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Chelsea Keeping Tabs On Veteran Bundesliga Free-kicker

Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to monitor Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanopglu. Reports in the Daily Mirror have it that Antonio Conte has sent scouts to keep tabs on the impressive midfielder. Calhanoglu has been on Chelsea's radar for a while and Conte beleives a deal to bring him to the Stamford Bridge could materialise. Arsenal are also keen admirer of the attacking midfielders qualities and may also content with the Blues for his signature. Although, the Gunners have abundant talent in the attacking midfield positions The … [Read more...]

Chelsea Intensify Chase To Sign Powerful Box-To-Box Midfielder

Chelsea have reportedly renewed their interest in Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan. Reports in the Times newspaper claims that the Blues will make a take-it or leave offer for the midfielder next month after missing out on him during the last summer transfer window. Antonio Conte is keen to bring in a new central midfielder in the winter window as replacement for Oscar who has joined Shanghai SIPG. Although, Nainggolan had earlier debunked reports that he will be moving in January. ‘I’d rather stay at Roma until the end of the season,’ … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Reveals Why Batshuayi Did Not Start Against Bournemouth

Antonio Conte has revealed that Michy Batshuayi did not start the game against Bournemouth because he is still adapting to life in the Premier League. Following Diego Costa's suspension for the match against the Cherries, there were suggestions that Batshuayi will be given the opportunity to start the game and impress the Italian boss in the process but it appears Antonio Conte thinks otherwise. He said: ‘This is the first time we played without a real forward, we tried this in training and I think for us at the moment this situation is the … [Read more...]

Pedro Reveals What Really Went Wrong Under Jose Mourinho

Chelsea star Pedro has revealed 'everything' was wrong under Jose Mourinho during his time at Stamford Bridge. The Spain international joined the Blues in August 2015 for £21.4million from Barcelona and was part of the Jose Mourinho team that failed to deliver last season which led to his eventual dismissal last December. Pedro insisted there were major problems at the Bridge under Jose Mourinho while he struggled to pin-point the reason behind the poor form under Portuguese boss. The 29-year-old said: "It was about everything, everything … [Read more...]

Jurgen Klopp Reveals What He Thinks About Chelsea

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confessed Chelsea may win the Premier League if they continue their current fine form this season. The Blues are sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League table, winning 11 games on the bounce and now six points clear off their rivals. Jurgen Klopp who has helped Liverpool to an improved performance in the League so far this season but admits Chelsea will be deserved champions if they keep up their impressive form. Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports, Klopp said: “When they go on like this … [Read more...]

Chelsea Hit By Major Setback In £120,000-a-week Star Transfer

Chelsea have been pegged back in their efforts to sign Real Madrid ace after his agent Jorge Mendes revealed he is not leaving in January. The Blues are believed to be front runners in the race to sign the Colombian international as replacement for Oscar. But his agent Jorge Mendes has ruled out a winter transfer for the midfielder. ‘James will not be leaving Madrid in January,’ he told AS. It is believed that the Real Madrid officials are furious with James due to his latest outburst in the media which was a result of his lack of playing … [Read more...]

Pedro Reveals Reason Why He Left Barcelona

Chelsea winger Pedro has revealed he left Barcelona to get regular football in the Premier League. The 29-year-old forward who came through the famous La Masia academy and also played under Pep Guardiola, lifting multiple laurels at the Camp Nou. However, Pedro was frustrated at Barcelona due to lack of playing time at the Camp Nou which sparked a transfer battle between a host of English clubs before signing for Chelsea, despite strong links from Manchester United. Pedro told The Telegraph: "It was very clear to me I had to leave Barcelona … [Read more...]

3-4-3 Formation With Two Key Changes Expected In Chelsea Probable Line-up v. Bournemouth

Chelsea are set to face Bournemouth in a Boxing Day fixture at the Stamford Bridge and will hope to continue their winning streak in the Premier League. Antonio Conte will be forced to ring two changes in the starting line-up following suspensions to Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante in their last game. Chelsea's expected line-up against Bournemouth: (3-4-3 formation) Courtois- Cahill, David Luiz, Azpilicueta- Matic, Fabregas- Marcos Alonso, Moses- Eden Hazard, Pedro, Batshuayi Thiabut Courtois is expected to maintain his status as the number … [Read more...]

Serie A Midfielder Dashes Chelsea’s Hopes With Latest Revelation

Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has insisted he will not be joining Chelsea in the winter transfer window. The 28-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked to a move to the Stamford Bridge and Antonio Conte is believed to be a long term admirer. However, the Belgium international has revealed he is will be staying at Roma till the end of the season. ‘I’d rather stay at Roma until the end of the season,’ Nainggolan told Fan magazine.. ‘There are no reasons to leave at the moment.’ It is believed that the midfielder is considered as … [Read more...]

Revealed: Why Atleti Failed To Re-sign Diego Costa From Chelsea

  Diego Simeone has revealed Atletico Madrid failed to re-sign Diego Costa because there was no 'buyout clause' in the striker's contract. Costa joined Chelsea in 2014 and helped them to win the Premier League title under Jose Mourinho but failed to repeat his debut heroics in his second season as the Blues struggled under the Portuguese, which sparked speculations that he wanted to return to Atletico. Explaining how the transfer went down, Simeone told Marca: ‘I was crystal clear with Diego about what we were trying to do and how long … [Read more...]