Author Archives: James Grundy
Serie A Transfer Preview
Serie A Transfer Preview
15 May at 13:35 Compared to this time last year, Serie A finds itself in a much better position as a brand. Last summer the six players that scored over 20 goals in league play all ended up staying on their respective teams, and while Bonucci and Bernardeschi were sold, they at least stayed in […]
It would cost Chelsea more than the £9m to sack Antonio Conte with other pay offs revealed
It would cost Chelsea more than the £9m to sack Antonio…
Chelsea are not in a hurry to sack Antonio Conte as they have done with previous coaches who underwhelmed at Stamford Bridge. The Italian manager has not been the most impressive of the top managers in the Premier League this season and has been tipped to leave Chelsea in the coming transfer window. Following a […]
Man United close to securing €55m PSG target, Serie A star
Man United close to securing €55m PSG target, Serie A star
15 May at 12:35 Manchester United are very close to sealing a crucial deal that will revamp their left-back position.According to FootMercato in France, the Red Devils are in pole position for Faouzi Ghoulam of Napoli, and are in fact close to nabbing the Algerian international. The 27-year-old has also been linked to the likes […]
From Germany: Balotelli offered to Borussia Dortmund
From Germany: Balotelli offered to Borussia Dortmund
15 May at 13:05 Mario Balotelli could find himself playing in a new league: the German one! According to SportBild, SuperMario was offered by agent Mino Raiola to Borussia Dortmund. The Yellow & Black have lost star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Michy Batshuayi this season, the former to Arsenal, the latter to injury, […]
Milan’s sporting director confirms Reina signing and hints about Donnarumma’s future
Milan’s sporting director confirms Reina signing and…
AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli says Pepe Reina’s impending arrival from Napoli will not hasten an exit for Gianluigi Donnarumma. Donnarumma’s agent Mino Raiola has made no secret of his desire to take the teenage goalkeeper away from San Siro, although Juventus have rejected speculation they are interested in the Italy international, long considered an […]
Nani gets Portugal call
Nani gets Portugal call
Lazio winger Nani has been named in Portugal’s preliminary squad for the World Cup, despite his lack of playing time. The 31-year-old is on loan from Valencia, but has made only two Serie A starts so far this season and will almost certainly return to Spain in the summer. Despite that, the former Manchester United […]
Sampdoria face stadium sanction
Sampdoria face stadium sanction
Sampdoria are likely to face a partial stadium closure, after anti-Neapolitan chanting during the Napoli match on Sunday night. Referee Claudio Gavillucci was forced to stop the match for five minutes after offensive chanting from the Curva Sud. The Lega Serie A will release its disciplinary report today, and Gazzetta dello Sport expects that the […]
Chelsea now chasing surprise Premier League rival manager to replace Antonio Conte
Chelsea now chasing surprise Premier League rival manager…
Chelsea are chasing after Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino after Sky Sports[1] reveals the Blues are are considering replacing Antonio Conte with the impressive manager. Last season’s Premier League champions are expected to be without a manager at some point in the summer, as Conte is on his way out of the side, after unimpressive […]
‘Mandzukic needs motivation’
‘Mandzukic needs motivation’
Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta calls Mario Mandzukic “a great player” but “we have to understand if he’s motivated to stay here”. The Croatian striker has often played out on the left in the past two seasons, and there have been rumours that he wants to return to the centre. Given that Gonzalo Higuain leads […]
EDF: ‘Balotelli has quality’
EDF: ‘Balotelli has quality’
Roma Coach Eusebio Di Francesco says Nice striker Mario Balotelli “has important qualities”. The Italian international is out of contract at the end of the season, and is expected to live Ligue 1 after two years. The Giallorossi are one of the clubs linked with a move for him, and it appears their Coach would […]