Author Archives: James Grundy
New twist in De Vrij’s contract talks: Barcelona, Inter and Napoli interested
New twist in De Vrij’s contract talks: Barcelona, Inter…
24 January at 11:45 New contract talks between Stefan De Vrij and Lazio have been put on hold again, reports in Italy claim. The Dutchman was reported to be close to signing a contract extension with the Serie A giants although his new deal would have expired in 2018 and would have included a € […]
Costa takes Napoli dig
Costa takes Napoli dig
Juventus winger Douglas Costa has taken a swipe at Scudetto rivals Napoli. “I like playing good football, but I prefer to win.” Napoli currently lead Juve by a point in the Serie A title race, but while Costa – who scored the Bianconeri’s winner against Genoa on Monday – felt the Partenopei were playing “good […]
Douglas Costa: ‘Guardiola the best manager in the world, I still talk to him…’
Douglas Costa: ‘Guardiola the best manager in the world,…
24 January at 10:00 Juventus star Douglas Costa has released an interview with Il Corriere dello Sport to talk about his experience at Juventus so far. The Brazilian ace joined Juventus from Bayern Munich last summer and after a difficult start to the season he seems to have now settled in well in Italy.“Italian Serie […]
AS Roma turn to Gerard Deulofeu and Daniel Sturridge to replace Chelsea-bound Dzeko
AS Roma turn to Gerard Deulofeu and Daniel Sturridge to…
Close Coutinho says it was an ‘easy decision’ and his ‘dream’ to join Barcelona Reuters AS Roma have switched their attention to Barcelona forward Gerard Deulofeu as they look to strengthen their side before the end of the January transfer window.The Serie A outfit are on the verge of losing Emerson Palmieri and Edin Dzeko […]
Napoli still working for a winger: from Politano to Younes
Napoli still working for a winger: from Politano to Younes
Napoli’s objective remains Sassuolo’s Matteo Politano. In the last few hours, Sassuolo has shown a slight openness to a transfer. Up until now they have rejected Napoli’s advances. Sassuolo have started to work on finding a replacement in the for of Sampdoria’s Gianluca Caprari. If a replacement arrives, Sassuolo could decide to let Politano leave […]
Euro Paper Talk: PSG make ‘great offer’ for Chelsea star; Bale battle on
Euro Paper Talk: PSG make ‘great offer’ for Chelsea…
PSG have joined Real Madrid in the race to try and land Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, while three Premier League clubs are battling for Gareth Bale, according to Tuesday’s European papers. PSG STEP UP INTEREST IN CHELSEA STAR French giants Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly stepped up their interest in Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Real […]
Napoli ramp up interest in Marseille winger
Napoli ramp up interest in Marseille winger
23 January at 19:15 With just eight days remaining before the transfer window closes, Napoli face a race against time to add to their squad ahead of what is set to be a very demanding next few months for Maurizio Sarri’s squad. The Partenopei’s top priority is to sign a new winger in order […]
Tavecchio for Lega President
Tavecchio for Lega President
Former FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio could become the new head of the Lega Serie A, reports suggest. The head of the Federation stepped down after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup, but felt he had been forced into the decision. CONI President Giovanni Malago is today meeting the three candidates to replace him, […]
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool join €97m Bale race; Man Utd eye Barca midfielder
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool join €97m Bale race; Man Utd…
Three Premier League clubs are in the race for Gareth Bale, while Man Utd are targeting a Barcelona midfielder, according to Tuesday’s European papers. LIVERPOOL AMONG PREM TRIO EYEING BALE MOVE Liverpool have reportedly joined Manchester United and Spurs in the race to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid. A report from Don Balon […]
Quagliarella: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto!’
Quagliarella: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto!’
Fabio Quagliarella wants to see Napoli win the Scudetto this season, even if he still feels “attached” to Juventus as well. The forward left the Partenopei to move to Turin in 2010, becoming a hate figure for the fans of his local team. However, it later transpired he was forced into the move as he […]