Author Archives: James Grundy
Ghoulam back for Atalanta?
Ghoulam back for Atalanta?
It’s reported Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam could return for the Atalanta game after the international break. The Algerian international tore his anterior cruciate ligament against Manchester City in November, and was expected to be out for at least four months. Ghoulam was operated upon by renowned knee surgeon Pierpaolo Mariani, and La Repubblica reports he […]
‘Benevento will sign three’
‘Benevento will sign three’
Benevento President Oreste Vigorito says three players will arrive in January, confirming Sandro is close to signing. The Streghe have won their last two matches, but remain rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table, eight points from safety. “We haven’t targeted the foreign market out of a love of non-Italians,” Vigorito explained to […]
Calciomercato Winners and Losers
Calciomercato Winners and Losers
09 January at 13:00 After a summer of scudetto pacts, moving equilibriums and getting to formal things, as well as the power of Suning and the end of the BBC at Juventus, we had an eventful first half to the Serie A season. While summer hype and boastful proclamations are great entertainment in July and […]
Verdi agent: “We’ll decide soon”
Verdi agent: “We’ll decide soon”
Simone Verdi’s agent confirms the Bologna forward will decide on his future “as soon as he returns from holiday”, amid talk his club have a deal with Napoli. It was reported yesterday that the Partenopei had a €24m bid accepted by the Rossoblu, and that the player was open to moving to the San Paolo. […]
Mascherano, Turan, Rafinha and Vidal among six players who could leave Barcelona in January
Mascherano, Turan, Rafinha and Vidal among six players who…
Rafinha (R) and Arda Turan could be on their way out of Barcelona in January Getty Barcelona’s capture of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool and the imminent arrival of Yerry Mina from Palmeiras now has the club focused on the outgoings during the ongoing January transfer window.The Catalan giants could oversee a number of departures in […]
Deulofeu chooses Inter, but…
Deulofeu chooses Inter, but…
Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu wants Inter, but the Catalan club want a sale or loan with obligation to buy. It’s expected the Spanish international will leave Camp Nou this month, as the arrival of Philippe Coutinho is likely to limit his playing time even more. Following his loan spell with Milan […]
Inter transfer news: Mkhitaryan bid, forgotten Barcelona star offered
Inter transfer news: Mkhitaryan bid, forgotten Barcelona…
09 January at 11:00 Inter are keen to complete a few January signings to remain among the top four Serie A clubs this season and seal a Champions League qualification. Today’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport confirms the nerazzurri have shortlisted Henrikh Mkhitaryan as their priority January signing. The Armenia International is not happy […]
Mancini: ‘Conte and Mourinho will make peace’
Mancini: ‘Conte and Mourinho will make peace’
09 January at 09:30 Zenit St. Petersburg boss Roberto Mancini talked to Tiki Taka on Monday night to share his thoughts on the current issues of Italian and European football.“I think the scudetto is a two horse race with Napoli and Juve. Roma and Inter can still battle it out because the season is still […]
Mancini: ‘Italy? Won’t rule it out…’
Mancini: ‘Italy? Won’t rule it out…’
Zenit St Petersburg Coach Roberto Mancini replies “I won’t rule it out” when asked if he could take over as Italy CT. Giampiero Ventura was sacked after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, and so far no replacement has been appointed. Part of the reason for that is that the FIGC […]
Machach to Napoli on Thursday
Machach to Napoli on Thursday
It’s reported French youngster Zinedine Machach will be in Italy on Thursday to take his Napoli medical. The midfielder is a free agent after being released by Toulouse, and it was reported last week that he would join the Partenopei. Now Sky is reporting that the 21-year-old will take his medical on Thursday, before officially […]