Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli-Ciciretti, agreement reached: the details
Napoli-Ciciretti, agreement reached: the details
There is optimism between Napoli and the entourage of Amato Ciciretti that the Benevento number 10 could join spend his future with the partenopei. In fact, an agreement has been reached between Napoli and the player for a five year contract. The only question remaining is whether Benevento is willing to sell the player in […]
Sarri calls two youngsters
Sarri calls two youngsters
Maurizio Sarri has called youngsters Leandrinho and Michael Scarf for Napoli’s Coppa Italia clash with Udinese, but Lorenzo Tonelli is left out. The Partenopei face Massimo Oddo’s side in the cup tonight, and it’s expected they’ll make substantial changes. Sarri’s squad gives credence to that notion, with 19-year-old Brazilian striker Leandrinho called into the party. […]
Napoli close to Ciciretti
Napoli close to Ciciretti
Napoli are interested in signing Benevento forward Amato Ciciretti, according to reports today. The 23-year-old has made 11 Serie A appearances so far this season, scoring two goals and providing an assist. Ciciretti is out of contract on June 30, and Sky reports he could make the short journey west to Naples. It’s believed contact […]
Gianluca Vialli: the rise and early Sampdoria diaries
Gianluca Vialli: the rise and early Sampdoria diaries
In part one of a four-part series looking at the career of the iconic Gianluca Vialli, Dan Davison recalls his rise and early Sampdoria years, which propelled him onto the football map. ANDREA PIRLO, PAOLO MALDINI, Dino Zoff, Franco Baresi and Francesco Totti[1]; the list of Italian players who have captured the imagination of football fans […]
Napoli, ongoing contacts for Benevento striker Ciciretti: the situation
Napoli, ongoing contacts for Benevento striker Ciciretti:…
Now that the team is back in first place, Napoli can focus on the January transfer window from a position of strength. The partenopei are looking to give manager Maurizio Sarri an other alternative on the front line: they have identified Amato Ciciretti as the ideal profile. The strikers contract with Benevento expires in June, […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – A great 2017 for him, but 2018 could be fantastic
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – A great 2017 for…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Dec 19, 2017. 13:00 Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly will be hoping to end 2017 on a high by helping the Italian giants bag a win over Udinese. They meet Udinese in the Last 16 of the Italian Cup on Tuesday night and the Lions of Teranga centre-back has to […]
‘PSG contacted no goalkeepers’
‘PSG contacted no goalkeepers’
Despite links to Milan’s Gigio Donnarumma, Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting director Antero Henrique insists “no goalkeeper can say he’s been contacted”. The French club have been linked with the 18-year-old, and it has also been suggested he could move to Atletico Madrid, with Jan Oblak moving to Paris. “It’s going well [with Alphonse Areola and Kevin […]
Barcelona star tells Lionel Messi he’s ready to quit Nou Camp over snub – report
Barcelona star tells Lionel Messi he’s ready to quit Nou…
BARCELONA ace Denis Suarez has told Lionel Messi he’s ready to quit the Nou Camp. GETTY Lionel Messi was Denis Suarez to stay at Barcelona The midfielder was named on the bench for Barca’s 4-0 win over Deportivo on Sunday. But despite an early injury to Paco Alcacer, he failed to make it on the […]
Jurgen Klopp says Naby Keita will not join Liverpool in January
Jurgen Klopp says Naby Keita will not join Liverpool in January
Close Jurgen Klopp’s best moments at Liverpool Hayters Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that it is unlikely that RB Leipzig will allow midfielder Naby Keita to leave the club in January 2018 as both clubs have a deal for the end of the season. The Reds agreed to pay a club-record £48m ($63m) fee […]
Transfer News LIVE updates: Chelsea’s Luiz to Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool rumours
Transfer News LIVE updates: Chelsea’s Luiz to Arsenal,…
Transfer News LIVE updates: All the latest gossip and rumours from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, the rest of the Premier League and from around Europe. Tuesday, December 19 8:15am: Danny Ings and Harry Arter are in the sights of West Ham, Starsport understands. David Moyes will look to land Arter from Bournemouth for £15m and […]