Author Archives: James Grundy
Tottenham €40m for Barella
Tottenham €40m for Barella
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to make a €40m offer for Cagliari and Italy midfielder Nicolò Barella. The 21-year-old impressed in both Nations League games against Poland and Portugal. He is the subject of interest from numerous top clubs, including Inter, Juventus, Roma and Napoli. According to Calciomercato.it, Premier League outfit Tottenham are eager to […]
Mario Rui: ‘Insigne and Jorginho tough’
Mario Rui: ‘Insigne and Jorginho tough’
Portugal international Mario Rui admits it’s tough to face his Napoli teammates Lorenzo Insigne and Jorginho in the Italy jersey. The 0-0 draw at San Siro last night ensured Portugal top the Nations League group and make it through to the Final Four. “Italy played really well in the first half, causing us problems between […]
New Napoli deal for Maksimovic?
New Napoli deal for Maksimovic?
Napoli are reportedly in negotiations with Nikola Maksimovic to extend his contract at the Stadio San Paolo. The defender turns 27 later this month and his current deal runs to June 2020. Although purchased after a lengthy and ill-tempered tug of war with Torino in 2016, Maksimovic barely featured under Maurizio Sarri. He went out […]
Former Napoli star reveals physical spat with Giuntoli
Former Napoli star reveals physical spat with Giuntoli
18 November at 15:25 Former Napoli midfielder Jonathan de Guzman has opened up about a furious fight that he had with Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. The Dutchman joined Napoli from Villarreal, following a loan spell at Swansea. He made 35 appearances in a partenopei shirt during his stay at the Stadio San Paolo. He currently plies his trade with Eintracht Frankfurt. De Guzman was recently […]
Juventus make plans to sign Napoli, Liverpool target
Juventus make plans to sign Napoli, Liverpool target
18 November at 15:35 Serie A Juventus are reportedly drawing up plans to sign Liverpool and Napoli Jean-Clair Todibo. The Toulouse man has become one of the most wanted players in the Ligue 1, having already impressed despite being 18 and not having signed a professional contract at the club. He has already appeared ten times for the club, scoring once and assisting once.Tuttosport state that Juventus are drawing up plans to sign […]
Revealed: Barella’s next club in percentages
Revealed: Barella’s next club in percentages
18 November at 14:55 Sky Italia have speculated on Nicolo Barella’s next destination in percentages, with Napoli, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus the four likely destinations. Barella started Italy’s game against Portugal yesterday, but failed to provide them with the inspiration to get a decisive goal in a 0-0 draw. This start came after his start against Ukraine last month. Sky Italia state that Juventus are 10 percent likely to […]
Chelsea and Liverpool eye Chiesa
Chelsea and Liverpool eye Chiesa
Fiorentina star Federico Chiesa is not just a target for Juventus, Inter and Napoli, but also abroad with Chelsea and Liverpool interest. According to Tuttosport, the two Premier League outfits are stepping up their attempts to sign the 21-year-old sensation. His price-tag is already over €50m and he has 10 senior caps for Italy, not […]
Wolves preparing £20m offer for Divock Origi
Wolves preparing £20m offer for Divock Origi
After managing just 12 goals in 12 games following their return to the Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly preparing a £20 million offer for Liverpool forward Divock Origi, the Daily Star[1] report. Origi has failed to break into the first-team picture this season at Anfield, managing just two appearances off the bench in the Reds’ […]
Jorginho enjoying new Italy
Jorginho enjoying new Italy
Jorginho saw improvements in the Italy team after their draw with Portugal and is relishing the partnership with Marco Verratti and Nicolò Barella. Roberto Mancini’s 4-3-3 system with quick passing has more than a nod towards Maurizio Sarri’s approach at Napoli and then Chelsea, both of them very familiar to Jorginho. “We are struggling to […]

