Blues goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is reportedly interested in a move to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer. Reports in the Sun claim that the Belgium international is open to a return to the La Liga and will seriously consider Real Madrid's offer despite being happy at Chelsea. Real President Florentino Perez held initial talks with Courtois and is poised to offer him an irrestible deal to lure him away from the Bridge at the end of the season. Although, Real also fear Chelsea might tie the keeper to a new long term deal before the summer in a bid to ward off their interested. Reports suggested that the Chelsea board are now looking to offer Courtois a huge pay rise but the Belgian seems to have set his sights on returning to the Spanish capital going by … [Read more...]
Conte Orders Chelsea To Sign Experienced Premier League Striker
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on signing Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente next month. The Blues boss wants to bring the Spaniard to Stamford Bridge to deputise for Diego Costa who is currently on a fine goalscoring form, netting 13 goals so far and could win the Golden Boot if he continues in same fashion. Conte is said to be long-term admirer of the experienced forward and knows him well from their time together in Juventus. This move may force Michy Batshauyi out of the club, having failed to nail a starting spot in the Blues squad in the first half of the season already. Speaking at a press conference ahead of their clash this weekend, the Italian revealed plans in January. He said: “In January it’s always very difficult to buy. … [Read more...]
Manchester United Take A Step Forward, Could Splash €60M For Two German Machines
According to report from Daily Mail, Manchester United sent scouts to Bayer Leverkusen's quarters in Germany to watch keenly two potential signings of theirs. United also joined other Premier League top teams like Chelsea, Tottenham, and Everton, to assess the duo of Hakan Calhanoglu and Julian Brandt, as those other teams were reportedly in attendance at Leverkusen's game against Cologne. Calhanoglu, whom according to The Sun is said to be valued at around €20million, is known for his professionalism from set pieces. And for the past two seasons, he has been attracting the interest from English teams. Additionally, Calhanoglu is a versatile player who can play both from the wing and as a secondary striker. The 22-year-old would definitely add value to Jose … [Read more...]
AC Milan Eye Deal For Top Chelsea Midfielder ‘Fabregas’
AC Milan are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Reports in Coriello dello Sport have it that the Rossoneri have lined up plans to sign Fabregas as their takeover draws near. Milan boss Vincenzo Montella is said to be prepared to swoop a number of stars as they enter into a new era as consortium Sino-Europe completes its takeover from Silvio Berlusconi in March. Reports suggests that the San Siro outfit have made the Blues midfielder their prime target with speculations that they might also look to bring in Real Madrid star Isco. Fabregas has seen his chances limited at the Stamfrod Bridge as Antonio Conte prefers to use Nemanja Matic and N'Golo Kante depsite the Italian boss praising the qualities of the former Barca … [Read more...]
English Boss Prepares Double Swoop For Blues Heroes
Harry Redknapp has set his sights on signing John Terry and Frank Lampard if he lands the Swamsea job. Reports in the Sun have it that the Englishman is one of the candidates for the vacant coaching job at Liberty stadium and it appears the former Tottenham Hotspurs boss is ready to return to management. The Swans sacked Bob Bradley after just eleven games due to his poor run in the Premier League and Redknapp has signified his interest to coach the Welsh team. He told Talksport: “It sounds interesting – it sounds a challenge. “Swansea are a good club and it would be a tough challenge, but a good challenge. “It’s a great club – where they’ve come from and what they’ve done, and the atmosphere there is absolutely fantastic. “It’s a tough job for … [Read more...]
A Message For All Man United Fans: This Is Not Realistic!
Former Liverpool player Dean Saunders has thrashed any possibility of Manchester United catching leaders Chelsea in the English Premier League title race this season. Mourinho's men got their fourth consecutive Premier League win after beating visitors Sunderland 3-1 on Boxing Day at the Old Trafford. The win also translates into their fifth consecutive victory in all competitions. Full-back Daley Blind opened the scoring lines at half time before goals from the duo of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the other half sealed the victory's full three points. Title leaders Chelsea FC on the other hand continued their impressive run by thrashing Bournemouth 3-0 after Pedro Rodriguez scored either side of half-time and Eden Hazard scored from the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Target Schmeichel Is Going Nowhere
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri has stated that his first choice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel won't be leaving the King Power Stadium amidst the transfer rumours ahead of the January transfer window, which opens on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Speaking on the transfer rumours in his latest press conference, the Italian, who masterminded a surprising and an unlikely English Premier League (EPL) title for the Foxes last season, was quick to dispel the rumour as he was quoted as follows: "Kasper has a signature on the contract. We won’t sell Kasper until any circumstances. We don’t need money. No chance. Liverpool can win title without Kasper." Danish international shot stopper and son of EPL and Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel, has been linked with a … [Read more...]