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Deal On: Everton Plotting Summer Move For Ex-Chelsea Player

Merseyside giants Everton are said to be interested in a summer move for Lyon attacker Bertrand Traore according to widespread reports emanating from the media in France. According to Yahoo Sport France, Everton want to sign the former Chelsea player this summer as they try to boost their squad ahead of the new Premier League season which is scheduled to start on the 9th of August. Everton will most certainly leave their squad in the forward positions and Bertrand Traore is one of their options. Deal On: Atletico Eyeing €40m Swoop For … [Read more...]

Deal On: Atletico Plotting Summer Move For Chelsea Left-back

Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are eyeing a move for Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso during this summer’s transfer window according to the widespread reports emanating from the media in Spain. Atletico Madrid have identified Spanish international left-back Alonso as the man for the job of a new left-sided defender. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Atletico Madrid want to sign Marcos Alonso as a replacement for both Lucas Hernandez and Filipe Luis at left-back. Atletico Madrid defenders Lucas Hernandez and Filipe Luis will leave the … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Chelsea Loanee Wants Atletico Madrid Stay

Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata wants to stay at the Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid beyond this summer. In his recent interview as monitored by Goal, Spanish international Morata revealed that he wants to stay at Atletico Madrid for the rest of his career. Alvaro Morata is on loan at Atletico Madrid from Chelsea having joined the Rojiblancos during the winter transfer window earlier this year. The former Juventus star joined Atletico Madrid on loan for 18 months and the Spaniards will pay £13.8m for him to stay at the club for … [Read more...]

Dramatic U-turn: West Ham To Offer Ex-Liverpool Striker New Deal

West Ham United have made a dramatic u-turn by reaching the decision to offer striker Andy Carroll a new deal for him to stay at the club beyond this summer. This is according to the publication from popular English news portal The Sun which claimed that the former Liverpool player is now expected to sign a new contract. Andy Carroll was initially expected to leave the Hammers upon the expiration of his current deal with West Ham United. The 30-year-old has battled with several injuries during his time in East London. The former England … [Read more...]

Revealed: Chelsea Want To Sign Loanees Amidst Transfer Ban

Europa League finalists Chelsea want to sign loanees Mateo Kovacic and Gonzalo Higuain despite the transfer ban hanging over their heads according to the publication from popular media outlet Goal. The Blues have been slammed with a two-window transfer ban by world football’s governing body FIFA for violating rules relating to the signing of players below the age of 18. Chelsea have already lost the appeal against the ruling but the West Londoners still have hope that the transfer ban will be overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sports … [Read more...]

Done Deal: Real Madrid Agree €60m Transfer For Chelsea Target

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have reached an agreement over the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic. The new development was revealed by Sky Sports on Thursday evening. Luka Jovic is expected to leave Eintracht Frankfurt for Real Madrid this summer. The Serbian international joined German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt from Benfica on a two-year loan deal in 2017 with the option of making the transfer permanent for just €7m. Eintracht Frankfurt signed him permanently some weeks ago and the Serbian striker is … [Read more...]

English Hope: Chelsea Target Holding Out For Premier League Offer

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) defender Daniel Alves is said to be delaying the signing of a new contract offer from the French capital club. This is according to the publication from media portal UOL Esporte which claimed that the Brazilian international wants a move to the Premier League. Daniel Alves has been repeatedly linked with the Premier League throughout his glittering football career with clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. The 36-year-old has few months left on his current deal at the Parc des … [Read more...]

Transfer Fight: Liverpool, Chelsea Battle To Sign Dutch Whizkid

Liverpool and Chelsea will go head-to-head for the right to sign Dutch whizkid Xavier Mbuyamba according to widespread reports in the United Kingdom (UK) media. Xavier Mbuyamba plays his club football for Dutch second tier side MVV Maastricht at the moment. The specific publication from the Daily Mirror claimed that both Liverpool and Chelsea want to sign the young Dutch defender this summer. Xavier Mbuyamba came through the Academy at Eerste Divisie club MVV Maastricht before making his first team debut in November 2018. Liverpool … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Man Utd Planning Summer Swoop For Ex-Chelsea Player

Three-time European champions Manchester United are interested in signing one of the former players of Premier League rivals Chelsea according to widespread reports coming out of the British media. The Red Devils want to sign Crystal Palace left-back Patrick Van Aanholt who was formerly on the payroll at West London outfit Chelsea. Dutch international Van Aanholt has been in very good form for Crystal Palace this season and Manchester United are keen on a move for him this summer. The Red Devils want to strengthen their fullback areas in … [Read more...]

Revealed: Bayern Target Will Sign New Chelsea Deal On One Condition

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has performed a remarkable U-turn on his decision and he’s ready to sign a new contract at the club. The latest development was confirmed by Goal who claimed that he has given his condition for a contract extension at Chelsea. It was revealed that the young English winger wants assurances from Chelsea officials that he would be the man to replace the outgoing Eden Hazard at the club before he can sign a new contract. German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich tried to sign him during the winter transfer … [Read more...]

Revealed: Club Legend Targeted As Sarri Successor At Chelsea

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been targeted as the man to succeed Maurizio Sarri at the club at the end of this season. This is according to the publication from Sport Mediaset which revealed that Lampard has impressed senior Chelsea officials and he has been chosen as the successor for Blues boss Maurizio Sarri who’s under pressure to keep his job as the Chelsea manager. Frank Lampard is the Derby County manager at the moment in the wake of his appointment at the start of this season. He has enhanced his managerial reputation … [Read more...]

Job Done: Striker To Return To Juventus After Chelsea Loan

Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain will return to his parent club in the summer after his loan spell at Stamford Bridge according to widespread reports emanating from the British media. Ex-Argentine international Higuain is on loan at Chelsea from Italian champions Juventus until this summer having joined the Blues during the winter transfer window. His AC Milan loan spell was cut short for him to join Chelsea in January. Chelsea have the option to sign the player for £36m permanently after his loan spell but the West Londoners won’t take up … [Read more...]

Revealed: Chelsea Eyeing Watford Boss As Sarri Replacement

One-time European champions Chelsea are said to eyeing a summer move for Watford manager Javi Gracias if they decide to let Maurizio Sarri leave the club after just one season in charge. According to the Daily Express, Chelsea is skeptical about the idea of letting Sarri continue his managerial career at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri could leave the club this summer with senior Blues officials still undecided over his stay. The aforementioned publication revealed that Chelsea officials have not decided whether to sack … [Read more...]

Transfer Fight: Celtic, Chelsea Battle To Sign Young Player

Scottish Premiership champions Celtic face a big transfer battle with West London giants Chelsea for highly-rated Bolton Wanderers youngster Ronan Darcy. This according to the report from The Scotsman which claimed that Celtic and Chelsea will go head-to-head for the right to sign the young English player. The 18-year-old made his professional debut for Bolton Wanderers earlier this season. Darcy came on for the last 20 minutes during a recent game with former European champions Nottingham Forest for his first professional outing. The … [Read more...]

Deal On: Atletico Eyeing €40m Swoop For Chelsea Target

Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly plotting a big money move for FC Porto left-back Alex Telles this summer. Atletico Madrid are looking for a new left-back and they have settled for Brazilian defender Alex Telles who has been in superb form for Portuguese champions FC Porto this season. Alex Telles has previously been linked with West London giants Chelsea but it looks like the Blues will miss out on his transfer to Atletico Madrid. According to the report from popular media channel ESPN, Atletico Madrid is plotting a … [Read more...]

English Threat: Chelsea Face Man Utd Threat For Crystal Palace Defender

Europa League finalists Chelsea will have to contend with the threat of Premier League rivals Manchester United in the quest to sign Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. According to BBC Sport journalist David Ornstein, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is one of several players targeted by the Red Devils this summer. The young English defender was named the Crystal Palace Player of the Season following his impressive performances for the Eagles this season. Chelsea were said to have targeted him as a long-term replacement for the ever-reliable Cesar … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Retirement Is An Option For Ex-Chelsea Winger

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has hinted that he could retire from football after leaving the German Bundesliga champions this summer despite the transfer links to other European clubs. Robben is expected to leave the Bavarian giants this summer after a decade of service and the former Chelsea winger has been touted as a possible transfer addition to clubs like Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan as well as former clubs PSV Eindhoven and Groningen but the player says he could still retire from football due to his injury problems. The … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Chelsea Target Rules Out Roma Exit

AS Roma wonderkid Nicolo Zaniolo has ruled out an exit from the club despite the transfer rumours linking him with a move this summer. The 19-year-old is said to be attracting the interest of clubs like German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, Italian Serie A champions Juventus, Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur and Europa League finalists Chelsea. In a chat with Sky Sports Italia, Zaniolo revealed that he will sit down with the club over a new contract despite the fact that he has four years left on his present deal with AS … [Read more...]

Team Of The Season: Chelsea Talisman Makes Premier League Shortlist

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has been named on the list of players for the Team of the Season at the end of this Premier League campaign. The Belgian international star was the only player on the list from the other clubs apart from champions Manchester City and runners-up Liverpool. The top two Premier League clubs dominated the list compiled by popular media outlet Goal. Six Manchester City players and four Liverpool players made the list. Eden Hazard had a fantastic season for Chelsea who finished in third place and also secured a return … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Ex-Chelsea Star To Return To Nigerian Squad For AFCON

Middlesbrough midfielder John Mikel Obi will return to the Super Eagles squad ahead of the upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. This is according to the Super Eagles manager who spoke to Sporting Life about the former Chelsea player. According to Gernot Rohr, he had a successful meeting with the player and that an announcement would be made in the next few days. John Mikel Obi has not played for the Super Eagles of Nigeria since the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Bayern Chasing Summer Move For Chelsea … [Read more...]

Right Move: Chelsea Legend In Support Of Hazard’s Real Madrid Transfer

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has thrown his weight behind the proposed move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid for star player Eden Hazard. In a recent interview monitored by Goal, Lampard revealed that Eden Hazard deserves to ask for a move to Spain. Frank Lampard is the Derby County manager at the moment having been appointed the Rams manager at the start of this season. The Chelsea legend was full of praise for Belgian international Hazard who has been wonderful for the Blues since joining the club from Lille in the summer … [Read more...]

Deal On: Marco Silva Wants Permanent Transfer For Chelsea Loanee

Everton manager Marco Silva has urged the club to sign defender Kurt Zouma permanently this summer to ward off the interest of other interested sides. This is according to the publication from the Liverpool Echo which claimed that the Everton boss had told the Toffees to turn the loan deal of two players to a permanent one this summer. It was revealed that Marco Silva wants Kurt Zouma and Andre Gomes to stay at the club whom they joined on a season-long loan last summer. Hazard Reaches Milestone In Chelsea Win Kurt Zouma signed for … [Read more...]

Deal Close: Aston Villa Plotting £25m Summer Move For Chelsea Loanee

English Championship club Aston Villa are reportedly plotting a summer transfer for striker Tammy Abraham who’s presently on loan at the club. This is according to widespread reports coming out of the media in the United Kingdom. Nigerian-born England striker Tammy Abraham joined the Midlands club at the start of this season and the former European champions are prepared to make his loan deal a permanent one. He joined Aston Villa from West London giants Chelsea on the deadline day of last summer’s transfer window. According to the … [Read more...]

Premier League: Ndidi Equals Nigerian Record In Chelsea Game

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi equalled the record of both Joseph Yobo and Victor Moses during the Premier League game with Chelsea on Sunday evening. Ndidi maintained his record of playing in every Premier League game this season when he was given a start in the league game against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium during the weekend. He equalled the Nigerian record held by both Joseph Yobo (in the colours of Everton during the 2006/07 season and Victor Moses (in the colours of Wigan Athletic during the 2011/12 campaign). Ndidi … [Read more...]

Deal Close: Chelsea Talisman Confirms Real Madrid Decision

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has all but confirmed his decision to leave the club for Spanish giants Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens in the summer. The Belgian international confirmed that he has told Chelsea about his imminent exit in a chat with reporters shortly after he came on as a second half substitute during the final game of the season. Hazard replaced Brazilian international Willian in the 69th minute as Chelsea played out a goalless draw with hosts Leicester City in the final league game of the season. The Chelsea … [Read more...]