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Antonio Conte names Harry Maguire who has the potential to emulate club Legend John Terry

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes youngster Harry Maguire has many of the characteristics which helped ensure club Legend and former captain John Terry enjoyed a successful international football career. The 24-year-old joined Leicester from relegated Hull City in the summer transfer window in a £17million transfer and has quickly established himself as a prominent player in Craig Shakespeare’s team. Harry Maguire was adequately rewarded for his early season outings for his club with his debut call-up to Southgate’s England National team … [Read more...]

Chelsea stars take to the skies as Blues choose to fly to Leicester ahead of Saturday’s clash… despite only a 100-mile trip

Chelsea players enjoyed a short flight on Friday as the Premier League Champions took the unusual step of travelling to their away match at Leicester via airplane. Chelsea stars Victor Moses, Eden Hazard, Michy Batshuayi, and others posed for pictures on board the chartered plane as the team got set for take-off. Spain international Marcos Alonso joked around with goalkeeper Willy Caballero on the runway while the team shared a joke at Victor Moses' expense. The Blues have chosen to fly to the game - despite only 102 miles between Chelsea … [Read more...]

Good News – Diego Costa Is Staying At Stamford Bridge!

As things stand now, it appears Chelsea star player Diego Costa will remain at Stamford Bridge until next year after his proposed loan move to Turkish side Fenerbahce failed. It was said that Fenerbahce at some point were confident that they were close to agreeing on a deal to take the Spanish striker on loan for this season. However, things couldn't go as planned and everything about the talks have been abandoned, with the Turkish transfer window closing this evening. There were also speculations that the Turkish heavyweights will be trying … [Read more...]

Bacary sagna Was Set For Chelsea Move, Then This Happened

During the now-closed summer transfer window, it was very much obvious that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was very much keen on bringing in a new fullback to add more quality to his squad ahead of a busy campaign. The premier league champions were linked with some talented stars, including Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - who was eventually signed by Liverpool before the final moment. And a new revelation by GFFN (who cite L’Equipe) made it known that the premier league champions were on the brink of signing free-agent defender Bacary … [Read more...]

Victor Moses not scared to keep his place after Zappacosta signing

Chelsea winger Victor Moses is not scared of the competition after the Blues signed Italian Davide Zappacosta. The Blues spent all summer seeking to sign another right wing-back — Victor Moses’ current position — but were only able to sign Italian Davide Zappacosta from Serie A side Torino for £23million on transfer deadline day. The Italian is a player whom Chelsea manager Antonio Conte knows too well. He selected the 25-year-old winger in Italy’s squad for Euro 2016, although Zappacosta did not make the final list. The Italian tactician … [Read more...]

Leicester City vs. Chelsea: Here’s How Conte’s men Might Line Up Against Foxes – Morata Could Start

Chelsea, had a disastrous Matchday 1, as they were beaten by minnows FC Burnley at Stamford Bridge. The summer transfer window too was not remarkable for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte who failed to sign a number of transfer targets. The Reigning Champions, however, signed a few players despite missing out on several targets. They successfully secured a deal for Alvaro Morata who has been impressive early into the season with goals and assists and perfectly replaced Diego Costa – the Spaniard who has been exiled by Antonio Conte. Germany … [Read more...]

Chelsea Shows Interest In Atakan Akkaynak

According to reports, English premier league champions Chelsea are interested in Bayer Leverkusen star player Atakan Akkaynak. Popular sport outlet Goal.com made it known that the Stamford Bridge club are keeping tabs on the player and are monitoring his progress as they plan a potential swoop in the nearest future. The summer transfer window closed last month, and the English champions were able to land two more players on deadline day. After weeks of being linked with English midfielder Danny Drinkwater, Chelsea were finally able to … [Read more...]

Here Is The Club That Desire Bringing Costa Over On Loan

Despite being strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the past summer transfer window, Spanish striker Diego Costa couldn't make a move out of West London before the end of the English transfer window, and he remains at Chelsea until this moment. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has made Costa surplus to requirements in his team after telling the player at the end of last season that he is not part of his plans at Chelsea for this new term. The Spain international is expected to return back to his former Spanish club Atletico … [Read more...]

New Signing & Antonio Conte display Techniques in Chelsea training

Premier League Champions Chelsea return to action on Saturday when they face former Champions Leicester. The encounter is a battle between the last two teams to win the English Premier League, and the clash promises to be an exciting one. Chelsea have acquired six points from three games, after shockingly losing to Burnley on Match day 1 of the Premier League season, but the Blues responded with impressive victories over Spurs and Everton. Leicester City meanwhile have a victory over new boys Brighton at home to their name. Plus losses away … [Read more...]

What A Miss: Chelsea Would Have Signed This Player, But This Happened

From all indications, premier league champions Chelsea are set to defend their title this season - even though they are not currently among the top four on the league table. Despite the challenges many clubs encountered this year in the summer transfer window, the Stamford Bridge club were still able to get some reasonable deals done. And now that the transfer window has been slammed shut, there are revelations that the Blues tried to sign some other players in the course of the window - but they were unable to get the deals done for one reason … [Read more...]

Chelsea And Tottenham Failed To Struck Deal For Amazing Star

According to reports from DH, Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier was a target for both Chelsea and Tottenham during the past summer transfer window, but the two English clubs failed with enquiries for him. The news outlet indicates that Meunier was among the top targets for both Chelsea and Tottenham in the summer, but the French heavyweights refused to allow him leave. Nevertheless, the two English clubs put their attentions elsewhere and where able to sign new full backs before the closure of the transfer window. While Chelsea … [Read more...]

Chelsea suffer decisive blow in pursuit of £60million-rated star, Champions League finalists table new long-term contract

According to the Daily Star, Chelsea have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Brazil international and Juventus defender Alex Sandro, with Juventus ready to offer the left back a new long-term contract. As per the Daily Star, the Serie A champions are preparing a new huge deal, with the left back having made himself as one of the best defenders in Europe, with the form he’s shown during his time in the Serie A before Chelsea started pursuing the 26-year-old in a bid to reinforce the team. Chelsea were unable to sign the Brazilian, with … [Read more...]

Chelsea star returns to London after failed summer transfer, reconciliation talks set to start

As per reports emanating out of England via top news outlet The Daily Mail, Chelsea outcast Diego Costa has returned to the City of London today, home of Chelsea FC. The want-away striker has been out of favor with the Chelsea manager after his outspoken public outbursts and forced summer transfer to former club Atletico Madrid. Blues head coach Antonio Conte is believed to have forgotten about the striker, as he continues to work diligently to prepare his side for both the hectic new season where his team will challenge for the Premier League … [Read more...]

Controversial striker set for showdown peace talks with Chelsea to save his FIFA World Cup dream

According to reports, Chelsea controversial striker Diego Costa will commence peace talks with his club as he looks to save his FIFA World Cup hopes. The ‘rebel’striker was unable to seal a transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid after both clubs could not agree a transfer fee. But as per Daily Express, Costa is now willing to backtrack on his long-running feud with Chelsea FC. The report states that friends of the Brazil-born Spaniard have urged him to go back to England and resolve his differences with the club. And the resolution would … [Read more...]

Chelsea Have Opportunity To Sign Tottenham Superstar Next Summer

Apart from Harry Kane, another Tottenham star who had been linked with Chelsea is Toby Alderweireld. And even though a deal wasn't struck during the past transfer window, Alderweireld's agent Stijn Francis recently said his client could leave White Hart Lane next summer. Chelsea have been credited with interest in the defender, with the Evening Standard reporting last month that the premier league champions were considering a move. And speaking recently (as quoted by The Mirror), his agent Stijn Francis hailed the player as a player with an … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Rival Champions League Finalists For Amazing Star

Some hours ago, it was reported that the premier league duo of Chelsea and Manchester United are also interested in Liverpool’s Emre Can despite that the German was linked with Serie A champions Juventus for much of this summer. Tuttosport (via the Mirror) made it known that the two English clubs are keeping tabs on Can's situation and are monitoring him as he enters the final months of his contract at Liverpool. Champions League finalists Juve have long been linked with a move for the midfielder and will be able to open contract talks with … [Read more...]

Star striker omitted from Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League squad despite playmaker’s plea

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has left out ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa from Chelsea’s 25-man UEFA Champions League squad list despite playmaker Eden Hazard calling for his return to the team. The West Londoners submitted their squad list for the European top flight competition today with Diego Costa, a notable absentee. It comes following the fallout from coach Antonio Conte telling the Spaniard via text message he has no future at the club. The striker is presently staying in Brazil and refusing to go back to London to join up with the … [Read more...]

Turkish Heavyweights Set For Deal For Chelsea Duo Before Close Of Turkish Window

During the past transfer window, Chelsea were trying to offload some of their stars either on loan or permanently, but some deals won't sail through successfully. The duo of Baba Rahman and Kenedy were very much linked with moves away from Chelsea during the window, but nothing could happen before the deadline. Versatile left-winger Kenedy was sent home from the Blues pre-season tour of the Far East after making inappropriate comments on social media about China which generated some issues that forced Chelsea to quickly issue an … [Read more...]

Photo – Forgotten Chelsea Player Returns Back To First-team Training

Chelsea defender Baba Rahman has made a return back to first-team training this week after his knee injury. The fullback spent the last term on loan at Bundesliga side Schalke but his period was cut short after picking up an injury while representing his country at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Ghanaian joined the Stamford Bridge club in 2015 from Augsburg but has featured just 15 times in the premier league for the Blues. The African star failed to impress Chelsea new boss Antonio Conte upon his arrival at the club last summer. The … [Read more...]

Chelsea playmaker drops huge hint he wants to join La Liga giant

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has dropped a major hint he wants to join European Champions Real Madrid by stating: “To think of football is to think of (Zinedine) Zidane”. The Belgium international midfielder was repeatedly linked with a summer transfer to the Spanish La Liga giant before he broke his ankle back in June. And the attacker admitted he is not very sure if the Blues summer transfer businesses have reinforced Antonio Conte's team. Eden Hazard, who has featured in Belgium's two FIFA World Cup qualifiers, was continuously heavily … [Read more...]

Leicester City vs. Chelsea Fc: Leicester value on Shakespeare’s King Power form

The last two English Premier League champions trade tackle at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, and the Foxes will be counting on manager Shakespeare's home form to see off Chelsea. England international Danny Drinkwater’s £35million transfer deadline day switch to Chelsea will add spice to this battle at the King Power Stadium and can even spur Leicester City on to a sweet victory, considering the fact Burnley already did it at Stamford Bridge this season. The Foxes have only managed to pick up three points from as many Premier league … [Read more...]

Joey Barton: Star player refused £35m transfer from Chelsea because boss Conte ‘turned his phone off’ on deadline day

According to Joey Barton, Everton star Ross Barkley pulled out of a transfer to Premier League Champions Chelsea on transfer deadline day because the Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wouldn't pick up his phone. The Toffees had already agreed a fee of £35million transfer for the Englishman, with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri stating the England international had undergone a medical examination at Chelsea. Although the player himself denied a medical examination took place, the 23-year-old midfielder was determined to force through a … [Read more...]

Chelsea And Man United Shows Shocking Interest To Sign Liverpool Star Player

Liverpool star player Emre Can has been performing consistently since the start of the year, and he even helped his country win the Confederations Cup earlier this summer. He has successfully pinned down a regular place in Jurgen Klopp's midfield since arriving Anfield, and he has grown into one of the most dependable players at Liverpool Unfortunately for Liverpool, the player's contract with them is expiring next summer, and despite that, they have been trying to extend his deal at Anfield with improved terms, the German is yet to put pen to … [Read more...]

Chelsea Indicates This Player Will Leave Stamford Bridge In January

One of the Chelsea players who was heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the past summer transfer window is Baba Rahman. And even though a move failed to see the light of the day, the premier league champions have presently dropped a hint the player will be on the move in the January transfer window. Rahman was not named in the Premier League squad for the forthcoming season and he is now deemed surplus to requirements by manager Antonio Conte. It is understood that the Ghanaian international turned down some offers to … [Read more...]

Hazard To ‘Anger’ Chelsea Fans With Latest Updates

Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is a long-term target for Champions League winners Real Madrid and he remains on their radar. The Belgian star was very much linked with the La Liga champions during the past January transfer window, but a move failed to materialise even though Real were ready to splash huge cash on the player. In a new development, it appears the talented player has given Zinedine Zidane's side a renewed hope of landing him by declaring that he is open to a big-money move to Spain in the future. Following his arrival at west … [Read more...]