Author Archives: James Grundy
Intermediary: Leno ‘chose Napoli’
Intermediary: Leno ‘chose Napoli’
Bernd Leno “chose Napoli before Carlo Ancelotti arrived and there is a basic agreement, but not with Bayer Leverkusen,” said his intermediary. The goalkeeper has said he wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer, making him a target for Napoli, Roma and Liverpool. “There are negotiations on-going and we are taking steps. I won’t say […]
Sassuolo: ‘Politano costs more now’
Sassuolo: ‘Politano costs more now’
Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali confirms Matteo Politano’s “price-tag has risen” since the €25m January bid from Napoli. The winger had been on the verge of a transfer to the Stadio San Paolo in January, but the paperwork didn’t go through in time. Now Inter, Roma, Milan and Juventus are also showing interest in the 24-year-old, […]
Milik: ‘I fell in love with Napoli’
Milik: ‘I fell in love with Napoli’
Arkadiusz Milik “fell in love” with Napoli and tried to look on the positive side after two serious knee injuries marred his career. The striker has been very unlucky with two serious knee ligament injuries, but still scored 14 goals in 40 competitive games for the club. “Naples is a beautiful city. I fell in […]
Milan, Bacca: ‘I want to remain in Spain’
Milan, Bacca: ‘I want to remain in Spain’
02 June at 15:30 Carlos Bacca has made it clear that he desires to stay in Spain at Villareal rather than returning to Milan. The 31-year-old had a solid season for the yellow submarine, scoring 18 goals in all competitions while on loan from Rossoneri. Bacca spoke to Italian media after Colombia’s friendly match […]
From Spain: Napoli and Sevilla to battle for Barcelona’s Vidal
From Spain: Napoli and Sevilla to battle for Barcelona’s…
02 June at 14:20 It appears Barcelona’s Aleix Vidal is headed out the door this summer, despite being on contract through 2020. According to El Desmarque, it will be a challenge between Napoli and Sevilla for the 28-year-old. He joined Barca from Sevilla in 2015 but has featured just 30 times in that span. […]
Real Madrid look to Sarri
Real Madrid look to Sarri
Real Madrid will push for Maurizio Sarri if Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t ask to leave Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, according to an intermediary. The managerial merry-go-round is in full swing, as Napoli fired Sarri to make way for Carlo Ancelotti, but he is still under contract and negotiations with Chelsea appear to have broken down. “(Napoli […]
Hamsik: ‘Napoli stay with Ancelotti’
Hamsik: ‘Napoli stay with Ancelotti’
Marek Hamsik admits Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival “could be decisive” for his Napoli future. “I want to make the Napoli Scudetto dream happen.” The captain has hinted over the last few weeks that he could head to China after Maurizio Sarri’s departure, but the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti could change his mind. “My dream remains to […]
Laurent Blanc poised for Chelsea job: Zinedine Zidane or Maurizio Sarri appointments OFF
Laurent Blanc poised for Chelsea job: Zinedine Zidane or…
The Blues will likely part ways with their Italian boss this summer, despite his FA Cup triumph last month. Conte’s side finished the season in fifth and failed to qualify for the Champions League, having won the 2016/17 Premier League title. Maurizio Sarri had looked most likely to take over at Stamford Bridge after Napoli […]
Chelsea could miss out on another target to Napoli as Italian club close in on stunning Spanish talent
Chelsea could miss out on another target to Napoli as Italian…
We wrote a few weeks ago that Chelsea should seriously be considering Fabian Ruiz as a Cesc Fabregas replacement, but once against it looks like the manager log jam has killed off that idea. Now, according to Spanish periodical Mundo Deportivo – which always has good connections with regards to Andalusian teams – Napoli are front runners to sign […]
