Author Archives: James Grundy
De Laurentiis Jr hopes for Cavani
De Laurentiis Jr hopes for Cavani
Luigi De Laurentiis, son of Napoli President Aurelio, would like to see Edinson Cavani return – “he was a great hero for us”. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been linked with a return to the Stadio San Paolo, but he’d have to take a significant wage cut to make it happen. “As a fan, who […]
Napoli close to Sabaly
Napoli close to Sabaly
Napoli are thought to be close to a €15m deal for for Bordeaux full-back Youssouf Sabaly. The defender, a Senegal teammate of Kalidou Koulibaly’s, played at left-back at the World Cup, but is better known as a right-back in France. According to this morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport, the two clubs have the basis of an […]
PSG eyeing AC Milan goalkeeper should Areola leave
PSG eyeing AC Milan goalkeeper should Areola leave
With Roma turning their attention to PSG’s Alphonse Areola, it appears the French side could turn to AC Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma to replace him. The Giallorossi must replace Alisson, with the Brazilian closing in on a €75 million move to Liverpool, and the Frenchman fits the bill to take over the No.1 spot. A move for […]
Juventus closing in on Manchester United full-back
Juventus closing in on Manchester United full-back
It looks as though Matteo Darmian[1] is set to return to Serie A, with the full-back’s agent stating a move from Manchester United[2] to Juventus[3] is nearing a conclusion. The 28-year-old is no longer considered indispensable by manager Jose Mourinho, and that news has alerted several Italian sides to the availability of the former Torino […]
Napoli considering move for Bayern Munich outcast
Napoli considering move for Bayern Munich outcast
Carlo Ancelotti could have Arturo Vidal at his disposal next season with reports stating Napoli are considering a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder. The Chilean’s contract expires next summer, and with the Bavarians having recently landed Leon Goretzka on a free transfer from rivals Schalke, it appears his days in Munich are numbered. Bild […]
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri drops star from pre-season training squad – Transfer near?
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri drops star from pre-season training…
The Italian has been in charge for less than a week since taking over from Antonio Conte. Chelsea are desperate to reaffirm themselves in the top four but must trim their squad in order to bring others in. The Blues jetted off to Australia last night on a 15-hour flight as the former Napoli boss prepares […]
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has returned to the club as assistant coach to Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has returned to the club…
GIANFRANCO Zola has been named as Chelsea assistant coach to new manager Maurizio Sarri, marking a return to the club where he spent seven years as a player. Gianfranco Zola celebrates after scoring against Arsenal in 2001.Source: AP The 52-year-old played for the Londoners from 1996 to 2003, scoring 80 goals, including the winner in […]
Transfer News LIVE updates: Fekir to Liverpool back on, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd gossip
Transfer News LIVE updates: Fekir to Liverpool back on,…
Transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Liverpool, Chelsea and many more clubs as deals are negotiated and confirmed. Starsport has all the latest for you with deals coming thick and fast in the Premier League and abroad. Thursday, July 19 12.00am: Robert Lewandowski is Maurizio Sarri’s No.1 striker target this summer. Lewandowski is currently on the […]
Areola brings Donnarumma to PSG?
Areola brings Donnarumma to PSG?
If Alphonse Areola leaves Paris Saint-Germain for Roma, then Gianluigi Donnarumma could join Gigi Buffon at Paris Saint-Germain. According to Sky Sport Italia transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, agent Mino Raiola is planning a merry-go-round of goalkeepers. He represents both Areola and Donnarumma, so is prepared to orchestrate a form of squad rotation. Areola is […]
Roma eye Suso and Malcom
Roma eye Suso and Malcom
Roma have turned their focus towards Milan winger Suso or challenge Everton and Inter for Bordeaux star Malcom. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Giallorossi intend to reinvest the €63m plus €10m bonuses they are pocketing from Liverpool for Alisson Becker by getting a new winger. The main target had been Domenico Berardi, but Sassuolo […]