Author Archives: James Grundy
Reports: Sarri to Chelsea all done
Reports: Sarri to Chelsea all done
Maurizio Sarri is ready to sign a two-year Chelsea contract with option for a third, as Napoli will receive €5m to release the Coach. According to CalcioNapoli24.it, there are talks happening this evening between Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia and Partenopei director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli. Sarri has agreed personal terms with Chelsea, a contract to […]
Sportitalia: Napoli have Meret deal
Sportitalia: Napoli have Meret deal
Napoli have agreed basic terms with Udinese for goalkeeper Alex Meret at a cost of €25m plus bonuses, claim Sportitalia. The reports state that there was a meeting today between the two clubs, as the Partenopei were frightened by interest from Roma and Fiorentina. It’s claimed the good rapport between the two clubs enabled negotiations […]
Belgium demolish World Cup debutants Panama 3-0
Belgium demolish World Cup debutants Panama 3-0
ROMELU Lukaku netted a brace as a much-improved second-half performance gave Belgium an ultimately comfortable 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Panama in their World Cup opener in Sochi on Monday. A moment of inspiration from Dries Mertens set the Belgians on their way two minutes after the break, his volley breaking the deadlock after a […]
Agent: Jorginho deal could be done soon
Agent: Jorginho deal could be done soon
Jorginho’s agent says they are hopeful that Napoli and Manchester City can reach an agreement soon, with a five-year deal awaiting the midfielder at the Etihad Stadium. The two clubs remain locked in negotiations as City boss Pep Guardiola looks to bolster his squad for their Premier League title defence next season. Azzurri president Aurelio […]
Report: Napoli could use Younes in exchange for Arsenal and Chelsea target
Report: Napoli could use Younes in exchange for Arsenal…
18 June at 22:15 Napoli will complete the signing of AFC Ajax’s Amin Younes at the start of July. Younes, 24, has fallen out with the Ajax management and is set to join the set-up in Naples. However, Napoli will look to offload the player in the summer and, according to Dutch outlet VoetbalPrimeur, […]
Napoli fans can dream as Ancelotti spotted having dinner with Chelsea star
Napoli fans can dream as Ancelotti spotted having dinner…
18 June at 20:50 Wild speculation sparked amongst the brains of Napoli fans today as new manager Carlo Ancelotti was spotted having dinner in Russia with Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer and the former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder would be a coup for […]
The 3 Serie A defenders that Chelsea want to sign
The 3 Serie A defenders that Chelsea want to sign
18 June at 20:10 As Chelsea reflect on a disappointing Premier League season in which they only managed a 5th place finish, it is clear that reinforcements are needed. Where better to start than in defence. It appears as though Chelsea are looking to the Serie A for their next defensive superstar; read on and […]
Double blow for Napoli as transfer targets move towards Wolverhampton and Arsenal
Double blow for Napoli as transfer targets move towards…
18 June at 19:31 As Napoli hunt for a new goalkeeper to strengthen their squad after an impressive 17/18 Serie A season, the latest news will come as a real blow. Today, Wolverhampton Wanderers completed the signing of 30-year-old goalkeeper Rui Patricio, after the player terminated his contract with Sporting Lisbon. Currently Portugal’s number […]
World Cup: Mertens magic for Belgium
World Cup: Mertens magic for Belgium
Napoli star Dries Mertens scored a stunning volley before the Romelu Lukaku brace as Belgium beat Panama 3-0. The Red Devils started the tournament with great expectations and a squad packed with talent, including Mertens sporting a new blond hairstyle. There were no expectations at all around Panama, whose qualification for their first major competition […]
Roma talk Pastore and Areola
Roma talk Pastore and Areola
Roma are in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for both Javier Pastore and Napoli transfer target Alphonse Areola. According to Calciomercato.it and Il Messaggero, PSG directors were spotted in Rome over the weekend. The Giallorossi are intensifying their interest in creative midfielder Pastore, who is expected to leave Paris by June 30 to raise funds and […]