Author Archives: James Grundy
Mertens: ‘No Maradona comparisons’
Mertens: ‘No Maradona comparisons’
Dries Mertens doesn’t want to be compared to Napoli legend Diego Maradona – “he’s a legend and made football history”. The Belgian has been in stunning form since being moved to centre-forward, and some of his play has been compared to the Partenopei’s greatest hero. “Maradona is a legend, you can make comparisons between goals, […]
Napoli to go back for Chiesa?
Napoli to go back for Chiesa?
Napoli could go back in for Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa next summer, with reports they’re willing to pay around €40m. The Partenopei were interested in the forward for this season, but the Viola made it clear he was not for sale. The Florentine club would still be reluctant to sell, but this morning’s Corriere dello Sport […]
Arsenal considering swoop for Maksimovic
Arsenal considering swoop for Maksimovic
Arsenal are considering a move for Napoli central defender Nikola Maksimovic, according to Football Italia.[1][2] The report claims that Arsenal have been scouting Maksimovic, presumably on international duty, and are tempted to make a move in January. Arsenal are not alone in their pursuit of the defender, though, as Italian side Inter Milan[3] are also […]
Sergio Aguero set for shock return from injury vs Stoke after Manchester City star broke rib in car crash
Sergio Aguero set for shock return from injury vs Stoke…
Sergio Aguero[1] is ready to make a shock return from injury this weekend against Stoke just two weeks after breaking a rib in a car accident. Pep Guardiola[2] had feared the Argentinian would be out for considerably longer but will gladly welcome his premature return, particularly after the international break. That is because Gabriel Jesus […]
New buyout clause could see Chelsea stay in race for full back
New buyout clause could see Chelsea stay in race for full back
Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam looks set to sign a new deal worth €2.5m a season but he could have a new buyout clause, according to Il Mattino[1]. The Italian publication says that the Algerian international has agreed to a new five year contract, keeping him at the club until 2022, but his agent Jorge […]
Chelsea failed with a £50m bid for another Serie A defender before Rudiger deal
Chelsea failed with a £50m bid for another Serie A defender…
Chelsea made another bid of €50m (£45m) for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer, according to the Gazzetta Dello Sport[1]. The Italian club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed previously that the Blues have offered close to €55m[2] for the centre back, but it seems they made another attempt for the Senegalese international as they […]
Chelsea dealt another set back in their pursuit of left back signing
Chelsea dealt another set back in their pursuit of left…
A source has told the Daily Star[1] that Tottenham left back Danny Rose has his heart set on a summer switch to Manchester United. Chelsea have also been heavily linked with the 27 year old in the last few months, but it seems the full back is seeking a switch to Old Trafford. The anonymous […]
Parolo: ‘Lazio want to test ourselves’
Parolo: ‘Lazio want to test ourselves’
Marco Parolo says Lazio are “curious” to test their strength against Juventus on Saturday. The Biancocelesti face the champions in Turin this weekend, having already beaten them in the Supercoppa, and the Italian international is looking forward to the challenge. “We want to test ourselves, even at Juventus’ home,” Parolo told Tuttosport. “The Juventus Stadium […]
Graziani: ‘Dzeko rather than Mertens’
Graziani: ‘Dzeko rather than Mertens’
World Cup winner Ciccio Graziani “would always choose Edin Dzeko rather than Dries Mertens” ahead of the Roma-Napoli showdown. The two forwards fought to the bitter end for the Capocannoniere crown last season and look set to do it again. “I would always choose Dzeko rather than Mertens, because he’s an old-fashioned centre-forward who would […]
Exclusive: Here is Marotta and Paratici’ plan concerning Rugani
Exclusive: Here is Marotta and Paratici’ plan concerning…
11 October at 22:48 For Rugani it’s only a question of time. The Bianconeri management are pretty optimistic that he will be part of their future and this is why they aren’t scared of potential big offers. Rugani isn’t playing the best football of his career but Juve still have a lot of confidence in him. […]