Chelsea have been dealt a blow after Swansea manager Paul Clement hinted they are not selling Fernando Llorente. The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for the Spanish striker after reports that Antonio Conte is keen on a reunion with Llorente whom he managed during his time at Juventus. Conte is said to be keen to sign him as a cover for Diego Costa having deemed current choice Michy Batshuayi 'as not yet ready' to start in the Premier League due to the physicality of the League. However, Paul Clement has dismissed speculations over the future of centre-forward. He said: ‘I want to keep Gylfi [Sigurdsson ] here. He’s similar to Llorente, ‘We’re in a situation where we want to win games and you’ve got to keep your best players to do … [Read more...]
Paul Merson: Here Is My Prediction About Chelsea And Man United Title Race
Paul Merson thinks Manchester United are back in the EPL title race and that they will definitely challenge table leaders Chelsea for the top-flight crown. After a shaky start under new coach Jose Mourinho, United have finally begun to find some good form in recent week. At the start of this season, Mourinho struggled to find consistent form in the Premier League with his boys. Nevertheless, 'the special one' has been doing his thing and his side have been much better in recent weeks. The Old Trafford club have won their last six games on the spin in the top flight. Chelsea on the other hand have been the Premier League’s top performers this season so far. Unfortunately they suffered a big blow to their title hopes when they lost 2-0 to Tottenham last … [Read more...]
Chelsea Star Set For Talks With Rival PL Club
Chelsea skipper John Terry is willing to meet with Eddie Howe about Bournemouth move, according to reports. The 36-year-old defender has seen his chances at the Stamford Bridge reduce drastically due to the impressive form of defensive trio of Cesar Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill and David Luiz, starting just four league game this season. Terry's chances under Antonio Conte were also marred by injury and has now been pushed down the pecking order by the return of Nathan Ake meanwhile Conte has revealed the youngster will be a cover for his defence line in the 3-4-3 formation. Reports in the Daily Mail claims that the Cherries boss wants Terry to replace Ake at the Vitality stadium and will meet with the defender by the end of the week. Although, Terry … [Read more...]
Chelsea Line Up Bid For Terry’s Potential Replacement
Chelsea have reportedly lined up a January move for Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson. Reliable reports at the Stamford Bridge have it that the Blues are exploring the options to replace John Terry with the Boro defender if he leaves the club. Following suggestions that the 36-year-old defender will leave the club due to his lack of action with the Blues and could be set for an exit after the arrival of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth. However, reports in the Mirror have it that Terry wants to stay at Stamford Bridge and win the Premier League before leaving the club. It is understood that Antonio Conte sees Gibson as a perfect replacement for the veteran defender if he decides to leave. Prior reports claim that Chelsea already had a bid rejected for the … [Read more...]
Team News: Star Player Sets Out Ambitious Target
Manchester United star player Anthony Martial is determined to help his side win major silverware during his career with the Old Trafford club. Following his transfer to Manchester United from Monaco in the summer of 2015, the striker has earned a reputation as one of the most promising young forwards in the Premier League. The Frenchman burst onto the scene last season at Old Trafford when Louis van Gaal was still boss but keep making more steady progress under Jose Mourinho this term. So far this season, the 21-year-old has scored two times and made three assists in 12 Premier League games for Man United, helping Mourinho’s squad to win their last six games in the top flight. Martial has high expectations for his time at the Old Trafford club as he bids … [Read more...]
Arsenal Youngster Invited In Emergency Call, Already On His Way To Africa!
According to latest news, Arsenal youngster Ismael Bennacer has been called up to the Algerian national team. Daily Mirror just made the revelations that the teenager would be travelling to Gabon to represent his country at this month’s African Cup of Nations. The 19-year old made his debut for Algeria in September last year after he switched international allegiance from France to his African country of birth. Ismael Bennacer has made only one senior appearance for the Gunners, and this was in last season' loss to Sheffield. He however is a regular for Arsenal's U23 side. Algeria are already regarded as one of the AFCON favourites as they got one of the strongest squads in the competition. They will be playing Zimbabwe on Sunday as their tournament … [Read more...]
Chelsea Makes U-Turn Over January Loan Move For Out Of Favour Star
Chelsea have decided against loaning Michy Batshuayi in the January transfer window, according to reports. Following reports that the Belgium international might leave the Stamford Bridge due to his lack of action under Antonio Conte this season and there are suggestions that Chelsea are keen on signing Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente in a swap deal that will see Michy Batshuayi move to the opposite side. However claims in the Daily Star have it that Antonio Conte has decided to keep the 23-year-old forward as he believes that will play a role in their challenge for the Premier League. After the speculations, there have been interest from a host of English clubs with the likes of West ham and Swansea city. The Belgian star scored in Chelsea's 4-1 … [Read more...]