According to reports making the rounds in the British media, Premier League Champions Chelsea are considering tabling an offer for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud in the January window. Conte eye Giroud The Daily Mirror is claiming that Chelsea are weighing up a bid to try and lure the France international striker away from Arsenal and join their City rivals. The FIFA Award winner has found his first-team action limited this campaign, with the 31-year-old forward having only started one of the Gunners 24 League matches so far this … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is in a race against time to sign some new players and add to his Chelsea team this winter transfer window but Spain international striker Alvaro Morata is doing his bit as an honorary Chelsea recruiter. As per Diario Gol, the summer signing has been discussing with his ex-Real Madrid mate Marco Asensio about the possibility of coming to West London with the Italian tactician looking to bring in fresh faces. Spain international attacker Asensio is one of the hottest young prospects in Europe but has just made two … [Read more...]

According to the Daily Mail, German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund could make a switch for Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi. The German giants could lose Gabon international striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this winter transfer window, with the Gunners very keen on signing the former African footballer of the year. This means the German side will have to quickly bring in a replacement and it’s suggested that misfiring Chelsea striker Batshuayi may be a good option for Dortmund. With the Premier League Champions seemingly closing in on … [Read more...]

Chelsea are allegedly seeking a double move for Roma duo Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri, but a major agreement is believed to be missing. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has an obvious toothless attack, with summer signing and Spain international striker Alvaro Morata going six matches without a single goal across all competitions while second choice striker Michy Batshuayi has had more playing time recently but has not been able to solve the issue. In turn, turning their attention towards a player who topped the Italian Serie A goalscoring … [Read more...]

According to latest reports, Chelsea have had an offer accepted by Italian Serie A side Roma as they move ever closer to completing the double move of Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko and defender Emerson Palmieri. As per the Guardian, Chelsea will pay £44m plus add-ons worth about £57.2million for the Roma duo in what seems a good piece of business. This is a timely transfer boost for the Blues after their EFL Cup semi-final loss to the Gunners last night that sees their poor run of form recently continue. The Premier League title holders have … [Read more...]

According to Goal, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has said that misfiring striker Michy Batshuayi will be sent out on loan this window, but only if the club signs a forward. Chelsea have been linked strongly with a number of strikers as the Italian looks to strengthen his attack, including latest target, Roma striker Edin Dzeko. The Bosnian has been in good form for AS Roma this campaign, and it is thought that the English Premier League Champions are close to signing him and fellow teammate Emerson Palmieri. Talking to the press ahead of … [Read more...]

According to reports, Chelsea are moving closer to completing a double transfer deal for AS Roma duo Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri. As per Sky Sports, the reigning League champions will have to cough out more than £45million to secure the signature of the Bosnian forward and the Brazilian-born defender. The same publication reveals that manager Antonio Conte is a huge fan of the former Premier League striker as Chelsea look to add further depth to their team. As per the same article, the Blues want to land Palmieri to provide stiff … [Read more...]

According to Don Balon, Chelsea forward Eden Hazard allegedly reached a verbal agreement over a switch to Real Madrid few months ago but he is not sure about the transfer. The Belgium international forward is believed to regret agreeing to the deal with Real as he’s now unsure about working under embattling Zinedine Zidane. The Champions League winners are in a bad state right now and have failed in their bid to retain the La Liga title, while they also face a daunting two-legged clash against Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA … [Read more...]

According to British media reports, Chelsea have switched their attention to Burnley forward Ashley Barnes in their search for a striker in the winter transfer window. Sky Sports says the reigning Premier League champions are keen on signing the Burnley striker in what would possibly be one of the big surprises of the transfer market. The same publication states that the title holders have “expressed” an interest in the ex-Austria U-20 international despite his limited experience playing at a big club. Crucially, the same article reveals … [Read more...]

According to reports in the British media, Chelsea have agreed to a transfer fee with AS Roma to land Edin Dzeko in the winter transfer window. According to Metro, the Blues have been in negotiations with the Italian outfit about bringing in the 31-year-old forward this month. The same report suggests that the Blues have reportedly agreed a “basic transfer fee” of £28million with AS Roma for the ex-Manchester City forward as manager Antonio Conte looks to strengthen his strike-force this New Year. The story also suggests that talks between … [Read more...]

As per Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol, Chelsea are close to completing a January deal for AS Roma forward Edin Dzeko. The Bosnia and Herzegovina striker has become a shock target for the defending English Premier League champions this winter. The Blues have been strongly linked with a number of different forwards this month as manager Antonio Conte looks to reinforce his attack ahead of the new season. West Ham United forward Andy Carroll was heavily linked with a transfer to the English capital to join the title holders earlier in the … [Read more...]

According to reports, Chelsea are closing in on a move to secure the signature of Roma pair Edin Dzeko and defender Emerson Palmieri. As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, a deal is close with the duo ready to seal a move to Stamford Bridge. The double swoop deal is set to cost the Blues about £45 million this winter transfer window. There had been some claims that Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi could head in the opposite way on loan as part of the transfer deal. However, it now looks like the Chelsea forward will not be … [Read more...]

According to reports, Chelsea are edging closer to agreeing to a move worth £30m+ to land AS Roma forward Edin Dzeko this New Year to address their attacking problem. Although the Blues returned to shape in front of goal on Saturday in their 4-0 victory over Brighton, before that, they scored only a goal in four matches across all competitions. During the period, summer signing Alvaro Morata experienced a dry spell, having failed to grab a goal in his last six matches, and with a lack of alternatives behind the Spaniard, it has seemingly led … [Read more...]

Chelsea have had their issues up front recently, now reports suggest Leicester City forward Islam Slimani have been identified as a possible solution. Antonio Conte’s team did return to winning ways on Saturday with a 4-0 victory over Brighton, but before that, they’d only managed a goal in their last four encounters across all competitions. Interestingly, the team returned to form when Alvaro Morata was ruled out of action through suspension, with the Spain international going six matches in all competitions without a single goal as the … [Read more...]

Chelsea are allegedly on the verge of landing Roma defender Emerson Palmieri, as it’s suggested in Italy he has agreed to terms with the Premier League Champions. The 23-year-old left back joined Roma back in 2015 having formerly broken through in Santos, going on to play 47 matches for the Giallorossi. The defender has yet to return to complete match fitness and top shape after sustaining a serious knee problem last campaign, but according to reports, that has not been enough to discourage Chelsea as personal contract terms have reportedly … [Read more...]

According to reports, Chelsea have received a major transfer boost as it’s suggested that AS Roma forward striker Edin Dzeko has given the go-ahead to a transfer to Stamford Bridge. Former Juventus head coach and current Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has seen his team struggle recently for goals, netting just once in their last four matches in all competitions. As reported by Sky Sport Italia football expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Blues could be moving closer to identifying a decent solution, as the former Manchester City forward has … [Read more...]