Author Archives: James Grundy
Europe’s top five leagues: what’s left to be decided?
Europe’s top five leagues: what’s left to be…
Many of the main arguments in Europe’s major divisions have already been sewn up, with Juventus set to collect a seventh consecutive Scudetto this weekend. Relegation issues remain as fractured and tense as ever and more clubs will join Stoke City, West Brom, Metz, Deportivo La Coruna and others in suffering that grim fate over […]
Manchester City make Jorginho approach?
Manchester City make Jorginho approach?
It’s reported that Manchester City made an approach for Jorginho, but Napoli want €60m for the midfielder. Reports earlier this week stated that the English champions were interested, with an asking price of €40m. Now Gianluca Di Marzio’s website is reporting that City have made an initial approach for the Italian international, but have been […]
Milan look at Sarri
Milan look at Sarri
Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso could reportedly be at risk if they fail to qualify for Europe, with Maurizio Sarri being considered as an alternative. The former midfielder only renewed his contract last month, but since then the Rossoneri have managed just two wins in seven across all competitions. Wednesday night’s 4-0 defeat int the Coppa […]
Serie A confirms final day schedule
Serie A confirms final day schedule
The Lega Serie A has confirmed the schedule for the final weekend of Serie A, though Juventus-Verona could be moved. Traditionally all teams play at the same time on the final weekend, but that limits the level of TV coverage which is possible. As a result, recent seasons have seen only teams in competition with […]
Juventus ready bid for Perin, who wants Champions League football
Juventus ready bid for Perin, who wants Champions League…
11 May at 13:30 Juventus are interested in signing Mattia Perin as Gianluigi Buffon’s replacement, according to the Corriere della Sera. The Genoa goalkeeper is considered to be one of the brightest goalkeepers in Italy, and is also liked by Inter and Napoli, Tuttosport write. The Bianconeri are the ones who are making an offer, […]
Arsenal step up chase for Napoli star
Arsenal step up chase for Napoli star
Arsenal are confident they can persuade Liverpool target Piotr Zielinski to choose the Emirates over Anfield. TeamTalk[1] report that the Poland international with four goals this season could be on the move this summer. The 23-year-old has endured a stop-start season for Napoli. He’s started just 12 Serie A games and it’s led to speculation he’ll push […]
Juve to cash in on Higuain?
Juve to cash in on Higuain?
Juventus are reportedly ready to accept offers of €50m for striker Gonzalo Higuain this summer. According to Sport Mediaset, Juve must sell before they can buy ‘several top players’ and have decided to sacrifice Higuain, as opposed to Paulo Dybala. The Bianconeri signed the Argentine for a club-record €90m from Napoli two years ago, in […]
Genoa: Juve want Perin, but…
Genoa: Juve want Perin, but…
Genoa have confirmed that Juventus are interested in Mattia Perin but warn he would be ‘wasted’ as a No 2 goalkeeper and that ‘Napoli also want him’. Enrico Preziosi’s remarks come on the same day that Juve had earmarked Perin as Wojciech Szczesny’s deputy next season, with the Pole set to take the baton from […]
Manchester City make first approach for Jorginho: Napoli’s demands deemed too high
Manchester City make first approach for Jorginho: Napoli’s…
After a strong season at Napoli, Jorginho is a target for top clubs abroad including Manchester City. The Citizens have made the initial approach to sign the Italo/Brazilian midfielder, as they are very interested in signing the player, but Napoli’s demand for 60 million surprised the Premier League champions. At the moment there’s considerable distance […]
Preview: Inter vs Sassuolo – Penultimate Day of Reckoning
Preview: Inter vs Sassuolo – Penultimate Day of Reckoning
After being let back into the Champions League race, Inter host the tricky Sassuolo in a bid to keep their hopes alive. Match on Saturday at 20:45CET Despite having had a largely underwhelming season, Sassuolo have lost just once in their last ten matches. The Neroverdi have taken points off teams like Napoli, Milan, Fiorentina […]