Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli in for Thauvin?
Napoli in for Thauvin?
Napoli are reportedly interested in Marseille winger Florian Thauvin, but any deal would be for the summer. The Partenopei are looking to strengthen in wide areas, but were rejected by Bologna’s Simone Verdi and Sassuolo won’t sell Matteo Politano. Gerard Deulofeu of Barcelona is a possible option for this month, but Corriere dello Sport believes […]
SES in doubt for Sampdoria
SES in doubt for Sampdoria
Stephan El Shaarawy reportedly has a muscle strain, so he could miss Roma’s trip to Sampdoria. Giallorossi Coach Eusebio Di Francesco could lose Edin Dzeko in the coming days, but stated in his pre-match Press conference that the striker will play tomorrow “as things stand”. Now there is a further doubt in attack, as Sky […]
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio have more matches’
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio have more matches’
Lazio Coach Simone Inzaghi insists Roma and Inter have an advantage in the Champions League race as “we have more matches”. The three teams are locked in a race for third and fourth in Serie A, with the Biancocelesti currently sitting in third place. They play their game in hand against Udinese tomorrow, as city […]
Swansea and Man Utd stars join Real Madrid and Barcelona aces in European team of the week
Swansea and Man Utd stars join Real Madrid and Barcelona…
“Three Real Madrid and two Barcelona superstars feature after their big wins in La Liga” There were some big results across Europe over the weekend. Real Madrid hammered Deportivo La Coruna 7-1 at the Bernabeu for a much-needed three points in La Liga, while runaway leaders Barcelona were also on top form in a 5-0 […]
‘Sampdoria don’t need to sell Torreira’
‘Sampdoria don’t need to sell Torreira’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero confirms Napoli interest in Lucas Torreira but “I don’t need to sell him”. The midfielder has been heavily linked with Juventus, and last night his agent stated that both Roma and the Partenopei are also keen. “He’s a bit like [Patrik] Schick because he’s good, willing and eager,” Ferrero explained on […]
AC Milan eye Conte, Sarri and Mancini as Gattuso replacements
AC Milan eye Conte, Sarri and Mancini as Gattuso replacements
23 January at 15:15 Struggling Serie A giants AC Milan have drawn up a list of candidates who can take over the club from Gennaro Gattuso next season.It is said that the Milan side has benefited greatly from Gattuso’s methods and they have become more physically adept, determined than they ever have been over the […]
Euro Paper Talk: Mourinho hatches plan to sign Barcelona star on the cheap; Arsenal move for £20m Mainz star
Euro Paper Talk: Mourinho hatches plan to sign Barcelona…
Manchester United have concocted a plan to sign a midfielder from Barcelona on the cheap, while Arsenal are ready to bid £20million for a Mainz defender, according to Tuesday’s European papers. MAN UTD TO FOLLOW UP ALEXIS SANCHEZ DEAL WITH MOVE FOR BARCELONA MIDFIELDER Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho plans to add to his […]
Hamsik opens up about Napoli’s Verdi snub
Hamsik opens up about Napoli’s Verdi snub
23 January at 14:30 Napoli captain Marek Hamsik has given his reaction to the club being snubbed by Bologna midfielder Simone Verdi recently.The 25-year-old Verdi has been one of Bologna’s most important players over the last two seasons and it has already attracted interest from Napoli. He has found the back of the net six […]
Atalanta sanctioned for Koulibaly chants
Atalanta sanctioned for Koulibaly chants
Atalanta have been given a one-match closure of the Curva Nord Pisani for racist chanting against Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, but the sentence is suspended for one year. The centre-back was subjected to the racist chanting in Sunday’s win at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia. It was also alleged that a bottle was thrown at him, […]
The Verdi Conundrum- is Sarri’s refusal to rotate hurting Napoli?
The Verdi Conundrum- is Sarri’s refusal to rotate hurting…
23 January at 13:15 In recent years few Serie A managers have received as much praise as Maurizio Sarri. While the Napoli coach has been compared to Arrigo Sacchi and Pep Guardiola for his style of play, he has yet to win any silverware, and while it’s certainly fair to point out this is only […]