Author Archives: James Grundy
Serie A round 31 preview: Midweek defeats that Italy’s elite won’t want to repeat
Serie A round 31 preview: Midweek defeats that Italy’s…
Juventus’ Champions League dreams may be in tatters but their championship aspirations remain in great shape and a visit to Benevento might be just what the doctor ordered to get over their midweek horror-show. Serie A[1]’s leaders are unbeaten in their last 28 Serie A[2] games against newly promoted teams (W23 D5), keeping 18 clean […]
Transfer Buzz: Modric set for Real departure, United interested in Djibril Sidibe
Transfer Buzz: Modric set for Real departure, United interested…
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 6 April Modric set for Real departure Real Madrid look set to lose key midfielder Luka Modric as the player is drawing offers from the EPL and Serie A. Don Balon[1] claimed […]
No Meetings Scheduled Between Inter & Icardi Regarding Contract Extension
No Meetings Scheduled Between Inter & Icardi Regarding…
According to a report in Italian media outlet Sky Sport, there are currently no meetings scheduled between the Nerazzurri directors and Mauro Icardi’s entourage to discuss a possible contract extension. The renewal of the Inter captain’s contract is not a pressing question for the Nerazzurri, at least not for the time being. According to the […]
What’s next for Denis Suarez at Barcelona?
What’s next for Denis Suarez at Barcelona?
Reports have been going around that Napoli are interested in signing Denis Suarez[1] from Barcelona[2]. The midfielder has been marginalized for most of the season, but he is starting to finally see some minutes again under Ernesto Valverde. The midfielder has come on as a substitute twice now in a week and was instrumental on […]
AC Milan pondering Spanish stars swap deal with Napoli
AC Milan pondering Spanish stars swap deal with Napoli
A potential swap deal of Spanish wingers could take place this summer between AC Milan and Napoli, with Jose Callejon and Suso going in opposite directions. The Rossoneri are already set to swoop for one Napoli player this summer, with the club very keen on recruiting Pepe Reina as a free agent upon the expiration […]
Revealed: Ten players that Juventus will retain for next season
Revealed: Ten players that Juventus will retain for next season
05 April at 18:30 Reports from Corriere dello Sport suggest the names of ten players that Serie A giants Juventus will retain for the next season. The Old Lady currently top the Serie A charts, four points ahead of second-placed Napoli and while they are still in the UEFA Champions League, they were mauled 3-0 at home […]
Bologna midfielder attacked by three people after training
Bologna midfielder attacked by three people after training
05 April at 19:15 After finishing his training of the day, Bologna’s Blerim Dzemaili was attacked by fans outside the training ground. Il Resto del Carlino report that Dzemaili was on his way home, having finished today’s training session at Bologna’s training ground, when the nightmare struck. According to the source, three people approached Dzemaili’s car, posing as […]
Monaco consider Sarri offer
Monaco consider Sarri offer
Monaco are prepared to offer Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri a contract worth €6m per year, according to the Corriere dello Sport. The tactician is currently negotiating a new deal with his current club, who are still in the fight for their first Scudetto since 1990. Sarri has been linked with numerous overseas outfits, including Chelsea, […]
Does Serie A deserve extra Champions League places?
Does Serie A deserve extra Champions League places?
Serie A clubs are playing for an extra two guaranteed places in the Champions League group stage this season although this week’s results once again raised uncomfortable questions over whether they really deserve them. Juventus and AS Roma both lost by three-goal margins to Spanish clubs in their Champions League quarter-final first leg ties as […]
Man Utd boost as €28m Napoli puts new contract talks on hold
Man Utd boost as €28m Napoli puts new contract talks on hold
05 April at 16:25 Manchester United target Dries Mertens is currently stalling on talks regarding signing a new deal at Napoli, CalcioMercato understand. The 30-year-old Belgian Mertens has emerged as a vital cog in the wheel for Napoli and Maurizio Sarri over the last few seasons and the change in his position from the winger to a striker […]