Roma star Kostas Manolas has sealed himself as a crucial part of the Giallorossi starting line-up, and Premier League Champions Chelsea are prepared to be left frustrated in their pursuit. As reported by The Daily Mail, Chelsea had been linked with a transfer for the £30million-rated Greek since the summer, with Italian tactician Antonio Conte wanting to strengthen his defense line. The Italian ultimately brought in his AS Roma teammate, German Antonio Rudiger, to his team at the Bridge, but rumour continued of a move for Manolas. The … [Read more...]

Watford boss Marco Silva has said he is ‘realistic’ about his stance of keeping hold of key players like Richarlison, who has been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea or Tottenham Hotspurs. As reported by the Sun, Marco Silva has some fears over the youngster’s future, following his spectacular start to life in the English Premier League this season. The 20-year-old has scored five goals and created three assists for the Hornets so far this campaign, and has shone in a lot of attacking positions, both centrally and on the flank. The … [Read more...]

Premier League champions Chelsea have joined the transfer race to sign German Mesut Ozil from rivals Arsenal, as per reports emanating from Germany. According to SportBild via Sport Witness, Ozil, 29, has emerged as a top transfer target for Italian tactician Antonio Conte. Premier League giant Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing the Germany international attacking midfielder, who has already worked with Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho at La Liga club Real Madrid. Mesut Ozil spent three years with Jose Mourinho at Real and the … [Read more...]

According to reports, Inter Milan forward and Chelsea target Mauro Icardi is set to sign a new deal at the San Siro club with a staggeringly high buyout clause. Recently, the Sun linked Chelsea with an interest in Argentine Icardi, while Don Balon list the striker among a number of FC Barcelona transfer targets, and another report from the same publication, Don Balon, claims interest from Spanish La Liga champions Real Madrid. He is unsurprisingly in demand after a great run of form in the Italian Serie A this campaign, Inter Milan now seem to … [Read more...]

According to reports, Premier League champions Chelsea are prepared to make a new transfer move to try and bring in Alex Sandro from Serie A champions Juventus in the New Year. As reported by the Daily Express, the Blues are preparing a new offer for the 26-year-old defender, who was linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge when the current season ends. Despite the rumour linking the Blues with a transfer to sign the Brazilian, a move failed to materialise as Antonio Conte’s side ended up bringing in six other players last summer. The same … [Read more...]

According to reports, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen on his side signing a new forward, a top class midfielder and a solid left-back as top priorities for the January transfer window. The tactician already signed striker Alvaro Morata during the last summer, but wants a good challenger to the Spain international forward than the unreliable and inconsistent Belgian Michy Batshuayi. The Blues lost an influential player in Spaniard Diego Costa and, for all his top quality in the forward line, Alvaro Morata is a different style of a … [Read more...]

Premier League Champions Chelsea can sign Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio - if Belgian Eden Hazard is permitted to move to the Santiago Bernabeu. The Blues have been tipped to secure the signature of Asensio from La Liga side Real Madrid with the Spaniard currently finding it hard to make a mark. Asensio, 21, has faded into obscurity since netting in back to back matches against La Liga side FC Barcelona in the Super Cup in August. Premier League giant Manchester United are also keen on signing the player but the two side’s poor transfer … [Read more...]

German side Borussia Dortmund are considering selling Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the winter transfer window after growing increasingly frustrated by his disciplinary issues, as per reports. The 28-years-old Gabon striker has scored 11 goals in 12 German Bundesliga matches for Borussia Dortmund this League season. The Daily Mirror reports the Blues are amongst a number of suitors who have been sounded out by the German side about the African's potential sale in the new year. According to report, Borussia Dortmund are angry with the Gabon … [Read more...]

David Luiz's future at Stamford Bridge has been the subject of a lot of debate for some weeks now, according to reports emanating from France, the Brazilian international defender's second spell at the West London club could be coming to an abrupt end. David Luiz recently trained alone ahead of Chelsea's 1-0 win over Premier League side Manchester United after reportedly questioning Antonio Conte's tactics after the Blues emphatic 3-0 loss to AS Roma in the Champions League. Since then, the David Luiz has failed to start a match for Chelsea … [Read more...]

Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has had his challenges this past month, and rumour is linking him with a transfer to Stamford Bridge. Aubameyang, 28, has established himself as one of Europe’s best marksmen, netting 137 goals in 208 matches for the Bundesliga side, with 40 in 46 matches last campaign, while his tally this term currently stands at 17 in 19 matches as he continues to prove that he is top class. In turn, after his recent suspensions and ban by Dortmund a price tag of £54million has been placed on him with a … [Read more...]

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has sent a crystal clear message to the Chelsea board over the need to reinforce in January after rivals Manchester City’s brilliant run. The Italian has praised Manchester City boss for the way they’ve supported Pep Guardiola ’s team in the last transfer market, with the Citizen’s looking like awaiting Premier League Champions. The Blues won the Premier League title last term but are now eleven points adrift leaders Manchester City after weekends results, and Antonio Conte has dropped an important hint that his team … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has dropped a major hint that he will ask the Chelsea board to sign a number of players in the January window to give his team renewed hope of competing favourably with Manchester City in the English Premier League title race. The Skye Blues have been by far been the most consistent side in the English top flight this term, with the Citizens having only on one occasion dropped points so far this season to leave them eight points ahead at the apex of the log. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City came from one goal down … [Read more...]

According to the Telegraph, Premier League Champions Chelsea are prepared to continue negotiations of a contract extension with Belgium star Thibaut Courtois’ representatives before the season ends. Last week the goalkeeper disclosed that the contract negotiations had stalled. According to widespread reports, the Belgium international is requesting a huge pay rise to his current £120,000-weekly deal, and the Blues seem to be unsure whether they’ll be prepared to grant that wage wish. The West London club made him a new deal offer in May, but … [Read more...]

Premier League Champions Chelsea have been on red alert after a report credited to Metro Sport, disclosed that German side Borussia Dortmund are ready to lower their valuation for Gabonese Pierre Emerick Aubameyang after the striker’s relationship with the club broke down. The Gabon international striker has been impressive in the German Bundesliga with his goals record but his recent attitude has led to several fines, bans and constant friction between his teammates and the club. His situation at the club has alerted top European clubs, … [Read more...]

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits that the Blues struggle to perform consistently when Belgian Eden Hazard and Frenchman N’Golo Kante were not available to represent the side. Chelsea are looking to revive their English Premier League title hopes this season after a rather disappointing start to the season. The Blues have since properly bounced back from their losses in the hands of Crystal Palace and returned into title contention. Antonio Conte’s team also sealed their spot in the last 16 of the ongoing UEFA Champions League … [Read more...]