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According to reports, Premier League champions Chelsea are prepared to make a new transfer move to try and bring in Alex Sandro from Serie A champions Juventus in the New Year. As reported by the Daily Express, the Blues are preparing a new offer for the 26-year-old defender, who was linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge when the current season ends. Despite the rumour linking the Blues with a transfer to sign the Brazilian, a move failed to materialise as Antonio Conte’s side ended up bringing in six other players last summer. The same … [Read more...]

David Luiz's future at Stamford Bridge has been the subject of a lot of debate for some weeks now, according to reports emanating from France, the Brazilian international defender's second spell at the West London club could be coming to an abrupt end. David Luiz recently trained alone ahead of Chelsea's 1-0 win over Premier League side Manchester United after reportedly questioning Antonio Conte's tactics after the Blues emphatic 3-0 loss to AS Roma in the Champions League. Since then, the David Luiz has failed to start a match for Chelsea … [Read more...]

Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has had his challenges this past month, and rumour is linking him with a transfer to Stamford Bridge. Aubameyang, 28, has established himself as one of Europe’s best marksmen, netting 137 goals in 208 matches for the Bundesliga side, with 40 in 46 matches last campaign, while his tally this term currently stands at 17 in 19 matches as he continues to prove that he is top class. In turn, after his recent suspensions and ban by Dortmund a price tag of £54million has been placed on him with a … [Read more...]

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has sent a crystal clear message to the Chelsea board over the need to reinforce in January after rivals Manchester City’s brilliant run. The Italian has praised Manchester City boss for the way they’ve supported Pep Guardiola ’s team in the last transfer market, with the Citizen’s looking like awaiting Premier League Champions. The Blues won the Premier League title last term but are now eleven points adrift leaders Manchester City after weekends results, and Antonio Conte has dropped an important hint that his team … [Read more...]

As reported by The Sun, Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti has claimed that Chelsea will fail in their £100m pursuit of forward Mauro Icardi. According to The Sun earlier in the month, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants to play Icardi with Spain international striker Alvaro Morata and he is ready to pay a whopping £100million to bring him to Stamford Bridge. However, the same publication claim that Luciano Spalletti believes that Icardi, 24, could remain with the Italian Serie A club “forever” following his brilliant start to the Premier … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hailed goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as one of the best safe hands in the world, as he plays down widespread talks about the player’s contract negotiation. According to the Independent, the Italian tactician was coy when asked about the Belgium international’s future at Stamford Bridge club, claiming that questions from reporters about a new contract should be directed to the management of the club and not him. The Chelsea head coach was full of praise for the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper, which serves as a … [Read more...]

According to the Independent, Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has said he is determined to wait until the end of the campaign before he decides on his future. During Hazard’s six-year stint at the West London club, he has repeatedly been connected with a transfer away from Stamford Bridge, but no move has ever materialized. The 26-year-old Belgian grabbed a goal and made an assist in Wednesday night's thumping win over Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, and his display was widely seen by fans with all the plaudits going to the Belgian. It’s … [Read more...]

Spain international midfielder Cesc Fabregas is in unbelievable shape for the Blues ahead of Saturday’s away clash at Liverpool, Premier League legend Ian Wright says. The Spaniard created two assists in Chelsea’s 4-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in the English Premier League last Saturday. Cesc Fabregas, 30, has netted one goal and has provided three assists in 11 matches in the English Premier League this season. Fabregas has made himself as a regular starter in Antonio Conte’s team this term despite battling for … [Read more...]

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has said that it would be seen as a “failure” if his side fails to win the UEFA Champions League this campaign. The France international midfielder has been settling properly at Stamford Bridge since joining from French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in the last summer transfer window. The midfielder has been nailing down a regular spot in Conte’s team in recent weeks as he tries to help the club challenge favourably for honours on several fronts. The Blues will look to challenge for the UEFA Champions League … [Read more...]

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has a stronger squad to select from now than he had at his disposal after the last FIFA international break. The Italian tactician had lost French tactician N’Golo Kante and Super Eagles star Victor Moses and had England midfielder Danny Drinkwater still nursing his niggling leg problem. Spain international striker Alvaro Morata had sustained his hamstring problem just a week before that. Now Antonio Conte has his squad much closer to complete fitness as they head to Azerbaijan to play Qarabag. The Italian … [Read more...]

Top football pundit Jamie Redknapp says that Premier League Champions Chelsea do not need to regret their decision to sell the likes of Egyptian Mohamed Salah and Belgian Romelu Lukaku. As per his article on his Daily Mail column, Jamie Redknapp questions whether or not Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would trade the partnership of Belgian Eden Hazard and Spaniard Alvaro Morata in exchange for Liverpool winger Salah and Manchester United striker Lukaku. Chelsea’s former transfer transaction was once again the talk of the town at the weekend as the … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is already making a historical impact at the club he joined only in the summer. The 24-year-old Spaniard netted one and assisted another in the first stanza of the Premier League game against West Bromwich Albion, meaning the summer signing has contributed 12 goals in 11 matches. The Spain international striker could be on the path to becoming a club icon at Stamford Bridge if he maintains this early season run of form. The Chelsea record transfer signing's brilliant start to the campaign has removed any doubt … [Read more...]

Chelsea billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly put a call through to Carlo Ancelotti to discuss the possibility of having him back at Stamford Bridge as the Russian tries to beat the stiff competition for the in-demand coach, as per a report by Sport Witness. Italian Carlo Ancelotti is currently without a job after being shown the exit door by German champions Bayern Munich and Roman Abramovich is interested in bringing back the man who he sacked six years ago. Premier League Champions Chelsea have not started the current League … [Read more...]

Chelsea summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko has been ensuring that he’ll be looking good and sharp as he gets set for the return of the English Premier League with his side this weekend. The France international midfielder has been settling down pretty well at Stamford Bridge after joining Chelsea from French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco last summer transfer window. The midfielder earned praise for his display for the Blues in the 1-0 win over Premier League side Manchester United prior to the international break as his team showed their League title … [Read more...]