Author Archives: James Grundy
SPAL: ‘No Roma call for Lazzari’
SPAL: ‘No Roma call for Lazzari’
SPAL confirm they have “been contacted by many clubs for Manuel Lazzari, but so far that doesn’t include Roma.” The 24-year-old wing-back has been very impressive in Serie A over the past couple of campaigns. He has been heavily linked with the likes of Napoli, Roma, Torino and Juventus. “I have been contacted by many […]
Report: Immobile could start for the Azzurri against Portugal
Report: Immobile could start for the Azzurri against Portugal
13 November at 20:45 According to the latest reports (via Calciomercato.com), it seems like Azzurri boss Roberto Mancini will be using a 4-3-3 formation ahead of Italy’s crucial Nations league game against Portugal on Saturday. Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne and Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa are the favorites to start on the wings as Lazio star Ciro Immobile is currently the “favorite” to start upfront. This is who […]
Preziosi: ‘Juric in charge for Sampdoria’
Preziosi: ‘Juric in charge for Sampdoria’
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi confirms Ivan Juric will be on the bench against Sampdoria but “all Coaches are tied to results”. It was rumoured that the Croatian would be sacked, as he hasn’t won a single game since replacing Davide Ballardini. In mitigation though, his five games have been against Juventus, Udinese, Milan, Inter and […]
Chelsea, Sarri eyes move for Liverpool transfer flop
Chelsea, Sarri eyes move for Liverpool transfer flop
13 November at 16:15 If there was one transfer that didn’t happen during the summer that looked the most likely to at one point, it was Nabil Fekir’s proposed move from Lyon to Liverpool. Fekir had reportedly agreed to join Liverpool and even taken part in photo shoots and press materials ahead of the move, […]
Meret return delayed?
Meret return delayed?
Alex Meret’s Napoli debut looks set to be delayed again, with reports he hasn’t fully recovered from his broken arm. The 21-year-old joined the Partenopei in the summer and was given the number 1 shirt, but he was injured in his first training session. Yesterday Gazzetta dello Sport reported that he could make his debut […]
Fiorentina set price-tag for Juve, Chelsea and Man Utd target
Fiorentina set price-tag for Juve, Chelsea and Man Utd target
13 November at 15:45 According to what has been reported by Tuttosport, Fiorentina have set the price-tag for their Italian starlet Federico Chiesa at no less than €60m. This comes after reports circulating that a number of top European clubs are tracking the young forward, with Juventus, Napoli, Chelsea and Manchester United said to […]
Report: Arsenal to splash out €40m on Napoli ace
Report: Arsenal to splash out €40m on Napoli ace
Hermaso currently has a €40m release clause in his Espanyol contract. Having left Real Madrid, the 23-year-old is earning a reputation as one of LaLiga’s best defenders. The defender recently received his first call-up into the Spain national squad, however, meaning his profile is certain to be raised, and ensuring Arsenal face a tough fight […]
Chelsea set to test Barcelona’s resolve with strong bid for attacking midfielder
Chelsea set to test Barcelona’s resolve with strong bid…
Chelsea could land Denis Suarez from Barcelona in the coming transfer windows if Maurizio Sarri gets his wishes, according to a report by Marca[1]. The Spanish press says the Blues are interested in signing the youngster from Catalunya with Sarri having given away his admiration for the midfielder while at Napoli. Metro Sport[2] confirms the […]
Best Serie A manager: why Ancelotti voted for Sarri and not Allegri
Best Serie A manager: why Ancelotti voted for Sarri and…
13 November at 13:15 Massimiliano Allegri was named the best manager of last season yesterday. The Italian tactician won the ‘Panchina d’oro’ for the fourth time in his career, the second in a row, but not every Serie A manager voted for the Juventus manager.According to Il Mattino, Carlo Ancelotti picked up his Napoli predecessor […]
Preziosi: Juric, Piatek, Kouame…
Preziosi: Juric, Piatek, Kouame…
Enrico Preziosi claims Genoa are playing better under Ivan Juric, Krzysztof Piatek ‘will be back scoring soon’ and Christian Kouame is a ‘star’ in the making. Genoa are winless in five games under Juric, who is back at the Rossoblu for a third spell, and Piatek has failed to score in that time, whereas Kouame […]