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Chelsea To Rival Man United For 28-Year-Old Winger

West London giants Chelsea will rival Manchester United for Juventus winger Douglas Costa ahead of this summer’s transfer window. This is according to the publication from Italian media outlet Calciomercato which claimed that the Blues will have to fend off the threat of Premier League rivals Manchester United. The Red Devils were linked with a move for Douglas Costa in the winter transfer window but Juventus were not willing to sell him in the middle of the season. Why Liverpool Won’t Sign £60m-rated Striker Again The 28-year-old … [Read more...]

€36m Chelsea Signing Is World’s Best Striker, Ex-Teammate Affirms

AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli is certain that new Chelsea signing is the best striker in world football. The 24-year-old talked about former AC Milan teammate Gonzalo Higuain in his recent interview as monitored by popular English news outlet Metro. According to him, he would have liked Higuain to prolong his stay at the San Siro. Alessio Romagnoli and Gonzalo Higuain were teammates at Italian Serie A giants AC Milan before the latter left the Rossoneri to join Premier League side Chelsea last month. Higuain, 31, had earlier sealed … [Read more...]

Chelsea Eyeing 11-Goal Player As Hazard Replacement

Former Champions League winners Chelsea are plotting a possible swoop for Everton forward Richarlison if star player Eden Hazard leaves the club at the end of this season according to British media reports. The Daily Mail claim that the Blues are monitoring the situation of Richarlison at Goodison Park. Brazilian international Richarlison swapped London club Watford for Everton at the start of this season after the Toffees paid £40m for his transfer although the deal could rise to £50m depending on add-ons. Since his move to Everton last … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Stalling Contract Talks Amidst Transfer Rumours

Struggling Premier League club Fulham are battling to sign one of their prized assets to a new contract following reports that he’s stalling on new contract talks. According to the publication from London Evening Standard, Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon is reluctant to sign a new contract at Craven Cottage despite the fact that he has 18 months left on his current deal with the West London club. The 18-year-old has previously been linked with major Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United. Fulham are in a … [Read more...]

PSG To Reignite Interest In £300,000 p/w Chelsea Player

French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) will reignite their interest in Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante according to various reports in the French media. PSG are long-term admirers of the Chelsea player who recently signed a new contract towards the end of last year. 2018 World Cup winner Kante is the highest paid earner at Chelsea with a reported £300,000 on a weekly basis as a result of the new deal that he signed in November. French news outlet Le 10 Sport confirmed the news that PSG will reignite their interest in N’Golo … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Liverpool-linked Player As Replacement For Hazard

Five-time European champions Liverpool will have to contend with the threat of Premier League rivals Chelsea in their quest to sign Napoli attacker Lorenzo Insigne. This is as a result of the news which claimed that the Blues are lining up the aforementioned Insigne as a replacement for wantaway Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard. Lorenzo Insigne has been in very good form for Napoli this term with 11 goals and six assists in 27 appearances in all competitions. Earlier reports had claimed that Liverpool had an opening offer of £61m turned down … [Read more...]

Chelsea Send Scouts To Watch Hazard Replacement With €120m Release Clause

2012 European champions Chelsea have reportedly sent scouts to run the rule over highly rated Benfica attacker Joao Felix as they eye a replacement for Eden Hazard. Portuguese newspaper O Jogo revealed the Blues’ interest in the young Portuguese attacker as it was revealed that Chelsea are one of several clubs to have sent scouts to watch Joao Felix in action in the colours of Benfica. Joao Felix, 19, has a release clause of €120m (£105m) having recently put pen to paper on a new contract at the Estadio da Luz. Is Lozano heading to … [Read more...]

PSG Lining Up Bid For £30m Chelsea Willian

French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are said to be lining up a summer bid for Chelsea winger Willian. According to the publication from popular media portal The Sun, the French capital club wants to capitalize on the current contract standoff between Chelsea and the player. PSG had hoped that they could lure the 30-year-old Brazilian international to Parc des Princes as a direct replacement for the injured Neymar ahead of their crucial Champions League last 16 tie against a rejuvenated Manchester United side under interim … [Read more...]

When Hazard Will Announce Transfer Decision Revealed

Chelsea fans were rocked earlier in the week when Eden Hazard confirmed that he has already made up his mind about his long-term future. The Belgian international made this known in an interview that he granted to French radio station RMC Sport. The snippets of the interview which was done in December came out during the week and that was the medium through which the Chelsea talisman confirmed that he has already made a decision on his future. The full interview with RMC Sport is out and the Belgian has revealed when he would make his … [Read more...]

Chelsea Draw Up Five-Man Shortlist In Search For Hazard Replacement

Premier League giants Chelsea have drawn up a five-man shortlist as they prepare for life after star player Eden Hazard. The Daily Mail claim that the Blues have begun the search for the player to replace the Belgian at the club in the event that the former Lille star end his seven-year stay at the club this summer. It was also revealed that a move for unsettled Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is highly unlikely despite the fact that the Brazilian international is not having the best of times at the Nou Camp. De Gea: Why Mourinho’s … [Read more...]

Barcelona Send Message To Chelsea Over Coutinho Transfer

Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona have sent a strong message to London club Chelsea and others over former Premier League player Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian international star was on the payroll of Premier League title challengers Liverpool before he left the Merseysiders to join Barcelona last year but he has endured a frustrating time in Spain. His struggles with Barcelona has prompted talks of a possible move back to the Premier League with clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Ready To Offer Two Players In £100m Bid For Hazard

European champions Real Madrid are prepared to offer two players in their quest to sign Chelsea forward Eden Hazard according to reports emanating from the British media. The Guardian claim that the Spanish La Liga giants are ready to offer either Isco Alcaron or Marco Asensio as a makeweight in the deal for the aforementioned Hazard. Both Isco and Asensio have previously linked with a move to Stamford Bridge and Real Madrid could use that to their advantage as they try to sign former Lille star Hazard in the summer. Galatasaray Plotting … [Read more...]

Chelsea Eyeing Liverpool Target As Replacement For 100m-rated Talisman

West London giants Chelsea have made Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho a major transfer target to replace star forward Eden Hazard if he leaves the club in the summer. This is according to the Independent which revealed that the Blues see Brazilian international Coutinho as the man to replace Real Madrid-linked Hazard. Liverpool, Manchester United and French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) have also been touted as a possible destination for Coutinho who’s unsettled at Spanish La Liga club Barcelona. The 26-year-old has endured a … [Read more...]

£71m Signing Praised For Chelsea Form By Rival

Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero has praised summer signing Kepa Arrizabalaga for his impact since he joined the club at the start of the season. Argentine international Caballero praised his rival in an interview with Goal as he marvelled at how the Spanish international has been able to adapt to the rigours of the Premier League. Former Malaga and Manchester City shot stopper Caballero further revealed that he thought Kepa will need some weeks or months before he would make his impact for the Blues in the top flight of English … [Read more...]

How Liverpool Target Rejected January Move To Chelsea

Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella was one of the most sought-after midfielders in the just concluded January transfer window with a lot of major clubs interested in his services including Chelsea and Liverpool. According to reports emanating from Italy, the young Italian international turned down a big money move to Chelsea before the end of the winter transfer window last month. Italian media outlet Tutto Mercato Web claimed that the Blues agreed on a £44m move with his Italian Serie A club only for the player to reject the move to Stamford … [Read more...]

Lyon To Insert Release Clause For Nabil Fekir

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed that the club will insert a release clause into the contract of forward Nabil Fekir. Aulas spoke about French World Cup winner Nabil Fekir in a chat with RMC Sport as he said that Lyon will insert a release clause into his contract when the player signs a contract extension. Nabil Fekir, 25, has less than 18 months left on his current Lyon deal which expires at the end of next season. The player has been a long-term target of Premier League table toppers Liverpool dating back to last summer when … [Read more...]

Agent Rules Out Chelsea Move For Midfield Maestro

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic will stay at the club beyond this summer according to his agent Arturo Canales who was reacting to transfer rumours linking him with a move to Premier League giants Chelsea. Earlier transfer reports had claimed that the Blues are eyeing a summer move for the Croatian international star as a possible replacement for Cesc Fabregas who joined French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco during the winter transfer window. Canales spoke about his client during an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport as he said that it would … [Read more...]

Chelsea Defender Eyed By Real Madrid In Free Transfer Move

European champions Real Madrid are eyeing a free transfer move for Chelsea defender David Luiz according to reports coming out of the media in Spain. Real Madrid have been linked with big money moves for the likes of Neymar (Paris Saint Germain), Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) and Eden Hazard (Chelsea) and the Spaniards will also try to cut costs by targeting free transfer players like David Luiz. El Gol Digital claim that the Los Merengues are potentially eyeing four free transfer moves this summer. David Luiz, Aaron Ramsey … [Read more...]

Tottenham In Pole Position For £15m-rated Chelsea Target Max Aarons

Tottenham Hotspur are overwhelming favourites to sign highly rated Norwich City fullback Max Aarons according to reports from the British media. The 18-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season for the Canaries in the second-tier of English football this term. The Daily Mirror believes that Spurs are leading the race for the young English talents ahead of other interested clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea. It was further revealed that Norwich City have slapped a £15m asking price on the player. Young English fullback Aarons has helped … [Read more...]

Philippe Coutinho Not For Sale, Josep Maria Reveals

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that unsettled midfielder Philippe Coutinho is not for sale despite numerous transfer rumours linking him a move away from the club. The latest development on Coutinho is a big blow to Chelsea who were hoping to explore the option of signing the Brazilian international star when the summer transfer window comes calling. Josep Maria Bartomeu spoke about Coutinho and his struggles at the club while he was on Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. The Barca supremo confirmed that Premier League … [Read more...]

How Real Madrid Could Sign Chelsea Star In £100m Deal

Champions League holders Real Madrid are reportedly confident of landing one of their long-term transfer targets when the summer transfer window comes calling in few months time. According to the publication from John Cross of the Daily Mirror, the Spanish La Liga giants believe that they are on course to sealing the transfer of Chelsea forward Eden Hazard in the summer. He further added that the Los Merengues are ready to spend as much as £100m to sign the Belgian international attacker. Eden Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to … [Read more...]

€40m Roma Sensation Attracting Chelsea Interest

Premier League giants Chelsea are the latest club to show an interest in AS Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo if reports in the Italian media are anything to go by. Italian media portal Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the Blues have joined the race for the highly rated Italian junior international midfielder. Nicolo Zaniolo has been in very good form for AS Roma since he joined the Italian capital club from rivals Inter Milan in a cash-plus-player deal which saw Belgian international Radja Nainggolan move in the other direction. Solskjaer … [Read more...]

Bayern To Renew £35m Interest In Chelsea Winger THIS Summer

Five-time European champions Bayern Munich will renew their interest in talented Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in the summer according to reports emanating from the British media. The Daily Mail revealed that the Bavarian giants will return with a £35m bid for the England junior international when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Chelsea would be hoping to fend off the interest of the Germans in Callum Hudson-Odoi just like they did in the winter transfer window. The Blues were said to have rejected at least five separate bids … [Read more...]

€300m Transfer Raids On Chelsea, Spurs Planned By Real Madrid

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are eyeing possible transfer raids on two major Premier League sides namely Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the summer as part of the plan to bolster their squad. This is according to respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague who spoke about Real Madrid and their transfer plans while he was on BBC 5Live. According to him, Real Madrid have set aside a whopping sum of €300m to sign Paris Saint Germain (PSG) forward Neymar who they see as the number one candidate to replace the departed Cristiano … [Read more...]

33-Year-Old Chelsea Defender Closing In On Summer Move To Palace

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is reportedly on the verge of joining fellow London club Crystal Palace in the summer. According to the publication from popular English news outlet The Sun, Crystal Palace are lining up a free transfer move for the retired England international centre back. It was revealed that the former Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers player could leave Chelsea to join the Eagles on a free transfer in the summer. Gary Cahill has less than six months left on his current Chelsea deal and it’s almost certain that the Blues … [Read more...]