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Inter, Juventus To Fight For 18-year-old Liverpool Target

The Italian Serie A duo of Inter Milan and Juventus will reportedly fight for the right to sign highly-rated Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali. This is according to the publication from Goal which claimed that Inter Milan and Juventus are front-runners for the young Italian midfielder. Tonali, 18, has been previously linked with a move to Liverpool and the Reds will have to contend with both Inter Milan and Juventus. AS Roma is another Italian club that has been touted as a possible transfer destination for Tonali who has been likened to … [Read more...]

Unai Emery hits back at Carlo Ancelotti

North London outfit Arsenal boss is reported to have blasted Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss for taking a swipe at his team after their 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. An own goal and another by Wales international Aaron Ramsey handed the Gunners team an edge ahead of next week’s second leg at Naples in the Europa League quarter-finals clash. Carlo Ancelotti had stated that his players were more physical than the Arsenal players, hinting that the Unai Emery team are not fit enough as they suffered cramps in the game. He stressed … [Read more...]

Napoli now ready for talks with Man United over star defender

There is no doubt that English Premier League outfit Man United will be engaging in the coming summer transfer window and they have defensive additions as a major priority. The Red Devils have now been given a boost as they are told that their long-term target and Italian Serie A outfit Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly would now be available for sale. The Red Devils have long been linked with the star defender especially with former manager Jose Mourinho insisting on his signature in the last summer transfer window but the deal was not … [Read more...]

Arsenal with major boost ahead of Napoli game

North London outfit Arsenal have received a major boost ahead of their clash against Italian Serie A outfit Napoli later on Thursday after it is reported that Wales international Aaron Ramsey could be available for the game that would be played at the Emirates Stadium. The Wales international was nursing a knock and could only play the second half of the club’s 1-0 defeat against Merseyside outfit Everton on Sunday. However, he is now in line to help the Arsenal team against Napoli as this could be his last opportunity to win a title as an … [Read more...]

Why I met Arsene Wenger, Ancelotti

Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that he only held secret talks with former Arsenal boss because of wine and food. He made this claim while reacting to claims that he had held talks with the former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to become his successor at the Emirates Stadium. It would be recalled that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti was linked with the job at the Emirates Stadium after former manager Arsene Wenger was made to leave the club, with claims that he met the French boss to lobby his way … [Read more...]

Juventus to block Pogba’s Real Madrid move

From every indication, there are a number of suitors for France international and Man United midfielder Paul Pogba ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Paul Pogba has been linked away from the Old Trafford and there are no chances he would remain at the club next season with his agent reported to be pushing for a deal for him but the Red Devils are not ready to part ways with their star player The World Cup winner has been seen as a player of the now and the future for the club but he has made the situation worst by declaring his wish … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Ajax Amsterdam vs Juventus: Visitors Favourites

Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam will again start their Champions League quarterfinal tie against Juventus as the underdogs just like what was obtainable in the last round against holders Real Madrid. Ajax were able to recover from a 2-1 home leg deficit against the Spanish giants to book their place in the last eight of the competition. The Dutch giants thrashed Real Madrid 4-1 in their second leg clash at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to complete a 5-3 aggregate victory over their more illustrious opponents. Ajax shocked the … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Star Suffers Injury In Serie A Win

Juventus midfielder Emre Can could be set for a spell on the sidelines after he sustained an injury during the win over rivals AC Milan in their Italian Serie A meeting on Saturday. Emre Can sustained an ankle injury during a collision with AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie and he had to be replaced in the 25th minute as a result. The former Liverpool player was subbed on for German international Sami Khedira who was making his return after almost two months out with irregular heartbeat. The injury to Emre Can is a new problem for Juventus … [Read more...]

Serie A outfit makes u-turn over Arsenal target

The Latest report have hinted that Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma have now made a U-turn over an earlier stand to keep Cengiz Under at the club as they are now reportedly ready to sell. Cengiz Under has been on the radar of the Arsenal team for a long period of time with efforts made in the last January transfer window to snap him up but the Serie A outfit insisted that the player is not for sale. Now, it is claimed that they are now ready to part ways with the star player but on the condition that they will meet with the £36 million asking … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Juventus vs AC Milan: Home Win Likely

Italian Serie A champions Juventus can move a step closer to retaining their league title with a win over AC Milan in their meeting at the Juventus Stadium, Turin on Saturday evening. It’s the battle of the top two most successful clubs in Italian football though Juventus have been the most dominant in recent times. They have won the last seven league titles and are in pole position to make it right league triumphs in a row due to their 18-point advantage over nearest challengers Napoli at the top of the Italian Serie A table. A win over AC … [Read more...]

Mourinho, an Ideal Candidate For Inter Job – Club Legend

Former Inter Milan player Luigi Simoni believes that Jose Mourinho is the right man to bring unity to the club’s dressing room after the recent situation involving Mauro Icardi. The Inter Milan legend told FCInterNews that the former Chelsea manager is the best candidate for the managerial job at the club with the current Nerazzurri boss, Luciano Spalletti under pressure to perform. Spalletti and Inter Milan have had to deal with Argentine international Icardi after he was stripped off his duties as the Nerazzurri skipper. Inter Milan … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Makes Scoring Return In Easy Serie A Win

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi made a welcomed return to the Nerazzurri squad for the first time in almost two months during the 4-0 thumping win over Genoa on Wednesday night. The Nerazzurri secured a big Italian Serie A win over 10-man Genoa away from home to boost their chances of finishing in the top-four at the end of the season. Icardi started the game and was on hand to double Inter’s lead from the spot in the 40th minute after Genoa defender Cristian Romero was sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity. It was the Argentine … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Extends Juventus Contract

West London giants Chelsea have received a big transfer blow in the wake of the news that one of their defensive targets has penned a new deal at Italian champions Juventus. Daniel Rugani was strongly linked with a move to Chelsea last summer when Italian manager Maurizio Sarri left Napoli to take charge of the first team at Stamford Bridge. The Juventus centre back was frustrated with the lack of game time with the Old Lady last summer and was keen to leave the club but the Italian champions were able to hang on to his services amidst the … [Read more...]

No Feud With Chelsea Target – Inter Defender

Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar has revealed that the club’s players don’t have any problem with outcast Mauro Icardi and that it’s left for the striker to integrate himself back into the team. Skriniar spoke about Mauro Icardi in an interview with sport.sk where he confirmed that the Inter Milan players don’t have any issue with the Argentine international. Mauro Icardi has been at loggerheads with the club since last month after he was dropped as the Inter Milan captain. The former Barcelona and Sampdoria player has not featured for … [Read more...]

Arsenal encouraged in pursuit of Serie A target

North London outfit Arsenal have been encouraged in their pursuit of Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan star Franck Kessie as they are reported to be willing to cash in on him for other transfer deals. AC Milan needs to make the signature of Chelsea player Tiemoue Bakayoko permanent at the San Siro as he is currently on a loan deal which is the reason why they seek to have Franck Kessie sold to any club that is ready to meet with his asking price. Arsenal fans want to know how Aubameyang was treated in Gabon The North London outfit have been … [Read more...]

Man United to lose target as Inter Milan sends scouts

English Premier League Man United are feared to miss out on their star target and PSV winger Steven Bergwijn as it is reported that Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan have sent in scouts to watch his game. There is no doubt about Steven Bergwijn’s quality as he has been impressive so far this season to have caught the attention of top European clubs. Efforts were made by a long list of suitors to snap up his signature in the last January winter transfer window but it did not fall through as PSG held unto the star player. Giroud Salary Too … [Read more...]

Arsenal on standby as target falls out with club

Arsenal have been linked with the signature of Franck Kessie for a long period of time, and this could be the time to land him at the Emirates Stadium after claims that he has fallen out with the Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan. Franck Kessie is reported to have had an outburst with his teammate Lucas Biglia and has been fined by the club. Both were reported to have exchanged words on the bench as they were defeated by their San Siro rivals. It was claimed that Lucas Biglia made a remark to Franck Kessie which angered him leading him to react … [Read more...]

Chelsea Striker Facing Uncertain Future After Juventus Decision

Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain is facing an uncertain future following the news that parent club Juventus don’t want him back at the club this summer. Argentine international Higuain is on a short-term loan deal at Chelsea having joined the Blues from Italian Serie A champions Juventus at the start of this year. Gonzalo Higuain signed for the Blues in January shortly after he terminated his loan spell at Italian Serie A giants AC Milan. According to the publication from popular media portal Goal, Juventus don’t want Higuain to return to … [Read more...]

Roma Eyeing Summer Move For Chelsea Manager

Italian Serie A giants AS Roma are plotting a summer move for Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri according to widespread reports emanating from the British media. Maurizio Sarri is under a lot of pressure at Chelsea and AS Roma could capitalise on his situation at Stamford Bridge. According to the publication from popular media outlet Goal, AS Roma will target Sarri as their next manager if Chelsea sacks him. AS Roma are looking for a permanent manager after Eusebio Di Francesco was sacked earlier this month shortly after the Italians were … [Read more...]

Badnews! Arsenal keeper collapses in Serie A game

English Premier League outfit Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina is reported to have collapsed in Napoli’s game against Udinese in their Italian Serie A tie on Sunday. The Columbia international stopper is currently on a loan deal with the Serie A outfit where he has continued his development and improvement in his game as well. Arsenal loanee David Ospina was, therefore, rushed out of the stadium in a stretcher for further medical treatment before he later regained his consciousness. The incident had occurred early in the game but had already … [Read more...]

How Ramsey can benefit from Juventus

There is no more argument about the future of Wales international Aaron Ramsey as it has been officially confirmed that he will be joining Italian Serie A outfit Juventus at the end of the season as a free player. The Gunners failed to agree on a new deal for the player and he was made to speak to other suitors with a four-year deal agreed with the Italia giants. However, Man United legend Ryan Giggs is of the opinion that the star player can end up a great player like Gareth Bale after he joined Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid. … [Read more...]

Juventus Rekindle Interest In £290,000 per week Chelsea Star

Italian Serie A champions Juventus have rekindled their interest in Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante according to reports emanating from the media in Italy. According to the publication from Italian news outlet Tuttosport, Juventus want to sign the energetic French midfielder when the transfer window reopens in the summer. N’Golo Kante recently signed a five-year contract worth £290,000 per week. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will want to sanction a move for Kante who’s the highest earner at the club though the aforementioned report … [Read more...]

Why AC Milan striker will always have Arsenal at heart

AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek has given the hint that he will always have Arsenal at hear because of the moments he had as a young boy and how much he followed the club as a fan. The Poland international is currently with the Italian Serie A outfit where he is improving and growing in the game but his childhood dream is to be at the Emirates Stadium with the North London outfit. How Ozil celebrated team win after Leicester victory He confessed to being an Arsenal fan as a young player, adding that he loved the style of play introduced … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Boss Makes Winning Start At Roma

Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri began his managerial reign at Italian Serie club AS Roma with a win after guiding the capital club to an important victory over Empoli on Monday night. Roma defeated Empoli 2-1 at home in their Italian Serie A clash with both goals coming in the first 33 minutes of an eventful game. Italian international winger Stephan El Shaarawy scored the first goal of the new Roma managerial tenure of Claudio Ranieri after he gave his side a ninth-minute lead. The lead lasted for just three minutes before Empoli … [Read more...]

Inter Join Chelsea In Race To Sign £70m Serie A Star

Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan have joined Chelsea in the keenly contested race to sign Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa. According to the publication from popular Italian transfer news outlet Calciomercato, Nerazzurri want to sign the highly rated Italian international midfielder. Federico Chiesa has been in good form for his Fiorentina side for the better part of the last two years. His quality has attracted the interest of several clubs on the European continent. The 21-year-old has been touted as a transfer addition to the … [Read more...]