Author Archives: James Grundy
Hamsik: Fans will talk to Verdi
Hamsik: Fans will talk to Verdi
Marek Hamsik insists he will have nothing to say to Simone Verdi when Napoli face Bologna this weekend as “the San Paolo will take care of him.” The two sides lock horns on Sunday, with Verdi having just turned down a move to Napoli, but Hamsik was focused on merely “consolidating first place” in Serie […]
Maksimovic set for Spartak?
Maksimovic set for Spartak?
Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic is reportedly closing in on a six-month loan to Massimo Carrera’s Spartak Moscow. According to Sky Sport Italia, Maksimovic is “ever nearer” to Spartak, who are happy to sign the Serbian on a dry loan. The former Torino stopper cost the Partenopei €20m in the summer of 2016, yet he has […]
Napoli closing in on Juventus and Atlético Madrid target
Napoli closing in on Juventus and Atlético Madrid target
23 January at 12:15 According to Sky Sport, Napoli are very close to agreeing a deal to sign Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira. Partenopei sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is a huge admirer of the Uruguayan, and has reportedly sealed a deal to bring him to Naples in June. Samp are known to be highly reluctant […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Not bothered by latest racist chants
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Not bothered by…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Jan 23, 2018. 13:00 Senegal and Napoli Societa Sportiva Calcio defender, Kalidou Koulibaly has suffered a setback off the field of play after he was a victim of racist chants in the Italian Serie A. The Lions of Teranga centre back was a victim after a bottle was thrown at him […]
Revealed: Roma’s plan to put Florenzi back in midfield
Revealed: Roma’s plan to put Florenzi back in midfield
23 January at 12:00 Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco has made no secret of his desire to move Alessandro Florenzi back into his preferred midfield position, rather than continue to deploy him at right-back. In order to do this, Giallorossi sporting director Monchi must bring in at least one full-back, given the fact Di […]
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 21
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 21
Napoli remain top of the league, as Juventus keep up with the Partenopei with the Monday night win over Genoa. Lazio climb to third, Inter and Roma settle on a 1-1 draw. At the bottom, crucial away win for Crotone at Hellas, as Benevento lose after two consecutive wins. Our Team of the Week will […]
Paper Talk: Arsenal chase £35m Brazil winger; Newcastle target Atletico striker
Paper Talk: Arsenal chase £35m Brazil winger; Newcastle…
Arsenal have entered the running for a £35million Tottenham target, while a Liverpool outcast could find himself on the move to Italy with Roma, according to Tuesday’s newspapers. ARSENAL ENTER RUNNING TO SIGN PSG WINGER Arsenal and Tottenham are locked in a £35m battle for PSG winger Lucas Moura after the Gunners had a […]
Deulofeu wants Milan return?
Deulofeu wants Milan return?
Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu is reportedly holding out for a move back to Milan this month. According to Corriere della Sera, Deulofeu remains in “constant contact” with his old teammates and has expressed to them a desire to play for Milan again. However, the newspaper warns his €20m asking price is too much for the […]
Manchester United pip Real Madrid to stay top of football rich list
Manchester United pip Real Madrid to stay top of football…
Close Alexis Sanchez plays ‘Glory, glory Man Utd’ on piano in official unveiling Manchester United Manchester United have been named the top revenue-generating club for the second straight year by Deloitte.Despite the weakened pound, the defending Europa League champions generated total revenue of €676m (£581m) in the 2016/17 season, €1.7m more than second-placed Real Madrid.Deloitte […]
ICYMI: Roma gunning for pair of Juve, Napoli targets
ICYMI: Roma gunning for pair of Juve, Napoli targets
23 January at 09:30 In case you missed it, late last night we reported on a potential blockbuster pair of moves by Roma. Per Sky Sport Italia, there is a new team that has entered the race to sign Italian starlets Bryan Cristante and Simone Verdi. Following Juventus’ 1-0 victory over Genoa, the broadcaster announced […]