Author Archives: James Grundy
Marquinhos praises Cavani: ‘He gives everything to PSG’
Marquinhos praises Cavani: ‘He gives everything to…
06 April at 19:10 Edinson Cavani has come in for a lot of praise from one of his team-mates. Writing on Goal.com’s French page, Brazilian star Marquinhos was effusive about “our matador.”“I’m very close to him, we speak often,” the defender began, contradicting recent reports that the PSG dressing room was divided into a “Brazilian” […]
Fiorentina’s Chiesa Out Of Reach For Inter Who Turn To Simone Verdi
Fiorentina’s Chiesa Out Of Reach For Inter Who Turn To…
Turin-based tabloid Tuttosport reports that Inter have cooled down their interest in Fiorentina’s Italian international winger Federico Chiesa. According to the report the Nerazzurri deem the youngster as out of their reach given his price tag which Inter simply cannot afford given the restrictions put on the club thanks to UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules. […]
Allegri: No revamp needed, but…
Allegri: No revamp needed, but…
Max Allegri insists a Juventus revamp is not necessary this summer but notes ‘we need another extraordinary transfer window.’ Juve were thrashed 3-0 at home by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, prompting calls for a Bianconeri overhaul, but Allegri made it clear only a few changes were in the pipeline. “We […]
Villarreal standout on AC Milan’s radar
Villarreal standout on AC Milan’s radar
AC Milan are credited with an interest in Villarreal midfielder Samu Castillejo, with the player’s agent hinting that enquiries have been made by the Serie A giants. In recent days, the Diavolo have also been linked with another Spanish star in the form of Napoli’s Jose Callejon, with a possible swap deal involving Suso being […]
Tactical Analysis – AC Milan 0-0 Inter – Goalless Draw, But How?
Tactical Analysis – AC Milan 0-0 Inter – Goalless Draw,…
The big one. The one we have all been waiting for. The match Milan keeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma described as a ‘Champions League Play-Off’. I’m not sure about that but nonetheless, this match went beyond just the hatred and rivalry each club has for each other. The need for a result from both sides meant the importance of this match just […]
Official: Juventus duo skip Benevento clash
Official: Juventus duo skip Benevento clash
06 April at 14:10 Juventus duo Federico Bernardeschi and Andrea Barzagli will miss the club’s upcoming Serie A clash against Benevento. With the club currently at the top of the Serie A standings, four points clear of second placed Napoli, Juve will have a chance of going seven points clear of the partenopei with a win […]
‘Napoli & Leno like each other…’
‘Napoli & Leno like each other…’
An intermediary between Napoli and Bernd Leno claims ‘both parties know that they like each other’. Napoli have reportedly identified Leno as a possible replacement for Pepe Reina, while the Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper is on record as being ‘honoured’ by talk of joining the Partenopei. “Leon has characteristics that make him suitable to replace Reina […]
Ghoulam ‘not before three weeks’
Ghoulam ‘not before three weeks’
Napoli doctor Alfonso De Nicola has warned that Faouzi Ghoulam can forget about a shock return against Juventus on April 22. Napoli reported on Thursday that Ghoulam was making a ‘very good’ recovery from his damaged kneecap, but De Nicola was quick to quell any talk of the left-back returning ‘before three weeks’, thereby ruling […]
Sarri & Napoli break down?
Sarri & Napoli break down?
Talks between Napoli and Maurizio Sarri over a contract extension have reportedly broken down. According to Calciomercato.com, Sarri’s salary is not the issue but rather Napoli’s reluctance to pay in the region of €100m for a proven full-back and winger. The website explains the Coach wants the players to have ‘experience of international competitions’, but […]
Exclusive: Sarri puts Napoli contract talks on hold
Exclusive: Sarri puts Napoli contract talks on hold
06 April at 10:35 Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri has put new Napoli contract talks on hold, Calciomercato.com has exclusively learned. The Italian tactician has met Aurelio De Laurentiis to discuss the terms of his new contract but at the moment there is no agreement between the two parties. The problem is not economic. Sarri is […]