Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli test Ounas in Mertens role
Napoli test Ounas in Mertens role
Napoli are using the break for international duty to test Adam Ounas as a centre-forward as an alternative to Dries Mertens. The Partenopei have been left with no other strikers for that role, as Arkadiusz Milik was ruled out in September with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Ounas is technically a winger, but so was […]
Napoli told to forget Vrsaljko
Napoli told to forget Vrsaljko
Atletico Madrid rejected a proposal from Napoli to sign Sime Vrsaljko in January, according to Sky Sport Italia. The Partenopei require a left-back after Faouzi Ghoulam sustained a serious knee injury that will keep him out for around four months. Sky Sport Italia and Tuttomercatoweb report that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis personally called up […]
Criscito ‘would love Napoli, but…’
Criscito ‘would love Napoli, but…’
Zenit St Petersburg defender Domenico Criscito “would be very happy to come to Napoli, but it’s unlikely,” said his agent. The 30-year-old is from Naples, but has never played for his hometown club, and can work as a centre-back or left-back. He has been mentioned as an ideal January replacement for injured Faouzi Ghoulam. “His […]
Brazil planned Jorginho call
Brazil planned Jorginho call
Brazil “intended to call Jorginho in March,” reveals his agent, but the Napoli midfielder is committed to Italy, especially for the future. The Brazil-born talent is still eligible for both nations, as he has so far only played for the Azzurri in friendlies, but has been called up for the World Cup play-off against Sweden. […]
Napoli, contact made with Atletico Madrid for Vrsaljko: the situation
Napoli, contact made with Atletico Madrid for Vrsaljko:…
Napoli is thinking of a January swoop for Atletico Madrid full back Vrsaljko. In fact, De Laurentiis has already put out a feeler with the Spanish club, but has received a negative response. It is believed Simeone does not want to part ways with the Croatian player. The coming months will determine if there is […]
Chelsea have ‘concrete’ interest in Napoli full back as contract talks stall
Chelsea have ‘concrete’ interest in Napoli full back…
Napoli left back Fauozi Ghoulam could still be a target for Chelsea despite the Algerian international suffering a serious knee injury earlier this month, according to Tuttomercatoweb[1]. The full back sustained cruciate ligament damage in the Champions League tie against Manchester City, and had an operation last Friday. The 26 year old is likely to […]
Inter star plays down Barcelona rumours
Inter star plays down Barcelona rumours
08 November at 19:15 From Slovakia, where he has been called up by his national team, Inter centre- back Milan Škriniar has discussed his first few months at the Nerazzurri with Sport.sk. “I am very happy about the results the team is earning. We struggled on Sunday against Torino, but Inter remain near the top […]
Matias Vecino A Bargain Signing By Inter
Matias Vecino A Bargain Signing By Inter
Many were initially sceptical when Inter activated Matias Vecino’s €24 million release clause in the summer but after 12 match days, it is has become apparent that it was in fact a bargain according to Tuttosport. The Uruguayan has become a vital part of Luciano Spalletti’s team, playing in a midfield two, where he has […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Crocked Algerian to receive contract extension?
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Crocked Algerian…
by Graeme Jackson Wednesday Nov 08, 2017. 19:00 Algerian defender Faouzi Ghoulam is reportedly close to receiving a contract extension with Napoli, having suffered a season-ending knee injury last week. The 26-year-old picked up a serious ACL injury while playing for Napoli against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League last Wednesday. Prior to the […]
Eder or Zaza start Sweden-Italy?
Eder or Zaza start Sweden-Italy?
Italy tested the 3-5-2 formation again, as Eder and Simone Zaza battle to partner Ciro Immobile against Sweden, dropping Lorenzo Insigne. The first leg of the World Cup play-off is in Stockholm on Friday, with the decider at San Siro in Milan on Monday. Coach Giampiero Ventura has hinted he’s leaving aside the 4-2-4 formation […]