Author Archives: James Grundy
‘Napoli can ask €150m for Sarri!’
‘Napoli can ask €150m for Sarri!’
Napoli lawyer Mattia Grassani has warned Chelsea that as it stands, the Partenopei ‘could demand €150m’ to free the Coach from his contract. Sarri remains contracted to Napoli, despite the southerners replacing him with Carlo Ancelotti, while matters have been made more difficult by Chelsea’s decision not to pay his €8m release clause before May […]
Sarri signing won’t make up for summer of nothing
Sarri signing won’t make up for summer of nothing
Chelsea are expected to appoint Maurizio Sarri this week[1] after a long and frustrating chase for the Italian manager. It’s been weeks of delays now, which have lead to the man in question arriving “within 48 hours” becoming something of a meme in Chelsea circles. However according to some fairly reliable sources, like XXX and […]
Transfer news LIVE updates: Man Utd medical, Liverpool signing, Arsenal, Chelsea rumours
Transfer news LIVE updates: Man Utd medical, Liverpool signing,…
Starsport brings you the latest gossip, rumours and done deals as Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League clubs strengthen their squads. Monday, July 2 12.20pm: Manchester United are set to put Stoke goalkeeper Lee Grant through a medical this week. A deal for Grant, 35, is close to being struck and […]
Chelsea Interested In Signing Experienced Italian Defender: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea Interested In Signing Experienced Italian Defender:…
Former Premier League[1] Champions Chelsea [2]may have won the FA Cup[3] late last season, but that does not mask the lack of progress at the club in the last domestic campaign. They failed to qualify for the Champions League[4] next season and are now struggling[5] to land Maurizio Sarri as a replacement for Antonio Conte […]
Darmian: “Inter, Napoli & Others Interested? The Doors Are Open”
Darmian: “Inter, Napoli & Others Interested? The…
Out of favour Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian has opened the door to a potential return to Italy during this transfer window. “United is a top club and it is normal to want to be a player who starts. I have a year left on my contract and we have not talked about a renewal but […]
Salzburg: Lainer not joining Napoli
Salzburg: Lainer not joining Napoli
Red Bull Salzburg have announced that right-back Stefan Lainer will not be joining Napoli. “Replacing him would be almost impossible.” Napoli seemed to be closing in on a €12m deal for Lainer, but Salzburg’s sporting director claims the Austrian is going nowhere. “Lainer is no longer transferable,” Cristoph Freund told Corriere dello Sport. “We understand […]
Official: Milan sign Reina & Strinic
Official: Milan sign Reina & Strinic
Milan have officially signed goalkeeper Pepe Reina and left-back Ivan Strinic from Napoli and Sampdoria respectively. The deals were confirmed on Lega Serie A’s official website, with both players joining Milan on Bosman free transfers. It explains Reina’s contract was signed on March 16, while Strinic put pen to paper 14 days before that. The […]
Official: Ciciretti joins Napoli
Official: Ciciretti joins Napoli
Amato Ciciretti has officially signed a five-year contract with Napoli, but the attacking midfielder is being linked with Getafe again. Lega Serie A’s official website confirms Ciciretti put pen to paper with Napoli on January 12, having entered the final six months of his Benevento contract. The Roma youth product spent the second half of […]
Chelsea eye Juventus young defender with Maurizio Sarri’s move imminent
Chelsea eye Juventus young defender with Maurizio Sarri’s…
Chelsea have been rumored to be chasing Daniele Rugani as one of their main defensive targets this summer despite initial resistance from Juventus. The Turin club are expected to put up a fight for their young defender who has a bright future ahead of him having warmed himself up into the world football’s elite. He […]
Transfer news LIVE updates: Man Utd next signing, Liverpool deal, Arsenal, Chelsea rumours
Transfer news LIVE updates: Man Utd next signing, Liverpool…
Starsport brings you the latest gossip, rumours and done deals as Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League clubs strengthen their squads. Monday, July 2 11am: Manchester United are ‘close’ to signing Lee Grant from Stoke. BBC journalist Simon Stone wrote on Twitter: “Lee Grant to @ManUtd close. If it goes through, […]