Author Archives: James Grundy
Meret cost cranked up to €35m
Meret cost cranked up to €35m
Udinese have cranked Alex Meret’s price-tag up to €35m, so Napoli and Roma are turning towards Paris Saint-Germain’s Alphonse Areola. The Friulani had originally been expected to ask for €20m, but the interest in the 21-year-old shot-stopper escalated rapidly over the last few days. Fiorentina saw themselves leapfrogged in the running by Roma and Napoli, […]
Chelsea pondering a third swoop for Napoli striker
Chelsea pondering a third swoop for Napoli striker
Having twice failed to sign him previously, Chelsea are set to line up another assault on Napoli’s Dries Mertens, in the event that Maurizio Sarri takes over in London. Antonio Conte has attempted in two previous transfer windows to convince the Belgian to swap the Stadio San Paolo for Stamford Bridge, but to no avail. […]
Tottenham told to forget Diawara
Tottenham told to forget Diawara
Tottenham Hotspur asked Napoli for midfielder Amadou Diawara, it’s reported, but Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep him. The Guinean turns 21 next month and has long been of interest to the Premier League club, even when he was still at Bologna. According to Sportitalia, Spurs made an approach to see if Diawara is available this […]
Villarreal or Chelsea for Albiol
Villarreal or Chelsea for Albiol
Raul Albiol is almost certain to leave Napoli this summer, it’s reported, with offers from Chelsea and Villarreal. The defender turns 33 in September and his contract runs to June 2020, but he is not believed to have a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s new side. He has a release clause set at just €6m. According […]
Senegal star accidentally tips off Chelsea fans about new manager
Senegal star accidentally tips off Chelsea fans about new…
Further whispers from Russia have all but confirmed Maurizio Sarri as the new Chelsea manager. There have been months and months of rumours now, but finally it looks as though a conclusion is close. Kalidou Koulibaly, who plays for the Italian manager’s Napoli side, was asked about his boss at the World Cup. The Senegal international, fresh […]
Napoli exchange Fabian documents
Napoli exchange Fabian documents
Napoli are exchanging documents with Real Betis for Fabian Ruiz, paying the €30m release clause after he flew in for a medical. According to Sky Sport Italia, the deal is done and the paperwork is signed. The 22-year-old midfielder already arrived in Naples today via cruise ship with his family. “I can already call myself […]
Chelsea manager latest: Huge twist as Sky Sports pundit claims Antonio Conte could STAY
Chelsea manager latest: Huge twist as Sky Sports pundit…
CHELSEA manager Antonio Conte is likely to stay at the club next season. That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Chris Kamara. Conte had a disappointing second season in charge of Chelsea [1]as his side finished fifth and out of the Champions League – 30 points behind winners Manchester City. He publically criticised the club’s transfers […]
Transfer News LIVE updates: Chelsea ‘agree deal’, Arsenal next target, Man Utd, Liverpool
Transfer News LIVE updates: Chelsea ‘agree deal’, Arsenal…
GETTY Transfer News: Chelsea have ‘agreed a contract in principle’ with Daniele Rugani Transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and more including every Premier League done deal. Wednesday, June 20 4.30pm: Darren Moore has shown his ruthless streak with letting three West Brom stalwarts go. Out of contract […]
