Author Archives: James Grundy
‘Napoli must back Sepe’
‘Napoli must back Sepe’
Luigi Sepe’s agent warns the Napoli goalkeeper “can’t be a hostage of the club”, as he seeks more playing time next season. The Italian was backup to Pepe Reina over the past two years, but the Spaniard is leaving to join Milan on a free transfer. The Partenopei are looking at the likes of Rui […]
Chelsea ready to pay £33m for AS Roma defensive sensation this summer
Chelsea ready to pay £33m for AS Roma defensive sensation…
Chelsea are reportedly keen to add to their defensive ranks this summer following a drop of form from most of their stars under Antonio Conte last season. The Italian failed to get the best out of his players in the previous campaign as Chelsea finished fifth in the Premier League standings and also crashing out […]
Next Chelsea manager soon to take over from Antonio Conte with his assistant confirmed
Next Chelsea manager soon to take over from Antonio Conte…
Chelsea will name Maurizio Sarri as their new manager very soon after the reports in Italy say the Italian is set to replace Antonio Conte this summer. Sarri is excepted to be named Chelsea boss sooner than later after the Gazzetta dello Sport[1] reported that the former Napoli head coach will be bringing in former […]
Chelsea news: Gianfranco Zola set to be appointed No.2 to Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea news: Gianfranco Zola set to be appointed No.2 to…
GIANFRANCO ZOLA is heading back to Chelsea to be assistant manager to Maurizio Sarri. GETTY New Chelsea manager: Gianfranco Zola to join Maurizio Sarri Zola is a huge fan favourite at Stamford Bridge after starring during his playing days. The attacking ace was on the books at Chelsea[1] from 1996 to 2003. And the Italian […]
Liverpool target Zielinski braced for new Napoli contract
Liverpool target Zielinski braced for new Napoli contract
Long-term Liverpool target Piotr Zielinski will be offered a new contract by Napoli amid interest from both the Reds and Chelsea. Corriere dello Sport, as cited by Calcio Mercato,[1] claim that the Naples club are desperate to keep hold of the highly-rated Polish midfielder. Zielinski has been a long-term target for Liverpool, while Chelsea are also […]
Napoli: Two to replace Jorginho?
Napoli: Two to replace Jorginho?
Napoli are reportedly ready to use the money from Jorginho’s sale on Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka and Real Betis’ Fabian Ruiz. According to Radio CRC, Napoli will receive €55m from Jorginho’s proposed transfer to Manchester City and immediately reinvest that back into the squad. The radio station explains the Partenopei’s priority is Lobotka, whom […]
Napoli hold conviction that star defender will follow Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea this summer.
Napoli hold conviction that star defender will follow Maurizio…
Chelsea have not exactly been the best at attracting players in recent years, especially as the club fail in the Champions League and it’s reluctance to pay top dollar for their best quality in the market. But according to Rai Sport, via CalcioMercato[1], the Blues could be landing one of the Serie A’s best defenders […]
Maurizio Sarri “on the brink” of Chelsea move at last
Maurizio Sarri “on the brink” of Chelsea move at last
It’s a day ending with a Y in Summer 2018, so there’s some manager news for Chelsea fans to read. It’s some pretty definitive news too, with Maurizio Sarri apparently “on the brink” of the Blues job, according to the Daily Mail[1], who refer to reports in Italy. It looks like the cold war between […]
How Patrick Vieira could affect Chelsea’s chase for major transfer target
How Patrick Vieira could affect Chelsea’s chase for major…
Patrick Vieira has arrived at Nice to be their new manager, and that could have serious knock-on effects for Chelsea. The Blues are chasing Jean Michel Seri, according to reports in places like the Daily Express,[1] who plays at that Southern French club. Not only might the midfielder want to stay and play under his news boss, who was an […]
Chelsea transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti set to ruin Blues bid for £35m star
Chelsea transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti set to ruin Blues…
JEAN-MICHAEL SERI is set to snub interest from Chelsea and sign for Napoli instead. GETTY Jean-Michael Seri: Chelsea look set to miss out on the star midfielder Seri looked to be heading for Stamford Bridge earlier this summer but could now perform a U-turn and opt for Serie A instead. The Ivory Coast midfielder has […]