Real Madrid and Spain striker Alvaro Morata has confirmed that Chelsea made a £60m offer for him in the summer. Morata was one of the most on-demand players of the summer, with a raft of Premier League clubs thought to be interested in signing him. Los Blancos activated his buy-out clause in order to bring him back to the Bernabeu from Juventus for £34m, but it was expected that the Capital club would sell him on for profit. But Morata stayed put at Madrid as Zinedine Zidane saw him as an important player for his side. The striker … [Read more...]
Fabregas at the double as Chelsea beat Leicester
Cesc Fabregas nets twice as Chelsea staged an impressive comeback from two goals down to beat Leicester 4-2 and progress to the fourth round of the EFL Cup at the King Power Stadium. Fabregas has been left out of the starting line up in the league since Conte’s arrival and has not started in the Premier League this season proved his worth, ahead of Saturday’s Premier League visit to former club Arsenal. Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta’s stunning strike helped Chelsea come from behind after defensive howlers allowed Shinji Okazaki to … [Read more...]
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants move back to Spain
Thibaut Courtois today said he would like to return to Spain one day, adding that he will reconsider his future at Chelsea. The Belgium international has been regularly linked with a move back to La Liga where he spent three years on loan at at Atletico Madrid between 2011-14. Real Madrid emerged as his most likely destination last summer, but Chelsea are determined to keep the 24-year-old. “When I injured my knee they (Real Madrid) sent me a fax wishing me a prompt recovery,” he said. Despite Courtois’ desire to move on from … [Read more...]
Mikel Obi reveals plans to leave Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has exclusively revealed to goal.com that he will be willing to hold talks with potential suitors in January 2017, if Chelsea fail to offer him a new contract. Having struggled to get back into the Antonio Conte tutored Chelsea side after an impressive Rio 2016 Olympics outing that saw him captain Nigeria to a bronze medal finish, the Nigerian Skipper understands that he might be inching closer to the end of his Chelsea career. “When you have a year left, in January, you are allowed to talk to other clubs and … [Read more...]
Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly pens new five-year Napoli contract
Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly has renewed his contract with Napoli, agreeing a deal to keep him at the club for a further five years. The Blues were known to be keen on the Senegalese defender alongside Everton and had an offer rejected by Napoli in the summer. Koulibaly said in June talks over a new deal had stalled and he would be open to a switch to England, drawing an angry response from Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis. The defender was retained by the club and has finally put pen to paper on a new contract running until … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte to be a succes at Chelsea- Ranieri
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri hopes N’Golo Kante will get a hero’s welcome when he makes his first return to the Leicester and says Antonio Conte has what it takes to bring trophies to Chelsea. Claudio Ranieri compatriot Antonio Conte will be a success at Chelsea as the two teams prepare to meet in the EFL Cup. The Leicester boss, speaking ahead of the EFL Cup third-round tie at King Power Stadium on Tuesday, is adamant his compatriot will live up to expectations in London. "I think he can bring trophies," Ranieri said. "He's a … [Read more...]
David Luiz to start against Liverpool- Conte
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte insists he has confidence in David Luiz after confirming the defender will start against Liverpool on Friday night. The Brazilian make his first Chelsea appearance since returning to the club, with captain John Terry sidelined due to an ankle injury. Luiz, made a shock return to Stamford Bridge from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day, is set to partner Gary Cahill at the heart of the Chelsea defence. "Tomorrow David Luiz will play for the first time with us, and we are confident about this," Conte … [Read more...]
Diego Costa and Silva score as Spain trash Liechtenstein
Newly-appointed Spain coach Julien Liechtensteinegui enjoyed a perfect competitive debut as Diego Costa, David Silva and Alvaro Morata all hit doubles in an 8-0 drubbing of Liechtenstein in Leon on Monday. Costa scored his first Spain goal since 2014 after just 10 minutes, but despite complete domination of the game the hosts had to settle for just a one-goal lead at half-time. The floodgates opened with three goals in five minutes after the break as Sergi Roberto and Vitolo tapped home their first international goals either side of David … [Read more...]
Kelechi Iheanacho scores to give Nigeria victory over Tanzania
Hopes of Africa Cup of Nations qualification were already dashed before a dominant Nigeria beat Tanzania 1-0. Kelechi Iheanacho's stunning late strike ensured Nigeria ended their failed Africa Cup of Nations qualifying bid with a 1-0 win over Tanzania. The Super Eagles' 1-0 loss to Egypt in March thwarted their hopes of reaching Gabon 2017 in a group reduced to only three teams following Chad's withdrawal for financial reasons. But they at least got their first victory of the campaign at the Akwa Ibom Stadium on Saturday, having shared … [Read more...]
Costa: I wouldn’t be criticised if I played for Real Madrid or Barcelona
Chelsea striker Diego Costa helped Spain to a 2-0 friendly win over Belgium in Brussels before calling out the Spanish media for their criticism of his performances for the national team. Costa set up David Silva for Spain's first goal before the Manchester City midfielder went on to score his second goal of the night to cap off a good performance for Julen Lopetegui's men. The striker was brought on in the 27th minute in place of an injured Alvaro Morata, and reckons it was one of his best games for Spain. "If I were a Real Madrid or … [Read more...]
Kante: I spoke to Mourinho about United move
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has revealed he held talks with Jose Mourinho over a move to Manchester United before joining the Blues. Mourinho was reportedly willing to launch a £25million-plus offer for the Frenchman, but Kante said that he was still unsure whether he would leave Premier League champions Leicester when the initial contact was made. The Frenchman told The Sun : “It was amazing to have Mourinho call me, even though I’d been warned before how he would appeal to me. “I listened to his arguments about why I should move … [Read more...]
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