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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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]

With his is outstanding defensive performance this season, Chelsea Andreas Christensen who plays for Borussia Monchengladbach has been one of the hottest young defenders in Europe this season. The highly rated star moved to German side in 2014 summer for a two-year loan spell to gain first team football and experience. Speaking to the media concerning possible return to Chelsea in January, the 20-years old star said: "We aren't in talks with Chelsea. I'm staying at Borussia,". "I'm just focusing on tomorrow's game." The German side … [Read more...]

Chelsea loaned star Nathan Ake has ruled out any possible return to Stamford Bridge in January, after rumours had it that the Blues are considering bringing back the 21-year old defender due to lack of play time in his loaned club Bournemouth. The versatile defender was sent out on a season long-loan move this summer to Bournemouth to gain more playing time, after he had previously been loaned to Watford last season where he flourished. Since the Holland international arrived Vitality Stadium this season, the highly rated centre back had found … [Read more...]

With various rumours linking Chelsea midfield duo of Cesc Fabregas and Oscar de Santos away from Stamford Bridge in January, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has finally come out to clear the air regarding their future with the Blues. The Italian tactician has been so impressive with his team in recent time, leading them to six consecutive victories in the EPL matches, without conceding a goal. According to sportwitness, the Italian tactician gave a lengthy interview to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, where he talked about possible … [Read more...]

Chelsea and Manchester United are set to lock-horn for highly rated Brazilian midfielder Thiago Maia, according to Daily Star. The 19-year old star who is currently one of the hottest player in the Brazilian League was a key part of the Brazilian team that won the gold medal at this past Olympics games. Antonio Conte is reportedly seeking reinforcement in his midfield in January, with report claiming that midfield duo of John Obi Mikel and Cesc Fabregas could be shipped out of Stamford Bridge. The two midfielders have struggled for a … [Read more...]

Consecutive loan spells can be seen to be more of a curse than a blessing in most cases, with talented players stuck in loan limbo until they are finally sold to another team where their fate from then on is depended on several factors. One player who isn’t a stranger to such loan spells is Chelsea FC winger turned right-wing back Victor Moses, who was bought by Jose Mourinho from Wigan and after being unable to break into the team was sent on recurring loan spells both in and outside London, after consecutive loan spells at West Ham, Liverpool … [Read more...]