Author Archives: James Grundy
Sarri wants Napoli trio at Chelsea
Sarri wants Napoli trio at Chelsea
If Maurizio Sarri takes over at Chelsea, they’ll also go for Raul Albiol, Elseid Hysaj and Piotr Zielinski, all with release clauses at Napoli. According to Sportitalia, the tactician’s entourage held a seven-hour meeting with Chelsea today, working out the basics of a two-year deal. This would include paying the €8m release clause in Sarri’s […]
Man Utd transfer news: Fred and Toby Alderweireld close to joining in £100m spending spree
Man Utd transfer news: Fred and Toby Alderweireld close…
JOSE MOURINHO is plotting a £100m spending spree before the end of this month in a bid to make Manchester United winners again. The United boss has targeted Tottenham ace Toby Alderweireld and Brazilian midfielder Fred as he looks to bolster his squad. Mourinho has vowed to complete a summer of upheaval at Old Trafford […]
Man Utd in talks to sign Fred
Man Utd in talks to sign Fred
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred. The BBC[1] reports that the Red Devils hope to complete the Brazilian’s signing before this summer’s World Cup. United have lodged an enquiry about the 25-year-old, while Shakhtar president Rinat Akhmetov has confirmed that talks with the Old Trafford hierarchy over the deal […]
Napoli, Jorginho’s agent: “Manchester City have interest in him…”
Napoli, Jorginho’s agent: “Manchester City have…
24 May at 22:15 Napoli have a new coach: Carlo Ancelotti. There will now surely be changes within the Napoli squad as they are set to undergo a turnover. Maurizio Sarri is now gone as Carlo Ancelotti will modify the current tactics. He already has a list of new players in mind as Napoli might sell off a few important players this summer. Italian national team […]
Sportitalia: Chelsea decide on Sarri
Sportitalia: Chelsea decide on Sarri
Sportitalia claim Chelsea had a marathon meeting with Maurizio Sarri’s entourage and are prepared to pay the €8m release clause in his Napoli contract. The Coach was fired by Napoli yesterday, making way for Carlo Ancelotti, despite taking them to second place and becoming the first side ever to achieve over 90 Serie A points […]
Napoli could land Chelsea defender for Sarri
Napoli could land Chelsea defender for Sarri
Maurizio Sarri is no longer Napoli coach, but it appears Chelsea are willing to offer David Luiz in a bid to land the tactician. Carlo Ancelotti was named the new Azzurri boss on Wednesday, thereby replacing the 59-year-old – who still has two years remaining on his deal with the Partenopei. With Sarri still on […]
Jorginho agent confirms Man City talks
Jorginho agent confirms Man City talks
Jorginho’s agent confirmed “Napoli and Manchester City continue to talk, but we’ll have to see if Carlo Ancelotti wants him or not.” The midfielder is hot property on the transfer market this summer and has been given a €60m price-tag. “Ancelotti was a real surprise, but football is dynamic and you turn over a new […]
Mancini tests 4-3-3 for Italy
Mancini tests 4-3-3 for Italy
Roberto Mancini tested a 4-3-3 formation in his first Italy training session, with Lorenzo Insigne, Mario Balotelli and Simone Verdi upfront. The Coach makes his debut in Monday’s friendly against Saudi Arabia, to be played in the Swiss city of St Gallen, before games with France and the Netherlands. Mancio used a 4-3-3 system in […]
Juve, here is what Marotta had to say on Douglas Costa, Morata and more
Juve, here is what Marotta had to say on Douglas Costa,…
24 May at 20:55 Beppe Marotta spoke to the press as he was at Antonio Barillà’s (La Stampa journalist) book presentation. Here is what he had to say on Juve’s upcoming moves: “Ancelotti? Well Napoli evaluated their situation and they believe that this is what’s best for them. Morata? He had a good time here and he would […]
As Milan wait for the FFP sanction, Suso and Bonaventura futures are now in doubt
As Milan wait for the FFP sanction, Suso and Bonaventura…
24 May at 21:15 Milan were shocked by UEFA’s decision as they turned down the rossoneri’s settlement agreement. Milan will now have to wait and see what sanction they will receive from UEFA as Suso and Bonaventura’s futures are in doubt. Suso is on Napoli’s radar where as Bonaventura is on Juve’s radar. It remains to see what will […]