Author Archives: James Grundy
Italiano expects ‘aggressive’ Napoli
Italiano expects ‘aggressive’ Napoli
Spezia coach Vincenzo Italiano expects an aggressive Napoli side in their Coppa Italia meeting tomorrow. The newly promoted Serie A side beat the Azzurri at the Stadio Diego Maradona at the beginning of January. They will once again face the Azzurri away in a Coppa Italia quarter final clash on Thursday. “We’ll face a very […]
Napoli sound out Gattuso’s replacements
Napoli sound out Gattuso’s replacements
Sky Sport Italia confirms Aurelio De Laurentiis has sounded out possible replacements for Gennaro Gattuso with Napoli set to face Spezia in Coppa Italia tomorrow. The 2006 Italy World Cup winner is on the brink after the Azzurri suffered two defeats in a row against Juventus and Hellas Verona last week. The Azzurri currently sit […]
Euro Paper Talk: Firmino key as Liverpool look to offer Anfield plan to exciting Brazil teenager; new trio eye Arsenal man
Euro Paper Talk: Firmino key as Liverpool look to offer…
Liverpool look to snap up an exciting Brazilian talent with the influence of a senior star, while three new clubs are eyeing an Arsenal star – both in the latest Euro Paper Talk. REDS EYEING BRAZILIAN TEENAGER Liverpool have begun discussions with the representatives of Fluminense youngster Kayky over a potential deal, according to a […]
Malcuit has Fiorentina medical
Malcuit has Fiorentina medical
Kevin Malcuit has arrived for his Fiorentina medical and should complete the move from Napoli today. The defender moves on loan with an option to buy for €6m, according to Calciomercato.com. The Viola have already confirmed Aleksandr Kokorin as a new Fiorentina player and have continued to reinforce their defence. Malcuit arrived at the Fanfani […]
‘Anything is possible’ against Juventus
‘Anything is possible’ against Juventus
SPAL coach Pasquale Marino expects Andrea Pirlo to achieve great things as a coach, but ‘anything is possible’ against Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter-final. It kicks off on Wednesday in Turin at 19.45 GMT, with the tie decided after 90 minutes, extra time or even penalties. The winners will go on to face Inter […]
West Ham, Newcastle face Prem rivals in chase for in-form Serie A striker
West Ham, Newcastle face Prem rivals in chase for in-form…
Fulham have reportedly joined Premier League rivals Newcastle and West Ham in the hunt to sign a Serie A striker this month. Spezia striker M’Bala Nzola has been linked with a switch to England over the past few months. Indeed, Leeds have also been mentioned as a potential destination. With the window closing on February […]
Gasperini won’t limit Atalanta ambition
Gasperini won’t limit Atalanta ambition
Gian Piero Gasperini won’t rule Atalanta out of any objective as they prepare to face Lazio in the Coppa Italia and Serie A. ‘We are all aiming for the maximum result.’ It kicks off on Wednesday at 16.45 GMT, the winners will go on to face either Napoli or Spezia in the semi-finals. By a […]
Official: Lasagna signs for Verona
Official: Lasagna signs for Verona
Hellas Verona have officially signed Kevin Lasagna from Udinese, on loan with obligation to buy in June 2022. You can follow the latest transfer news on the LIVEBLOG. The centre-forward had his medical this morning and signed the contract. The obligation to buy is ‘if certain conditions are met,’ but this is expected to be […]
Euro Paper Talk: Tuchel plans new £72m Chelsea defence with five tipped to go
Euro Paper Talk: Tuchel plans new £72m Chelsea defence…
Thomas Tuchel is already making transfer plans at Chelsea, with five stars set to leave and a new big-money defender his top target, Manchester United want a Brazilian forward and Tottenham are in talks over the free signing of an attacker, according to Tuesday’s Euro Paper Talk. TUCHEL WANTS UPAMECANO AT CHELSEA Incoming new Chelsea […]