One of the hottest talents in the English League Ethan Ampadu has been a target for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte in recent weeks. Following such link to Chelsea, Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has come out to play down such rumours linking his player to Stamford Bridge. According to the Sun, an agreement of about £2.5m has been reached between both clubs but Tisdale has refused to make any comment concerning the deal. Speaking to Express and Echo, Tisdale insisted that the 16-year old defensive midfielder needs to focus on current campaign. "He's got to concentrate this year on his GCSEs – he's a member of our first-team, and any business that Exeter City decide to do will not be conducted in the press. "At this stage, he belongs to Exeter City. "We … [Read more...]

With just a month and few days to the opening of January transfer window, rumours concerning player transfers have intensified and latest of such rumour is the of linking Chelsea defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel to Manchester United. According to report from the Sun, Chelsea former boss Jose Mourinho is ready to have a reunion with his former player at Old Trafford. Mourinho team has been on poor form this season and the Portuguese boss is facing an up-hill task of turn things around. Mikel has failed to make a single appearance for the Blues this season. It is reported that the Nigerian international is not in good term with Antonio Conte, after he allegedly turn down Conte’s request to feature for the Blues during pre-season for the Olympic game with … [Read more...]

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could be on his way out of Chelsea after fallen down the pecking order in Antonio Conte starting eleven. According to report from Daily Mail, Serie A giants Juventus are weighing up January move for the Serbian international. The Italian side are in need of defender after injury suffered by Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves. Although Juventus have both promising star Daniele Rugani and Medhi Benatia as defenders, it is however believed the imminent departure of the later for the Africa Cup of Nation will create a vacuum at the defense line. Since Chelsea switch to a 3-4-3 formation, Ivanovic has failed to get a starting place with conte preferring Nigerian international Victor Moses as his right-wing back. The Serbian … [Read more...]

As January transfer window looms closer, various reports linking players and managers to clubs have all started, and latest of such report is that linking Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland to England managerial job. According to reports, Holland has agreed a deal with English FA to become part of Gareth Southgate managerial team in his new role as England manager. Daily Mail claimed that the England interim manager wants Holland to be his assistant when he is confirmed as England manager next week. Both tactician have formed a good partnership having worked with the England under-21 team since 2013 Report had it that the Blues were initially reluctant to let their Star man leave following his key relationship with the Blues squad. A deal has … [Read more...]

The Blues had a tough game over the weekend when they took on London rival Tottenham Hotspur. Although they won the game by 2-1 at full-time, they were however held at 1-1 before the break (continue reading). Chelsea goal scorer Pedro who netted the equalizer before the break, has revealed what Italian tactician Antonio Conte told them before the commencement of the second half. ‘He told us to press high and concentrate between the lines,’ Pedro said to Chelsea’s official site. ‘He told us to mark more aggressively and that was the most important thing. It was a good game for us and the supporters.’ The Spaniard has been having a good game since he replaced Brazilian attacking midfielder Willian in the starting eleven. His outstanding performances have left … [Read more...]

Atletico Madrid star player Antoine Griezman has once again been linked to Chelsea, following his recent claim that he would love to play in the Premier League rather than French Ligue 1 in the future. The highly rated goal poacher helped his national team side to reach the Europe Cup final in which they lost to Portugal few months ago. The sensational goal poacher won the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer, with six goals while also named as the tournament best player. Speaking to French publication Telefoot, via Metro, the attacking midfielder said: ‘I am in Madrid, we have a good team, I want to win titles,’ Said Griezmann - ‘PSG is an interesting project but I don’t want to move to Ligue 1 now. ‘I prefer to stay in La Liga or the Premier … [Read more...]

Chelsea will continue business in the January transfer window despite their current form, which have seen them leading Premier League table with 31 points from 13 games. According to report from The Express, the Blues have reignited their interest in signing Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez in the winter transfer. The 25 years old Colombian star has fallen down the pecking order with Zinedine Zidane’s starting eleven. The talented star has been forced to watch some of the season matches from the bench. Chelsea creative midfielder Cesc Fabregas is facing a similar case at Stamford Bridge and rumours have it that the Spaniard could be shown the exit down to Stamford Bridge in January. Italian tactician Antonio Conte is thought to be a big … [Read more...]