Monthly Archives: April 2020
Frank Lampard reportedly makes direct contact with striker to join Chelsea
Frank Lampard reportedly makes direct contact with striker…
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has been keeping himself busy during the worldwide lock down by sourcing potential new players for the club. This is according to the reliable Gianluca Di Marzio[1], who says that the Blues manager has made direct contact with Napoli forward Dries Mertens regarding joining the club when his contract runs out […]
Napoli set Fabian Ruiz price-tag
Napoli set Fabian Ruiz price-tag
Napoli are not prepared to sell Fabian Ruiz for anything under €100m, it’s reported, despite the pressure from Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Spain international only made the move from Real Betis last summer for €30m, but has been a sensation, playing 32 games for the Partenopei with three goals and two assists. Real Madrid […]
Exclusive: The background of the Allan-Vecino swap and what can happen this summer
Exclusive: The background of the Allan-Vecino swap and what…
25 April at 11:00 The relations between Inter Milan and Napoli can be described as positive based on the last couple of months, especially given the activity of both clubs in the January transfer market. The sale of Politano, as well as the Nerazzurri’s respect to the Mertens situation, reinforced the rapport between the two […]
Thauvin back on Roma radar?
Thauvin back on Roma radar?
Olympique Marseille winger Florian Thauvin is reportedly on Roma’s list of desired reinforcements for next season. Thauvin has scored at least 15 goals in his last three campaigns for Marseille, but he has played just twice in 2019-20 due to a serious ankle injury. Now, Gazzetta dello Sport claims Roma are hoping to capitalise on […]
Reports: Chelsea push for Mertens
Reports: Chelsea push for Mertens
Speculation is mounting in Italy that Chelsea are pursuing a free transfer for Napoli forward Dries Mertens. Despite seemingly tying Olivier Giroud down to a new contract, Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta dello Sport both claim Chelsea are still targeting Mertens. The Belgian has an expiring contract and has yet to commit to fresh terms […]
Jorginho ‘keen on Juve move’
Jorginho ‘keen on Juve move’
Juventus are reportedly preparing a summer assault for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, who would ‘gladly return’ to Italy. Agent Joao Santos declared on Tuesday that Jorginho’s future lay with Chelsea, but Sport Mediaset argues the Italy international is keen on a reunion with Maurizio Sarri. The 28-year-old was linked with following Sarri a second time when […]
Napoli: ‘Gazzetta story not true’
Napoli: ‘Gazzetta story not true’
Napoli have denied a report in today’s Gazzetta dello Sport that claimed renewals for Dries Mertens and Piotr Zielinski had stalled. The newspaper ran a story on how the pair were not willing to proceed with contract talks until the issue of November’s squad mutiny had been fully addressed. However, the Partenopei have now rubbished […]
Chelsea exercise option in Giroud’s contract & continue to pursue Mertens
Chelsea exercise option in Giroud’s contract & continue…
There maybe no games on the pitch but Chelsea are active on the transfer market. The Blues have in fact exercised their option to extend Olivier Giroud’s contract through June of 2021, the World Cup champion had been a target for both Inter and Napoli during the January window. The two Serie A clubs remained […]