Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has revealed there was interest from the Blues during the last summer transfer window. Antonio Conte is said to be an avid admirer of the Belgium international and could be move for him next summer. Nainggolan is known for his physicality and composure in the midfield and has attracted interest from a host of European clubs too. Speaking about the possibility of a transfer, the 28-year-old said: “Was I close to moving to the Premier League? There was contact, but then I quickly decided to remain.” “He already wanted me when he was the Juve manager, but I’d already said I would never leave Roma for Juve. Now he tries to get me to Chelsea.” Although, the defensive midfield role is currently being occupied by … [Read more...]
Chelsea Goal Machine Set To Be Offered A New Bumper Deal
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is set to sign a new contract extension that will keep him at the club till 2021. Costa has been in an electric form for the Blues, scoring 13 goals so far this season and is set to be rewarded for his display with a new bumper deal at the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Daily Mail suggests that the club chiefs are impressed by the striker's recent form and hope he signs another two-year extension to his current deal which ends in 2019. Costa had earlier suggested he could leave the Blues last summer in favour of a return to his former club, Atletico Madrid following their poor defence of the Premier league title last season. However, the 28-year-old is set to given a bumper pay rise in a bid to tie him on a long term. Costa … [Read more...]
Chelsea Tracking Fenerbahce Defender Ahead Of January Move
Chelsea have made initial steps to sign Simon Kjaer ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. The Blues are very keen on signing a centre-back next month and has marked Fenerbahce defender Kjaer, who has impressed for the Turkish giants since he joined from Ligue 1 side, Lille during 2015 summer transfer window. The defender was monitored by a host of European top clubs with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly tracking the Danish star but recent reports have it that the Blues have made contact with Kjaer over a winter move. Chelsea might sweat on convincing the 27-year-old defender to make the switch as it is understood that Fenerbahce are not desperate to sell him and hold out for an astronomical fee since Kjaer still have three … [Read more...]
Breaking! Chelsea Battle Liverpool For Unsettled French Midfielder
English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea has been strongly linked with unsettled Inter Milan midfielder Jeffrey Kondogbia as a potential replacement for outgoing Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi ahead of the January transfer window expected next month. The French international midfielder Jeffrey Kondogbia made a multi million pounds move to Italian Serie A side Inter Milan from French side AS Monaco at the start of last season however he has not lived up to his reputation at the San Siro with former Juventus manager Antonio Conte ready to give him an escape route from his predicament in Italy. He is likely to replace John Mikel Obi, who has spent over a decade at the club and has been linked with a move away with just six months left on his … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Delivers Key Update About His Future
Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has revealed he will 'think about offers' to open the door to a Chelsea move. The Blues have previously scouted the Colombian midfielder but a move for the 25-year-old did not materialise. However, Rodriguez has grown frustrated at his lack of chances at the Santiago Bernabeu. When asked about his future, he replied: “I can’t promise I will stay at Real Madrid. I have offers and seven days to think [about them].” It is understood that a £75 million could be in the offing for Real Madrid if they decide to let go off the midfielder. But Zidine Zidane has suggested otherwise earlier this month, he said: “He [Rodriguez] is going to stay here.” Reports in the Sun claimed the Colombian further thought about … [Read more...]
Chinese Clubs In Transfer Battle To Sign ANOTHER Blues Star
Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai Shenhua are in battle to try lure Chelsea skipper John Terry to China. The Blues skipper has been dropped to the bench for the most time under Antonio Conte and has reportedly been told by the club that this season will be his last at the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Express has now claimed that former Blues boss Felipe Scolari and Sunderland ex-manager Gus Poyet are keen to bring the 36-year-old to the far east. Terry had earlier snubbed a deal to the Chinese Super League with Guangzhou Evergrande about a year ago but a deal is understood to be considerable since his future with Chelsea looks uncertain. The English defender could earn around £11.9m a season after tax if he decides to join Chelsea teammate, … [Read more...]
Conte Lifts Lid On His January Transfer Plans
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed he will make some possible transfers in January. Having started life in the Premier league with a bang, the Italian boss is set to hold talks with Chelsea board over possible transfer reinforcements in the January window. Following their 11th straight victory over Crystal Palace last Saturday, the Blues are now seven points clear off their rivals on the league table after 16 games. And the club owner, Roman Abramovich has impressed with their performances so far and now willing to give Conte a considerable large transfer war chest in a bid to improve the squad as they go on another tile challenge in the second part of the season. When asked about his January plans, the 47-year-old boss told the club's website: “We must … [Read more...]
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