Author Archives: James Grundy
CdS: “Inter offers Cagliari 18 million € for Barella”
CdS: “Inter offers Cagliari 18 million € for Barella”
At Cagliari there is no intention to let the most precious players go because, according to Corriere dello Sport, a club as ambitious as the Sardinian side can not separate themselves from the most talented and strong players. The Cagliari Sporting Director Giovanni Rossi has more than once stated that no one of their jewels […]
Napoli move for Perin
Napoli move for Perin
Reports suggest Napoli are negotiating with Genoa over a transfer for goalkeeper Mattia Perin. Pepe Reina’s contract is up at the end of the season, and it doesn’t appear the Spaniard will be offered a new deal. According to Il Mattino, the Partenopei are looking to close a deal for Perin in January, though he’d […]
Tonelli in Napoli squad
Tonelli in Napoli squad
Lorenzo Tonelli has been included in the Napoli squad to face Atalanta tonight, but Emanuele Giaccherini is out injured. Tonelli hasn’t made a single appearance this season, and made only three Serie A appearances last season after joining from Empoli. The defender has been included in the squad for tonight’s match, but Giaccherini has been […]
Agent: ‘Darmian not for sale’
Agent: ‘Darmian not for sale’
Matteo Darmian’s agent says there has been contact with Italian clubs, but the Manchester United defender “is not for sale” in January. The full-back has been linked with a return to Italy, with Juventus, Roma and Napoli all thought to be interested in signing him. “I haven’t had any calls from Roma for the player,” […]
Inglese: ‘Napoli to test myself’
Inglese: ‘Napoli to test myself’
Roberto Inglese admits “I don’t know if I’ll be up to it” at Napoli, but the Chievo striker is keen to test himself. The forward was bought by the Partenopei in the summer, but they loaned him back to the Flying Donkeys for the rest of the season. Now though it’s expected he’ll move to […]
Marino to CdS: “Pastore to Inter in January”
Marino to CdS: “Pastore to Inter in January”
Former Sporting Director of Atalanta, Napoli and Udinese (among others) Pierpaolo Marino was interviewed by Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport and gave his opinions and predictions of this year’s mercato, starting with the ongoing on in January: “I think that Inter finally will get Javier Pastore from Paris Saint Germain, and this transfer deal is […]
Allegri: ’96 points for the Scudetto’
Allegri: ’96 points for the Scudetto’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri believes it will take 96 points to win the Scudetto this season. The Bianconeri set the Serie A record points total with 102 in the 2013-14, and the Tuscan believes they’ll have to get close to that to win a sixth title in a row. “One thing is certain, to go […]
Inglese:”I’m not sure I’m up to Napoli’s standards, I’ll try to take a step forward”
Inglese:”I’m not sure I’m up to Napoli’s standards,…
Last summer Napoli completed a deal to acquire Roberto Inglese but decided to keep the striker on loan at Chievo- it’s now just a matter of time until he joins Sarri’s squad. This is what Inglese told La Republicans about his new club:”Sooner or later I’ll go there. If it happens now or in June […]
Three reasons why Manchester United can sign Ghoulam
Three reasons why Manchester United can sign Ghoulam
02 January at 12:15 Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Napoli star Faouzi Ghoulam despite the player’s knee injury that will force him out of action for the next few months. According to The Sun, the Red Devils will wrap up a deal to sign the Algeria International once Napoli complete the signing of […]
‘Allegri deserves more credit’
‘Allegri deserves more credit’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri doesn’t get enough credit for his “exceptional” work, according to Gianluigi Buffon. The Bianconeri boss has won the double in each of the past three seasons, reaching two Champions League finals in that time, and the goalkeeper doesn’t feel he’s appreciated enough. “Winning repeatedly is extremely difficult,” Buffon told Gazzetta dello Sport. […]