Author Archives: James Grundy
Manchester United step up pursuit of Napoli star
Manchester United step up pursuit of Napoli star
Manchester United have identified Dries Mertens as an affordable option to boost their attacking prowess next season, and are ready to meet the Napoli forward’s release clause. The Red Devils have struggled in front of goal at times this season, particularly in the absence of striker Romelu Lukaku, and fell to a 1-0 defeat to […]
De Laurentiis reveals Conte could replace Sarri on Napoli bench
De Laurentiis reveals Conte could replace Sarri on Napoli bench
05 May at 11:30 Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has given a lengthy interview to several newspapers, including Corriere della Sera and La Gazzetta dello Sport. Here is what he had to say about the future of Maurizio Sarri, and who might replace him should he decide to leave at the end of the season: […]
Napoli: De Laurentiis blames Sarri for Scudetto loss
Napoli: De Laurentiis blames Sarri for Scudetto loss
05 May at 11:00 During an interview with Il Mattino, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis appeared to suggest that he holds coach Maurizio Sarri responsible for the club’s failure to secure their first Scudetto since 1990. Here is what he had to say: “I don’t think that the refereeing made much difference. What I […]
De Laurentiis accepts Maurizio Sarri may leave Napoli
De Laurentiis accepts Maurizio Sarri may leave Napoli
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis accepts coach Maurizio Sarri could leave the Serie A club at the end of the season. Sarri is reportedly a contender to take over at Chelsea[1], where Antonio Conte is under fire with his team sitting fifth in the Premier League. Under Sarri, Napoli remain a chance to win Serie […]
ADL: ‘Ref submission to Juve’
ADL: ‘Ref submission to Juve’
Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis said there is “certainly a problem with referees and a sense of submission” towards Juventus. “Nothing happened after Calciopoli.” The President gave a series of interviews to various different papers, including La Gazzetta dello Sport. “There is certainly a problem with referees and a sense of submission towards Juventus, because […]
Exclusive: Juventus could make moves for Ancelotti and Conte if Allegri leaves
Exclusive: Juventus could make moves for Ancelotti and Conte…
05 May at 09:45 Serie A giants Juventus could look to make moves for former Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti and their former manager Antonio Conte, if Massimiliano Allegri does decide to leave the club at the end of the season. Allegri joined Juventus at the club’s boss in the summer of 2014 after Antonio Conte […]
Premier League duo want to sign Dries Mertens
Premier League duo want to sign Dries Mertens
05 May at 10:00 CalcioMercato believe that Napoli striker Dries Mertens has attracted interest from Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United. The 30-year-old Belgian Mertens joined Napoli from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2013 and has become an important player since then. His transformation from a winger to a striker has been exceptional […]
Donadoni: ‘Bologna not sacrificial lambs’
Donadoni: ‘Bologna not sacrificial lambs’
Roberto Donadoni assures Bologna won’t be “sacrificial lambs to the slaughter” at the Juventus Stadium this evening, even with an injury crisis. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. “If we step out on to that field as sacrificial lambs to the slaughter, we may as well […]
ADL: ‘Conte a perfect colonel’
ADL: ‘Conte a perfect colonel’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has been “looking around since October” for a Maurizio Sarri replacement, including “perfect colonel” Antonio Conte. The patron gave a series of lengthy interviews to several different newspapers, including the Corriere della Sera. “I already spoke to Sarri about the contract and he asked me to wait. If he decides […]
Transfer Buzz: Real interested in Courtois & Alisson; Milan keen on Fellaini
Transfer Buzz: Real interested in Courtois & Alisson;…
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 5 May Real interested in Courtois & Alisson According to Mundo Deportivo[1], Real Madrid have made Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois and Roma’s Alisson their two top goalkeeping targets. Los Blancos are in need […]