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In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, Nigerian attacking midfielder/winger Victor Moses has been linked to La Liga giant Barcelona. According to latest report from The Sun, the Catalan club have targeted the 25-year old star to solve their defensive woe at the right back this season. Since the departure of Brazilian right back Dani Alves to Juventus this summer, Barca have failed to find a reliable replacement for the Brazilian. Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has been exploiting different option at the right back this season, due to Aleix Vidal’s failure to impress. Moses has been on sparkling form Since the switch of formation to 3-4-3 by Antonio Conte, the Nigerian has been able to exceed people expectation in his new role as … [Read more...]

Newly appointed Shangai Spi Coach Andre Villa Boaz has made it no-secret of his desire to prize away Chelsea’s Nigerian midfielder Mikel Obi. The Portuguese who was also head coach at Stamford bridge for a short spell has made his intentions known to journalists while addressing them in a press conference yesterday in Shanghai. The Nigerian midfielder who has barely featured for the Blues this season seemed like he was going to be central to Antonio Conte’s side having started in all pre-season matches until he went for the Olympic games in Brazil and has been unable to feature for the London side ever since. Amidst allegations of him facing punishments playing for his country in Brazil by Super Eagles coach Gehrt Rohr, the midfielder has been heavily linked … [Read more...]

Chelsea on-loan striker Loic Remy has suffered another injury blow according to English media Evening Standard. Remy moved to Selhurst Park on a season-long loan to gain playing time, after new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte sees him as a surplus to the requirement in the Blues team. The 29-year old forward earlier suffered a thigh injury, nine days into his spell at Selhurst Park and returned to Stamford Bridge for treatment. Since his move to Selhurst Park, the French forward is yet to feature for the Eagles. Speaking in a press briefing, Alan Pardew confirmed the injury suffered by Remy. "Loic has picked up a different injury. It's the calf [this time]. That's a disappointment,"said Pardew. The Eagles have struggled for form this season as they currently … [Read more...]

Chelsea will play host to London rival Tottenham Hotspur in an EPL clash tomorrow. The match is expected to be a tough one, giving that the saint are yet to lose any match this season. Antonio Conte's men have been on fine run-of-form in recent weeks. The Blues have won all their last six EPL games without conceding a goal. Speaking in a press briefing ahead of tomorrow encounter, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte gave an insight of the players to expect on the pitch. The tactician ruled out Chelsea's skipper John Terry and defensive Midfielder John Obi Mike due to injury suffered. "For tomorrow I don't have available John Terry and (John) Obi Mikel," Conte said. "John has a muscular problem in his gluteus and Mikel also has a muscular problem. [Terry] did it … [Read more...]

“Diego Costa is one of the best strikers in the world” Chelsea coach Antonia Conte told reporters in his post match interview and journalists could not disagree with the Chelsea coach because the Spaniard had become the first player in the premier league to score double digits when he put his 10th goal past countryman and veteran goalkeeper Victor Valdez! The striker has hit a form very reminiscent of his first season where he led Chelsea to win the English premier league and with a twist to the script, the striker has been potent with very minimal controversies unlike his debut season. Diego Costa is a rock star , the premier league is his stage and his teammates are his band mates while they play the top of the league song. Against Everton tempers were … [Read more...]

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 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...]

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...]

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...]

Various reports in the English media linking French star Kurt Zouma away from Stamford Bridge in January, the player has come out to state that he is happy with boss Antonio Conte’s decision to leave him out of first team according to Daily Star. The 22-year old centre-back was a key player in the Blues team last season, before he suffered a knee injury which ruled him out for over six months. Although the highly rated defender has returned to training, he is yet to feature for the Blues senior team. He has been playing with the Blues under-23 team. Speaking concerning his current position in the Blues squad, Zouma said: "I am very pleased to play another 90 minutes. I need to play, keep going and to work because I was out for a long time," said … [Read more...]

Chelsea on loan star Rebert Kenedy is set to make a return to Stamford Bridge in the winter transfer window after failing to impress at Watford This report is according to Daily Star which claims that Watford manager Walter Mazzarri is not impressed with the player’s performance and his attitude. It is also said that Mazzarri wants to get rid of Kenedy in order to free up a loan space in his squad. The young Brazilian was sent out on a season long-loan by Chelsea new manager Antonio Conte in the summer to gain more play time. Since his arrival to Vitality stadium, the 20-year old star has only made one substitute appearance. Kenedy a top talent who is capable of playing as a winger or as a left back joined Chelsea in 2015 summer from Brazilian club … [Read more...]

Chelsea are currently analysizing the situation of AS Roman midfielder Radja Nainggolan after the player had a bust-up with his coach boss Luciano Spalletti after being substituted in Sunday’s clash at Atalanta. The powerful box-to-box midfielder was substituted in the 86 minutes before Roma conceded a last-minute penalty to suffer a 2-1 defeat. The Belgian has been a major target for the Blues for about two seasons now. Report had it that Chelsea’s new boss Antonio Conte had two different bids for the star rejected last summer. With Chelsea midfield duo of Cesc Fabregas and Jonh Obi Mikel likely to exit Stamford Bridge in the winter transfer, Nainggolan will certainly be a good replacement for the midfielders. Although the 28-years old Belgian star had … [Read more...]