Arsenal have missed out on the signing of Bayern Leverkusen midfielder, Hakan Calhanoglu who confirmed that he has signed for AC Milan. The 23-year-old has drawn interest from a couple of clubs in Europe due to his impressive free-kick ability coupled with versatility that has pitched him with among the notable players in the German Bundesliga. A host of Premier League clubs have been tipped to make a move for Calhanoglu with the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal believed to be seriously monitoring his transfer situation, however, that seem not the case after the player confirmed that he is due to have a medical at AC Milan ahead of a stunning move to the San Siro. “I am on my way to sign the contract in Milan,” Calhanoglu told Bild. “I want to thank Bayer … [Read more...]
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Deal On: Leicester City Send Scouts To Watch Onetime Chelsea Target
Premier League club Leicester City have registered their interest in AC Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu according to Italian news portal Gazzetta dello Sport. It was revealed that scouts from the club have watched the Turkish international player with the Foxes eyeing a summer move for him. The 25-year-old is a onetime Chelsea target having been linked with the Blues before he left German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen for AC Milan in the summer of 2017. Hakan Calhanoglu has made 65 appearances for AC Milan in the Italian Serie A since his transfer from Germany two years ago. Revealed: Ex-Chelsea Manager Favourite For Juventus Job Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers wants to build on a good start at the King Power Stadium by signing new players … [Read more...]
Chelsea Striker On Target For France vs Moldova
Chelsea Striker Olivier Giroud was amongst the goals as world champions France got their Euro 2020 campaign to a winning start. Giroud and France started their campaign in Group B of the Euro 2020 qualifiers with a thumping 4-1 win over hosts Moldova. Two goals within three first half minutes from Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane gave the visitors a 2-0 lead before former Arsenal striker Giroud added a third goal for the French team in the 36th minute. It was a significant goal for Olivier Giroud who has now scored 34 goals in 88 appearances to move into joint third on the all-time French national team goalscorers’ chart alongside David Trezeguet. Chelsea midfielder to leave Stamford Bridge Only Mitchel Platini (41) and Thierry Henry (51) have … [Read more...]
AC Milan join race for Chelsea and Liverpool transfer target Leon Bailey
Serie A giants AC Milan have allegedly joined Merseyside giants Liverpool and Premier League champions Chelsea in the pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen starlet Leon Bailey in the summer. One for the future The wonder kid has been making quite a good impression in the Bundesliga this campaign, netting 10 goals and making five assists in 22 matches in all competitions. As per Calciomercato, not only has that decent form attracted the attention of Premier League duo of Chelsea and Liverpool, AC Milan have now joined the pursuit ahead of the summer window with a €35m valuation being touted. Italy not a bad idea The transfer would surely make sense from Milan’s perspective as if there is a weakness in the squad; it’s a lack of pace and width. Hakan Calhanoglu, Suso … [Read more...]
AC Milan ready to break the bank for Willian
According to a report by Italian publication Calciomercato, Premier League Champions Chelsea could receive an offer for one of their attacking midfielder in the New Year from Italian Serie A giant AC Milan. Brazil international winger Willian is the subject of this likely transfer talk in the winter transfer window as Serie A heavyweights AC Milan wants to reinforce their ranks. The Rossoneri spent really huge to build their squad last summer signing big players like Franck Kessie, Loenardo Bonucci, Hakan Calhanoglu, Andre Silva, Andrea Conti and Ricardo Rodriguez as well as bringing in Italian Fabio Borini on loan from English side Sunderland with the possibility of making the transfer permanent. However, match results and game performances have not been … [Read more...]
German Club Finally Agreed To Sell Chelsea Talented Target
Ahead of the summer transfer window, one of the young stars linked with English premier league champions Chelsea is Hakan Calhanoglu. According to reports from Turkey, Bayer Leverkusen are set to sell him at the end of this season. Popular Turkish outlet Fanatik states that the German club are set to let go of the 23-year-old free-kick maestro. His Bundesliga club are reportedly keen on a major squad overhaul as this season comes to an end, and even though they want to keep hold of some of their rising stars, they won't mind allowing some players leave. Even though Hakan has a £32.5 million release clause at Bayer Leverkusen, Fanatik indicates that they could be convinced to accept something lower for him. Calhanoglu has been closely linked with a move … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte set to splash €38m on Turkish star who love Chelsea
Chelsea have been so impressive this season so far. Not many people could rightly predict that a team like Chelsea who were so disorganized last season and could only finished tenth on the league table and without a trophy, could become the firm favourites to win the title this current campaign. We should give kudos to the new Italian boss Antonio Conte, as he look set to win the Premier League title this season being his first in the club. Since Chelsea currently have a 10 points lead over their closest rivals Tottenham Hotspur and are in brilliant form with just few matches to go, many already thinks Chelsea would get the crown. The west London side adequately reinforced their squad last year summer under the management of the former Juventus coach. And as … [Read more...]
Not Morata – Versatile Star Ready To Agree Chelsea Move
It is quite glaring that Chelsea have been just brilliant this season and are currently nine points ahead of their nearest Premier League rivals. So we are not surprised that top players are looking to play for the Stamford Bridge club. Just yesterday, The Telegraph published a report where they claimed that Spanish international and Real Madrid center forward Alvaro Morata expects to join the blues next summer. According to the Daily Mail now, Bayer Leverkusen star player Hakan Calhanoglu is also looking to join Chelsea. “God willing, I will be a Chelsea player next season,” “There are also a number of other clubs interested in signing me.” he insisted. Calhanoglu was in top form for his German club before he was suspended by FIFA for four months. The … [Read more...]
Chelsea Ready Huge Bid For Higly Rated Brilliant midfielder
Chelsea are set to offer Bayern Leverkusen £15 million for Hakan Calhanoglu, according to reports. The Blues are desperate to add numbers to their current squad despite being at the top of the Premier League and as marked Calhanoglu as one of their targets. Reports in Turkish outlet Fanatik have it that a £15 million bid is being prepared for the 22-year-old midfielder after watching him on several occasions. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is believed to have indicated his intentions to move quickly for Calhanoglu's signature due to fierce competition from Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Everton. The Turkish midfielder is known for versatility in the midfield coupled with ability to score from dead ball situation. Calhanoglu arrived Leverkusen … [Read more...]
Good News: Chelsea Launch Shock Move For Free-kick Specialist
Chelsea have made shock bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, according to reports. Following reports that Antonio Conte is in the market for an attacking midfielder after the exit of Oscar to the Chinese Super League club, Shaghai SIPG. Reports in Turkish-Football suggests that Chelsea have launched a shock move for Calhanoglu, with Conte ready to sign the 22-year-old this January. Prior reports have it that the Blues were monitoring the Turkish midfielder due to his standout performance for the German side and his impressive free-kick abilities. However, the Blues might encounter a stumbling block in their bid to sign the Algerian star after he admitted it would be hard to turn an offer from the Red Devils who are also understood to be … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Reveals His Next Possible Destination
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has hinted he will prefer a move to Manchester United ahead of Chelsea. The Blues are believed to be monitoring the Turkish midfielder as Antonio Conte looks to shove his squad following the exit of Oscar and Mikel Obi to the Chinese Super League. The 22-year-old midfielder has been one of the names mentioned to join the Blues but he has now revealed he will find it hard to turn down the opportunity to join the Red Devils in the transfer window. ‘Barcelona and Manchester United are huge clubs it would be different to turn them down but I have not said anything about any transfers or anything of the sort,’ Calhanoglu told Lig TV. Calhanoglu is famed for his ability from set pieces and can play in a number of … [Read more...]
Target Revealed: “It Will Be Hard For Me To Turn Down Mourinho’s Offer”
Bayern Leverkusen star player who is also a target for Manchester United- Hakan Calhanoglu, has revealed that it would be difficult to turn down an offer from Jose Mourinho. He was subject to an unsuccessful bid from former United boss Louis van Gaal back in 2015. However, reports recently revealed that the red devils had sent representatives to Germany to monitor him earlier this season. When asked to comment on his rumoured move to Manchester United, the 22-year old insisted that an offer from United would be difficult to refuse. "Barcelona and Manchester United are huge clubs it would be difficult to turn them down,” he said. “but I have not said anything about any transfers or anything of the sort.” Hakan Calhanoglu is a superb talented player with … [Read more...]
Manchester United Take A Step Forward, Could Splash €60M For Two German Machines
According to report from Daily Mail, Manchester United sent scouts to Bayer Leverkusen's quarters in Germany to watch keenly two potential signings of theirs. United also joined other Premier League top teams like Chelsea, Tottenham, and Everton, to assess the duo of Hakan Calhanoglu and Julian Brandt, as those other teams were reportedly in attendance at Leverkusen's game against Cologne. Calhanoglu, whom according to The Sun is said to be valued at around €20million, is known for his professionalism from set pieces. And for the past two seasons, he has been attracting the interest from English teams. Additionally, Calhanoglu is a versatile player who can play both from the wing and as a secondary striker. The 22-year-old would definitely add value to Jose … [Read more...]
Report: Personal Terms Agreed, Highly Rated 22-Year-Old Midfielder To Sign For Chelsea In January
Chelsea Italian tactician Antonio Conte is believed to be compiling his transfer request for the winter transfer window as the club is set to back him up in order to win trophies this season. Report according to Turkish media Haberturk via The Transfer Rumour Mill claims that Chelsea are interested in the services of Bayern Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. The report claims that the Blues have agreed a personal terms with the sensational midfielder, and it only remain for both club to negotiate a transfer fee. The creative midfielder poor starts to the season has affected his starting spot in Bayern, and Conte is keen on taking advantage of the situation to lure the star to Stamford Bridge in January. Chelsea creative midfielders Oscar and Cesc … [Read more...]
Chelsea Keeping Tabs On Veteran Bundesliga Free-kicker
Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to monitor Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanopglu. Reports in the Daily Mirror have it that Antonio Conte has sent scouts to keep tabs on the impressive midfielder. Calhanoglu has been on Chelsea's radar for a while and Conte beleives a deal to bring him to the Stamford Bridge could materialise. Arsenal are also keen admirer of the attacking midfielders qualities and may also content with the Blues for his signature. Although, the Gunners have abundant talent in the attacking midfield positions The Turkish star is known for his passing and free-kick abilities and has continued to be an impressive performer for Leverkusen this season, with four goals and four assists in 13 Bundesliga appearances so far. Reports … [Read more...]