Monthly Archives: May 2020
Barca turn from Pjanic to Fabian
Barca turn from Pjanic to Fabian
Barcelona could target Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz if they fail to work out a deal for Juventus star Miralem Pjanic, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Blaugrana had agreed to swap Pjanic with Arthur Melo, but the Brazilian has seemingly refused to accept the switch in the other direction. With the two clubs debating other alternatives […]
Serie A options for Santiago Arias
Serie A options for Santiago Arias
Atletico Madrid right-back Santiago Arias is linked with a Serie A move for Roma, Inter or Napoli. The Colombia international has struggled for playing time this season, managing only 11 competitive appearances and one assist. Atleti paid €11m to purchase him from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2018, but Arias could be on the […]
Parma: ‘Year of sacrifices’
Parma: ‘Year of sacrifices’
Parma director Daniele Faggiano said the Serie A clubs have to get back on the pitch. ‘It’s going to be a year of sacrifices for everyone.’ Serie A is set to resume on June 20, although the Coppa Italia semi-finals Juventus-Milan and Napoli-Inter are planned a week earlier. “It’s only right to restart, albeit with […]
Allegri and Pjanic to PSG, Verratti to Juve?
Allegri and Pjanic to PSG, Verratti to Juve?
There are reports in France and Spain that Max Allegri taking the Paris Saint-Germain job could see Miralem Pjanic join him for Marquinhos or Marco Verratti to Juventus. Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini revealed today that Allegri told him in January his “next adventure would be abroad,” and many believe he’ll replace Thomas Tuchel in Paris. […]
Fiorentina call Napoli for Ghoulam
Fiorentina call Napoli for Ghoulam
Napoli full-back Faouzi Ghoulam could remain in Serie A next season, with interest from Fiorentina. The 29-year-old had been a strong transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City before his serious knee injury in November 2017 and he has barely set foot on the pitch since. His contract with the Partenopei runs to June […]
Serie A options for Vertonghen
Serie A options for Vertonghen
Roma, Inter, Napoli and Fiorentina are all keeping a close eye on Jan Vertonghen, whose Tottenham Hotspur contract is about to expire. According to Calciomercato.it, there are several Serie A clubs ready to pounce on the Belgium international. The defender’s contract with Spurs only runs to the end of the season and he does not […]
Coppa semi-finals June 12-13?
Coppa semi-finals June 12-13?
The Coppa Italia semi-finals could be played across June 12 and 13, before the Final on June 17, it is reported. Lega Serie A announced at its assembly meeting on Friday that league fixtures would resume on June 20, with the Coppa Final preceding them three days earlier. However, the second legs of the Juventus-Milan […]
Icardi Serie A clause remains for PSG
Icardi Serie A clause remains for PSG
More details are starting to emerge on the deal taking Mauro Icardi to PSG, including the extra €15m for Inter if he is sold back to an Italian club. The Parisians paid €13m for the season-long loan, during which he scored 20 goals in 31 competitive games. There was an option to buy for €70m, […]
Zielinski’s Napoli renewal all done
Zielinski’s Napoli renewal all done
Piotr Zielinski’s new contract with Napoli will be finally signed next month, reports Il Mattino. Zielinski has been in negotiations with Napoli for several months, but that is mainly due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, Il Mattino assures the renewal is all done and that the Pole will sign on until 2024, with the option […]