Author Archives: James Grundy
Badelj leans towards Napoli
Badelj leans towards Napoli
Milan Badelj has opted to join Napoli as a free agent, preferring them to Roma and Milan, according to Sportitalia. The Croatia international decided against signing a new contract with Fiorentina, so is free to choose his next club. Tuttosport maintains it is still a battle between Roma and Napoli, with Milan on the back-burner. […]
Chelsea set to hold talks with Slavisa Jokanovic as Antonio Conte remains on verge of sack
Chelsea set to hold talks with Slavisa Jokanovic as Antonio…
The Italian is still technically in charge of the club but owner Roman Abramovich wants a new face at the helm. Maurizio Sarri was expected to be that man, but a wrangle with Napoli over compensation appears to have put paid to his chances. The 59-year-old has also been embroiled in a series of controversial […]
Transfer News LIVE updates: Man Utd double deal claim, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal latest
Transfer News LIVE updates: Man Utd double deal claim, Liverpool,…
Transfer News LIVE: The latest gossip, rumours and done deals from Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League Sunday, June 3 06.10am: Napoli have rejected a bid totalling £44m from Manchester City for Jorginho, according to the Italian club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis. De Laurentiis told Corriere dello Sport on Saturday that City […]
Juventus target Lewandowski
Juventus target Lewandowski
Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski is a target for Juventus if they sell Gonzalo Higuain, according to the Corriere dello Sport. Over the last few days, there have been growing rumours that Higuain is on the market, just two years after the club paid €90m to activate his release clause from Napoli. Juve have avoided […]
Napoli ‘won’t change for Ancelotti’
Napoli ‘won’t change for Ancelotti’
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli insists their approach to the transfer market “will not change with the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti.” When Maurizio Sarri was replaced by multiple trophy winner Ancelotti, some fans expected President Aurelio De Laurentiis to suddenly start spending big on top name stars. “Napoli are the only club who have no debts […]
Agent: ‘Cristante decision next week’
Agent: ‘Cristante decision next week’
Bryan Cristante “should tell Atalanta what decision he has made next week,” said his agent. “It’s more than just Juventus and Roma.” The midfielder has been at the centre of a bidding war for weeks now after his breakthrough season in Bergamo. “I think that he should tell Atalanta what decision he has made this […]
Report: Marseille have strong interest in Balotelli
Report: Marseille have strong interest in Balotelli
02 June at 21:35 According to France Football, Marseille have strong interest in Nice striker Mario Balotelli. The Italian striker is now back within the Italian national team as he had a very good season in the French league with Nice. Parma, Napoli and Monaco have also said to be interested in Balotelli even if Marseille seem to be in pole […]
Liverpool looking at reunion with Dortmund’s Nuri Sahin
Liverpool looking at reunion with Dortmund’s Nuri Sahin
Liverpool are reportedly ready to bid after Dortmund decided not to offer Nuri Sahin a new contract, according to Football Italia[1]. Sahin, who played for Liverpool briefly in a loan spell in 2012, has been put up for sale, with his contract expiring in 2019. This means he will be available for a reportedly cheap fee. […]
Marseille push for Balotelli
Marseille push for Balotelli
Olympique Marseille are stepping up their attempts to sign Italy and Nice striker Mario Balotelli, according to France Football. The forward turns 28 in August and is ready to move on after two seasons in Nice, where he scored 43 goals in 66 competitive games. Several clubs are interested in SuperMario, including Parma, Napoli, Roma […]
Dortmund put Sahin up for sale
Dortmund put Sahin up for sale
Roma, Napoli, Liverpool and Galatasaray are reportedly ready to pounce after Borussia Dortmund decided to release Nuri Sahin. According to Fanatik and Sportitalia, the Germans have opted not to offer him a new contract. His deal is due to expire in June 2019, so he’ll be sold for a relatively affordable fee this summer. Roma, […]