Serie A

Subterms

    More stories

    • 238 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Juventus CANCEL Gonzalo Higuain’s contract at cost of £17m with striker set to confirm Inter Miami transfer this week

      by

      JUVENTUS have paid £17million to cancel Gonzalo Higuain’s contract.
      The 32-year-old forward is expected to complete his move to Inter Miami this week.

      1

      Juventus have paid £17million to cancel Gonzalo Higuain’s contractCredit: EPA

      Juventus have released a statement to confirm Higuain’s time in Turin is up.
      It read: “There were many battles together, many goals scored, with many often decisive.
      “Now the paths of Gonzalo Higuain and Juventus go their separate ways.

      “Pipita, after winning his third Scudetto, has officially taken off his Black and White shirt.
      Higuain’s contract with Juventus was not set to expire until 2021.
      But Andrea Pirlo told the striker that he did not feature in his plans.
      Juventus forked out £75.3m to sign him from Napoli in 2016 – and have now paid £17m to allow him to leave.

      The club’s statement confirmed: “Juventus Football Club announces the mutual termination of the contract with the player Gonzalo Gerardo Higuain.

      “This operation generates a negative economic effect of approximately €18.3m on the 2019/20 financial year due to the residual value write-down of the registration rights of the player.”
      Higuain is now set to join David Beckham’s new side on a free transfer – which will make him the highest-paid player in the MLS.
      The Argentine ace is already in America to finalise his move to Inter Miami.
      Club coach Diego Alonso said: “Gonzalo Higuain is finalising his negotiations with us and we hope to have an official announcement this week.”

      Pirlo confirms Higuain’s Juventus contract will be terminated with striker free to find a new club this summer More

    • 225 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Luis Suarez arrives to take Italian exam which Barcelona star MUST pass or Juventus transfer deal will collapse

      by

      LUIS SUAREZ has arrived to take his Italian language exam which he MUST pass for his Juventus transfer to go through.
      The Barcelona star is required to take a citizenship level B1 Italian test in order to get a passport.

      3

      Luis Suarez arrived at the University for Foreigners Perugia for his Italian language test

      3

      The Barca striker is seeking Italian citizenship ahead of a potential move to Juventus

      And he was pictured pulling up at the University for Foreigners Perugia in a taxi to sit the exam on Thursday afternoon.
      Onlookers shouted jibes about Giorgio Chiellini who Suarez famously bit at the 2014 World Cup and will be his captain if the Juve move goes through.
      Suarez’s wife Sofia Balbi is an Italian citizen which means the ex-Liverpool striker qualifies for citizenship too if he passes.

      The B1 test lasts about four hours and costs between £155 and £190.
      And it involves listening, reading, speaking, grammar and sentence stucture.
      Once the exam is passed it must be submitted alongside a citizenship application.
      And SunSport pulled together some Italian phrases which Uruguayan Suarez – whose first language is Spanish – might find useful.

      ‘Mordere’ means bite, ‘Tuffo’ means dive and ‘Dove si trova Messi?’ is what he would utter when asking where his old pal Lionel Messi has got to.

      Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club

      Suarez has been heavily linked with Juve since new Barca boss Ronald Koeman told him he was surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp.
      The 33-year-old is being lined up as Gonzalo Higuain’s replacement and is having to get full citizenship as Juventus have used up their quota of non-EU players with Arthur and Weston McKennie.
      Barcelona are keen to get him out to free up space – and cash – for the likes of Memphis Depay to come in.
      Suarez is reportedly demanding to be paid the full £15million he is due to earn this season in order to be bought out of the contract.

      3

      The striker clambered out of a cab before making his way through crowds and into the building
      Barcelona were initially unwilling and wanted Juventus to buy him out instead but the Old Lady were also not keen.
      But Barca have relaxed their stance and would be open to stumping up part of the £15m.
      This would see with Juventus paying what they want and the Catalans making up the rest.
      It is thought Suarez is demanding a three-year contract at his next club but concedes he will need to drop his wages.

      A detailed look at Liverpool transfer target Thiago Alcantara More

    • 225 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Christian Eriksen in another blow with Tottenham NOT interested in transfer reunion and Inter Milan looking to offload

      by

      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN was handed yet another blow with Tottenham not interested in a reunion with the unwanted Inter Milan man.
      It is thought the Serie A giants are looking to try and offload the Danish playmaker, just eight months after he joined.

      1

      Christian Eriksen is back on the transfer list at Inter Milan just seven months after joining from TottenhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      According to Calciomercato, Inter boss Antonio Conte is still desperate to land N’Golo Kante this summer while Arturo Vidal is another transfer target.
      But the club would need to sell first in order to free up cash – and Eriksen is seen as dispensable.
      Conte does not see the playmaker as an integral member of the team – as proven by the fact he started just 11 of his 26 Inter appearances last season.

      He did manage four goals but the Italian boss is reportedly concerned by his laziness, especially out of possession, and his wastefulness in front of goal.
      The 28-year-old still has four years left on his contract at the San Siro following his £16.9million January move.
      Eriksen is thought to be on around £130,000 but the problem is there are no clubs chasing after him.
      SunSport understands Tottenham would not consider bringing him back to White Hart Lane as they are with Gareth Bale.

      And any suggestions the ex-Ajax man could join Zenit St Petersburg were emphatically shut down.

      Sign up to play Dream Team 20/21 now

      It’s completely free to play
      Play the traditional Season game as well as Draft
      There’s a hefty jackpot up for grabs across 2020/21
      SIGN UP TO PLAY HERE

      The Russian club’s CEO Alexander Medvedev said: “I don’t even want to waste time talking about this.
      “People live in a kind of virtual world, apparently they play those managerial video games where you have to form a team.”

      Christian Eriksen practices his free kick skills at Tottenham training camp More

    • 225 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Man City eye Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as Koulibaly transfer alternative with Otamendi to be used as makeweight

      by

      MANCHESTER City are eyeing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as an alternative to Kalidou Koulibaly.
      The Napoli centre-back has proved difficult to lure away and now Etihad chiefs have turned their attention to Spain.

      3

      The highly-rated defender has caught the eye of Man City, Barcelona and Real MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Any deal for Kounde could see Nicolas Otamendi move in the opposite direction.
      The Telegraph reports that Kounde, 21, has been earmarked by Real Madrid and Barcelona as a future transfer but Pep Guardiola may swoop this window to help reinforce City’s defence.
      The France Under-21 international was a major part of Sevilla’s Europa League win over Inter last month and his reputation continues to rise.
      But his 68 million euros release clause may prove a potential sticking point.

      Otamendi, who has spent over five years at the club, is reportedly being considered as a makeweight to help secure any potential deal.
      The Spanish club have expressed an interest in the 32-year-old and City are willing to let him go.
      The two-time Premier League winner has only a couple years left on his current contract and could help slash a fee to capture Kounde.
      The Manchester club have already signed a defender this window in the form of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth for big money.

      3

      Jules Kounde enjoys some alone time with the Europa League trophy after Sevilla’s final triumph over InterCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      3

      City have yet to find a way to prise Koulibaly to England
      But Guardiola is believed to want to add more with City’s defensive flaws one of the reasons their title defence was so feeble last season.
      They are still rebuilding after the departure of Vincent Kompany last summer.
      The Belgian defender left the club after helping them to squeeze past Liverpool in the intense 2018/19 title race.
      Koulibaly has long been seen as a potential replacement but the player continues to be in limbo as the two clubs clash in negotiations.

      City and Napoli have bad blood between them after Jorginho, who looked set to come to the Etihad, instead joined his old manager Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea.
      The Premier League runners-up have also considered Uruguay centre-back Jose Gimenez but Atletico Madrid’s asking price of £81million plus add-ons makes a move difficult.
      City’s executives always try to stick to their policy of not paying over market value, and have never broken the £70million mark – even for stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling. More

    • 188 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd transfer target Amad Traore ‘plays just like Lionel Messi’, according to Atalanta team-mate

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED target Amad Traore has been likened to Lionel Messi by an Atalanta team-mate.
      The 18-year-old burst on to the scene with the Italian side last season, scoring on his Serie A debut against Udinese.

      3

      Traore netted on his Serie A debut last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      3

      Traore was compared with Barcelona legend Lionel MessiCredit: EPA

      And amid interest from the Red Devils, team-mate Papu Gomez has compared his young team-mate with six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi.
      The Atalanta favourite, 32, said on an Instagram Live: “He plays like Messi.
      “There are defenders in the first-team that sometimes cannot stop him. To stop him in training, we have to kick him.”
      According to the MEN, United are keen on the Ivorian winger.

      But they do NOT see him as an alternative to Jadon Sancho.
      Traore appeared just twice more in Serie A after his goalscoring debut, making cameos from the bench against Juventus and Parma.
      He appeared predominantly for Atalanta’s youth side last season, impressing with his performances.
      Traore bagged six goals and five assists in 16 appearances in the Primavera 1 division last term.

      3

      Atalanta hero Papu Gomez was gushing in his praise of TraoreCredit: EPA

      And he also made an impression on the Uefa Youth League – scoring once and assisting a further three.
      This form in Uefa’s junior competition earned him a spot in the matchday squad for the real thing, when Atalanta faced Shakhtar in the Champions League group stage.
      If the Serie A side can fend off Man United’s interest this summer, they could send their promising teenager on loan to Parma for the upcoming Italian campaign.

      Watch Lionel Messi score stunner with his RIGHT foot in Barcelona friendly after Man City’s failed transfer swoop More

    • 213 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Tottenham outcast Danny Rose set for Genoa transfer after not being given squad number following Mourinho bust-up

      by

      DANNY ROSE is set to join Genoa after being frozen out at Tottenham, according to reports.
      The left-back signed for Newcastle on loan in January after a falling out with manager Jose Mourinho.

      2

      Danny Rose has had a difficult relationship with Jose MourinhoCredit: Reuters

      But the Magpies didn’t make a bid to acquire Rose, 30, on a permanent deal, instead opting to sign Jamal Lewis from Norwich.
      According to the Mirror, however, Rose WILL get his Spurs escape this summer – with Serie A side Genoa on the verge of completing a deal.
      The Italians are in advanced talks with Spurs and are “open” to a permanent transfer or a loan.

      Even the latter would all but end Rose’s 13-year stay at Tottenham, with the England international having just one year left on his contract in North London.
      Upon his return from Newcastle, Rose has been training with Spurs’ Under-23s in a bid to get fit for the new season.
      And he has been stripped of his No3 shirt, only finding out when phoned by a friend who told him the news was on TV – according to The Athletic.
      Tottenham have Ben Davies and Ryan Sessegnon as left-back options – while teenager Dennis Cirkin is highly thought of.

      But the Lilywhites appear on the verge of sealing another option – with Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon set to join for around £25million.

      2

      Sergio Reguilon is set to join SpursCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Spurs beat Manchester United to the Spaniard, 23, with official confirmation of the deal expected imminently.
      And Tottenham are also on the brink of sealing another huge transfer coup, with Gareth Bale set to return after seven years at Real Madrid.
      Chairman Daniel Levy is set to seal a £20m loan move for the Welshman, 31, with the ex-Spurs star having reportedly passed a medical.

      Sign up to play Dream Team 20/21 now

      It’s completely free to play
      Play the traditional Season game as well as Draft
      There’s a hefty jackpot up for grabs across 2020/21
      SIGN UP TO PLAY HERE

      Gareth Bale ‘passes medical’ as Tottenham close in on £20m loan transfer for Real Madrid superstar More

    • 200 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Cengiz Under closing in on Leicester loan transfer with Roma agreement reached with obligation to buy

      by

      LEICESTER have reportedly reached an agreement with Roma to sign Cengiz Under on loan with an obligation to buy for £24.6million.
      SunSport reported last weekend how the Foxes were keen to bring the Turkish international, 23, to the King Power Stadium.

      1

      Roma winger Cengiz Under is reportedly set to link up with LeicesterCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Both Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with the winger this window, but it is Brendan Rodgers’s side who are in pole position to land him.

      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has stated how Leicester have stepped up their pursuit of Under after having a bid rejected by Barcelona for Francisco Trincao.
      He tweeted: “Leicester are close to sign Cengiz Under from AS Roma!

      “The agreement is going to be reached on loan with obligation to buy.
      “After having an official bid refused by Barcelona for Trincao, #LCFC are now working to sign Under.”
      Writing for the Guardian, Romano then claimed that Leicester will permanently sign the forward for £24.6m.
      He stated that the Foxes are ready to hand him him a deal until 2025, with personal terms not believed to be an issue.

      Sign up to play Dream Team 2020/21 now

      It’s completely free to play
      Play the traditional Season game as well as Draft
      There’s a hefty jackpot up for grabs across 2020/21
      SIGN UP TO PLAY HERE

      It has even been said that Under should become a Leicester player in the coming week.
      Roma are willing to let him leave as he has failed to nail down a regular starting spot in Italy.
      Under has spent the last three seasons in Rome where he has scored 17 times in 88 games.

      FIFA 21 hint at the top 100 player ratings in game trailer More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd eye Atalanta winger Amad Traore, 18, as shock transfer replacement for Jadon Sancho as deal stalls

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing Atalanta winger Amad Traore as a shock alternative to Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
      A deal for the Dortmund winger has stalled and has left the Premier League club looking elsewhere.

      2

      Amad Traore is attracting the interest of Man United and other clubs in Europe18-year-old Traore is seen as a big prospect and was a part of the Champions League squad for Atalanta’s quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
      The Manchester Evening News report that the Red Devils have contacted the Italians as other clubs become interested in the teen.
      But MEN suggest he is not seen by club sources as an immediate Sancho substitute.
      Despite the interest, the right-sided midfielder only achieved 30 minutes on the pitch in Serie A last season.

      He did make a big impact in his first appearance, however, when he became the youngest player, at 17 years and 109 days old, to score on his league debut as Atalanta crushed Udinese 7-1.
      This dynamite start was only rewarded with two further senior appearances.
      In the Under 19 team, where he was a regular, Traore hit seven goals and 11 assists in 24 games.
      Along with Man United, rivals Manchester City are rumoured to also be keen.

      Sign up to play Dream Team 2020/21 now

      It’s completely free to play
      Play the traditional Season game as well as Draft
      There’s a hefty jackpot up for grabs across 2020/21
      SIGN UP TO PLAY HERE

      Arsenal and Juventus are also believed to be admirers in the youngsters.
      If Atalanta can fend off the European giants, he has been linked with a loan move to Parma.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United’s move for Sancho continues to go nowhere fast.
      The English international played in Dortmund’s 5-0 German Cup rout over MSV Duisburg on Monday, where ex-United target Jude Belligham also scored.

      United are believed to have made progress over Sancho’s wages and agents’ fees but the Bundesliga side are still holding out for £108million to allow the player to leave.
      Old Trafford chiefs are working frantically to try and bring that valuation down as they are unwilling to splash the cash post-covid.
      Another potential Sancho replacement target, Gareth Bale, appears to be on his way to Tottenham who are edging ahead in the race for the Real Madrid man.

      2

      Man United continue to target Sancho but the clubs appear far apart on price

      Man Utd target Jadon Sancho embarrasses team-mate so badly in Dortmund training he is walked off pitch in pity More