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Chelsea no longer interested in this £53million rated target

Antonio Conte is set to allow rivals Manchester United to sign their long-term transfer target Alex Sandro. According to a report by the Sun, Chelsea will drop their keen interest in the full-back allowing Manchester United and their Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho to lead the race in the pursuit to land the left-back. Further, the same report claims that United are ready to splash huge on the superstar with £53million lined up to lure the star away from Juventus. While this development may come as a major blow to Blues faithful that the … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Agreed! Chelsea table 25 million Euro bid for full-back

According to reports from Turkey today, defending Premier League champions Chelsea have tabled an official bid for Porto star Alex Telles. The 25-year-old Brazilian left full-back, moved to Europe from Gremio back in 2014, signing for Turkish outfit Galatasaray amid huge expectations. However, an impressive debut season with the Turkish club was followed by a rather poor loan spell with Inter Milan back in 2015, leading to claims that he may not have the ability of breaking into the first team of a top European club. Inter Milan … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Beat Arsenal And Chelsea To Star Player’s Signature

It is no longer news that Phillipe Coutinho is no longer a Liverpool player. Right now, manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to sign a new player to replace the Brazilian player, and it appears Thomas Lemar is the one we will see next at Anfield. The talented player has been strongly linked with a move away from Monaco in recent times, and there are recent speculations that the Anfield club have convinced him to ignore other clubs interested in his signature and move down to Merseyside instead. The likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal … [Read more...]

Chelsea legend sends frank message to summer transfer signing

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has said that it has been a tough start to life at the Bridge for England international Danny Drinkwater since his summer transfer. The England international midfielder joined Chelsea from Leicester City in August but has had to struggle with fitness problems and hasn’t been able to seal a regular playing spot in the Chelsea first team. Indeed, the midfielder has been limited to only three English Premier League starts this campaign, netting one goal in 10 matches. He has played 15 matches so far in all … [Read more...]

Thierry Henry makes shocking revelation about three Chelsea players

Premier League legend Thierry Henry has praised Chelsea manager Antonio Conte for the way has improved some key players in his squad since taking over at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte was named as Jose Mourinho’s successor and officially assumed office at Chelsea in the 2016 summer. The Italian tactician was a big hit at the Bridge as he led the team to the English Premier League crown in his first season in charge at the side. The tactician is now halfway through his second campaign in charge at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea currently … [Read more...]

Liverpool open negotiation to beat Chelsea and Arsenal to £40million rated star

According to reports, Liverpool have made the first approach to signing Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez, who has also been heavily linked with Chelsea and Arsenal. The Algeria international attacking midfielder is one of the best players in the English Premier League on his day and has made a good start to this campaign for the Foxes. A midfielder with flair, impressive pace and a good goal scorer, the African could be ideal in for Liverpool in the attack, which looks ready to be weakened with the exit of Brazil international playmaker … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to make second January signing after Barkley arrival

It looks like a busy winter at Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea are allegedly already looking at bringing in another player to follow up on the signing of Ross Barkley. As per BBC Sport, the Blues secured the signing of £15million deal for former Everton man, with the club unveiling the player on Friday evening. The Sun claims, Chelsea are now eyeing Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez, although they also note that the former Premier League Champion boss Claude Puel is not keen on losing the African which is understandable considering his importance to the … [Read more...]

Chelsea fans not totally convinced by new signing, claim he already disrespected their club

The reigning Premier League Champions confirmed the signature of Ross Barkley on Friday evening, but one key decision hasn’t left all Chelsea fans impressed with the team or player. According to BBC Sport, the Blues have spent £15million to secure the services of the 24-year-old from Merseyside giants Everton, while Chelsea’s official website note how the attacker has been handed the number 8 shirt having penned a five-and-a-half-year deal at the club. Brazil international Oscar was the last Chelsea player to wear that jersey number, but it … [Read more...]

Mourinho Set To Sign Star Ahead Of Chelsea And Arsenal – Conte, Wenger Must Act Fast!

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is looking to take advantage of the ongoing winter transfer window to reinforce his defense department by signing a new defender before the closure of the window. And according to reports, the red devils are weighing up a move for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney. Kieran has evolved into one of the most important members of the Scotland club after breaking into the first-team in 2014. The Scottish defender was heavily linked with Chelsea and Arsenal last summer and is still linked with a move away from … [Read more...]

Done Deal! Chelsea complete first January transfer

Premier League Champions Chelsea has secured the signature of Ross Barkley today. The former Everton forward was unveiled on Friday night as his new shirt number was as well revealed. According to BBC Sport, the 24-year-old attacker joined Chelsea in a £15million transfer deal as the Englishman brings a stop to a 13-year stint with the Merseyside club having joined them at as a schoolboy. He played 179 matches for the Toffees, netting a total of 27 goals, while he’s also amassed 22 caps for the Three Lions of England as he now seems to take … [Read more...]

Confirmed – Conte Ready To Sign Proven Midfield Maestro For Chelsea

Chelsea signed N'Golo Kante from Leicester City in 2016, and they also spent lots of money to get the signatures of the duo of Danny Drinkwater and Tiemoue Bakayoko during the past summer transfer window. Antonio Conte also had another superb midfielder in the person of Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge, but there are speculations he is still keen on signing another midfielder this year, and his side have been linked with Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal. According to reports by itassportpress coming from Italy, the premier league champions have … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte orders club transfer chiefs to sign three players for this reason

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has sanctioned three winter transfer window signings as he feels right in his request for more signings after runaway leaders Manchester City’s brilliant start to the current season. As per the Times, the tactician has handed over a three-man shortlist to club transfer chief Marina Granovskaia, which has in it a centre-back, a left-fullback and a forward. The list was not revealed in this report, but rumour elsewhere may hand them some clues as to the players on Conte’s wishlist this New Year. British … [Read more...]

Deal close! Chelsea could seal first move this winter transfer window

According to reports, Chelsea are expected to seal their very first signing of the current transfer window today by signing Ross Barkley from Merseyside club Everton for about £15million. The England international forward was a transfer target for Chelsea during the summer window before the deal failed to materialize, but the Daily Mail is now claiming the move is back on and could be completed by Friday. Ross Barkley seems like a very useful signing as an option for the Blues, but it’s difficult to imagine the forward being first choice … [Read more...]

Chelsea star contacts La Liga giants over move after being rejected by Barcelona

According to reports, Chelsea star David Luiz has allegedly contacted Champions League winners Real Madrid over completing a possible move to the Santiago Bernabeu after failing to seal himself a transfer move to FC Barcelona. The Brazilian has not been a regular starter at Fulham road this league season and wants to depart for La Liga Champions Real Madrid as there seems to be no route back for him under the tutelage of Antonio Conte, as per Don Balon. The former PSG defender was a key figure for the Blues last term and could perfectly slot … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to battle local rivals for this 20-year-old winger

Reigning Premier League Champions Chelsea are trying to add some new faces to their forward line in the January window and club head coach Antonio Conte has opted to approach one of Italy’s hottest young talents. According to a report by Calciomercato, the Stamford Bridge giants are one of two English Premier League sides that are forcing for the winter signature of Fiorentina youngster Federico Chiesa. The 20-year-old wide man came through the academy rank and burst into the limelight last campaign, playing a total of 34 matches in all … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Agreed! Real Madrid Superstar heading to Chelsea in major swap deal

According to reports, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is set to offer Superstar Gareth Bale to Antonio Conte’s Chelsea to help smooth paths along in his club’s chase of the transfer of Belgian Eden Hazard. The Sun linked the Wales international winger with Premier League giants Manchester United earlier this season, and Bale seems a great fit at United despite his Bernabeu struggles. Still, the Premier League Champions might now be handed a rare privilege to sign him instead as Don Balon suggest French tactician Zidane is eager to sell the … [Read more...]

Mauricio Set To Beat Chelsea To Star Player’s Signature – Conte Must Act Fast

Ross Barkley was heavily linked with a move away from Everton during the past summer transfer window, but the talented player remained at the Goodison Park for the campaign. Ross was linked with a handful of top English clubs including Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United, and he is expected to leave Everton before the closure of the ongoing winter transfer window. According to reports by mirror, premier league champions Chelsea are still keen on getting his signature, but Mauricio Pochettino's side are favourites to sign him if he leaves … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte willing to do business with rivals regarding these two outcasts

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has said he would be ready to let unhappy members of his team leave this New Year after answering questions over defender David Luiz and Belgian Michy Batshuayi. The duo have not been regular starters for Chelsea this term and seem to face a number of uncertainty over their futures at the West London club this January. The Chelsea tactician says he does not plan to hold on to unhappy players and states he knows that the likes of David Luiz and Michy Batshuayi might desire regular playing time to make sure they … [Read more...]

Chelsea planning to beat Premier league rivals to £50million star defender

According to Daily Mirror, Chelsea have allegedly made a move to beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to the £50million move of Juventus fullback Alex Sandro. The Brazil international left-back has emerged as a top priority transfer target for Chelsea this January transfer window, with the Blues head coach Antonio Conte looking to reinforce in a couple of departments after a tough start to the campaign. The Blues currently sit third in the English Premier League, but are 17 points adrift league leaders Manchester City as any hope of … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to complete these two key signings in January

According to reports, Chelsea are eager to sign both Thomas Lemar and Red Star forward Richmond Boakye, however, the West Londoners have allegedly softened their interest in Celtic striker Moussa Dembele. According to the Evening Standard, the Blues want to bring in Monaco forward Thomas Lemar, with Chelsea also closely watching Red Star Belgrade man Boakye, after the news that Michy Batshuayi is eager to complete a loan transfer away from the Bridge. The outlet is also claiming that Italian tactician Antonio Conte tutored side are relaxing … [Read more...]

Chelsea prepare £33million offer to sign Antonio Conte’s favourite transfer target

According to reports, Chelsea have made an initial approach to German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich worth about £33million to complete the winter transfer of star midfielder Arturo Vidal. However, the figure is unlikely to be good enough as the Bundesliga side want a better offer more than that figure – close to about £53million, as reported by to journalist Pipe Sierra on Twitter. The Chilean international midfielder has been one of the best midfielders in the whole of Europe recently, shining for Bayern Munich and also at his former club … [Read more...]

Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview, Team News, Who Will Win?

The premier league is getting more interesting, and everything is turning into a sort of war, especially for a spot among the top four. Arsenal are ready to host premier league champions Chelsea for their next top-flight game, and we can't just wait to see the game. The London Derby is an important one for both sides this week. Arsenal are presented with an opportunity to close down the gap between them and their London rivals, while Chelsea can extend their lead over Arsenal to 10 points if they can beat Arsene Wenger's side at the Emirates … [Read more...]

Chelsea prepare £90million to hijack Arsenal target in January

Chelsea have softened their interest in Celtic forward Moussa Dembele but will continue to pay attention to reinforce their attacking line in the New Year with Thomas Lemar among their main targets, as per the Evening Standard. Ex-Fulham forward Dembele has played a vital role in Celtic’s dominance of the Scottish League since his transfer north of the border, netting 21 goals in 42 games. The English Premier League champions were linked with a transfer for the 21-year-old during the summer window but have been denied by Celtic's £40million … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager gets crucial transfer update in pursuit of David Luiz replacement

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was allegedly hoping to reunite with a familiar player from Juventus, but the move doesn’t sound positive for the tactician. Although the coming to light of Dane star Andreas Christensen offers Conte a long-term alternative in defence, rumour would lead fans to believe that the tactician isn’t entirely satisfied with his options in defence. According to a report by Goal.com, Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini was thought to be a transfer target for Conte, with the Italian seemingly interested in working with the … [Read more...]

Good news for Chelsea fans as Real Madrid ‘drop’ Superstar’s pursuit

According to reports, La Liga Champions Real Madrid are prepared to end their pursuit of Belgian international star Eden Hazard from English Premier League Champions Chelsea. The Spanish La Liga giants are thought to be long-standing admirers of the Belgian international playmaker, who has been in brilliant shape once again for Chelsea so far this campaign. However, as per a report by Spanish news publication Marca, the Spanish Capital City club are prepared to ‘abandon’ their chase of Eden Hazard. This news comes after club chiefs established … [Read more...]