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N’Golo Kante: This Is Why I Chose Chelsea

French star player N’Golo Kante has revealed why he decided to join Chelsea over Ligue I side PSG last summer. Kante was a hot prospect a year ago after playing a pivotal role in helping Leicester City win the Premier League title in his first season at the English top flight. The France international has gone ahead to win the title again with Chelsea in his second year playing in the premier league - becoming the first player to do so. However, he could have ended up at PSG after explaining they were one of his suitors before he chose … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Drops Major Hint About Future

Eden Hazard is one of Chelsea stars that has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid are after his signature, and many Chelsea fans are bothered about the possibility of losing their award star player. However, it appears the Belgium international has ruled out the possibility of a summer move to the La Liga amid speculation he could be signed by the Champions League winners this summer. After a stormy campaign in the 2014/15 season, Eden rediscovered his best form under new Italian … [Read more...]

Michy Batshuayi: I Will Play For Chelsea Next Season On One Condition

Many Chelsea fans were impressed with the manner Michy Batshuayi ended the just concluded Premier League season at Stamford Bridge. Even though the Belgium international wasn’t given a chance for much of the season, the former Marseille forward pushed his way into the side towards the end of the season, and he made his marks. The 23-year-old was able to score a couple of goals in the last few games of the campaign, including the important goal that helped sealed the Premier League title last season. And currently on his international duty … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Agrees Deal With Chelsea For James Rodriguez, Personal Terms Remaining

James Rodriguez' future at Real Madrid is still uncertain and we expect him to make a decision this summer. He is currently on international duty with the Colombian national side, and we look forward to what his decision will be. However, in a new development, it is understood that his club are keen on closing the transfer as they want to begin concentrating on their own targets. According to AS, the Champions League winners are considering Chelsea's £65 million offer for the striker and are willing to let him make a move to west London. It was … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Angry With Chelsea Over Transfer Issue

According to reports, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is unhappy with the management over their lack of progress in the transfer window. Italian news outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport says the Italian manager had expected Chelsea's hierarchy to act swiftly after the term had ended to secure their main targets. Conte has helped bring back Champions League football to Stamford Bridge and he is determined to reinforce his squad ahead of a busy campaign next term. He is, however, getting frustrated with the lack of urgency shown so far. La Gazzetta … [Read more...]

“Chelsea Should Sign This Man United Target To Replace Diego Costa” – Gianfranco Zola

Diego Costa has been in the news recently, especially since he revealed Antonio Conte's text message asking him to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. And Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola, speaking about the situation is of the opinion that Antonio Conte should replace the Spanish forward with Andrea Belotti should he leave in the summer transfer. Costa is expected to make a return back to his former Spanish club Atletico Madrid, even though he was linked with a move to Chinese Super League during the past January transfer window. And … [Read more...]

Chelsea lost €35m-rated target to German giants, on his way for medicals

Despite having talented midfielders at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte appears to be keen on bolstering his midfield department ahead of a busy campaign next season. A handful of superb midfielders have emerged as targets for the premier league champions this summer, and one of them is Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso. It is understood that the Stamford Bridge club were hoping to add to their midfield with the addition of the 22-year-old. Unfortunately, Chelsea have missed out on Tolisso's signature. A French news outlet Canal+ … [Read more...]

N’Golo Kante Impressed By Chelsea’s Top Target: ‘He’s A Great Talent’

After spending time together in the French national team, Chelsea star N’Golo Kante says he is a big fan of Monaco's Kylian Mbappe, and having had the opportunity to train with him, admits the striker is such a big talent. Both played together for France in their 3-2 triumph over England on Tuesday night and the Chelsea player has heaped praise on the talented youngster, tipping him for a big future on the pitch. Mbappe's superb form has seen him linked with top clubs across Europe this summer. The likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, and Real … [Read more...]

Finally, Roman Abramovich ‘Intervene’ In Costa Issue With Conte

Diego Costa has been in the news recently after his revelations about Antonio Conte's text message. And while many Chelsea fans are interested in Roman Abramovich's stance on the matter. According to new reports, the Chelsea board are fully backing the Conte after he dumped the Spanish forward from his squad. The Brazilian-born attacker revealed last week that Conte sent him a ‘simple message’ to explain that he no longer has a future at Chelsea. It is understood that the Italian manager faced the prospect of cutting short his holiday … [Read more...]

Chelsea Transfer: Napoli Agrees Terms With Chelsea Target Koulibaly: You Can Leave Only On This Condition

Napoli star player Kalidou Koulibaly has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer. And his agent has opened the door to a summer move to Stamford Bridge, describing the premier league champions as ‘a world class team’ that would be difficult to reject. The Blues have occasionally been linked with Koulibaly as their Italian boss Antonio Conte looks to improve his options at the back. It is understood that the former Juventus boss is a big fan of the center-defender and he even made attempts to get his signature last summer. However, his … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Announce First Summer Signing Willy Caballero After Personal Terms Agreed

According to widespread reports, premier league champions Chelsea are expected to announce Argentine goalie Willy Caballero as their first signing of the summer after agreeing to terms. Caballero was released by Manchester City at the end of the campaign and has been on the look out for a new team to ply his trade ever since. Even though Boca Juniors are reportedly interested in bringing him back to Argentina, news from Argentina says the premier league champions are the ones that won the race for his signature. It is understood that the … [Read more...]

Diego Costa On A Crossroad: Spanish Club President Sent Message To Hasten Decision

Atletico Madrid have told Diego Costa to make a decision on his future as he weighs up the possibility of not playing for six months so as to reunite with his former club. The Spain international played for the Madrid club before moving to Chelsea in 2014 and he is expected to leave West London after Antonio Conte told him he is no longer needed at the club. His first choice destination would be Atletico Madrid, but the club is currently under a transfer ban. So, if he should sign with them this summer, he won't be able to play for them until … [Read more...]

Inter Milan Join The Race To Snatch Javier Pastore From Chelsea’s Grip

PSG star player Javier Pastore has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer. However, the premier league champions are in for a big battle for the player's signature. It is understood that the Argentine player is monitored by AC Milan, Liverpool, and Juventus. Champions League finalists Juventus have taken a step of approach PSG but were unable to persuade the French club to talk to them about Pastore. In a new development, there are reports from France that Inter Milan have also joined in the race to get the player's signature. The … [Read more...]

Chelsea And Liverpool To Clash Over ‘Champions League Record Breaker’ Ruben Neves

Porto star player Ruben Neves has emerged as a target for a number of Premier League clubs this summer. And in a new development, there are reports coming from Portugal that the premier league sides of Chelsea and Liverpool have shown interest to sign the midfielder in the summer transfer window. The talented player has made 90 appearances for the Portuguese heavyweights since breaking into their first-team and he became the youngest captain in Champions League history in Porto's 2-0 win against Maccabi Tel Aviv back in 2015. According to A … [Read more...]

Chelsea Almost Done On Deal For Bertrand Traore Exit: Personal Terms To Be Finalized Soon

Bertrand Traore really made good use of his chances at Ajax in the just concluded season. The talented striker was impressive at the club and was able to score 13 goals in 39 appearances for the Dutch giants. And as expected, a handful of top clubs across Europe are willing to get his signature. He scored four goals in 16 appearances for Chelsea, and seem set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer since he isn't included in Antonio Conte's plans next season. Also, some of the big clubs registering their interest in him can offer him Champions … [Read more...]

Chelsea Almost Done Signing Versatile Bakayoko, This is Bad News For Arsenal

After winning the French Ligue I title in the just-concluded season, many Monaco players have been linked with an exit from the club. 21-year-old Thomas Lemar has emerged as a target for FA Cup champions Arsenal. However, it appears Arsenal could miss out on Lemar as a result of Chelsea's interest in another Monaco star player Tiemoue Bakayoko. According to new reports, Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Bakayoko, and that might make Arsene Wenger missed out on Lemar. Since Alexis Sanchez's future at North London is still very much … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Make Willy Caballero Their First Signing

Chelsea are yet to make a major signing this summer, and we all thought Everton star player Romelu Lukaku will be the one. But we could be wrong! The premier league champions are close to signing their first player of the summer transfer window and it is not Lukaku, but an Argentine.... A player that appeared 17 times for Manchester City in the just concluded Premier League season! No, not Sergio Aguero, but Willy Caballero! The goalkeeper will cover for Thibaut Courtois following Asmir Begovic's move to Bournemouth earlier … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done: Romelu Lukaku Set To Become Chelsea First Summer Signing

According to widespread claims, premier league champions Chelsea are almost done finalising Romelu Lukaku's move from Everton this summer. The 24-year-old has emerged as one of Chelsea's major targets this summer, and the blues Italian boss Antonio Conte had already informed Diego Costa that he is free to leave the club. Apart from Romelu Lukaku, another player close to a Stamford Bridge switch is Monaco defensive midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. Additionally, the trio of Marco Verratti, Leonardo Bonucci, and Alex Sandro remain on Antonio … [Read more...]

Conte Determined To Sign Kylian Mbappe To Partner Lukaku In Attack Next Season

It is now widely known that Diego Costa is leaving Stamford Bridge this summer, and Monaco star player Kylian Mbappe has emerged as a target for Chelsea. And Le10Sport are reporting that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte have identified the teenager as the ideal replacement for Costa, and he will make a late attempt to convince the French star to join Chelsea. The 18-year-old was so impressive in the just concluded season - both in the Ligue I and in the Champions League. And as a result of his form, various big clubs across Europe have been trying … [Read more...]

Moussa Dembel ‘Suspicious’ Social Media Posts, Chelsea Set To Make First Summer Signing?

20-year-old Moussa Dembele enjoyed a fantastic season at the Scottish League and has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer. And the forward has teased fans about his future with a series of interesting social media posts in which he promised a ‘big announcement’. Dembele enjoyed a brilliant season with Celtic and has been speculated to be destined for a big-money move this summer. He is expected to make a switch to the English Premier League and it is understood that the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester City are … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Pull Out Of Race, Man Utd And Arsenal Still In To Sign James Rodriguez

Real Madrid star player James Rodriguez is expected to leave the Champions League winners this summer and has been linked with Chelsea in recent times. However, according to reports, it appears the premier league champions would no longer be after his signature as it is understood they are unwilling to meet Real Madrid’s valuation of the Columbia International. Real Madrid are said to be demanding £70million for James Rodriguez, but the west London club feels the fee is too high for a player who made just 13 starts in the Spanish top flight … [Read more...]

Sokratis Reveals Interests In Winning Titles, Chelsea And Arsenal On Alert

Borussia Dortmund star player Sokratis Papastathopoulos has emerged as a target for both Chelsea and Arsenal this summer. And according to new reports, the two Premier League clubs are weighing up moves for the defender in the summer transfer window. The Greece center-back has made 155 appearances for his Bundesliga club since joining the German club back in 2013. However, he is being strongly linked with a move to the English top-flight ahead of the 2017/18 campaign. Goal claims the 29-year-old has grown frustrated at Borussia Dortmund and … [Read more...]

Diego Costa: Yes, I’m Leaving, But Not To China, This Is My Plan…

Antonio Conte has informed Diego Costa he is no longer wanted at Stamford Bridge. However, the Spaniard is already looking forward to next year's World Cup and has expressed his desire to play first-team football. The Spanish international scored 22 goals in the just concluded season helping Antonio Conte win the Premier League title in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge and in England. However, he couldn't do enough to help win Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley. The 28-year-old fell out with his Italian manager at Chelsea mid-way … [Read more...]

Transfer News – Arsenal Plotting Shock Move For Chelsea’s Top Target Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Arsenal are considering a shock move for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos according to reports The Gunners have been linked with a number of names this summer transfer window, with reports that Arsene Wenger is not taking chances after missing out on the Champions League for the first time in twenty years and have started searching for quality additions to his current squad. Reports in Goal.com suggest that Arsenal are looking at the chances of luring Papastathopoulous to the Emirates this summer but will have to beat … [Read more...]

Transfer News – Liverpool Battling Chelsea For The Signature of Gustavo Viera

Liverpool are battling Chelsea for the signature of Uruguayan wonder kid Gustavo Viera, according to reports. The teenage striker has been tipped for great success in his home country due to his impressive talents which earned him 'new Luis Suarez'. There are reports that various clubs in Europe have shown interest in the youngster but his current club sporting director, Gonzalo Mattos believes he will join an English club. He said: ‘‘I think Europe he could go in a short while, of course, he can play in Premier League.’ Viera who currently … [Read more...]