Author Archives: James Grundy
Chelsea next manager: Blues sent major warning over Maurizio Sarri deal
Chelsea next manager: Blues sent major warning over Maurizio…
Sarri has already agreed a deal to replace Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge – but the Italians want his £7m release clause paid in full. Chelsea[1] have been in talks to waive the clause, which expires on Thursday, not least because Napoli have already appointed Carlo Ancelotti to replace him. But Sarri, 59, remains under […]
Napoli, Moggi: “Ancelotti is like Maradona…”
Napoli, Moggi: “Ancelotti is like Maradona…”
29 May at 22:35 Ex-Juve general manager Luciano Moggi spoke to RMC Sport as he talked about the Napoli-Ancelotti hire, here is what he had to say on the matter: ” Ancelotti hire? Well for Aurelio De Laurentiis, to get someone like Ancelotti is a Maradona-style signing. This will surely help the fans forget about Maurizio Sarri. Ancelotti is a big time coach, he […]
Chelsea drop Sarri for Blanc?
Chelsea drop Sarri for Blanc?
It’s increasingly unlikely Maurizio Sarri will be the new Chelsea manager, as the club won’t pay his release clause and met Laurent Blanc. President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed today that he has “not received any contact” from Chelsea or other clubs ready to pay the €8m release clause in Sarri’s contract. Even though Sarri was […]
Report: Chelsea meets with Blanc as talks stall with Napoli for Sarri
Report: Chelsea meets with Blanc as talks stall with Napoli…
29 May at 22:15 Chelsea have had a difficult season as Antonio Conte is set to leave the club in the coming days. The Blues have been very close to Maurizio Sarri it has been a week now but the Italian coache’s release clause has been stalling a deal. Chelsea seemingly do not want to pay for this fee as it seems […]
Nedved: Juventus not worried over future of Chelsea target Higuain
Nedved: Juventus not worried over future of Chelsea target…
Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved is adamant that the club have no reason to be fearful over the future of record signing Gonzalo Higuain, despite interest from Chelsea. The Argentina international arrived at the Allianz Stadium for €90 million in 2016, but has been paired with a suggested swap deal involving Inter star Mauro Icardi, as […]
West Ham linked with a move for Armando Izzo
West Ham linked with a move for Armando Izzo
West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Genoa central defender Armando Izzo this summer. It’s claimed by Sky Sports News that the Hammers are keen to strengthen their defensive options with the addition of Izzo, who enjoyed a strong season in Italy recently. Twitter: Sky sources: @WestHamUtd are in talks to sign Genoa centre-back Armando Izzo and […]
Moggi: ‘Ancelotti like Maradona’
Moggi: ‘Ancelotti like Maradona’
Luciano Moggi maintains Carlo Ancelotti coming to Napoli will have the same effect as when they brought in Diego Armando Maradona. Moggi is most famous as the disgraced former director general of Juventus at the centre of the 2006 Calciopoli scandal, but before that worked at Scudetto-winning Napoli with Maradona from 1989 to 1991. “Aurelio […]
I don’t do discounts – Napoli chief demands big bucks for Hamsik
I don’t do discounts – Napoli chief demands…
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik will not be allowed to leave for the Chinese Super League on the cheap just because of his 11 years of service, according to president Aurelio De Laurentiis. Hamsik confirmed on Sunday that he is mulling over an offer from an unnamed CSL club reported to be Shandong Luneng after he […]
West Ham target Izzo
West Ham target Izzo
West Ham United have set their sights on Genoa defender Armando Izzo, claim Sky Sports UK, along with Lazio and Torino. The 26-year-old centre-back can also play at right-back and came up through the youth academy of hometown club Napoli. He had spells at Triestina and Avellino before moving to Genoa in 2014. This season, […]
Mertens: ‘Sarri is world class’
Mertens: ‘Sarri is world class’
Dries Mertens is sure Maurizio Sarri will “prove he’s a world class Coach” going forward, but he isn’t interested in leaving Napoli for the Premier League. With Sarri sacked from the Partenopei despite a club record 91 Serie A points this season, the tactician is reportedly heading for Chelsea. He has been replaced at the […]