Author Archives: James Grundy
Areola or Meret for Napoli
Areola or Meret for Napoli
Napoli have reduced their list of potential goalkeepers to just two names: Alphonse Areola and Alex Meret. The Partenopei need a replacement for Pepe Reina, who didn’t have his contract renewed and has joined Milan as a free agent. Many options were mentioned, including Petr Cech of Arsenal, Rui Patricio at Sporting CP, Bayer Leverkusen […]
Reina calls Callejon to Milan
Reina calls Callejon to Milan
Pepe Reina left Napoli as a free agent for Milan and is reportedly now trying to convince Jose Callejon to join him. The veteran goalkeeper’s contract was not renewed at the Stadio San Paolo and he decided to put pen to paper with the Rossoneri. According to the Corriere dello Sport newspaper, Reina is actively […]
From France: Napoli eyeing replacement as Jorginho nears Manchester City move
From France: Napoli eyeing replacement as Jorginho nears…
17 June at 17:45 Napoli continue their search for a midfielder who can combine quality and quantity. While Jorginho is increasingly closer to Manchester City and Hamsik increasingly fascinated by China, among the names for their midfield is that of Nice’s Michel Seri. Napoli, according to L’Equipe, have asked about the player in recent […]
Eder part of Politano deal?
Eder part of Politano deal?
Inter could use Eder as part of an exchange deal to get Sassuolo forward Matteo Politano and cut the €30m price-tag. The Nerazzurri are the favourites to sign Politano this summer, as Napoli already secured Simone Verdi from Bologna, while Roma and Milan have seemingly turned to other targets. According to Mediaset Premium, Inter are […]
Napoli ask Nantes for Rongier
Napoli ask Nantes for Rongier
Napoli have asked FC Nantes for information on midfielder Valentin Rongier, it’s reported. According to RMC Sport, new Coach Carlo Ancelotti is an admirer and has asked his club to see if a deal can be done. Rongier is a 23-year-old central midfielder who came up through the Nantes youth academy. This season, he contributed […]
Raiola: ‘French criticise heroes’
Raiola: ‘French criticise heroes’
Agent Mino Raiola feels Alphonse Areola, Paul Pogba and Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi are excessively criticised in France. With the World Cup in full swing, Raiola spoke to RMC Sport about some of his clients in the news, including Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper and Napoli target Areola. “I think that Areola is one of the best […]
Napoli turn to Arsenal veteran in hunt for new goalkeeper
Napoli turn to Arsenal veteran in hunt for new goalkeeper
After seeing a move for Portugal international Rui Patricio come to nothing, Napoli are set to step up their search for a new goalkeeper by turning to Arsenal star Petr Cech. With Pepe Reina set to join AC Milan on a free transfer, the Partenopei are in need of reinforcements, with coach Carlo Ancelotti keen […]
Chelsea transfer news: Aleksandr Golovin deal hijack plotted by Stamford Bridge chiefs
Chelsea transfer news: Aleksandr Golovin deal hijack plotted…
CHELSEA are attempting to hijack a deal for World Cup sensation Aleksandr Golovin, it has been claimed. GETTY Chelsea Transfer News: Aleksandr Golovin is wanted by Stamford Bridge bosses Russia international Golovin, 22, is set to secure a move away from CSKA Moscow after his star turn in the host nation’s 5-0 romp against Saudi […]
Sarri all set for Chelsea
Sarri all set for Chelsea
It’s reported Chelsea will eventually buy Maurizio Sarri out of his contract for €5m and a transfer pact with Napoli, as the clause is back from July 1. According to Sportitalia, the Corriere del Mezzogiorno newspaper and others, Sarri has been told the deal is imminent and should be resolved on Tuesday. It’ll be worked […]
Mertens rejected all offers
Mertens rejected all offers
Dries Mertens turned down several offers this summer and is prepared to extend his Napoli contract to 2023, it’s reported. The 31-year-old Belgium international had a release clause in his contract set at €28m, which expired on Friday at midnight. According to RMC Sport, there had been proposals to activate it from Schalke 04, Shanghai […]