Author Archives: James Grundy
Zielinski to sign new deal by Wednesday?
Zielinski to sign new deal by Wednesday?
Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski will sign a new contract until 2023 in the coming days, according to reports. The Polish international has enjoyed a fine season in the Partenopei midfield, contributing seven goals and three assists in 46 appearances in all competitions. His form has reportedly attracted suitors from around Europe, with Liverpool and Arsenal thought […]
Zinchenko to Napoli in part-exchange?
Zinchenko to Napoli in part-exchange?
It is reported that Manchester City may allow Oleksandr Zinchenko to join Napoli as part of their efforts to sign Jorginho. The English Premier League champions are known to be keen on securing the services of midfielder Jorginho, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool. The 26-year-old’s agent claimed last week that […]
Giampaolo: ‘I’ll talk to Ferrero’
Giampaolo: ‘I’ll talk to Ferrero’
Marco Giampaolo wants to hold talks with President Massimo Ferrero before commiting his future to Sampdoria. The Blucerchiati boss still has two years remaining on his contract at Marassi. However, in recent months he has shown frustration at the club’s transfer policy of regularly selling their best performers. And speaking ahead of Samp’s final match […]
Borussia Dortmund Eyeing A Summer Move For 25 Y/O Chelsea Forward: Should The Blues Let Him Leave?
Borussia Dortmund Eyeing A Summer Move For 25 Y/O Chelsea…
Borussia Dortmund[1] are plotting a move[2] for Chelsea[3] striker Alvaro Morata this summer. According to recent reports[4], the Bundesliga[5] side are hoping to secure the services of the Spanish centre-forward in this summer transfer period. It is believed[6] that Dortmund are ready to seal a move for Morata as they can’t sign Michy Batshuayi on a […]
Transfer Buzz: Atletico after Vardy; Juve renew Bellerin interest
Transfer Buzz: Atletico after Vardy; Juve renew Bellerin…
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 20 May Atletico after Vardy The Mirror[1] wrote that Diego Simeone is pursuing Leicester City’s Jaime Vardy as his replacement for the departing Antoine Griezmann. The Atletico Madrid manager was impressed by […]
Napoli: ‘Juve players offensive’
Napoli: ‘Juve players offensive’
Napoli released a statement slamming Juventus players for “shameful and offensive” behaviour during their Scudetto celebrations. The Bianconeri lifted the Serie A trophy along with the Coppa Italia today and then went on an open bus tour around the city. During this event, some players including Blaise Matuidi and Douglas Costa made live Instagram videos […]
Ciciretti: ‘Future? It is with Napoli but…’
Ciciretti: ‘Future? It is with Napoli but…’
19 May at 22:15 Amato Ciciretti (who played for Parma this season) had this to say about his future as he spoke to Sportmediaset on the matter: “Future? My future is with Napoli. If they want to let me leave on loan then I would choose to stay here with Parma”. Ciciretti reportedly has an agreement with Napoli as he […]
Relegation battle explained
Relegation battle explained
The final weekend of the Serie A season sees five teams with a mathematic possibility of going down, with just four points separating 14th from 18th. Benevento and Verona are already gone, but Chievo, Udinese, Cagliari, Spal and Crotone are still battling for their lives. With everyone playing at the same time on Sunday, we’ve […]
Benatia: ‘Buffon leaves a hole’
Benatia: ‘Buffon leaves a hole’
Medhi Benatia hailed the “winning mentality” at Juventus, but admitted Gianluigi Buffon’s departure leaves “a hole” in the squad. Today’s 2-1 win over Verona closed their campaign with Scudetto and Coppa Italia victories, but also saw Buffon, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Kwadwo Asamoah wave goodbye. “It was a success for the whole team. During the season, […]
Conte’s Chelsea win FA Cup
Conte’s Chelsea win FA Cup
If Antonio Conte does leave Chelsea, he does it with more silverware, as the Blues beat Manchester United to win the FA Cup. Eden Hazard earned the penalty when brought down by Phil Jones in the first half and converted the spot-kick himself. Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United struggled until the hour mark, when they started […]