Author Archives: James Grundy
Roma contact Deulofeu
Roma contact Deulofeu
Roma have reportedly contacted the entourage of Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu about a potential move. The Spanish international wants to leave the Blaugrana this month, as he needs to play more to be included in the World Cup squad. Deulofeu has been linked with both Napoli and Inter, but SportItalia is now reporting that contact […]
Spurs pip Napoli to Lucas Moura?
Spurs pip Napoli to Lucas Moura?
Napoli could miss out on another transfer target as Lucas Moura is reportedly the subject of a ‘super’ offer from Tottenham Hotspur. Napoli had reportedly switched their attentions to Lucas after Simone Verdi rejected them and Sassuolo stood firm on Matteo Politano. However, Sport Mediaset claims Spurs have moved ahead of the Partenopei for the […]
Euro Paper Talk: Agent opens up over €50m Liverpool links; Prem giants eye £97m duo
Euro Paper Talk: Agent opens up over €50m Liverpool links;…
The agent of a €50m Liverpool target has opened the door for a possible move, while Manchester City are closing in on a £97m double swoop, according to Monday’s European papers. AGENT LIFTS LID ON LIVERPOOL LINKS The agent of Roma goalkeeper Alisson, Ze Maria Neis, has lifted the lid on speculation linking his […]
Hellas Verona to decide Pecchia’s future: Reja favorite as possible replacement
Hellas Verona to decide Pecchia’s future: Reja favorite…
Hellas Verona’s heavy loss against Crotone has put manager Fabio Pecchia at risk of losing his job. His future will be decide by Hellas Verona President Setti. Meetings are underway to decide if they want to continue with their current manager or to sack him. If they choose to sack Pecchia, the favorite would be […]
Euro Paper Talk: Man City close on £97m double deal; Man Utd star snubs Valencia
Euro Paper Talk: Man City close on £97m double deal; Man…
Manchester City are close to shelling out £97million for two players, while a Manchester United star has snubbed an approach from Valencia, according to Monday’s European papers. CITY CLOSING ON DOUBLE £97M JANUARY SWOOP Manchester City are considering a £40m January move for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred in a deal that would see the player […]
Hamsik praises Napoli ‘patience’
Hamsik praises Napoli ‘patience’
Marek Hamsik praised his Napoli teammates for the ‘patience’ they showed to beat Atalanta 1-0 on Sunday. Napoli extended their lead at the top of Serie A to four points, courtesy of Dries Mertens’ winner at the Azzurri d’Italia, and Hamsik was delighted to have got one over his bogey team. “I had a fever […]
Koulibaly subjected to racism?
Koulibaly subjected to racism?
Kalidou Koulibaly was reportedly subjected to racism during Napoli’s 1-0 win against Atalanta and had a bottle thrown at him. According to Corriere dello Sport, the bottle was ‘presumably’ thrown from the Atalanta curva and then given to referee Daniele Orsato by Koulinbaly’s teammate Allan. The newspaper adds racist chants were soon heard in the […]
Kepa ends Real Madrid transfer saga by signing new Athletic Club Bilbao deal until 2025
Kepa ends Real Madrid transfer saga by signing new Athletic…
Kepa Arrizabalaga will continue at Athletic Club until 2025 Getty Kepa Arrizabalaga has committed his future to Athletic Club Bilbao by signing a new long-term deal with a €80m (£70.5m, $98m) release clause despite being widely expected to leave San Mames to join Real Madrid.The 23-year-old goalkeeper only made his first-team debut with the Basque […]
Inter withdraw from race to sign Ajax star
Inter withdraw from race to sign Ajax star
22 January at 12:25 Inter have been linked with several attacking midfielders and wingers this month, as the club looks to provide coach Luciano Spalletti with alternative options to Antonio Candreva and Ivan Perišić. One of the names thought to be in the frame was Ajax star Amin Younes, who has impressed for the […]
Lippi expresses Napoli doubts
Lippi expresses Napoli doubts
Former Juventus boss Marcello Lippi believes Napoli’s Europa League commitments and lack of squad depth could cost them the Scudetto. Napoli extended their lead at the top of Serie A to four points on Sunday after they won 1-0 at Atalanta, but while Lippi felt they had “a very solid chance” of winning the Scudetto, […]