]
Napoli beat Everton to Koame
Napoli beat Everton to Koame
Napoli are determined to get Genoa striker Christian Kouame signed by next week for €22m to avoid competition from Everton, it’s reported. The Partenopei have no disguised their negotiations for the 21-year-old Ivorian forward. According to Tuttosport, Everton are making a late bid to pick up Kouame, so in order to avoid a bidding war, […]
Inter, Politano: ‘We can reach Europe League final with Chelsea’
Inter, Politano: ‘We can reach Europe League final…
05 January at 11:20 Inter attacker Matteo Politano spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport, reflecting on various topics. “2018 was the best year of my life, from the wedding to playing with Inter in the Champions League and playing for the national team. I honestly did not expect to play all the matches, the transfer to Inter seemed like a big […]
Transfer News: Sarri challenges De Laurentiis for Cavani and Barella
Transfer News: Sarri challenges De Laurentiis for Cavani…
05 January at 10:35 Maurizio Sarri challenges his former boss Aurelio De Laurentiis on the market. Now that the exchange between Higuain and Morata with AC Milan is practically blurred, Chelsea are trying to sign Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan has important offers from China, while Napoli, who have also reportedly been interested in a return, prefer to bet on a young […]