Author Archives: James Grundy
Agent: ‘If Hysaj doesn’t play…’
Agent: ‘If Hysaj doesn’t play…’
Elseid Hysaj’s agent confirms “he could have gone to Chelsea”, and “we’ll ask for a transfer in January” if Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t have faith in him. The Albanian full-back has fallen out of favour this season, and his representative is unhappy given he could have left in the summer. “He could have gone […]
‘Maradona will return to Mexico’
‘Maradona will return to Mexico’
Diego Maradona’s lawyer assures he’ll return to Dorados “and will continue as Coach for the entire season”. The Mexican second division is due to get underway this weekend, but the Napoli legend hadn’t shown for pre-season training. Reports earlier today suggested that El Diego had basically gone AWOL, but it has now been confirmed he’ll […]
Exclusive: How Barcelona hijacked Juventus’ deal for Toulouse youngster
Exclusive: How Barcelona hijacked Juventus’ deal for…
04 January at 14:55 Calciomercato exclusively understand that Barcelona director of football Eric Abidal has played a vital role in hijacking Juventus’ move for Toulouse youngster Jean-Clair Todibo. The young Frenchman has emerged as one of the most wanted young central defenders this season, having replaced Issa Diop to perfection at Toulouse this season at the mere age of 19. Calciomercato exclusively understand that […]
Maradona abandons Dorados?
Maradona abandons Dorados?
Diego Maradona has reportedly gone AWOL from Mexican club Dorados, just days before the start of the season. The Napoli legend led his side to the brink of promotion last season, but they were beaten by Atletico San Luis in the play-off. Now Mundo Deportivo is reporting that Maradona has gone missing, and they’ve received […]
Barcelona want Koulibaly
Barcelona want Koulibaly
Reports in Italy suggest Barcelona are willing to pay around €120m for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegal international has come to be recognised as one of the best defenders in the world, and the Partenopei rejected offers from England last summer. Now though Neapolitan newspaper Il Mattino is reporting that Barça are ready to […]
Real Madrid and Barcelona’s ‘El Classico’ for Napoli star
Real Madrid and Barcelona’s ‘El Classico’…
04 January at 13:40 According to what has been reported by Il Mattino today, an ‘El Classico’ derby looks set to take place between Barcelona and Real Madrid for Napoli’s Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Koulibaly is not just considered to be one of the best defenders in Italy but also one of the best in the world, with Barcelona having reportedly already had a bid rejected of […]
Chelsea swap deal for Morata and Higuain discussed by AC Milan expert
Chelsea swap deal for Morata and Higuain discussed by AC…
The Blues could do with a new striker, and Higuain enjoyed great success playing under Maurizio Sarri at Napoli. The Argentina forward is only on loan at Milan from Juventus, but a deal involving Higuain breaking off his loan early to join Chelsea[1], and Morata going to the San Siro in his place has been […]
Napoli could use Allan to secure Cavani deal in the summer
Napoli could use Allan to secure Cavani deal in the summer
04 January at 12:40 According to what has been reported by Tuttosport today, Allan will definitely not be leaving Napoli in January; with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis saying that he would not even accept offers of €200m for the Brazilian midfielder – confirming the club’s intentions to challenge for both the Europa League and the Coppa Italia; perhaps even keeping up enough pressure on league leaders Juventus to mount […]
Wolves, Fiorentina want Diawara
Wolves, Fiorentina want Diawara
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fiorentina are believed to be interested in Amadou Diawara, who Napoli would sell for around €35m. The midfielder has started only six games under Carlo Ancelotti, and didn’t make a single appearance in the Champions League. According to today’s Corriere del Mezzogiorno, both Wolves and Fiorentina are interested in signing the 21-year-old. […]
Manslaughter charge for Belardinelli death?
Manslaughter charge for Belardinelli death?
It’s reported the man whose car struck and killed Inter ultra Daniele Belardinelli could face a charge of voluntary manslaughter. Ahead of the Boxing Day fixture between the Nerazzurri and Napoli, a group of home fans, along with thugs from Varese and Nice, ambushed a visiting supporters’ bus. The bus was hit with bars and […]