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Real Madrid To Make New Approach For Chelsea Talisman

Reigning European champions Real Madrid will reportedly make a new approach for Chelsea forward Eden Hazard this week as they try to improve their playing squad ahead of next season. This is according to the publication from The Telegraph which claimed that the Spanish giants want to strengthen their squad with the Belgian international player. It was revealed that Real Madrid would make a fresh approach for Hazard and that the Los Merengues want to sign him before the end of this season. Chelsea want £100m for their talisman but Real … [Read more...]

Bayern Urged To Sign In-form Chelsea Winger

Bayern Munich legend Giovanni Elber has called on his former club to make a move for young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi when the transfer window reopens in summer. The former Bayern Munich striker told popular media outlet Goal that the Bavarian giants must make the call to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi ahead of other major European clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona. German champions Bayern Munich tried and failed to sign Hudson-Odoi during the winter transfer window despite making five separate bids for him. Chelsea rejected their bids … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Opt For Kepa Over De Gea

Spanish giants Real Madrid have opted for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of Manchester United shot stopper David De Dea according to reports emanating from the British media. According to the specific publication from TeamTalk, Real Madrid have made Kepa their top transfer priority in the goalkeeping department ahead of De Gea. It was revealed that signing Spanish goalkeeper Kepa would be cheaper than signing his compatriot De Gea who’s a long-term transfer target of Real Madrid. Kepa Arrizabalaga is the most expensive … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Striker Facing La Liga Ban

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa could be out for the rest of the season with the Spaniard facing a ban in the Spanish La Liga after his red card against Barcelona at the weekend. Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa was sent off against title rivals Barcelona at the weekend after 28 minutes and his dismissal was crucial as the Catalans move a step closer to retaining their league title with a 2-0 win. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored within a minute in the closing stages of the game to give Barcelona the three points at … [Read more...]

Sarri Wants Permanent Transfer For Midfielder

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is targeting a permanent transfer for midfielder Mateo Kovacic ahead of the resumption of this summer’s transfer window. Sarri told reporters during his pre-match press conference ahead of the West Ham game that he will like to turn the player’s loan deal at the club into a permanent transfer. Mateo Kovacic is on a season-long loan deal at Chelsea from outgoing European champions Real Madrid having joined the Blues last summer. He was a makeweight in the £35m transfer that took Belgian international goalkeeper … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Delighted With ‘Unbelievable’ Victory

In-form Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham has expressed his delight at the Midlands club’s impressive win over Sheffield Wednesday. Tammy Abraham and Aston Villa travelled to Sheffield Wednesday in a Championship clash which ended with a positive result for the visitors. England international Tammy Abraham was amongst the goalscorers as his Aston Villa side came from behind to beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 away from home. Tammy Abraham is on a season-long deal at Aston Villa from Chelsea. He joined the Championship club on the deadline … [Read more...]

Hudson-Odoi Makes Chelsea A Better Team – Club Legend

Chelsea Legend Eidur Gudjohnsen is certain that the Blues are a better team with young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in the starting XI. The former Chelsea forward praised the impact of Callum Hudson-Odoi on the Blues squad within a short period of time in a chat with popular British radio TalkSport. According to the former Iceland national team player, Callum Hudson-Odoi must be a regular fixture in the Chelsea starting XI. Callum Hudson-Odoi was frustrated with his lack of playing time at Chelsea earlier in the season and that prompted him to … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee On Target In Comeback Win

Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham continued his good form for his Midland club after he found the back of the net in the win over Sheffield Wednesday. Tammy Abraham and Aston Villa came from one goal down to beat hosts Sheffield Wednesday in their English Championship clash on Saturday. England international Tammy Abraham is on a season-long deal at Aston Villa from West London giants Chelsea. Tammy Abraham came through the ranks at Chelsea but he has not been able to secure a spot in the Blues' first team. Giroud Wants More Playing … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Player Sees Red In La Liga Decider

The Spanish La Liga clash between defending champions Barcelona and rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday was billed as a potential title decider but in the end, Catalan giants ran out comfortable winners after Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was sent off in the first half of the league encounter. The former Chelsea Striker was given his marching orders in the 28th minute after his rant towards the centre referee and that proved to be the turning point in the game. Lloris Error Secures Premier League Summit For Liverpool Barcelona came … [Read more...]

World Cup Winner To Extend Chelsea Deal

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud will extend his deal at the club according to Blues boss Maurizio Sarri. The Italian tactician spoke about the French World Cup winner in his pre-match thoughts ahead of the London Derby meeting with West Ham United in the Premier League. Chelsea host West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Monday night hoping to get the win that would boost their top-four hopes. Maurizio Sarri told reporters that Giroud is an important player for Chelsea and that the former Arsenal player will stay beyond this season despite … [Read more...]

Tottenham Eyeing Summer Move For 21-Year-Old Chelsea Target

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing a summer move for highly rated Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. This is according to the report from the London Evening Standard which claimed that Spurs want to sign a new right-back in the summer and the aforementioned Wan-Bissaka is the number one candidate for the job. It was revealed that Tottenham Hotspur will carry out a rebuilding job on their playing squad with as many as 12 players likely to leave White Hart Lane for other clubs. The 12 players that will likely … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Demand £100m For Star Player – Report

West London giants Chelsea will demand a lot of money for their star player amidst the intense transfer reports linking him with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid according to widespread reports coming out of the media in the United Kingdom The specific report from the Independent revealed that Chelsea will demand for at least £100m for talisman Eden Hazard who has been courting the interest of Real Madrid. Eden Hazard has been a key player for Chelsea since he signed for the club in the summer of 2012 and the Belgian international … [Read more...]

‘Consistent Performer’ Gueye Lauded By Chelsea Loanee

Everton defender Kurt Zouma has praised the impact of teammate Idrissa ‘Gana' Gueye at the club. According to him, Senegalese international Idrissa Gueye is a consistent performer for the Toffees and his good form has propelled Everton to the top ten on the Premier League table. Kurt Zouma is on a season-long loan deal at Everton from West London giants Chelsea having joined the Toffees on the deadline day of last summer’s transfer window. The French international centre back spoke about his Everton teammate in a chat with the … [Read more...]

I Won’t Reach Top Form This Season – Kevin De Bruyne

Former Chelsea playmaker Kevin De Bruyne (KDB) has revealed that it would be difficult for him to reach top form at his club this season. Kevin De Bruyne plays his club football for Premier League champions Manchester City who are on the hunt for four trophies (quadruple). In his pre-match thoughts ahead of the FA Cup clash with Brighton and Hove Albion, KDB confessed that it would be difficult for him to reach top form again this season. Kevin De Bruyne further revealed that it was hard coming back from his various injury setbacks. … [Read more...]

Hazard Is A Fantastic Player – Football Idol

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has received high praise from his football idol amidst transfer reports linking him with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. The Belgian international star has always maintained that Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is his football idol and the French football legend was quick to point out his quality during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of the upcoming Spanish La Liga clash with Eibar. Zidane and Real Madrid host Eibar at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu with the hope of capitalising on … [Read more...]

England Are Favourites For Euro 2020 – Ex-Chelsea Star

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is adamant that the Three Lions of England are favourites for the upcoming 2020 European Championship which would be held across 12 venues on the continent. The former Chelsea player believes that England are favourites for the tournament ahead of his own Belgium team, world champions France and others. He spoke to reporters about England and Euro 2020 shortly after he played alongside young English midfielder Phil Foden during the Premier League clash with Welsh side Cardiff City at the Etihad … [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...]

Hudson-Odoi Is Ready To Play More Games

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said that young Blues winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is ready to play more first team football after his impressive form on his first Premier League start. Sarri handed Hudson-Odoi his first Premier League start against Brighton and Hove Albion and the youngster didn’t disappoint his manager. The recently capped England international provided the assist for the first goal scored by French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud in the first half before Eden Hazard and Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a second and third goal … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Playmaker On Target In Man City Win

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne was the chief orchestrator as his team secured Premier League summit with a straightforward victory over Welsh side Cardiff City in their league clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. De Buyne recently returned from injury for the weekend’s Premier League victory (2-0 win over Fulham). The former Chelsea player had been out of action since the 1-0 away win over South Coast club Bournemouth in February. Belgian international De Bruyne spent two largely frustrating years at Chelsea between … [Read more...]

Chelsea Close Gap On Premier League Top-four With Brighton Win

West London giants Chelsea boosted their chances of finishing in the Premier League top-four following their convincing win over Brighton on Wednesday night. The Blues thrashed Brighton 3-0 at home to close in on the top-four teams. Olivier Giroud, Eden Hazard and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were all on target for the home side while England international youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi was impressive on his first Premier League start for the West Londoners. His cross led to the first goal for French World Cup winner Giroud on the half-hour mark after … [Read more...]

Real Madrid To Offload Ex-Chelsea Goalkeeper 

Chelsea fans would be having a laugh at the moment in the wake of the news that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are looking to offload one of their former players. Thibaut Courtois was a Chelsea goalkeeper until last summer when he forced through a move to Real Madrid with a year left on his then Chelsea contract. Real Madrid spent £40m to sign Courtois last summer while Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic joined Chelsea on loan as part of the transfer. The Daily Mirror revealed that the Los Merengues could now be looking to sell him this … [Read more...]

Leipzig Plotting Summer Move For Chelsea Loanee

German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig are planning a summer swoop for Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham according to the publication from the Football Insider. Tammy Abraham is on a season-long loan at English Championship club Aston Villa from Chelsea at the moment having joined them at the end of last summer’s transfer window. It was revealed that RB Leipzig sent scouts to watch him in action for Aston Villa at the weekend. RB Leipzig see him as a possible replacement for star striker Timo Werner who has been linked with a move away from the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Reject €5m Permanent Transfer For Loanee

West London giants Chelsea have reportedly turned down a permanent transfer for one of their loan players. According to the publication from popular media portal Goal, Turkish giants Fenerbahce want to sign Victor Moses permanently but they face serious opposition from Chelsea due to the transfer fee being offered. Earlier this year, Fenerbahce completed the loan signing of the former Super Eagles of Nigeria winger until the end of next season. Victor Moses has been in very good form for the Turkish club since he joined them during the … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Loanee Wants Chelsea Stay Despite Zidane Return

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is keen to make his loan move to Stamford Bridge permanent according to the publication from popular media outlet Goal. It was revealed that the Croatian World Cup star won’t mind staying in West London despite the recent reappointment of French football legend Zinedine Zidane at his parent club Real Madrid. Zidane became the third manager at Real Madrid in March following the dismissal of former teammate Santiago Solari who had replaced ex-Spanish national team manager Julen Lopetegui as the Real Madrid … [Read more...]

Chelsea Targets Are Not For Sale – Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is adamant that the Eagles duo of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Wilfried Zaha will still be at the club at the start of next season despite the intense transfer reports linking the two players with other clubs including Chelsea. Both Wan-Bissaka and Zaha have been linked with West London giants Chelsea. Roy Hodgson talked about the two players in his pre-match thoughts ahead of the away Premier League clash at North London club Tottenham Hotspur. Hodgson and Crystal Palace would be the guests of Tottenham Hotspur … [Read more...]