Author Archives: James Grundy
Maradona supports Messi: He doesn’t need to prove anything
Maradona supports Messi: He doesn’t need to prove anything
01 June at 12:50 Diego Maradona has said something nice about Lionel Messi, dismissing those who compare the two of them. The Argentinian legend is not known for mincing his words or being particularly kind to fellow footballers, yet he recently has been supportive of the Flea, who is set to lead the line for […]
Rui Patricio rescinds with Sporting?
Rui Patricio rescinds with Sporting?
Sporting CP goalkeeper Rui Patricio has reportedly rescinded his contract, freeing him to join Napoli or Wolverhampton Wanderers. A Bola claimed earlier in the week that a deal was done to take Rui Patricio to Napoli, but rival Record responded on Friday morning that Sporting President Bruno de Carvalho had ‘blocked everything’, while the English […]
Spurs quiet on Sarri links
Spurs quiet on Sarri links
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has refused to confirm or deny reports that the club want former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri. Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Friday morning that Tottenham would look to replace Mauricio Pochettino with Sarri if the Argentine left for Real Madrid, and Levy was not prepared to give anything away. “Interest […]
Paper talk: AC Milan trio set for exit, Conte to remain at Chelsea?
Paper talk: AC Milan trio set for exit, Conte to remain…
01 June at 11:55 Today’s papers in Italy are pretty full of news and speculations about the incoming summer transfers. The news of the day is, of course, Real Madrid looking to replace Zinedine Zidane who resigned yesterday. Several reports in Italy claim Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace the Frenchman at the […]
Napoli bid for Arsenal, Liverpool-linked goalkeeper worth €28m
Napoli bid for Arsenal, Liverpool-linked goalkeeper worth €28m
01 June at 12:10 Napoli are in contact with Bernd Leno, according to the latest reports from England. The Partenopei have identified the Arsenal and Liverpool target as a priority, as the goalkeeping position is one of great need.Incumbent Pepe Reina is set to leave to join AC Milan, and Napoli don’t have any credible […]
Chelsea next manager odds: New boss enters running to replace Antonio Conte this summer
Chelsea next manager odds: New boss enters running to replace…
“Antonio Conte is on the verge of leaving Chelsea despite winning the Premier League title last year” The Italian is on the verge of leaving Chelsea[1], despite winning the Premier League title only a year ago. A dreadful defence of their crown – which saw the Blues fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League […]
Enrico Chiesa: ‘Federico not going to Napoli or Inter’
Enrico Chiesa: ‘Federico not going to Napoli or Inter’
01 June at 11:12 Former Serie A star Enrico Chiesa talked about the future of his son Federico during an event held in Florence yesterday night. Our reporter Giacomo Brunetti there and reported this quotes of the former Fiorentina and Parma star: “Inter and Napoli? Federico must think about the national team now, that’s a […]
Report: Lazio target Andre Gomes
Report: Lazio target Andre Gomes
Lazio have reportedly identified Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes as the ‘perfect replacement’ for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. According to Mundo Deportivo, Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi finds Gomes to have ‘great physicality and technique’ like Milinkovic-Savic. The newspaper explains the Aquile are coming to terms with the idea of receiving a massive windfall from the Serbian’s sale and […]
Reina relishing Milan challenge
Reina relishing Milan challenge
Pepe Reina confirms he will retire at Milan and feels a sense of duty ‘to take them back into the Champions League’. Reina will become a Milan player as of July 1 after running down his contract with Napoli, and the veteran goalkeeper is relishing an ‘exciting challenge’ at San Siro. “Milan? They’re one of […]
Chelsea news: Abramovic could sell the club amid transfer links with Napoli, Roma and Juve
Chelsea news: Abramovic could sell the club amid transfer…
01 June at 10:45 Roman Abramovic could sell Chelsea due to the Home Office decision to deny him a new Uk Visa. According to both The Times and the Daily Star, the Russian business man is tempted to sell the club he bought 15 years ago, so much so he has put on hold the […]