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Chelsea star returns to London after failed summer transfer, reconciliation talks set to start

As per reports emanating out of England via top news outlet The Daily Mail, Chelsea outcast Diego Costa has returned to the City of London today, home of Chelsea FC. The want-away striker has been out of favor with the Chelsea manager after his outspoken public outbursts and forced summer transfer to former club Atletico Madrid. Blues head coach Antonio Conte is believed to have forgotten about the striker, as he continues to work diligently to prepare his side for both the hectic new season where his team will challenge for the Premier League … [Read more...]

Controversial striker set for showdown peace talks with Chelsea to save his FIFA World Cup dream

According to reports, Chelsea controversial striker Diego Costa will commence peace talks with his club as he looks to save his FIFA World Cup hopes. The ‘rebel’striker was unable to seal a transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid after both clubs could not agree a transfer fee. But as per Daily Express, Costa is now willing to backtrack on his long-running feud with Chelsea FC. The report states that friends of the Brazil-born Spaniard have urged him to go back to England and resolve his differences with the club. And the resolution would … [Read more...]

Chelsea Have Opportunity To Sign Tottenham Superstar Next Summer

Apart from Harry Kane, another Tottenham star who had been linked with Chelsea is Toby Alderweireld. And even though a deal wasn't struck during the past transfer window, Alderweireld's agent Stijn Francis recently said his client could leave White Hart Lane next summer. Chelsea have been credited with interest in the defender, with the Evening Standard reporting last month that the premier league champions were considering a move. And speaking recently (as quoted by The Mirror), his agent Stijn Francis hailed the player as a player with an … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Rival Champions League Finalists For Amazing Star

Some hours ago, it was reported that the premier league duo of Chelsea and Manchester United are also interested in Liverpool’s Emre Can despite that the German was linked with Serie A champions Juventus for much of this summer. Tuttosport (via the Mirror) made it known that the two English clubs are keeping tabs on Can's situation and are monitoring him as he enters the final months of his contract at Liverpool. Champions League finalists Juve have long been linked with a move for the midfielder and will be able to open contract talks with … [Read more...]

What A Miss: Liverpool Could Have Signed This Defender, But This Happened

According to reports coming from Italy, Inter Milan star player Zinho Vanheusden was a target for Liverpool during the summer transfer window and the Merseyside club desire completing a deal for the centre-back to get him to Anfield. However, it was said that the Italian club blocked the move and refused to get it sanctioned. Vanheusden was also linked with a move to Southampton earlier in the summer, but he is said to be highly regarded at San Siro and the Serie A club are planning to tie him down to a new contract. The 18-year-old's deal … [Read more...]

Club Set For Deal With Liverpool For Talented Player

The English transfer window had been slammed shut last Thursday, but it is understood that Liverpool star player Lazar Markovic could still complete a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce this week following the club's interests in him. According to reports coming from Turkey, Fenerbahce have made an offer to take Markovic on loan for the rest of the term and want Liverpool to allow him to leave Anfield. It was also added that the Turkish heavyweights have the intention of signing the Serbian permanently in the summer. Lazar did spend some time … [Read more...]

Turkish Heavyweights Set For Deal For Chelsea Duo Before Close Of Turkish Window

During the past transfer window, Chelsea were trying to offload some of their stars either on loan or permanently, but some deals won't sail through successfully. The duo of Baba Rahman and Kenedy were very much linked with moves away from Chelsea during the window, but nothing could happen before the deadline. Versatile left-winger Kenedy was sent home from the Blues pre-season tour of the Far East after making inappropriate comments on social media about China which generated some issues that forced Chelsea to quickly issue an … [Read more...]

Liverpool star included in Champions League squad despite asking for transfer

Brazilian Philippe Coutinho has been included in Liverpool's UEFA Champions League squad as they await his much-anticipated return from international duty. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may have had to cope with the Brazilian stating his intent to play for La Liga side FC Barcelona, but Klopp has named him in his 25-man list for the UEFA Champions League, which begins on September 13 with a home match against Sevilla. The Liverpool star, whose future has dominated the Merseyside club's news agenda all summer, is set to feature for his … [Read more...]

Legend: This Player Can Prove Himself At Liverpool And Win The Ballon D’Or

Former Brazil international and legend Pele has been speaking about his countryman Philippe Coutinho recently, noting that the Liverpool star can win the Ballon D’Or at Anfield and that he doesn't need to move to the La Liga to prove himself. Phillipe submitted a transfer request earlier this summer to Liverpool with a view of leaving the premier league to Barcelona. However, the Merseyside club simply refused to negotiate with the Camp Nou club. Countiho is understood to be very much displeased with Liverpool's action for denying him his … [Read more...]

Chelsea playmaker drops huge hint he wants to join La Liga giant

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has dropped a major hint he wants to join European Champions Real Madrid by stating: “To think of football is to think of (Zinedine) Zidane”. The Belgium international midfielder was repeatedly linked with a summer transfer to the Spanish La Liga giant before he broke his ankle back in June. And the attacker admitted he is not very sure if the Blues summer transfer businesses have reinforced Antonio Conte's team. Eden Hazard, who has featured in Belgium's two FIFA World Cup qualifiers, was continuously heavily … [Read more...]

European Heavyweights Make New contact With Liverpool Star

Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly on the lookout for low-cost reinforcements next summer. The Italian giants were heavily linked with Liverpool midfielder Emre Can for most of the past summer, but they couldn't put a deal through. However, it appears they won't be closing their books on the German star yet. Despite the closure of the transfer window, it appears Juve are still interested in the player as his name is continuously linked with them. Can is in the final year of his contract at Liverpool with reports suggesting that he … [Read more...]

Joey Barton: Star player refused £35m transfer from Chelsea because boss Conte ‘turned his phone off’ on deadline day

According to Joey Barton, Everton star Ross Barkley pulled out of a transfer to Premier League Champions Chelsea on transfer deadline day because the Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wouldn't pick up his phone. The Toffees had already agreed a fee of £35million transfer for the Englishman, with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri stating the England international had undergone a medical examination at Chelsea. Although the player himself denied a medical examination took place, the 23-year-old midfielder was determined to force through a … [Read more...]

Chelsea And Man United Shows Shocking Interest To Sign Liverpool Star Player

Liverpool star player Emre Can has been performing consistently since the start of the year, and he even helped his country win the Confederations Cup earlier this summer. He has successfully pinned down a regular place in Jurgen Klopp's midfield since arriving Anfield, and he has grown into one of the most dependable players at Liverpool Unfortunately for Liverpool, the player's contract with them is expiring next summer, and despite that, they have been trying to extend his deal at Anfield with improved terms, the German is yet to put pen to … [Read more...]

Chelsea Indicates This Player Will Leave Stamford Bridge In January

One of the Chelsea players who was heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the past summer transfer window is Baba Rahman. And even though a move failed to see the light of the day, the premier league champions have presently dropped a hint the player will be on the move in the January transfer window. Rahman was not named in the Premier League squad for the forthcoming season and he is now deemed surplus to requirements by manager Antonio Conte. It is understood that the Ghanaian international turned down some offers to … [Read more...]

What A Miss: Liverpool Would Have Signed This Player, Transfer Blocked Deadline Day

During the past transfer window, Liverpool star player Philippe Coutinho was greatly linked with a move away from Anfield after he emerged as a target for La Liga giants Barcelona. Despite that the Catalan giants were willing to splash big on the player, Liverpool insisted that they won't sell the Brazilian for whatever price they'll be offered. But even with their stance, the Merseyside club were still keen to sign Monaco's Thomas Lemar before the transfer window closed last Thursday. It is understood that Jurgen Klopp's side lodged two bids … [Read more...]

Liverpool manager welcomes wantaway player back into Reds squad after transfer disappointment

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp believes attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho is still a prominent member of his squad and can perform creditably well after his transfer window disappointment. The former Dortmund boss said after the 25-year-old playmaker’s failed attempt to force a move to La Liga giant FC Barcelona. Brazilian Coutinho and Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele were FC Barcelona’s primary transfer targets in the summer after forward Brazil international Neymar Jr. joined big spending Paris Saint Germain. While the Spanish La Liga … [Read more...]

La Liga giant Rejected offer to sign £60million rated Arsenal star on Deadline Day

As per Express, La Liga giant Real Madrid were offered the opportunity to sign Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez on transfer Deadline Day as the forward hopes of joining Manchester City faded. The Chile international came close to reuniting with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City after both clubs agreed a £60million transfer fee for the attacker according to the Daily Star, however the transfer failed to materialize after Wenger’s team failed to bring in a replacement for the rebel forward, as per the Express, with Arsenal failing to agree a fee for … [Read more...]

Arsenal star breaks silence after failed transfer

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has broken his silence after the collapse of his move to rivals Manchester City. The Chile international attacker was willing to join the Etihad team and had thought he had his wish on transfer deadline day as the Gunners closed in on replacement Thomas Lemar of AS Monaco. But the France international decided to remain with the French Ligue 1 Champions, meaning the Chilean’s final £60 million transfer to rivals Manchester City collapsed. Widespread reports ever since about his mindset, with suggestions that he is … [Read more...]

Star player told to return to Chelsea training despite standoff with Conte

According to reports, Chelsea ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa has been told to return to his club Chelsea’s training base despite his standoff with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. The former Athletico Madrid striker is currently in his country home Brazil and refusing to head back to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground after being informed via text message he was not part of head coach Antonio Conte's plans for the new season. The Brazil born Spaniard wanted to force a transfer back to his former team- Athletico Madrid during the recently shut summer … [Read more...]

Messi reportedly stopped La Liga side from signing this Arsenal star

Barcelona star Lionel Messi reportedly stopped the La Liga club from signing Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil before the summer transfer window slam shut last week. FC Barcelona endured a nightmare summer transfer window, losing Brazil international Neymar Jr, to French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and failing with efforts to sign Brazilian Philippe Coutinho and Argentine Angel Di Maria. Argentina international Lionel Messi is believed to be annoyed with their transfer activity, with several reports suggesting he is considering his career at … [Read more...]

Jack Wilshere rejected £4.68m Birmingham City offer

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere turned down a £90,000-weekly contract bid from Birmingham City to remain on the edge of Arsene Wenger’s squad. Birmingham Offered the England international a whopping £4.67million-yearly contract to join the Championship side. Manager Harry Redknapp was ready to give the midfield maestro a new start after years of frustration at Emirate Stadium. Wilshere’s Arsenal contract runs out this summer, and the 25-year-old Englishman had options to leave the North London club this summer transfer window. But … [Read more...]

Arsenal manager confirms club will revisit transfer for Thomas Lemar

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has confirmed he will renew his interest in t Monaco star Thomas Lemar, after confirming the Gunners submitted a late £92m offer for the Frenchman before Thursday’s summer transfer deadline. The French tactician said the Emirate club met Monaco’s €100m (£92m) valuation for the 21-year-old attacker but that the player himself opted against a transfer away from the French Ligue 1 champions. The Gunners tabled three offers for Lemar earlier this summer – the biggest being valued at about €50m – but even the late … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger reveals the main reason why star player snubbed £92m move

According to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Monaco star Thomas Lemar opted to “stay in Monaco” instead of signing for the Gunners. The North London club launched a late £92million offer for Thomas Lemar as the deadline slam shut, as they seek to replace the potential departure of Alexis Sanchez. Alexis Sanchez was close to joining Premier League rival Manchester City, but the Gunners pulled the plug on Sanchez move and that of Lemar after reportedly concluding it was too late to seal a transfer for the latter. Other reports suggest the … [Read more...]

Philippe Coutinho faces difficult task winning back hearts of Fans

Merseyside giant Liverpool will this week start the task of reintegrating Brazil international Philippe Coutinho into their team as the fallout from FC Barcelona’s failed approach to sign the playmaker threatens to destabilise his place at the club. The Brazilian on Saturday was officially included in Reds 25-man Premier League squad list for the remainder of the League season and is expected to return after Brazil’s FIFA World Cup qualifier in neighbours Colombia. Although the talented midfielder has not declared openly after failing to seal … [Read more...]

Chelsea target set to renew deal with Serie A giant

According to reports from Italy, Juventus defender Alex Sandro is ready to renew his deal with the Italian Serie A champions, including a huge pay rise. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was in the transfer market for a wing back reinforcements ahead of Chelsea’s return to the UEFA Champions League. Juventus star Alex Sandro, who top his wishlist, has grown into one of world football’s best left-backs since joining Juve back in 2015. Juventus were unwilling to sell Sandro this summer, having sold both Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves respectively, … [Read more...]