Author Archives: James Grundy
A potted history of key South American figures in Serie A
A potted history of key South American figures in Serie A
THE CROWD AT THE GIUSEPPE MEAZZA WAS DELIRIOUS. Mauro Icardi just converted a penalty in the 90th minute to clinch a 3-2 win for Inter over AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina. As the stadium announcer belted out “Mauro”, the fans emphatically responded with shouts of “Icardi” while the Argentine held his shirt aloft […]
Napoli enquire about Moura
Napoli enquire about Moura
Napoli have reportedly enquired about Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura, as they wait for an answer from Simone Verdi. Verdi is the Partenopei’s top target in this transfer window, but the Bologna forward isn’t convinced about making the move mid-season. While Sky Sport Italia is reporting that the Italian international will be given another couple […]
Nedved: ‘Juventus want the treble’
Nedved: ‘Juventus want the treble’
Pavel Nedved admits Napoli “are doing extraordinary things” but Juventus want to “win all three competitions”. The Bianconeri have won the Scudetto for the past six seasons in a row, but find themselves a point behind Napoli after 20 games. “We’re only a point behind, but I have to admit that Napoli are doing extraordinary […]
Verdi hesitates over Napoli
Verdi hesitates over Napoli
Bologna’s Simone Verdi is reportedly unsure about a January move to Napoli, who expect a decision tomorrow. The Partenopei already have a deal with the Rossoblu, but Sky reports the Italian international isn’t convinced. The issue isn’t that he doesn’t want to play for Napoli, but rather he’s worried about playing time, having initially planned […]
Napoli, Verdi still uncertain about January move: the latest
Napoli, Verdi still uncertain about January move: the latest
Simone Verdi continues to go back and forth regarding a decision to move from Bologna to Napoli during the January transfer window. De Laurentiis and his management are not putting any pressure on the player, respecting his decision to take his time before committing to a move. Everything else seems to be ready for a […]
‘Napoli offered Jorginho for Dybala’
‘Napoli offered Jorginho for Dybala’
Former Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini says Napoli offered “Jorginho plus a lot of money” for Paulo Dybala, but Juventus got there first. The Argentinian forward joined the Bianconeri for around €40m in the summer of 2015, but he could have ended up at the San Paolo instead. “Napoli also asked me about Dybala, and they […]
Napoli recover Milik, Ghoulam
Napoli recover Milik, Ghoulam
Faouzi Ghoulam and Arkadiusz Milik have both been given the all-clear to return to Napoli training, according to reports. Both players have been sidelined with cruciate ligament injuries, but had a check-up with professor Pierpaolo Mariani this morning. Now Sky Italia is reporting that both players have been given the all-clear to return to group […]
Hysaj: ‘Napoli for life’
Hysaj: ‘Napoli for life’
Elseid Hysaj could “definitely” stay at Napoli for life, but “it’s too early to talk” about the Scudetto. The Partenopei are top of Serie A, leading Juventus by a point, and face Atalanta in Bergamo on Sunday as the Italian top flight returns from its winter break. “The time has come to give the Scudetto […]
Official: Ghoulam, Milik back for Napoli
Official: Ghoulam, Milik back for Napoli
Napoli have officially confirmed that Arkadiusz Milik and Faouzi Ghoulam can return to training. The pair were both sidelined with cruciate ligament injuries, but it was reported today that they are ready to return to training after four months and two months out respectively. Now the Partenopei have officially confirmed the news, with both players […]
Napoli, Milik and Ghoulam can go back in training with the team
Napoli, Milik and Ghoulam can go back in training with the team
Napoli are back to training after Serie A’s winter break with some good news. Arkadiusz Milik and Faouzi Ghoulam can in fact begin the next step of their recovery, as the players have received the nod from the doctors to go back in training with the first team and they could be soon available again […]