Author Archives: James Grundy
Why Claudio Marchisio is still the prince of Turin
Why Claudio Marchisio is still the prince of Turin
AFTER 73 MINUTES of an all-action display, the fans in the deafening Juventus Stadium stood on their feet to applaud their hero as he departed the pitch. Six months without any football action could not hinder the elegance of the excellent Claudio Marchisio, as his return to the pitch from a career-threatening knee injury went as […]
Napoli set sights on Maycon
Napoli set sights on Maycon
Napoli have reportedly approached 20-year-old Corinthians midfielder Maycon, seeking an option for the future. Sky Sport Italia transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio claims the club is in contact with Corinthians to get him locked down before the competition grows too fierce. He would be brought in to the Stadio San Paolo for next season, but […]
Mertens open to clause change
Mertens open to clause change
Napoli are ready to renegotiate the Dries Mertens contract to increase or even remove the €28m release clause. The deal was only signed in May 2017 and included a clause that raised quite a few eyebrows even at the time. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Partenopei are worried he will be tempted away over […]
Napoli working on renegotiating Mertens’ contract
Napoli working on renegotiating Mertens’ contract
It is his fifth season at Napoli, his second as a striker and the capocannioere for Sarri’s team. Dries Mertens is one of Napoli’s focal point and De Laurentiis wants him around for upcoming seasons. Here is why Napoli is trying to renegotiate Mertens’ contract: the buyout clause is too low. At the moment, 28 […]
Napoli initiate contacts for Corinthians’ midfielder Maycon: the situation
Napoli initiate contacts for Corinthians’ midfielder Maycon:…
Sporting director Giuntoli and president Aurelio De Laurentiis are focused on Napoli’s future. The partenopei have in fact initiated contacts to acquire Maycon, the Corinthians midfielder born in ‘97. Because the player doesn’t have an EU passport and the partenopei do not have a non EU slot available, this potential deal can’t be completed until […]
Napoli favourites to sign Deulofeu as Barcelona are not interested in loan deals
Napoli favourites to sign Deulofeu as Barcelona are not…
Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu is rumored to be set to leave the Catalan club and Napoli are the favourites to get him. Barcelona are not interested in any loans for the former Milan winger and they set their price to 18-20m and the Azzurri seem to be the only club willing to offer that sum, […]
After Emre Can now Juve go for Man Utd target
After Emre Can now Juve go for Man Utd target
09 January at 22:30 Juventus have decided to continue forward with the 4-3-3 system, not just furing this season but also in the future. Juventus Director’s Marotta and Paratici are working hard to build the Juventus of the future and after having signed Emre Can on a free transfer when his contract expires in June, the Bianconeri […]
Carlos Bacca: “AC Milan need to stop living in the past”
Carlos Bacca: “AC Milan need to stop living in the…
09 January at 23:00 Colombian striker Carlos Bacca who is currently out on loan at La Liga side Villarreal from AC Milan, where he’s scored 8 goals in 22 matches, has once again spoken about the club that still owns his contract. In an interview with Marca the former Sevilla striker said that: “I did not sign for the […]
Rumors: Barcelona’s plan for Griezmann, Gomes asks to leave and Deulofeu & Rafinha latest
Rumors: Barcelona’s plan for Griezmann, Gomes asks to…
Barca to offer Griezmann huge salary Today’s rumors start with an explanation of just how Barcelona[1] are going to attract Antoine Griezmann[2] this summer, and how much they are going to spend. It’s a pretty interesting question actually, particularly as the club have already splashed a whole load of cash on Philippe Coutinho, and Spanish […]
Napoli, Milik close to return as he begins running
Napoli, Milik close to return as he begins running
The return of Arkadiusz Milik is close. The Napoli striker has been out for months after he suffered another knee injury earlier this season. In fact, the Polish player has published an Instagram post with pictures of him undergoing a private training session in which he is running on a treadmill. Milik looks close to […]