Author Archives: James Grundy
Forza Italian Football Awards 2018: Coach of the Season
Forza Italian Football Awards 2018: Coach of the Season
There have been plenty of tactical masterminds on the sidelines in Serie A this season and whether it has been Napoli’s Maurizio Sarri or Gian Piero Gasperini of Atalanta, plenty have outperformed expectations with their respective clubs. Leonardo Semplici has done a great job with SPAL as they continue to fight against relegation, while Massimiliano […]
Transfer Buzz: Lenglet agrees Barca deal; Bayern & United after Bonucci
Transfer Buzz: Lenglet agrees Barca deal; Bayern &…
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 17 May Lenglet agrees Barca deal According to Mundo Deportivo[1], Sevilla’s Clement Lenglet has agreed on a deal that will see the player join Barcelona for next season. The 22-year-old centre-back, who […]
Genoa close on Vodisek
Genoa close on Vodisek
Genoa are reportedly close to signing Olimpija Ljubljana goalkeeper Rok Vodisek, who was also linked with Napoli and Sassuolo. The 20-year-old Slovenian will be out of contract next month and therefore a free agent. He is also of interest to Sassuolo and Napoli, but Sky Sport Italia claim he is on the verge of agreeing […]
Genoa close to securing Olimpia Lubiana’s young goalkeeper Vodisek on a free transfer
Genoa close to securing Olimpia Lubiana’s young goalkeeper…
Genoa has singled out NK Olimpia Lubiana’s young goalkeeper Vodisek (born in 1998) to reinforce that position for the future. The player has an expiring contract and there was interest from other Italian clubs like Napoli and Sassuolo. His future could be in Liguria, as Genoa is ready to invest in him. They made a […]
Sarri to stay at Napoli: what it means for Chelsea and Man Utd
Sarri to stay at Napoli: what it means for Chelsea and Man Utd
16 May at 22:20 Maurizio Sarri staying at Napoli, after all the rumours, could have several consequences in the transfer market world, as the Italian manager already had targeted a few players for his next destination. In fact, Sarri was close to signing for Chelsea, as Antonio Conte looks set to leave at the […]
Transfer News LIVE updates: Man Utd ‘to complete signing’, Chelsea midfielder to Liverpool
Transfer News LIVE updates: Man Utd ‘to complete signing’,…
Transfer News LIVE updates: Latest breaking gossip, rumours and deals from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and more. 8.45pm: Liverpool are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Isaac Christie-Davies on a free transfer. According to ESPN, Christie-Davies has been told he will not be offered a contract extension with his current deal expiring next month. The 20-year-old spent […]
Report: Napoli star on the radar of Arsenal and Tottenham
Report: Napoli star on the radar of Arsenal and Tottenham
16 May at 21:55 According to the latest reports out of Italy, Mertens is on the radar of two Premier League clubs, with the transfer market approaching fast. As stated by La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Tottenham and Arsenal are interested in the Belgian’s services, although it seems unlikely that Napoli would sell their star.
Sampdoria to keep directors
Sampdoria to keep directors
Sampdoria have agreed to extend the contracts of directors Carlo Osti and Daniele Pradè, claim Sky Sport Italia. The Blucerchiati missed out on the Europa League places following a 2-0 home defeat to Napoli. While Coach Marco Giampaolo’s future is up in the air, it looks as if they will continue to build on their […]
From Spain: Mourinho rival Juventus for Arsenal star
From Spain: Mourinho rival Juventus for Arsenal star
16 May at 21:20 According to the latest reports out of Spain, Manchester United are looking to sign a new right-back ahead of next season, with two particular players on their wish list. In fact, as reported by Spanish outlet Sport, the English side will rival Juventus and Napoli in their search for a new fullback, […]
Ranieri: ‘More Allegri than Sarri’
Ranieri: ‘More Allegri than Sarri’
Claudio Ranieri explained why his approach to football is “closer to Max Allegri” than Maurizio Sarri. “Abroad they are not as maniacal about tactics.” The Nantes Coach weighed in on the debate ripping Serie A apart: is it better to win like Allegri’s Juventus or to play beautiful football like Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli? “I am […]