Author Archives: James Grundy
Monaco linked with swoop for Alberto Moreno
Monaco linked with swoop for Alberto Moreno
Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno is a summer target for AS Monaco, according to reports[1]. The Spaniard has been forced out of the starting line-up in recent months as Andy Robertson has performed exceptionally well for Jurgen Klopp’s side at left-back. Moreno had enjoyed a brief run of games for the Reds but has been displaced by Scotland […]
Decisive Day For Lunin-Inter Negotiations
Decisive Day For Lunin-Inter Negotiations
Today is a decisive day for Inter in their bid to land young goalkeeping prospect Andriy Lunin according to the latest report from Gazzetta dello Sport. Inter are doing everything within their power to close the deal in collaboration with Bologna, where the Ukrainian shot stopper will play on loan for one to two seasons […]
Ferrero: ‘Four teams want Torreira’
Ferrero: ‘Four teams want Torreira’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero reveals “there are four teams” who want Lucas Torreira, and discusses Juventus’ Champions League exit. Torreira has been one of the star men as the Blucerchiati have mounted a Europa League push, and he’s been heavily linked with Napoli. “[Coach Marco] Giampaolo will stay with me again next year,” Ferrero insisted, […]
Liverpool not interested in Napoli midfielder, Tottenham target
Liverpool not interested in Napoli midfielder, Tottenham target
12 April at 13:20 Liverpool are not interested in Amadou Diawara, according to Rai Sport. The Reds were reported to want the Guinean, who impressed two seasons ago for Bologna and played reasonably well after joining Napoli. Yet the 20-year-old has barely played over 1000 minutes this season, prompting speculation that he would leave. A […]
Mazzoleni to referee Rome derby
Mazzoleni to referee Rome derby
Paolo Mazzoleni has been assigned to the Derby della Capitale between Lazio and Roma, as the referees are announced for Week 32 of Serie A. The second Rome derby of the weekend is the headline fixture of the weekend on Sunday night, with both teams aiming for Champions League qualification. Today the AIA has announced […]
Exclusive: Milan star, Liverpool target, has release clause of only €40m
Exclusive: Milan star, Liverpool target, has release clause…
12 April at 11:50 Milan are running a bit of a risk in the transfer window: their star winger, Suso, has a relase clause of only €40 million, and the January transfer window saw an attempt by former club Liverpool at signing him. We can exclusively reveal that Milan want to sign Jose Callejon of […]
Paper Talk: Man Utd and Real want Salah, Chelsea tempt Sarri
Paper Talk: Man Utd and Real want Salah, Chelsea tempt Sarri
12 April at 12:20 Today’s papers in Italy are mainly focusing of the controversial elimination of Juventus from the Champions League. There is, however, also space for some rumours and transfer news. According to Tuttosport, both Manchester United and Real Madrid have set their sights on Liverpool star Mohammed Salah. The Egyptian ace has 39 […]
Man City rival Manchester United for Jorginho
Man City rival Manchester United for Jorginho
12 April at 11:35 Manchester City are interested in signing Jorginho, rivalling Manchester United for the Italian international. The midfield maestro has played a central role as Maurizio Sarri has helped Napoli ping the ball about with abandon. The Times write that the Citizens are looking to replace Yaya Toure, while Fernadinho and David Silva […]
Happy birthday, Marcello Lippi
Happy birthday, Marcello Lippi
Today is the 70th birthday of 2006 World Cup-winning CT Marcello Lippi, one of Italy’s greatest Coaches. Born on April 12 1948 in Viareggio, Lippi began his spent most of his playing career as a centre-back with Sampdoria, captaining the Blucerchiati and making over 200 appearances. In the summer of 1979 he joined Pistoiese, helping […]
Napoli look at Sarri successors
Napoli look at Sarri successors
Napoli are reportedly considering alternatives to Maurizio Sarri, in case the Coach opts not to stay beyond this season. The Partenopei are keen to keep the tactician, but there is an €8m release clause in his contract and talks over a renewal have been postponed. It was reported this morning that a meeting would be […]