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Napoli boss tells Chelsea to stop chase of Kalidou Koulibaly

Kalidou Koulibaly does not want to leave the club and is not for sale so says Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti who has insisted the Senegalese player is not leaving the Italian giants. News reports before this time had claimed that Koulibaly is holding out for a move away from Italian Serie A giants Napoli after he was racially abused at a recent league game. The center back who used to ply his trade with Genk was subjected to racial taunts from a section of the Inter Milan fans during the 1-0 win over Napoli at the San Siro in the last match … [Read more...]

Chelsea ready to break the bank for this player !!

West London side, Chelsea are willing to pay as much as £50m for one of their targets in the striking departments. Reputable media channel Sky Sports claim the Blues are prepared to pay £50m to secure the transfer of England striker Callum Wilson from fellow Premier League side Bournemouth. Wilson, 26, has been strongly linked with a transfer to Chelsea in the past few weeks and it looks like the Blues want to back up their interest in the player with a big bid. The Three lions star has established himself as one of the best strikers in the … [Read more...]

Higuain Won’t Join Chelsea Because Of Hazard, Italian Journalist Reveals

Experienced Italian journalist Gabriele Marcotti has revealed that Chelsea-linked player Gonzalo Higuain won’t join the club because of Blues talisman Eden Hazard. Marcotti said this while he was on the Guillem Balague Transfer Show as he said that Chelsea will prioritize keeping Hazard at the club rather than splashing money on Gonzalo Higuain. According to him, the Blues hierarchy must make some key transfer decisions on important players this summer with less than 18 months left on their contracts. Marcotti mentioned the likes of Eden … [Read more...]

Confirmed !!! Paredes Move to Chelsea is 80% complete.

West London premier league side, Chelsea are ready to welcome a new player into their fold following reports that a deal for Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes is almost complete. This news was broken by popular journalist Nicolo Schira of the Gazzette dello Sport newspaper in Italy, where he revealed that the Blues have agreed on weekly wages of around £77,000 for the Argentine international. He further stressed that Chelsea are waiting on a response from Russian side Zenit on a £27m bid for Paredes. The Argentine midfielder … [Read more...]

Finally, Callum Hudson-Odoi Makes Big Decision On His Future

Young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has made a big decision on his future at the club amidst serious transfer interest from German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. The Daily Mail claim that the England junior international has decided to run down his contract at Chelsea if senior club officials fail to grant his wish of leaving Stamford Bridge in this transfer window. Callum Hudson-Odoi has less than 18 months left on his current Chelsea deal which runs out at the end of next season. Bavarian giants Bayern Munich are keen to sign him … [Read more...]

The Alvaro Moratar might head to Bayern on a loan deal revealed ..

Recent reports have claimed that German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are plotting a loan bid for underperforming Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata. Reputable British newspaper, Daily Express revealed that the Spanish international striker has been attracting transfer interest from the Bavarian giants who want to take the Spaniard on a short-term loan until the end of the season and that the loan spell will be evaluated at the end of the season to determine whether the temporary transfer will be made permanent. Alvaro Morata time in London have … [Read more...]

Victor Moses attracts new suitors as deal could be completed on Tuesday

Chelsea out of favor winger/wing-back Victor Moses could be heading to Turkish side Fenerbahce next week as reports suggest the Istanbul-based club are willing to meet his weekly demand of £130, 000. It was initially speculated that the former Nigerian international isn't ready to leave England as he wants to remain with his family. However, latest rumor from Footballlive.ng revealed the player's change of mind and the media outlet claimed the Turkish giants are on the verge of breaking the bank for his services this month. Major boost … [Read more...]

Bad news for United as Coutinho sets for Chelsea move

Chelsea are reportedly leading Manchester United in the race for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho, that's according to reports emanating from Camp Nou this afternoon. The Blues aren't doing well at the final half of the pitch and Sarri has called on his employers to shop for an attacking player. Luckily for Sarri, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is looking to end his relationship with Brazilian star Phillipe Coutinho this month after the player's inability to live up to his billing since his move from Liverpool one year … [Read more...]

Chelsea transfer rumors making headlines today

We are a week into the winter transfer market, and there are three more weeks to go. Premier League clubs are actively involved in the market and Chelsea are tipped to be the busiest club among the country's top-four clubs. Having said that, let's quickly give you a run-down of numerous reports linking players to or away from Stamford Bridge. CHINESE CLUB TARGET WILLIAN AS CARRASCO'S REPLACEMENT Chinese side Dalian Yifang are likely to partway with impressive midfielder CARRASCO this month as Arsenal and Manchester United are leading the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Defender Sets Sights On Summer Exit

Chelsea defender David Luiz has set his sights on an exit from the club at the end of the season according to the report emanating from the British media. According to the Daily Express, the Brazilian international defender wants to leave the Blues in the summer following their failure to offer him more than a one-year contract. He has six months left on his present deal with the West Londoners which runs out in June. Chelsea are willing to offer him a one-year extension which is in line with their transfer policy. Liverpool set to … [Read more...]

Chelsea Will Sell Hudson-Odoi On One Condition – Reports

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has been the subject of intense interest from German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in the current transfer window. The Bavarian giants have made the young English player their top transfer target for this month and have so far firmed up their interests with several bids. Bayern Munich have made four separate bids for the 18-year-old and have met a brick wall from Chelsea who are reluctant to sell Hudson-Odoi. The young English winger has just 18 months left on his contract but the Blues are standing firm … [Read more...]

Monaco Closing In On Loan Move For Another Chelsea Star

French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco are on the verge of securing the loan transfer of Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. The Belgian international star will reunite with Monaco manager Thierry Henry at the Principality club. Michy Batshuayi worked with Thierry Henry while he was the assistant manager to Roberto Martinez in the Belgian national team setup. Henry and Batshuayi were part of the Belgium contingent that poster their best World Cup finish via a third finish at last summer’s edition in Russia. Batshuayi, 25, had earlier joined … [Read more...]

€38m-rated striker move to Chelsea suffers setback …

Premier League giants Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Juventus loanee Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine international star is on a season-long loan deal at seven-time European champions AC Milan from Italian champions Juventus. Gonzalo Higuain became surplus to requirements at Juventus at the start of the season following the club-record signing of Portuguese tactician Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo swapped Real Madrid for Juventus in a deal worth an initial fee of around €100m and his transfer led to the exit of Gonzalo … [Read more...]

Breaking!! Jose Mourinho agrees EPL job

It has been confirmed that former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will return for a Premier League job as a pundit for the game between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The former United boss will not be at the Stadium but will work from Qatar with beIN SPORTS and as a pundit for the Asian Cup this month. It is expected that the Portuguese manager would give a hint on all that happened in his days at the Old Trafford and how his sack came about. 60-year-old manager set to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal - … [Read more...]

Prolific box-to-box midfielder refuses potential move to Chelsea

Italian international midfielder Nicolo Barella is reportedly ready to snub a potential transfer to Chelsea in the current transfer window. According to the publication from Football London, Barella is not sure that he would get much playing time under Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Nicolo Barella is a 21-year-old midfielder that plays for Italian Serie A outfit Cagliari Calcio at the moment. He has been a key performer for Cagliari since he broke into the first team two seasons ago. Chelsea are said to be plotting a … [Read more...]

Again! Lampard Provides Transfer Update On Liverpool Loanee

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has provided a big update on the future of Liverpool winger Harry Wilson at the club. Frank Lampard is the Derby County manager after he was appointed in the role at the start of this season. Harry Wilson is on a season-long loan at English Championship side Derby County from Premier League table toppers Liverpool. Lampard provided an update on Harry Wilson in his pre-match press conference ahead of the upcoming Championship game with League leaders Leeds United on Friday night. According to him, … [Read more...]

Done Deal! Chelsea Agree Transfers To Sign Midfield Duo

Premier League giants have reportedly agreed to sign two midfielders following the exit of Cesc Fabregas. The Daily Telegraph claim that the Blues have agreed in principle to sign both Nicolo Barella and Leandro Paredes from Italian Serie A side Cagliari Calcio and Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg respectively. Italian international midfielder Barella has been attracting the interests of several European sides following his impressive showings for his Italian Serie A side since he broke into the first team two years ago. Apart from … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Not For Sale At Any Price, Boss Reveals

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has dismissed transfer rumours linking Callum Wilson with a move away from the club in this January transfer window. England international striker Callum Wilson has been heavily linked with a lot of clubs in this transfer window including West London giants Chelsea. Eddie Howe talked about the 26-year-old during his pre-match press conference on Friday morning ahead of the Cherries’ upcoming Premier League clash with Merseyside rivals Everton at the weekend. The youngest manager in the Premier League went on to … [Read more...]

Barcelona Back In The Hunt For Another Chelsea Star

Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona have revived their interest in Chelsea winger Willian and are ready to offer one of their players in a bid to finally sign the Brazilian international star. According to the Daily Mail, five-time European champions want to offer a player-plus-cash deal worth £50m. It was revealed that the Catalans are willing to offer compatriot Malcom in their quest to sign Willian. Barcelona tried to sign the 30-year-old Chelsea player three times last summer only for them to be repelled by the Premier League giants on … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs Newcastle : Team news, injury list, suspension

Chelsea are without victory in three games but they will be hoping to change the unwanted record when they tackle the Magpies at home on Saturday. The Blues played an uninspiring goalless draw with Southampton a fortnight ago before Maurizio Sarri's men were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Tottenham in Carabao Cup during the week. They are three points ahead of Arsenal and six points above rejuvenated Manchester United, hence, Saturday's game is a very important clash they can't afford to perform below expectations. TEAM NEWS AND INJURY … [Read more...]

How United succeeded in convincing ace to snub Chelsea

Latest revelation hint that Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong was on the verge of joining West London side Chelsea but the Red Devils were able to have their way in convincing him to move to the Old Trafford. Tahith Chong signed for United from Feyenoord in 2016 and was quick to impress in the U18 team, a development that earned him a promotion to United’s Academy where he also performed brilliantly in the U23 team. Tahith Chong made his full debut for United’s first team this month when he was subbed in against Reading in the FA … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker sent packing

Batshuayi set for Chelsea return... Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi is set to return to Chelsea this January as Spanish La Liga side Valencia confirmed they are in the process to cut his loan short. The sporting director of the Spanish side confirmed this afternoon that Batshuayi would be heading back to Stamford Bridge at a press conference on Thursday. Why Arsenal are likely to dump winter transfer market Mateu Alemany said that negotiations over the termination of Batshuayi's loan deal were ongoing. He came in for … [Read more...]

Done deal? Hugain set for Chelsea move !!

Chelsea set to seal Higuain’s deal... All is now set for the official unveiling of Gonzalo Higuain at Chelsea as there was a significant step in the transfer process with his agent having travelled to London on Thursday morning. The player is on the verge of cutting short his season-long loan from Juventus to AC Milan to move to England and his brother, Nicolas who also serves as his agent was in the English capital this Thursday and the purpose of the visit has not been divulged, however it is suspected he has come to sound out Chelsea’s … [Read more...]

Hudson-Odoi puts Chelsea on the spot over his future

Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi has reportedly put the Blues on the spot as regards to his future as he told Sarri he's ready to quit the club as a free agent in the next transfer market if the Blues fail to sanction his move to Bayern Munich this month. It is believed that the Bavarians have increased their bid for the youngster to £40m, yet, the Blues are unwilling to let him go in the ongoing transfer market. The youngster has already made up his mind to move to the Allianz Arena as he searches for regular action but the Blues are more … [Read more...]

Chelsea keen on £75m-rated striker but his club is playing hard to get

Chelsea insists on Higuain despite Milan’s objection... Gonzalo Higuain might be wanted at the Blues however it will be a transfer enmeshed in a lot of controversies. according to Sky in Italy, Chelsea's chief-executive Marina Granovskaia remains insistent that Higuain is the answer to Chelsea's striking problems so it seems all aces will be put forward to make it happen. A prospective deal for Higuain is complicated by the striker's season-long loan at AC Milan from parent club Juventus. Chelsea defender Emerges As Favourite Player To … [Read more...]