Author Archives: James Grundy
‘I could come to England’: Napoli forward Dries Mertens open to Premier League switch
‘I could come to England’: Napoli forward Dries…
Close David Moyes takes West Ham hot seat and people aren’t happy Wochit Napoli forward and mooted Manchester United target Dries Mertens has expressed his willingness to move to the Premier League next summer but insists he is happy in Naples as he leads a Serie A title charge for Mauricio Sarri’s side.Mertens has emerged […]
Mertens: ‘Best 12 months of my career’
Mertens: ‘Best 12 months of my career’
Dries Mertens admits “the last 12 months have been the best of my career, but it’s still strange to be considered a centre-forward” at Napoli. The former winger has become a sensation since taking on the new role a year ago, replacing injured Arkadiusz Milik. “The last 12 months have been the best of my […]
Everton showed Ronald Koeman the door 18 days ago… as Sam Allardyce, Marco Silva and Sean Dyche are all linked with the Goodison Park hotseat, just what happens next?
Everton showed Ronald Koeman the door 18 days ago……
What happens next? It is the question Evertonians have been asking since the senses-scrambling conclusion to last Sunday’s collision with Watford. The elation and emotion that followed that success were quickly replaced by an eagerness to know who will guide the team’s fortunes going forward; it has been 18 days since Ronald Koeman was jettisoned […]
Euro Paper Talk: Atletico to swoop for Man Utd target; Real star opens door to Neymar move
Euro Paper Talk: Atletico to swoop for Man Utd target; Real…
Atletico Madrid are ready to swoop for a long-term Man Utd target, while another United target is desperate to lower his release clause to earn a potential move, according to Friday’s European papers. ATLETICO RENEW INTEREST IN MAN UTD STAR Atletico Madrid have reportedly renewed their interest in Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera. The La […]
New release clause of Juventus & Liverpool target revealed
New release clause of Juventus & Liverpool target revealed
10 November at 17:40 Italian media outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis and Faouzi Ghoulam’s representatives have agreed terms for the contract extension of the Algerian international with Napoli. According to the report, all that is missing before the deal will be made official are the signatures on the contract which will see Ghoulam put pen […]
Biglia, Bonaventura to return
Biglia, Bonaventura to return
Giacomo Bonaventura and Lucas Biglia are expected to be fit for Milan when they face Napoli next weekend. Both have been struggling with injury, and Bonaventura hasn’t featured since playing 67 minutes of the 0-0 draw with Genoa last month. However, Premium Sport believes he’ll be ready to face the Partenopei, where he will be […]
Napoli make first Vrsaljko contact
Napoli make first Vrsaljko contact
Napoli have reportedly initiated contact for Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko. The Partenopei have lost Faouzi Ghoulam to a cruciate ligament injury, and the Croatian international has been touted as a possible replacement. The former Sassuolo defender can play on either the right or the left, and already knows Serie A football. Now Rai is […]
Inter Manager Spalletti: “The Whistle Indicated The End Of The Match & Start Of The Next”
Inter Manager Spalletti: “The Whistle Indicated The End…
Inter manager Luciano Spalletti is known for his dedication to the cause. Spalletti’s dedication has undoubtedly paid off with Inter sitting third, just two points off leaders Napoli and still undefeated after 12 games played. The 58-year-old who took charge of Inter in the summer posted to his Instagram account earlier today showing his 24/7 […]
Napoli consider Reina replacements
Napoli consider Reina replacements
Napoli are reportedly considering three goalkeepers to replace Pepe Reina, namely Mattia Perin, Geronimo Rulli and Bernd Leno. The Partenopei ‘keeper is out of contract at the end of the current season, and it appears he will not be offered a renewal. Real Sociedad’s Rulli was a target in the summer when it looked as […]
Agent: ‘Insigne could play up-front…’
Agent: ‘Insigne could play up-front…’
Lorenzo Insigne’s agent admits 3-5-2 “is not very suited to him” but “I think he could adapt to being the second striker” for Italy. The in-form Napoli man is expected to be left out of Giampiero Ventura’s starting line-up for tonight’s play-off first leg with Sweden, causing something of an outcry from fans. “There’s a […]