Author Archives: James Grundy
Sassuolo: ‘No Politano move’
Sassuolo: ‘No Politano move’
Sassuolo warned Matteo Politano, Napoli and Roma that “we’ve been very clear, there will be no transfer talk until the summer.” The winger desperately wants to join the Serie A leaders at the Stadio San Paolo and Sky Sport Italia reported he was lobbying his club in sometimes tense meetings. Politano has also been linked […]
Tottenham move to open talks over deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura
Tottenham move to open talks over deal for Paris Saint-Germain…
Lucas Moura does not believe he will remain with Paris Saint-Germain beyond the end of the month FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly begun the process of attempting to facilitate a deal for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lucas Moura – a player frequently mentioned in connection with Premier League rivals Manchester United over recent weeks.According […]
Corvino: ‘Badelj could go to Roma’
Corvino: ‘Badelj could go to Roma’
Fiorentina general manager Pantaleo Corvino says Milan Badelj has been offered a renewal but “if he leaves he’ll go to Roma”. The Croatian is out of contract at the end of the season, so he could leave this month in a cut-price transfer. “Myself and my sporting director, Carlo Freitas, have a an excellent relationship […]
Koulibaly: ‘If you don’t want to join Napoli…’
Koulibaly: ‘If you don’t want to join Napoli…’
Kalidou Koulibaly discusses Simone Verdi’s decision to stay at Bologna – “if you don’t come to Napoli gladly, it’s better not to come at all”. The Partenopei wanted to sign the Italian international this month, but he declared that he wanted to stay with the Rossoblu, at least until the summer. “It’s his choice and […]
Massa for Inter-Roma
Massa for Inter-Roma
Davide Massa has been announced as the referee for this Sunday’s clash between Inter and Roma. The two sides meet at San Siro this weekend, in what could be a crucial match in the race for the Champions League. Today the AIA has announced the referees for Week 21, and Massa has been assigned to […]
Berna: ‘Accepted Juventus immediately’
Berna: ‘Accepted Juventus immediately’
Federico Bernardeschi says he “never had any doubts” about joining Juventus and “the two teams who will fight for the Scudetto are ourselves and Napoli”. The winger left Fiorentina to make the move to Turin in the summer, and in an interview with Sky that was contrasted with Simone Verdi rejecting Napoli to stay with […]
Napoli adding Guinean midfielder Bangoura
Napoli adding Guinean midfielder Bangoura
Ismael Karba Bangoura is set to join Napoli, after confirmation was added to the official site of the Lega Serie A. The Guinean left-sided midfielder, class of 1994 who grew up in Inter’s youth system, plays currently at Maceratese in Serie D, and was the teammate of Amadou Diawara when the two played at San […]
Koulibaly: ‘I’d stay at Napoli forever’
Koulibaly: ‘I’d stay at Napoli forever’
Kalidou Koulibaly “would have no problem” staying at Napoli forever, and praises Coach Maurizio Sarri. The centre-back gave an interview to this morning’s issue of Gazzetta dello Sport, and he was asked what he’d do if President Aurelio De Laurentiis presented him with a contract for life. “For my family and the fans, and if […]
Napoli outbid Sevilla for Barcelona winger
Napoli outbid Sevilla for Barcelona winger
18 January at 15:20 Napoli have also joined the race for Aleix Vidal, according to Italian sources. CalcioNapoli 24 write that the winger, who has struggled to fit in at the Camp Nou, has been the subject of an offer from Napoli. The Partenopei were very interested in Simone Verdi of Bologna, but the attacking […]
Hamsik: ‘Scudetto the main goal’
Hamsik: ‘Scudetto the main goal’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik says the Scudetto is his “main objective”, but admits he could miss Atalanta on Sunday. The midfielder is now the Partenopei’s all-time top-scorer, having beaten Diego Maradona’s record before Serie A went on its winter break. “I had been waiting for that 115th goal to match Maradona, and I got it […]