Author Archives: James Grundy
Arsenal linked with shock swoop for Italy international
Arsenal linked with shock swoop for Italy international
Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Mario Balotelli from OGC Nice this summer, according to reports in Italy. It’s claimed by Gazzetta dello Sport[1] that the Gunners are among a host of European clubs in the race to sign Balotelli, with his future at Nice looking unlikely ahead of next season. Although the report indicates that Balotelli would […]
Barca admit Rabiot interest?
Barca admit Rabiot interest?
Barcelona director Ariedo Braida ‘really likes’ Napoli target Adrien Rabiot but doubts Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar can coexist at Paris Saint-Germain. Rabiot had reportedly issued a come-and-get-me plea to Napoli, whereas Ronaldo suggested he could leave Real Madrid after their Champions League triumph, possibly opening the door to a reunion with his former Barca rival at […]
West Ham eye Genoa star, plans made to re-sign Portugal international and more: West Ham news round-up
West Ham eye Genoa star, plans made to re-sign Portugal…
The news cycle surrounding West Ham never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. Galatasaray join West Ham in the race to sign Samuel Bastien[1] Galatasaray have joined West Ham […]
Chelsea in chase for record-breaking midfielder this summer
Chelsea in chase for record-breaking midfielder this summer
Chelsea have already been linked with a number of names in the transfer market and an intriguing proposition has arisen from reports on the continent. Calcio Mercato states[1] the Blues are in the hunt for Napoli’s Marek Hamsik, who became the Italian side’s all-time leading goalscorer this season when he surpassed the record previously held by […]
Chelsea meet with Laurent Blanc as doubts emerge over Maurizio Sarri appointment
Chelsea meet with Laurent Blanc as doubts emerge over Maurizio…
Current boss Antonio Conte looks certain to leave the club after a turbulent second season in west London. Owner Roman Abramovich is loathed to sack the Italian and pay him compensation, but it appears he has little choice. Conte’s refusal to quit will hit the billionaire in the picket and a result he is looking […]
Arsenal closing in on £35m star
Arsenal closing in on £35m star
Arsenal could wrap up a deal to sign Jean Micheal-Seri in the coming weeks. The Ivory Coast international has been tipped for a switch to the Emirates since last summer. Seri is said to be one of the names on Unai Emery’s shortlist as the new Gunners boss looks to strengthen the squad he inherited this summer. […]
Jean-Michael Seri to Arsenal: Sky Sports reporter reveals all on £35m deal
Jean-Michael Seri to Arsenal: Sky Sports reporter reveals…
GETTY Arsenal target Jean-Michael Seri allowed to leave Nice for £35m this summer Seri is said to be one of the names on Unai Emery’s shortlist as the new Arsenal[1] manager looks to strengthen the squad he inherited this summer. Emery wanted Seri during his time in charge of Paris St-Germain, while Arsenal’s director of […]
Nedved: “Higuain Leaving? We Will See What Happens After The World Cup”
Nedved: “Higuain Leaving? We Will See What Happens After…
Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has refused to rule out that striker Gonzalo Higuain could depart the club amid circulating reports suggesting he could be offered in some form of exchange deal for Inter captain Mauro Icardi. “We are not worried [about the reports], Higuain is our player and has a contract with us. We will […]
Corriere: Icardi to Chelsea
Corriere: Icardi to Chelsea
Inter hitman Mauro Icardi is first choice at Chelsea for Maurizio Sarri and they could pay his €110m release clause, claims the Corriere dello Sport. Wednesday’s front page story in the Italian newspaper suggests Sarri has pinpointed Icardi as the ideal reinforcement for their misfiring attack. Sarri had already wanted the Argentina international at Napoli, […]
Juventus ready to sell Higuain
Juventus ready to sell Higuain
Reports are spreading rapidly that Juventus have put Gonzalo Higuain on the market for €55-60m and no longer consider him crucial. The Bianconeri paid €90m to activate the release clause in his contract in the summer of 2016 after he shattered Serie A records at Napoli. Just two years later, the 30-year-old is said to […]