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Report: Sarri called Higuain
Report: Sarri called Higuain
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has been in phone contact with Gonzalo Higuain, it’s reported, as Alvaro Morata is open to a Milan swap. According to Sport Mediaset, Sarri is actively working behind the scenes to organise a reunion with his former Napoli striker. As well as encouraging the two clubs to step up negotiations for […]
Fiorentina step up for Gabbiadini
Fiorentina step up for Gabbiadini
Fiorentina are stepping up negotiations with Southampton to bring Manolo Gabbiadini back to Serie A. According to La Nazione newspaper, talks are at an increasingly advanced stage for the 27-year-old forward. Although CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow have shown an interest, the former Sampdoria and Napoli man wants a return to Italy after two years […]
Official: Inter suspend Nainggolan
Official: Inter suspend Nainggolan
In a shock announcement, Inter confirmed Radja Nainggolan has been “suspended from football activity for disciplinary reasons.” “FC Internazionale Milano can confirm that Radja Nainggolan has been temporarily suspended from football activity for disciplinary reasons.” It’s reported he turned up late to training this morning, as he already had done several times this week. This is a […]
Semplici: ‘Lazzari ready for top club’
Semplici: ‘Lazzari ready for top club’
SPAL and Italy winger Manuel Lazzari “is ready to join a top club next season,” assured Coach Leonardo Semplici. The pacey 25-year-old was a big reason why SPAL avoided relegation last term and continues to impress with six assists in 17 Serie A appearances in the current campaign. Having spent his entire career in the […]
Winter Champions no guarantee
Winter Champions no guarantee
Juventus are Winter Champions of Serie A for the 30th time, but this does not always lead to an eventual Scudetto come the end of the season. The title Campione d’Inverno is given to the side that is top of the table at the midway stage of a campaign. As Juve are eight points clear […]
Almendra: ‘No Napoli talks’
Almendra: ‘No Napoli talks’
Augustin Almendra’s agent has denied reports of an imminent transfer to Napoli. “Boca Juniors won’t sell him in January.” Sportitalia had claimed on Saturday that a deal was practically done for the 18-year-old midfielder, worth in the region of €10m. Tuttonapoli contacted agent Adrian Ruoco and he had a very different take on the situation. […]
Allegri: ‘Mandzukic extraordinary’
Allegri: ‘Mandzukic extraordinary’
Max Allegri praised “extraordinary” Mario Mandzukic and felt Juventus beat Roma by remaining organised in both attack and defence. “We’re Winter Champions, but we haven’t really won anything yet,” Allegri told DAZN. “We are doing some good things, we’re in the Champions League Round of 16, but the important thing is to have a good […]
Chiellini: ‘Juve went too deep’
Chiellini: ‘Juve went too deep’
Giorgio Chiellini was far from happy with a 1-0 Juventus win over Roma. “We risk throwing it away like we did against Manchester United.” Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal with a header, while Robin Olsen performed several great saves on Cristiano Ronaldo, but the result remained open until the final whistle. “We could’ve done […]
Semplici: ‘Meret like a son to me’
Semplici: ‘Meret like a son to me’
Leonardo Semplici couldn’t stay angry at Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret for his last-gasp saves against SPAL. “He’s like a son to me.” Raul Albiol’s header decided the match, but in stoppages ex-SPAL goalkeeper Meret performed two fantastic reaction saves to keep the clean sheet. “Alex is a lad we helped to grow, so he’s like […]
Man Utd scouts view Manolas
Man Utd scouts view Manolas
Manchester United sent scouts to the Juventus Stadium this evening to view Roma defender Kostas Manolas, it’s reported. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, there were representatives of the Premier League outfit in the stands for Juve’s 1-0 victory. They were keeping a close eye on Manolas, who still has a release clause worth under […]