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Real Madrid Make Contact For Unsettled Chelsea Target

Champions League holders Real Madrid have made contact with unsettled Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi according to reports coming out of the media in Italy. Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb claim that the Spanish La Liga giants have contacted the player’s agent about a possible move to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. It was revealed that Real Madrid made contact with Mauro Icardi on Monday which was when new manager Zinedine Zidane was unveiled. The French football legend returned to the club just eight months after he resigned from the … [Read more...]

£80m Chelsea Target Is Not For Sale

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has ruled out a possible exit for young winger Jadon Sancho despite the widespread transfer reports linking him with a move back to the Premier League. He has been linked with a move to West London giants Chelsea as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues player Eden Hazard who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer amidst strong interest from Real Madrid. Manchester United are also interested in him with the Red Devils ready to spend as much as £80m on him. Zorc told German newspaper … [Read more...]

Rohr Explains Mikel Omission From Super Eagles List

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has explained the reason behind the omission of John Mikel Obi from the recently released super eagles' list for the upcoming games against Seychelles and Egypt. The former Chelsea midfielder was conspicuously missing from the latest Super Eagles team. Rohr and his players face Seychelles in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 qualifier on the 22ND of March before facing Egypt in an international friendly four days later. According to the ex-Bayern Munich player, the Super Eagles skipper is just … [Read more...]

Club Legend Wants Chelsea Stay For Hudson-Odoi

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has urged young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay at Stamford Bridge amidst the intense transfer rumors linking him with a move away from the club this summer. Frank Lampard told TalkSport that Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi should stay at the club to realize his huge potentials. The Chelsea legend has been earning rave reviews in the media after leading Derby County to contention for the playoffs in the fight for Premier League football next season. Lampard was named the Derby County manager last … [Read more...]

Chelsea Need Hazard To Win Trophies – Club Legend

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed that the Blues need players like Eden Hazard to win major trophies like the Premier League and the Champions League. In his recent interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, Didier Drogba pointed out the importance of keeping Hazard at Stamford Bridge. Drogba went on to say that he would understand if the Belgian international opts to seal a transfer to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at the end of the season. The former Chelsea striker was responding to questions about the long-term … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Make Contact For £100m Chelsea Talisman

European champions Real Madrid have reportedly made the first contact with Chelsea in their quest to sign Blues talisman Eden Hazard when the transfer window reopens in the summer. This is according to the report from trusted media portal Goal. It was revealed that the possibility of Hazard moving to Real Madrid in the summer has soared following the appointment of his football idol as the new manager at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian international star has previously talked about how he idolised Zinedine Zidane while he was … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Boss Makes Winning Start At Roma

Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri began his managerial reign at Italian Serie club AS Roma with a win after guiding the capital club to an important victory over Empoli on Monday night. Roma defeated Empoli 2-1 at home in their Italian Serie A clash with both goals coming in the first 33 minutes of an eventful game. Italian international winger Stephan El Shaarawy scored the first goal of the new Roma managerial tenure of Claudio Ranieri after he gave his side a ninth-minute lead. The lead lasted for just three minutes before Empoli … [Read more...]

23-Year-Old Chelsea Target Opts For Man United Transfer

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio favours a move to three-time European champions Manchester United according to reports coming out of the Spanish media. Don Balon claim that the Spaniard favours a move to Manchester United over other clubs if he decides to leave Real Madrid. Spanish international Marco Asensio has been previously linked with a move to Chelsea as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard with recent reports suggesting that the player could be used by Real Madrid as a makeweight in a possible deal for … [Read more...]

Inter Join Chelsea In Race To Sign £70m Serie A Star

Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan have joined Chelsea in the keenly contested race to sign Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa. According to the publication from popular Italian transfer news outlet Calciomercato, Nerazzurri want to sign the highly rated Italian international midfielder. Federico Chiesa has been in good form for his Fiorentina side for the better part of the last two years. His quality has attracted the interest of several clubs on the European continent. The 21-year-old has been touted as a transfer addition to the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Face European Threat For £35m-rated Midfielder

Former European champions Chelsea will have to fend off the interest of clubs from the European continent in their quest to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. This is according to reports coming out of the media in Portugal. Daily Record claim that European sides like AC Milan and Atletico Madrid are keen on a move for Bruno Fernandes. The £35m-rated Portuguese international has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge especially since the exit of Spanish international midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas left Chelsea for … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Attracting Interest From Scotland

Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers are reportedly plotting a summer move for Bristol City defender Tomas Kalas. This is according to the publication from popular media outlet Daily Record which claimed that the two Scottish clubs are keen to sign the Czech Republic international. Celtic are targeting defensive reinforcements in the summer with Filip Benkovic, Jeremy Toljan and Dedryck Boyata expected to leave the club. Tomas Kalas is presently on a season-long loan deal at English Championship club Bristol City from West London giants until … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Returns To Real Madrid Dugout

French football legend Zinedine Zidane has returned to the club following his appointment earlier on Monday. Zidane was named the Real Madrid manager on Monday evening after Santiago Solari was sacked. The 46-year-old was unveiled as the new Real Madrid at a small ceremony shortly after his appointment. Zinedine Zidane was linked with the managerial job at Chelsea in February when Blues boss Maurizio Sarri was under pressure but the Italian has managed to turn his fortunes around at Stamford Bridge. Zidane and Derby County manager Frank … [Read more...]

Short-term Roma Deal Was Irresistible – Ex-Chelsea Boss

Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri has revealed that the opportunity to manage Italian Serie A giants AS Roma was too good to resist. The ex-Chelsea boss talked about his decision to take the AS Roma job during his pre-match press conference ahead of his first game in charge of the team. AS Roma will host Empoli on Monday night in what’s a Matchweek 27 Serie A clash billed for Stadio Olimpico. Claudio Ranieri was named the manager of his boyhood club on a short-term deal until the end of the season. During his press conference, the … [Read more...]

Mike Ashley Determined To Keep Rafael Benitez At All Costs

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is ready to do anything in his bid to keep manager Rafael Benitez at the club beyond this summer. Recent reports had claimed that the former Chelsea manager wants to leave the Magpies this summer after the club failed to back him with quality players. Rafael Benitez was Chelsea's manager for a brief spell in 2013. The Spaniard led the Blues to the 2013 Europa League title. Rafael Benitez was appointed the Newcastle United manager in 2016 but was unable to keep them in the Premier League having been made … [Read more...]

Spurs Join Race To Sign £70m Chelsea Target

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the keenly contested race to sign highly-rated Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa ahead of the start of the transfer window this summer. This is according to the publication from popular media outlet Goal. It was revealed that Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to splash cash on the Italian international in his quest to boost up his squad for major honours. Federico Chiesa has been in sensational form for Fiorentina this year including the scoring of a treble in the 7-1 … [Read more...]

£86m Chelsea Target Wants Man Utd Transfer

West London giants Chelsea have been dealt a big transfer blow in the wake of the news that Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho prefers a move to Premier League rivals Manchester United if he decides to leave his club this summer. Popular media outlet Goal claim that Brazilian international Coutinho has already told his friends that he prefers a move to Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United ahead of this summer’s transfer window. He has struggled to make a positive impact at … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Booed In Rayo Vallecano Win

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho was booed by his own fans following his performance during the win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night. Coutinho largely struggled against Rayo Vallecano before he was replaced by Ivan Rakitic in the dying moments of the game. The Brazilian international has not been able to justify his hefty price tags at Barcelona and that has left many fans frustrated. Coutinho moved to Barcelona in January 2018 after the Catalan giants paid €160m to secure his transfer from Premier League giants Liverpool. The … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Culpable In Atletico Madrid Defeat

Nigerian Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo was the main culprit after his team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Kenneth Omeruo currently plays his club football for Spanish La Liga club Leganes having joined on loan from Premier League giants Chelsea. The Nigerian defender left Chelsea to join Leganes on a temporary deal at the start of the season. The 25-year-old has been impressive during his loan spell at Leganes until yesterday’s game against Atletico Madrid. Why Virgil Van Dijk Will Win PFA Player … [Read more...]

How Kepa Situation Was A Catalyst For Positive Results Revealed

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes that the Kepa situation was a positive situation for the Blues who have seen an upturn in form in the aftermath of the incident during the Carabao Cup final. Spanish international shot stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga shocked the footballing world after he refused to come off towards the end of extra time during the Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City while substitute goalkeeper Willy Caballero was on the sidelines. Kepa went on to complete the game as the Blues we beaten 4-3 on penalties by Manchester … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Boss Gets New Job

Former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri has been appointed AS Roma manager until the end of the current season. The appointment was confirmed by the Italian Serie A giants on Friday shortly after the dismissal of Eusebio Di Francesco. Di Francesco paid dearly with his job after AS Roma were dumped out of the Champions League by FC Porto on Wednesday night. Roma lost the second leg meeting of their Champions League last 16 tie with Portuguese champions FC Porto 3-1 in extra time following a late penalty from Alex Telles after 117 minutes. … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Player Ruled Out Of Watford Clash

Former Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been ruled out of the upcoming Premier League clash with Watford. Belgian international De Bruyne plays his club football for Premier League champions Manchester City at the moment. Kevin De Bruyne sustained a slight hamstring problem during last weekend’s win over Bournemouth and he’s expected to sit out the home clash with the Hornets on Saturday evening. He was replaced by Riyad Mahrez during the 1-0 win over Bournemouth last week Saturday. De Bruyne was substituted for Mahrez at the start … [Read more...]

Chelsea News: Tony Pulis Lauds Mikel Obi Impact At Boro

Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis has praised former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi for his impressive performances in the colours of the English Championship club since his transfer. Ex-West Brom, Crystal Palace and Stoke City boss Pulis expressed his delight at the immediate impact made at Boro by John Mikel Obi during a chat with the club’s official website. According to him, John Mikel Obi didn’t win the trophies he won at Chelsea for nothing. John Mikel Obi has been able to boost Boro’s bid for a Premier League return with his wealth … [Read more...]

EPL: Chelsea vs Wolves, Home Team With Slight Edge

Former European champions Chelsea have recovered from their poor away form in the Premier League to stay in contention for a top-four spot. Sarri and his players were under severe pressure after losing their first three league games away from home in 2019 without scoring any goal. They were beaten 2-0, 4-0 and 6-0 at Arsenal, Bournemouth and Manchester City respectively and their position was not helped by the Carabao Cup final snub from goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who refused to be substituted during the game. That Carabao Cup incident … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Ruled Himself Out Of Training

Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti has revealed the reason behind the exclusion of star striker Mauro Icardi from the Nerazzurri squad for the Eintracht Frankfurt game in the Europa League. Argentine international Icardi was left out of the Inter Milan squad for the first leg of their last 16 clashes with German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. Inter secured a very good result against the Germans ahead of the second leg meeting billed for San Siro next week Thursday. Both teams played out a goalless draw in their first leg … [Read more...]

Bayern Chasing Summer Move For Chelsea Target

Five-time European champions Bayern Munich are reportedly keen on a move for highly-rated Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. According to Sky Sports News, the Bavarian giants are chasing a move for the young English defender who has also been attracting the interest of major Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. He could be the long-term replacement for Cesar Azpilicueta at right-back. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the Premier League following a breakthrough season in this … [Read more...]