Chelsea top performer this season Diego Costa and goal stopper Thibaut Courtois are set to be offered a lucrative deal amidst reports that Atletico Madrid are monitoring their situation at Chelsea. According to report from The Telegraph, both former Madrid player were convinced by new boss Antonio Conte to commit their long-term futures to the club, after rumours had linked them away from Stamford Bridge in the summer. Goal poacher Costa has been on scintillating form this season and his goals had helped the Blue to remain at the top of the EPL table. He is currently the top scorer in the EPL with 10 goals. Shot stopper Courtois has not really had much ball to save in recent weeks since Conte switched to his preferred 3-4-3 formation. The Belgian has enjoyed … [Read more...]
Chelsea summer target to sign two years deal with Club
Chelsea have been handed a massive blow in their pursuit of Real Madrid centre back Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira commonly known as Pepe. Accord to report from Bleacher report, the tough tackling defender has committed his future to Madrid, by signing a two years contract extension, which will soon be announced. The Portuguese international was linked with a move to Premier League during the summer, with both Chelsea and Manchester City interested in his services. The energetic and controversial defender, known for his aggressive behavior towards players and officials moved to Madrid in 2007 from home club FC Porto. Since his arrival at Santiago Bernabeu in 2007, the powerful defender has help the Los Blancos win many trophies, including two UEFA Champions … [Read more...]
Conte Targets This 6ft 3 German Star in January Transfer
Chelsea is believed to be in a hunt for a tough defender to compete with Garry Cahill at the centre back position. According to report from Premier Sport, Chelsea new boss Antonio Conte wants to sign AS Roma defender Antonio Rudiger in January. The Italian tactician is looking forward to strengthen his back line and he will be willing to pay big fee to get the tough defender. The 23-years old German star arrived Rome 2015 from VfB Stuttgart in a reported fee worth €13m. Since his arrival to Rome, the 6ft 3 tall star has been a key member to the starting team. The versatile player can operate both as a full back and as a centre back. Chelsea defensive duos John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic are aging and they have just less than a year contract with the … [Read more...]
Mourinho pleads: Give me Ferguson’s time
United performance this season hasn't been a thing of joy for the players or fans as the Red Devils currently lie 6th on the English Premier League table, 9 points off leaders, Chelsea. There has been growing rumors of impatience around the club as they struggle to keep back to back wins and Jose Mourinho -the clubs coach- pleaded for some patience on him. "The best manager in the history of the Premier League needed a few years to build such a successful period,” Jose Mourinho said in reference to Sir Alex Ferguson's early days at the club. "Sir Alex Ferguson first trophy -an FA cup- didn't come till 1990 after the Scot took over the club in 1986. The club had to wait for another four years to win the league under Ferguson who then went on to win twelve … [Read more...]
Star Player Buzzin! Arsenal can win the champions league!
Francis Coquelin has been in great spirits, the 25-year-old Frenchman is enjoying playing at the Emirates and has said he hoped to finish his career at the club. He rose through the ranks starting from the youth system, Coquelin has established himself as an important member of the Arsenal squad under Arsene Wenger. He now has his eyes set on big plans with the team, the tireless midfielder expressed his frustration with the Arsenal team having to contend with the loser tag and emphasized that the club had to go through an important transition point which was responsible for the spells without contending for trophies. He added that then they were a team of boys who had now matured both physically and mentally and therefore there were ready to challenge or … [Read more...]
Defender: Chelsea needs to be aware of this Tottenham player
Chelsea fullback Nathan Ake who is on loan at Bournemouth has voiced out, warning teammates ahead of the clash against Tottenham on Saturday. The cracker which is supposed to decide how things remain at the top of the table going into December is a must win for both teams. Ake who as many goals as Janssen (3) this season has suggested the player isn’t one to be underrated having played with him back in the Netherlands and also in Holland U-21 team. “ I Know Vincent very well, he is a hard worker, a strong player and good with both feet, pretty dangerous with or without the ball and I am certain he will make an impact in the premier league in due time, I know my teammates will also be keeping an eye on him” Ake said while being interview by Premier League … [Read more...]
Poch: We need reinforcements if we are to challenge for trophies
After crashing out of the champions league with a loss to Monaco FC, Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino has insisted the club need to reinforce in certain key areas to put in a more serious challenge for trophies at White Hart lane. Pochettino who could not hide his disappointment of the result also emphasized that the hunger in the team was not lost but there needed to be additions in key positions in the squad for more balance. Tottenham who seemed to be struggling due to injuries with certain players like Christian Eriksen and Toby Alderweid in the heart of the defence has struggled with four draws, a win and a loss in their last six games. Tottenham who could’ve saved their champion league hopes with a win or a draw yesterday were unable to overturn … [Read more...]