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What Emery said of Chelsea game will anger fans

This weekend promises to be a very big one for both Arsenal and Chelsea fans as eh both clubs set to meet in the Premier League encounter later on Saturday. The clash between the North and West London sides is way more than a struggle for three points but it is a struggle for the fourth place spot which is highly contested. Both sides missed out of this season’s Champions League and they are struggling for a return with a top four finish. Faces to expected in United’s clash against Bournemouth However, Gunners manager Unai Emery is of … [Read more...]

Argentine striker storms London to complete Chelsea move .

Former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain is expected to arrive in London on Friday night as he closes in on a move to Premier League club Chelsea in this transfer window. The Daily Express reported that Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants the deal completed by the 12 pm deadline required for him to be eligible for the big Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Chelsea on Wednesday night agreed on a loan transfer for Gonzalo Higuain on Wednesday night with the former Real Madrid and Napoli player … [Read more...]

Barcelona set gaze on Chelsea duo ..

Chelsea strikers, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have reportedly made the five-man strikers’ shortlist for Spanish La Liga giant Barcelona. The La Liga giants are eyeing a striker signing to replace Munir El-Haddadi who has joined fellow Spanish side, Sevilla. Munir signed for Europa League campaigners Sevilla last week in a deal worth just £1.5m. According to the Daily Mail, they claim that the Catalans have already drawn up a five-man shortlist to replace Munir. The aforementioned Chelsea duo of Morata and Giroud made the list … [Read more...]

Eddie Howe Reiterates Desire To Keep Chelsea Target At Bournemouth

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has insisted that striker Callum Wilson is not for sale and that the Cherries is keen to keep the player at the club beyond the current transfer window. Callum Wilson has been in superb form for the South Coast club this season and that has attracted the interest of fellow Premier League clubs. Everton, West Ham United and Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for the recently capped England international striker. Callum Wilson made his debut for England against the United States of America in November … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to offer Bayern target new contract to keep them at bay ..

West London club Chelsea are willing to offer young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi a new contract at the club to ward off the interest of German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. According to the Daily Mail, they revealed that the Blues want to offer the English junior international a new long-term contract worth £70,000 on a weekly basis. This is despite the intense transfer interest shown by Bavarian giants Bayern Munich. Callum Hudson-Odoi, 18, has less than 18 months on his current Chelsea deal billed to expire at the end of the 2019/20 … [Read more...]

No deal insists Genoa for West Ham Chase of Chelsea Target

A major team in the Italian Serie A club Genoa have reportedly turned down two separate bids from the same club for striker Krzysztof Piatek. Popular media outlet, Daily Mail revealed that London club West Ham United firmed up their interest in the Polish international striker with two separate bids only for them to be turned down by Genoa. Krzysztof Piatek was previously linked with Chelsea in the final months of last season but it seems like the Blues have turned their attention to another Italy-based player (Gonzalo Higuain) in the quest to … [Read more...]

Liverpool and Chelsea target 80-goal hero

Liverpool are interested in Lazio striker Ciro Immobile, that's according to Italian outlet Il Messaggero. The 28-year-old hitman — who has featured for Juventus, Torino, Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla — is a well-traveled player with bags of experience and Klopp wants to bring him to Anfield in the next transfer market window. Though the Reds have top and in-form strikers, it is obvious they largely rely on Mohammed Salah for goals and Klopp isn't happy with that. The media outlet claimed that the German tactician will send his scouts to … [Read more...]

Morata’s move to Atletico Madrid is 95% done — football expert

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is on the verge of completing his move to Atletico Madrid after reaching personal terms with the La Liga giants. According to football expert Guillem Balague, the former Real Madrid player has shown his desire to return to Spain due to his unsuccessful spell at Stamford Bridge and Diego Simeone's side is hugely tipped as his next destination. Since his big-money move to Premier League two years ago, Morata has failed to live up to expectations and the West London hierarchy are hoping to cash in on his signature … [Read more...]

Higuain jets into London to complete £170,000-per-week move to Chelsea

There is encouraging news for Maurizio Sarri and all Chelsea fans as Juventus star Gonzalo Higuain is reportedly in London to complete his loan move to the West London outfits. The Sun claimed the Argentine forward has reached an agreement with the Blues over his weekly salary and he's expected to be paid £170,000 just as he's getting at AC Milan. Morata's struggling form push Sarri into making a temporary move for the player whom he worked with during his days as Napoli manager. The report also reveals the former Real Madrid striker will … [Read more...]

Chelsea Agree Loan Transfer With Juventus For 31-Year-Old Striker

2012 Champions League winners Chelsea have agreed on a loan transfer with Italian Serie A giants Juventus for Argentine international striker Gonzalo Higuain. It was revealed by the London Evening Standard that the Blues reached a loan agreement with the Old Lady on Wednesday night. Higuain, 31, is back in Italy with the Rossoneri after their Italian Super Cup clash with rivals Juventus in Saudi Arabia. Higuain came off the bench for the last 20 minutes against his parent club as Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal … [Read more...]

Double your price and we would sell insists Lazio to Chelsea

Maurizio Sarri led Premier League giants Chelsea want to sign a new striker to boost their squad for the rest of the season and several names have been mentioned as a possible addition to the Blues team. To add to the long list, a new name had come to fore and he is Lazio star Ciro Immobile and Italian media outlet II Messaggero claim that it will take a special offer around €100m to secure the transfer of the 28-year-old Italian international striker. Jurgen Klopp led Premier League leaders Liverpool are also said to be interested in a move … [Read more...]

Everton Join Chelsea In Race To Sign Chelsea Target

Merseyside rivals Everton have joined Chelsea in the race to sign one of the Blues’ transfer targets in the current January transfer window. Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has been a long-term target for Chelsea in their quest to solve their goalscoring problems. The Toffees also have issues in their striking department just like what’s obtainable at Stamford Bridge. Callum Wilson has been in very good form for the Cherries this term after recovering from two serious knee injuries in the last three years. Chelsea plan transfer raid … [Read more...]

Chelsea Prefer PL Striker Over Higuain, Journalist Reveals

Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has revealed that Chelsea prefer to sign a younger striker with a proven Premier League experience over a transfer for AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain. According to him, the Blues would have preferred to sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson rather than Argentine striker Higuain. Dharmesh Sheth spoke about Chelsea, Callum Wilson and Gonzalo Higuain on the Transfer Talk podcast as he said that Higuain does not have a resale value because of his age (31) unlike what’s obtainable with the aforementioned … [Read more...]

Chelsea, Arsenal and United battle for this £3m-rated World Cup star

Top Premier League clubs are reportedly on their toes as reports claim Bayern Munich star James Rodriguez could be released for just £3m this month. The Colombian international, who had an eventful outing during last year's World Cup in Russia, is unwanted at Allianz Arena and Niko Kovac is hoping to let him go for as low as £3m. The player completed a two-year loan move to the Bavarians 18 months ago but has failed to live up to expectations and the Bundesliga side are unwilling to pay the remaining transfer fee (£3m) to Madrid. Manchester … [Read more...]

China move awaits Chelsea targets..

Chelsea Target To Join Shanghai SIPG In £35m Transfer West Ham United star Marko Arnautovic is said to be closing on a big money move to China some days after his East London club ruler out an exit for him. According to The Sun, Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG will complete a £35m transfer for Austrian international star Arnautovic before the end of this week. The Hammers had earlier dismissed a transfer for him last week in a club statement after his agent requested for the player's exit from West Ham United. United given … [Read more...]

We are coming for you confirms German champions for Chelsea striker.

Perennial champions of the German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have confirmed talks with Chelsea over the future of young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. Talks for the Chelsea winger was revealed by the Bavarian giants’ sporting director Hasan Salihamdzic in an interview with German newspaper Bild. The team have made Callum Hudson-Odoi their top target in this January transfer window with reports claiming that the Blues have already rejected three separate bids for the young England winger. It was revealed that Bayern Munich have made a … [Read more...]

Morata’s move to Spain stalls ..

Spaniard and Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata has been dealt a big blow with the news that his proposed transfer to Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid has fallen through. According to the Daily Mail, they claim that Atletico Madrid are only interested in a loan move for the unsettled Morata while the Blues will only sanction a permanent transfer for the Spaniard. The Madrid based club were keen on a return for Morata who was formerly on the payroll of the Spanish capital club before joining rivals Real Madrid. Kepa responds to call to … [Read more...]

Negotiations take place between Italian giants over Chelsea target

Juventus and AC Milan will hold talks over Argentine international striker Gonzalo Higuain who has expressed his desire to join Premier League giants Chelsea in the current transfer window. This is according to the report from the renowned English news outlet London Evening Standard. Gonzalo Higuain is on loan at seven-time European champions AC Milan from rivals Juventus having joined the Rossoneri last summer. AC Milan paid around €16m for the loan deal with the option of making it a permanent transfer for €38m. Higuain became surplus … [Read more...]

Cech hints on destination after Arsenal exit

It was emotional news that legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech will be leaving the retiring from football at the end of the season. Petr Cech is one of the best goalkeepers the English Preemie League has ever produced with major achievement at the West London side Chelsea before joining the Gunners in 2015. Press Association Sport reports that the former Chelsea stopper has his A license coaching qualification and he would be welcomed to the Emirate Stadium as well as the Stamford Bridge should he decide to go into coaching. Emery gives Leno … [Read more...]

Sevilla decides against Morata’s move

Sevilla Pull Out Of Race To Sign Chelsea Striker Spanish La Liga club Sevilla have pulled out of the race to sign unsettled Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata London Evening Standard say that the Andalusian club was not able to meet up with the financial demands required to pull off a deal for the former Juventus and Real Madrid star. It was further revealed that the former Europa League winners have already had a £40m bid turned down for the player. Latest reports claim that fellow Spanish side Atletico Madrid are the latest club to show an … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Demand £100m For Star Player

Premier League giants Chelsea will demand at least £100m for star player Eden Hazard if the Belgian international forward says that he wants to leave the club. This is according to the report from popular English news outlet Daily Telegraph. It was revealed that the Blues will demand a club-record transfer fee of £100m in the event that Hazard says he would like to join European champions Real Madrid. Eden Hazard has previously talked up his dream move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old was widely tipped to sign for the Los Merengues last … [Read more...]

Chelsea stay glue to Hazard’s signature as Higuain wants a move to Stamford Bridge

We are midway into the January transfer market and things are really happening in terms of players moving from one club to another. Chelsea playmaker and 'false 9' Eden Hazard was in the news this afternoon as Madrid have reportedly reignited their interest in his services. The Belgian star has been the Los Blancos prime target for over three transfer markets but are yet to record any major breakthrough in their negotiations with the Blues. Last season, the Spanish giants, under Zinedine Zidane's watch, tabled a mouthwatering £180m offer … [Read more...]

Huge blow for Sarri as West Ham join Callum Wilson’s race

Chelsea now have a new competitor in the race for England's international Callum Wilson as West Ham show interest in the player's services. Wilson is in fine form for the Cherries this season but his time at the Vitality Stadium could be overdue to numerous clubs vying for his signature Chelsea was the first club to reveal their desire to lure the player out of Eddie Howe's watch. However, Sarri's bid was rejected by Bournemouth who claimed the player is more valuable than Sarri's £30m offer. Last week, the struggling Premier League side … [Read more...]

Chelsea target Leandro Paredes undergoes medical

Chelsea target Paredes has undergone medical amidst rumors he could be heading to Chelsea as Fabregas replacement. Don't be deceived, the medical isn't one of the processes that must be taken by players who are about joining a new club. Leandro's medical was conducted by Zenit Saint Petersburg's hierarchy for their players so as to ensure they are in good shape all through their vacation period. Russian League is currently observing its mid-season break and some players are on vacation. As for Zenit St Petersburg, they are engaged in … [Read more...]

Barcelona complete a three-horse race for Morata’s signature

Barcelona have reportedly joined Sevilla and Atletico Madrid in the race for Chelsea's Underwhelming striker Alvaro Morata. The Catalans are said to be in need of a center-forward who will feature alongside Luis Suarez at the final half of the pitch. There was a shocking rumor that Ernesto Valverde is eyeing former Granada and Watford striker Odion Ighalo who is a free agent having terminated his contract with relegated Chinese Super League side Chanchun Yatai. However, the reports linking the Catalans with the Nigerian star has turned out … [Read more...]