Author Archives: James Grundy
Sarri wants reunion with star striker at Chelsea
Sarri wants reunion with star striker at Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri’s expected arrival at Chelsea could have a major impact on Juventus, with the ex-Napoli coach wanting to take hitman Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge with him. The Argentina international spent 12 months under the 59-year-old’s stewardship in Naples during the 2015/16 campaign and breaking a post-war goalscoring record with 36 strikes in 35 […]
Reina cleared by FIGC
Reina cleared by FIGC
Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina, as well as clubs Napoli, Palermo and Sassuolo, won’t be investigated by the FIGC for alleged links to the Camorra. The Neapolitan anti-mafia commission is investigating Reina, Paolo Cannavaro and Salvatore Aronica for associating with the mafia, though no charges have been brought. All three maintain that they were merely introduced […]
Ruiz arrives for Napoli medical
Ruiz arrives for Napoli medical
Fabian Ruiz has arrived for his Napoli medical, clearing the way for Jorginho to join Manchester City. The Real Betis midfielder has been in Italy for several days, and has been interacting with fans in Naples. So far there has been no official announcement that his transfer is complete, but reports emerged this morning that […]
Serie A off to a fast start on Transfer Market
Serie A off to a fast start on Transfer Market
03 July at 16:00 Between the World Cup and the transfer window closing two weeks earlier than usual, there has been more urgency in the early stages of the transfer window. Clubs have done their best to take care of business quickly, and by looking at Serie A as a whole, so far this has […]
Jorginho to City on Thursday
Jorginho to City on Thursday
Napoli midfielder Jorginho is expected to fly out to England on Thursday to take his medical and sign for Manchester City. After weeks of negotiations, it appears the two clubs have agreed on a €55m transfer fee for the Italian international. Fabian Ruiz, his €30m replacement, will take his medical at Villa Stuart this afternoon […]
Ghoulam to have tests today
Ghoulam to have tests today
Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam is expected to have tests on his knee at Villa Stuart today. The Algerian suffered two serious knee injuries last season and missed most of the campaign, and there have been concerns over the joint in recent weeks. According to Radio CRC the swelling which was causing concern has died down, […]
Atletico Willing To Sell Inter Target Vrsaljko
Atletico Willing To Sell Inter Target Vrsaljko
Atletico Madrid need to balance their books this coming season after over €110 million spent on incoming transfers and Corriere dello Sport understand that the Spaniards are willing to sell Inter target Sime Vrsaljko to help them improve their balance sheet. Financial Fair Play is not to be messed with and Atletico understand this and […]