Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli opt for Ospina over Simon Mignolet
Napoli opt for Ospina over Simon Mignolet
Simon Mignolet’s future at Liverpool remains unclear, but any chance of a move to Napoli appears to now be off. Last season’s Serie A runners-up are closing in on a deal to sign David Ospina from Arsenal, with the player expected in Italy tomorrow to undergo a medical. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has confirmed[1] that the […]
Former Arsenal and Roma player close to Italian return with Parma
Former Arsenal and Roma player close to Italian return with…
15 August at 17:15 According to the latest reports from Sky Sport, Gervinho, former Arsenal and Roma forward, is close to a return to Serie A with newly promoted Parma. The fallen giants have been searching for ways to boost their front line and they believe Gervinho offers the experience and skill necessary. Two […]
Napoli close to signing Arsenal goalkeeper on loan
Napoli close to signing Arsenal goalkeeper on loan
15 August at 17:45 According to what has been reported by Sky Sport, Napoli have finally found the man they want to sign as a goalkeeper. After rumours suggesting a move for Simon Mignolet or Guilhermo Ochoa was on the cards, Napoli have decided on Arsenal’s Colombian goalkeeper Petr Cech. With the arrival of […]
Ospina set for Napoli medical
Ospina set for Napoli medical
Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina is due to have a medical with Napoli tomorrow ahead of a move to the Serie A side. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has confirmed[1] that the Colombian is closing in on a move to Italy. It had been widely reported[2] that the Naples club were interested in the Arsenal shot-stopper, […]
Ospina all set for Napoli medical
Ospina all set for Napoli medical
Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina will have his Napoli medical tomorrow after President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed talks. According to Sky Sport Italia, the shot-stopper will fly in tonight and have his tests on Thursday. It’ll be a loan deal with option to buy at the end of the season for the man who turns 30 […]
Besiktas keen to not pay a fee for Karius loan deal
Besiktas keen to not pay a fee for Karius loan deal
Besiktas remain interested in a deal to sign Loris Karius on loan from Liverpool, but they do not want to pay a fee for the German. According to Turkish Football,[1] Karius is one of the several goalkeepers that the club have earmarked to replace Fabri, who left for Fulham earlier this summer. David Ospina is a target for […]
Fabio Capello: “With Ronaldo, Juventus have stimulated their competitors”
Fabio Capello: “With Ronaldo, Juventus have stimulated…
15 August at 17:00 Fabio Capello, former player of Juventus, Roma and Milan; and former head-coach of Real Madrid, Juventus, Milan, Roma and England, amongst others, is a well respected figure in Italian football. Speaking to Tuttosport about the transfer window and also specifically the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus move on the rest […]
ADL: ‘If fans want a striker…’
ADL: ‘If fans want a striker…’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis laments fans “want me to spend billions of Euros” but don’t pay for tickets or official merchandise. The Partenopei owner took over the club after bankruptcy and led them back to Serie A, but despite that he’s not universally popular with the fanbase. The situation has only been exacerbated by […]
Marino: “Ronaldo-Juventus Is The Best Deal Done In Italy, de Vrij-Inter Is 2nd Best”
Marino: “Ronaldo-Juventus Is The Best Deal Done In Italy,…
Former Napoli and Udinese director Pierpaolo Marino spoke on his favourite three deals of the transfer window, which includes Inter’s signing of Stefan de Vrij from Lazio. “As a director myself, the operation I liked the most this transfer window was the one conducted by Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo. I appreciated the courage of the […]