Monthly Archives: May 2020
Roma ‘consider Smalling replacements’
Roma ‘consider Smalling replacements’
Roma are reportedly considering Jan Vertonghen, Kevin Akpoguma and Jean-Clair Todibo as possible replacements for Chris Smalling. Smalling has been a revelation during his season-long loan at Roma this season, but Tuttosport writes their poor financial situation and the fees involved could scupper a permanent deal. The newspaper claims United value the defender at €20m, […]
Spadafora ‘hopeful’ of June 13 date
Spadafora ‘hopeful’ of June 13 date
Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora says he is ‘hopeful’ Serie A can resume on June 13. Team training is set to resume tomorrow, but doubts remains over when the campaign can follow suit after Serie A rejected Spadafora’s demands for an entire squad to self-isolate if a player tests positive for coronavirus. “We’re working to […]
Napoli training inspected too
Napoli training inspected too
After Lazio, Napoli also received a visit from the FIGC inspectors to ensure they were not using any illegal training routines. The Federation is going to attend several different training grounds around Serie A to check everyone is sticking to the medical protocol for social distancing. It comes after reports – denied by Lazio – […]
Mertens could remain at Napoli
Mertens could remain at Napoli
Amid reports of negotiations with Inter and calls from Chelsea, there are suggestions Dries Mertens has not ruled out extending his Napoli contract. The striker will be a free agent at the end of this season and has so far failed to agree terms for a new deal at the Stadio San Paolo. Multiple sources […]
Romero part of Milik proposal
Romero part of Milik proposal
Napoli want at least €50m for Arkadiusz Milik, so it’s reported Juventus could offer Cristian Romero as part of the deal following his Genoa loan. Maurizio Sarri is eager for a reunion with Poland international Milik, who never really got to play very much under his tutelage due to a serious knee injury. He is […]
Fiorentina looking at Belotti
Fiorentina looking at Belotti
Fiorentina are targeting Torino centre-forward Andrea Belotti, according to reports, as Il Gallo is unhappy with the lack of ambition in Turin. The 26-year-old has a €100m release clause in his contract that is valid only for clubs outside of Italy, but nobody has ever come close to activating it. His deal is due to […]
Lukaku brings Belgians to Inter
Lukaku brings Belgians to Inter
Romelu Lukaku is reportedly calling Belgian free agents Dries Mertens, Jan Vertonghen and Thomas Meunier to join him at Inter. Multiple sources have stated that Napoli striker Mertens is on the verge of agreeing terms with Inter, despite also receiving a proposal from Chelsea, and Lukaku could well be one of the reasons for the […]
Gravina: Issue over quarantining must be resolved, playoff still possible
Gravina: Issue over quarantining must be resolved, playoff…
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina revealed the medical protocol currently in place is being looked at as the issue over a positive test and quarantining have slowed down talk of a Serie A return. As it stands several clubs including AC Milan, Inter, Napoli and Roma will not resume group training on Monday as they are […]
Inter reportedly agree terms with Napoli striker
Inter reportedly agree terms with Napoli striker
Dries Mertens’ time at Napoli looks set to come to a close at the end of the season with reports indicating the Belgian has agreed terms with Inter. The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, with the Nerazzurri and Chelsea both in the running to secure his services. Corriere dello […]