Author Archives: James Grundy
“What can I do with €58m?” Napoli president discusses Chelsea’s monster offer for star man
“What can I do with €58m?” Napoli president discusses…
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is a bit of a big mouth. If you’ve been reading this blog for any period of time you’ll know this already. There’s nothing he likes more than chatting to the press, especially when it comes to things that make him look good. The best example of that is Chelsea’s pursuit […]
Juventus give green light to Chelsea to buy Gonzalo Higuain next summer
Juventus give green light to Chelsea to buy Gonzalo Higuain…
Chelsea have been told how much they have to pay for striker Gonzalo Higuain next summer with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the Blues will have Juventus’ permission to begin negotiations. Higuain is considered one of the world’s best attackers and has been the Serie A best striker in the last couple of seasons, hitting […]
Transfer news LIVE updates: Liverpool eye second signing, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal gossip
Transfer news LIVE updates: Liverpool eye second signing,…
Transfer News LIVE updates: The latest rumours and gossip from Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League Tuesday, May 29 3.20pm: Guillem Balague has given an update on Gareth Bale’s future at Real Madrid. He tweeted: “Neymar is not for sale at all according to PSG. “What will happen to Ronaldo […]
Hamsik hints at Napoli stay
Hamsik hints at Napoli stay
29 May at 16:11 Napoli captain Marek Hamsik talked about his future with Slovakian media: “I know nothing about my future, there are no updates. I am still a player of Napoli and I have a contract of three years. I talked with Ancelotti and it would be a pleasure for me to be coached […]
Arsenal make approach for South American star midfielder
Arsenal make approach for South American star midfielder
Arsenal have made contact with Sampdoria regarding the availability of midfielder Lucas Torreira, according to reports in Italy[1]. The 22-year-old, who has also been linked with moves to Liverpool and Napoli, is being touted with a move this summer after a great season in Serie A. Torreira’s form for Sampdoria saw him earn a place in […]
ADL: Why Ancelotti & not Conte…
ADL: Why Ancelotti & not Conte…
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis claims ‘when Carlo Ancelotti asked me for some players and I said ‘no’, he didn’t keep insisting like Antonio Conte’. Ancelotti and Conte were both linked with replacing Maurizio Sarri in the Napoli hot-seat, but De Laurentiis revealed he was swayed by the ‘serenity’ of the former Milan, Real Madrid […]
Bad news Roma, Napoli: Marseille promise Balotelli starting job
Bad news Roma, Napoli: Marseille promise Balotelli starting job
29 May at 14:50 Mario Balotelli could end up staying in France after all, according to reports from Italy. The Corriere dello Sport claim that the 27-year-old, who has been linked to Roma, Napoli and Fiorentina, could find himself joining Marseille instead. The report indicates that he has been in phone contact with Rudi Garcia, […]
Napoli: ADL won’t give Chelsea discount for Sarri release clause
Napoli: ADL won’t give Chelsea discount for Sarri…
29 May at 14:10 Napoli chairman Aurelio di Laurentiis reportedly wants the whole money for the release clause of Maurizio Sarri and won’t give any discounts. While Napoli have already appointed former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti, they are yet to let Maurizio Sarri leave, despite interest from Chelsea. The partenopei finished second […]
ADL issues Hamsik warning
ADL issues Hamsik warning
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has warned Marek Hamsik that he will not let the midfielder move to China cheaply. “I don’t do discounts for anyone.” Hamsik confessed on Sunday that he was ‘tempted’ by a transfer to the Far East, and De Laurentiis replied to his captain, as well as passing judgment on Mario […]