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Shocking truth about Hazard transfer revealed

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio has debunked transfer reports linking Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard with a move to the club. The Spanish international player talked about Hazard and those rumours in his recent interview monitored by the Daily Express. When asked about the Hazard to Real Madrid transfer rumours, Asensio poured cold water on those reports before adding that they are just mere speculations. Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has been heavily linked with a transfer to Real Madrid since the summer as a possible replacement for … [Read more...]

Liverpool Swoop In To Battle Chelsea For Box-to-box Midfielder

It has been revealed that Premier League title contenders Liverpool and Chelsea are strongly interested in a move for Houssem Aouar and both clubs will have to go head-to-head to determine who will win his signature at the end of the day. The 20-year-old midfielder has been in inspired form for his club in the new campaign. Houssem Aouar is currently on the payroll of French Ligue 1 giants Olympique Lyon. He has scored five goals and assisted four others in 17 games for Lyon in all competitions. The interests of Chelsea and Liverpool in … [Read more...]

All hail the legend as former Chelsea star bows out of professional football

Some weeks ago, it was England international Joe Cole who hanged his boot after being a professional player for 20 years. Another former Chelsea player --indeed a greater player -- has put an end to his 20-year successful football career and he's no other person but Didier Drogba. The player announced last night via all his Social media accounts that he is no longer fit enough to continue his professional career. Drogba needs no introduction to any football fan, his skills, shots, dribbles, and achievements are too famous for anyone to ignore … [Read more...]

Didier Drogba tells Mourinho where he can win EPL title

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been advised by his former player Didier Drogba to move away from the Old Trafford if he wants to win the English Premier League again. According to Ivory Coast international, the Portuguese manager will not be able to have his desire to dominate the English football again with his current employers. Drogba worked under Mourinho in their days at the West London club, Chelsea where they both made an impact and won the English Premier League. Since leaving the Stamford Bridge for the Old Trafford, … [Read more...]

Chelsea Midfielder Makes Transfer Decision Amidst Man United Interest

French international midfielder N’Golo Kante has made a decision on the reported interest from Manchester United by indicating readiness to sign a new contract with his club. The 27-year-old has grown to become a key player for Chelsea since he joined the club from Leicester City in the summer of 2016 for a reported transfer fee of around £30m. He had surprisingly played a big role for the Foxes in their Premier League title triumph before moving to Stamford Bridge. United, Arsenal stars left out of France squad Kante won the league … [Read more...]

Is this Chelsea star heading to Germany??

Despite a recent surge in form for England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek under Maurizio Sarri, it seems the player might exit the Blues this season as Bundesliga outfit Schalke are said to be preparing an offer to sign the player in January but will face competition from Crystal Palace. According to The Mirror, both Palace and Schalke will try their luck with bids this January after failing to sign the player over the summer. All indications point to the fact that Loftus-Cheek will be on the move in January in order to get regular playing … [Read more...]

70 million rated star player keeps Chelsea hanging ..

Premier League giants Chelsea have to wait till next summer in their quest to sign highly-rated Borussia Dortmund forward Christian Pulisic. The 20-year-old has been a long-term target for the Blues as well as Premier League rivals Liverpool. Pulisic has repeatedly been linked with a £70m move to the two aforementioned clubs but it appears that both teams will have to wait till the end of this season to get their man. Christian Pulisic plays his club football for German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund at the moment. According to the … [Read more...]

‘Club to Chelsea’ – We want this player on a permanent deal

Good news seems to surround Nigerian born AS Torino of Italy defender, Ola Aina has he received a formal offer of a permanent contract from the Serie A side, as officials in the team are eager to see him turn his loan spell into a full contract in the same week his country qualified for next years Africa Cup of Nations. According to reports, the clubs’ hierarchies have been so impressed by Aina’s performances since arriving on loan from Chelsea of England in the summer, and they now aim to tie him down for a longer spell. At the rate the … [Read more...]

Perfect time for Chelsea’s Lucas Piazon leave Stamford Bridge?

There is no perfect time for Chelsea star Lucas Piazon to leave Stamford Bridge other than the upcoming January transfer market. The reason is not far-fetched — he hasn't played a single match for the Blues so far this season and that doesn't look like it's going to change any time soon. The 24-year-old is too talented to be on Chelsea's bench on regular basis, hence, a loan or permanent move is the best way to go for the Brazilian. As a player who can operate as both right and left winger, centre-forward and midfielder, it won't be difficult … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Talks Up Premier League Move

Juventus defender Alex Sandro has revealed his Premier League desire amidst transfer links to the English duo of Chelsea and Manchester United. The 27-year-old talked about his dream to one day play in the Premier League in a recent interview with popular media outlet Goal. The Brazilian international player also revealed that his immediate focus is with his Italian Serie A side. Alex Sandro is widely regarded as one of the best left-backs on the world football stage. He came close to joining Chelsea in the summer of 2017 before he … [Read more...]

Chelsea Duo Set To Leave Stamford Bridge On Loan

The Chelsea duo of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have been tipped to leave the club on loan when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. Both Hudson-Odoi and Loftus-Cheek have failed to secure a spot in the Chelsea starting XI under new manager Maurizio Sarri. The former Empoli and Napoli boss became the Blues manager in the summer after putting pen to paper on a three-year deal as a replacement for compatriot Antonio Conte. Winger Hudson-Odoi has found first team opportunities hard to come by under Sarri. According to … [Read more...]

Abramovich swoop in to sign this Albania star …

Maurizio Sarrri is in a cold war with his former employer in Napoli as the new Chelsea manager has shown interest in signing a player the Italian side also wants. New report suggests that Serie A heavyweights Napoli are reportedly interested to reopen contract negotiations with Albanian star Elseid Hysaj after the right-back’s entourage confirmed that Chelsea are also interested in signing him over to London. The player who had previously played under Maurizio Sarri at Napoli and fellow Serie A side Empoli is considered a January transfer … [Read more...]

Chelsea star seeks new opportunities ..

Maurizio Sarri's presence at Chelsea have made many former regulars find it difficult to find their way into the squad, one of such person is team captain Gary Cahill who might be on his way out because of this development. The coach has made a few changes to the squad in an effort to freshen things up. Jorginho has come in, whilst Ruben Loftus-Cheek has come back after a loan spell away from the club, whilst recent captures like Ross Barkley and Antonio Rudiger have become crucial under the Italian. However, Gary Cahill, whose contract is set … [Read more...]

Willian wants Brazil star to replace Giroud and Morata

It is no longer news that Chelsea are in search of a striker as both of their main strikers at the club have failed to light up the premier league as they should which in turn as made the team be on the lookout for their replacements as the January transfer window draws closer. Spanish striker Alvaro Morata and France striker Olivier Giroud have both not impressed this season with most of the goals being scored by midfielders and most especially, Belgium international, Eden Hazrd. The Chelsea boss have not openly castigated these players, … [Read more...]

Sarri’s effect: ten players who must leave Chelsea ASAP

It's obvious, Sarri has had a great effect on Chelsea since he came to Stamford Bridge. The team have worn a new look which makes them more like a team battling for the Premier League title. However, Sarri's positive effects have cast doubts on the future of some players who were largely effective during Conte's tenure at Stamford Bridge. Most of these players were Chelsea's backbone in Conte's title-winning campaign but they have found it too difficult to impress their new manager. Having failed to command a starting place under Maurizio … [Read more...]

Chelsea transfer ban: Five players who could get Sarri’s recall from loan deal

Chelsea could be slammed with a two-year transfer ban by FIFA as a result of their inability to comply with the body's transfer rules and regulations. FIFA are reportedly carrying out investigations as regards to the allegations and once they found any irregularities in the Blues transaction policy, they won't hesitate to impose a two-year transfer ban on the team. Should FIFA eventually ban the West London club, Maurizio Sarri will be unable to add new players to his team in four consecutive transfer periods. Though the ban will affect … [Read more...]

Bundesliga Giants Rule Out Chelsea January Move For £70m Star

Chelsea's hot chase for USA international Christian Pulisic has increasingly taken a huge column of space in the dailies in recent weeks. Last week, we relayed that the Blues had nailed the deal to sign the 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund star, as claimed by a report in the Daily Mail. It is understood Chelsea are willing to sanction a whopping 70 million pounds bid for the Dortmund striker, who has been dripping with so much awesomeness this term for the Bundesliga football powerhouse. Chelsea were raring to conclude the deal on his … [Read more...]

£50m-rated prospect sets Chelsea and Liverpool at war..

Quite unbelievably Krzysztof Piatek has been the big surprise package of Serie A this season after netting nine goals in 12 appearances for Genoa, a performance the player believes might be enough for him to make a dream move. Two premier league giants,Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly targeting a move for the 23-year-old Poland international who is currently outscoring Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo. The player who has just joined Genoa since the summer has already admitted that he is ready to move on a achieve his goals. Why 2019 … [Read more...]

Chelsea Keen On Bringing Nathan Ake Back To Stamford Bridge Amid United Interest

Manchester United are stubborn in their hunt for a centre-back. Bournemouth Nathan Ake is there in Mourinho's shopping list of targets for that berth in his squad. Chelsea plan to thwart that move as is claimed by reports floating about in England. There's a huge hank over the futures of Gary Cahill, David Luiz, Andreas Christensen, whose career has taken a huge plunge since Conte's departure. Luiz is on the wrong side of 30, Cahill is fighting to leave after failing to impress Sarri this term, in January, and already has a host of clubs … [Read more...]

Chelsea star dumps Villa for Milan

According to reports, Aston Villa have been linked with Gary Cahill, with the Chelsea defender expected to leave in January because of lack of enough playing time under Maurizio Sarri, but Dean Smith looks likely to be met with disappointment if the article from Correiro Dello Sport is anything to go by. New reports suggest AC Milan have reportedly been offered Cahill to solve their respective injury crisis. The Serie A giants are currently without Alessio Romagnoli, Mattia Caldara and Mateo Musacchio and find themselves left with Cristián Zapata … [Read more...]

Brazilian star commits long term to Chelsea

Mauricio Sarri has announced that he is impressed with the performance of Brazilian defender David Luiz so far this season. David Luiz might have been an outcast at Chelsea under Antonio Conte but the Brazilian is having a resurgence at the club with Maurizio Sarri at the helm. The new boss has admitted that Luiz has surprised him this season. The defender who many considered was leaving Stamford Bridge over the summer is now back in a prominent role after the club changed manager. The coach praised David Luiz's direct style of … [Read more...]

United, Chelsea battle for 16-year-old defender

Both Manchester United and Chelsea are reported to be in the race for the signature of Belgian defender Heritier Deyonge. Both English clubs are believed to have beaten French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the race for the 16-year-old sensation. The PSV Eindhoven’s U17 player has attracted attention from the continental elite having impressed so far this season. The English clubs have taken advantage of the scouting programs to monitor the player and have an idea of how and where they want the defender to come in. However, according to … [Read more...]

Mateo Kovacic injury: bad omen or blessing in disguise?

England were 2-1 victors over Croatia in their crucial UEFA Nations League encounter on Sunday. Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic was missing in action as a result of a leg muscle injury which reports claim could last for at least a week. According to BBC journalist Ian Dennis, the midfielder picked up the injury while preparing for the Three Lions game but failed to recover before last night's clash. He further revealed via his Twitter verified account that the 15-cap Chelsea player is likely to miss some important Premier fixtures when … [Read more...]

” I’m staying at Chelsea ” says Giroud: right or wrong decision?

France international striker Olivier Giroud has revealed his desire to remain with the Blues for more seasons despite numerous reports linking him with a winter move to either Fulham or Wolves. Giroud, 32, has seen his place taken by in-form Alvaro Morata but he is determined to compete with the Spaniard for a place in the team's first XI. According to him while speaking to reporters after France's 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands on Thursday, the former Arsenal goal poacher admits he is used to competing with teammates for a place, therefore, he … [Read more...]

Is Suarez The End Of Cesc Fabregas Chelsea Career?

Chelsea ace Cesc Fabregas could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge in January after failing to get into Sarri's list of favourite players. The Spaniard was a bit-part player under Conte throughout last season as the Italian ended the 2017-18 season with FA Cup trophy. Under Sarri, things have gone from bad to worse for the former Barcelona man and he's tipped to be moving out of the team as soon as the winter market begins. To further complicate situations, reports are suggesting that Sarri is closer to signing Barca's midfielder Denis … [Read more...]