Author Archives: James Grundy
Agent spills on Ventura and Sarri
Agent spills on Ventura and Sarri
Emanuele Giaccherini’s agent spills the beans on Giampiero Ventura’s brief Chievo tenure and Napoli replacing Maurizio Sarri with Carlo Ancelotti in March. Furio Valcareggi did not hold back in his interview with Radio CRC today, especially when it comes to Ventura walking out on Chievo just four games in. “After Delio Rossi slapped Adem Ljajic […]
Chelsea could replace Cesar Azpilicueta this summer with £53m Sarri favourite
Chelsea could replace Cesar Azpilicueta this summer with…
Chelsea are interested in Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj. That’s according to The Sun[1], who claim that the Maurizio Sarri favourite is worth £53m. His agent has been speaking on the radio in Italy, and there’s no doubt on his valuation of the player: “Is he worth €50m? He’s worth €60m for me,” he’s quoted as saying in the same article. […]
Lazio look to Darmian
Lazio look to Darmian
Lazio are the latest Serie A side to show an interest in Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian. According to Il Messaggero newspaper, the Aquile have begun negotiations for a potential January transfer. His versatility is the main attraction, as Darmian is able to play on the right, left or as a centre-back in four or […]
Napoli identify Lazio star as Cavani alternative
Napoli identify Lazio star as Cavani alternative
17 November at 12:45 Serie A giants Napoli are reportedly seeing Lazio’s Ciro Immobile as a possible alternative for Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan has been heavily linked with a return to the partenopei, who have been after a better goalscoring centre-forward over the last few months. Aurelio di Laurentiis had, in the summer, said that Cavani would have to lower his wages if he wants to return.Tuttosport say […]
Napoli: Hysaj out, Lazzari in?
Napoli: Hysaj out, Lazzari in?
After Elseid Hysaj’s agent confirmed Napoli are open to a Chelsea transfer, it’s reported they are lining up Manuel Lazzari from SPAL. “If you see Napoli are playing Kevin Malcuit and hear they’re looking at other players, it means there are also enquiries,” agent Mario Giuffredi told Radio CRC. “Those who say otherwise are misinformed. […]
Piatek: ‘I want Champions League’
Piatek: ‘I want Champions League’
Krzysztof Piatek reveals his Champions League dream and getting to know Genoa teammates via video games. “It’s easier to score if you’re at Real Madrid or Juventus.” The 23-year-old has scored 13 goals in as many competitive games for Genoa since his arrival from Cracovia, earning reports of €50m offers from Napoli and Juventus. Despite […]
Piatek: ‘Can’t stand Lewandowski comparisons, want to play in the Champions League..’
Piatek: ‘Can’t stand Lewandowski comparisons,…
17 November at 11:45 Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek has revealed that he doesn’t like comparisons with Robert Lewandowski and has said that he wants to play in the UEFA Champions League. Piatek has been one of the Serie A’s standout performers this season, having scored nine times in 12 appearances in the league for Genoa. His performances have attracted interest from Barcelona, Napoli and Liverpool. The Polish […]
Napoli eye Cavani and Immobile
Napoli eye Cavani and Immobile
Edinson Cavani remains the main Napoli target in attack, especially after clashing with Neymar, but Lazio’s Ciro Immobile is another option. President Aurelio De Laurentiis has never disguised his intentions to bring Cavani back to the Stadio San Paolo, declaring publicly that the Paris Saint-Germain star would have to lower his salary. Reports of an […]
Napoli and Juventus set to compete for Liverpool target
Napoli and Juventus set to compete for Liverpool target
17 November at 09:45 Serie A giants Juventus and Napoli are reportedly set to go head to head for the possible signature of Liverpool target Jean Clair Todibo, who currently plies his trade with Toulouse in France. The 18-year-old defender is yet to put pen to paper on his first professional contract with Toulouse but has already started playing first-team football for the club in the Ligue 1. He has appeared ten […]
Allan on ‘dream’ Brazil debut
Allan on ‘dream’ Brazil debut
Napoli midfielder Allan could hardly believe his Brazil debut. “When you step out there, you see the movie of your life scroll by.” The 27-year-old came off the bench in last night’s 1-0 friendly win over Uruguay in London. “It’s a childhood dream come true,” Allan told SporTV. “When you step out there on to […]