Football-italia
Roma join Andersen bidding war
Roma join Andersen bidding war
Roma have joined Milan, Tottenham, Arsenal and Lyon in the race for Sampdoria defender Joachim Andersen, seen as the replacement for Kostas Manolas. The 23-year-old Denmark international is on the market, but a bidding war has erupted and is pushing the price up from €30m to €35m. He only joined from FC Twente in 2017 […]
Galeone: ‘Allegri betrayed by Juve’
Galeone: ‘Allegri betrayed by Juve’
Mentor Giovanni Galeone reveals Max Allegri “feels betrayed by Juventus,” while replacement Maurizio Sarri “is not prepared for some situations.” In the days after his dismissal, Allegri published an image of his lunch with former Pescara Coach Galeone and new Milan boss Marco Giampaolo, as both see the veteran as a father figure. “Allegri was […]
James option depends on Napoli Scudetto
James option depends on Napoli Scudetto
More details are emerging on Napoli’s deal with Real Madrid for James Rodriguez, on loan with option to buy, but obligation if they win the Scudetto. The Colombia international has just completed a two-year loan spell at Bayern Munich, who won’t take up their €40m option to make the move permanent. There is no room […]
Milan and Roma meet for Veretout
Milan and Roma meet for Veretout
Both Roma and Milan will meet with representatives of Fiorentina midfielder Jordan Veretout ahead of a potential €25m move. According to Sportitalia expert Alfredo Pedullà, agent Mario Giuffredi will meet with the Giallorossi first at lunchtime and with the Rossoneri later in the afternoon or evening. Pedullà reports that the Lupi could offer Dutch right-back […]
Hysaj close to Atleti for €20m
Hysaj close to Atleti for €20m
Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj is set to join Atletico Madrid for €20m, despite President Aurelio De Laurentiis claiming he wanted €25m. According to La Repubblica and La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Azzurri will sell the Albania international to the Rojiblancos for €20m, less than the original asking price. Coach Diego Simeone needs a replacement for […]
Simoni in critical condition
Simoni in critical condition
Former Inter Coach Gigi Simoni has been rushed to hospital and is said to be in critical condition after falling ill at his home. According to news agencies in Italy, the 80-year-old tactician was at his home in San Piero a Grado, near Pisa, when family called an ambulance. He was taken immediately to the […]
Premier League rush for Izzo
Premier League rush for Izzo
Torino defender Armando Izzo is inundated with Premier League offers from Arsenal, Manchester United and Everton, but is valued at €30m. According to Tuttosport, the 27-year-old centre-back’s agent Paolo Palermo is currently in London to discuss proposals from several different English clubs. Arsenal were the first to show an interest, but now Manchester United and […]
Hamsik laughs off Roma link
Hamsik laughs off Roma link
Marek Hamsik’s representative laughed off reports of a return to Italy for Roma. “He is absolutely happy at Dalian Yifang.” There were some improbable suggestions in La Repubblica newspaper this morning that Roma were ready to swap Javier Pastore with Hamsik. That would mean swinging straight back to Serie A just six months after leaving […]
Ospina leaves Copa America camp
Ospina leaves Copa America camp
Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina has temporarily left the Colombia squad in the Copa America due to a family illness. The shot-stopper had already missed the last few weeks of the Serie A season so he could return home and the situation has not improved. The Colombian Federation released a statement confirming Ospina has temporarily left […]
Giampaolo: ‘Milan history of beauty’
Giampaolo: ‘Milan history of beauty’
New Coach Marco Giampaolo believes he’ll fit right in at San Siro. “Milan’s history speaks of a club that always sought the beauty in football and the aesthetics along with the result.” The former Empoli and Sampdoria Coach had the first interview with Milan TV since his appointment. “I worked really hard to get this […]