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Conte Opens Up On Transfer Plans for Michy Batshuayi

Antonio Conte has revealed that Michy Batshuayi will not be sent on loan in January. The 23-year-old striker who only just joined Chelsea from Marseille last summer transfer window, has not had the best of time due to his lack of playing chances. However, Conte has insisted that Batshuayi will not leave the club next month. ‘I won’t let him go on loan,’ said the Chelsea manager. ‘He’s a new player for Chelsea and to go on loan now is a defeat for the club and for me. Every decision I make is because I want to win. I try to make the best … [Read more...]

Chelsea Keeping Tabs On Veteran Bundesliga Free-kicker

Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to monitor Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanopglu. Reports in the Daily Mirror have it that Antonio Conte has sent scouts to keep tabs on the impressive midfielder. Calhanoglu has been on Chelsea's radar for a while and Conte beleives a deal to bring him to the Stamford Bridge could materialise. Arsenal are also keen admirer of the attacking midfielders qualities and may also content with the Blues for his signature. Although, the Gunners have abundant talent in the attacking midfield positions The … [Read more...]

Chelsea Intensify Chase To Sign Powerful Box-To-Box Midfielder

Chelsea have reportedly renewed their interest in Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan. Reports in the Times newspaper claims that the Blues will make a take-it or leave offer for the midfielder next month after missing out on him during the last summer transfer window. Antonio Conte is keen to bring in a new central midfielder in the winter window as replacement for Oscar who has joined Shanghai SIPG. Although, Nainggolan had earlier debunked reports that he will be moving in January. ‘I’d rather stay at Roma until the end of the season,’ … [Read more...]

Read Liverpool vs. Stoke City Preview

Anfield giants Liverpool will entertain Stoke City in a week 18 English Premier League (EPL) fixture on Tuesday evening at Anfield knowing fully well that anything other than three points is not good enough. The Reds managed by former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund boss go into the game on the back of two successive wins against Middlesboro (3-0 away win) and Everton (1-0 away win in the Merseyside Derby) and can't afford any more slip-ups at home after their last league game ended in a disappointing 2-2 draw against West Ham United. The last … [Read more...]

Pedro Reveals What Really Went Wrong Under Jose Mourinho

Chelsea star Pedro has revealed 'everything' was wrong under Jose Mourinho during his time at Stamford Bridge. The Spain international joined the Blues in August 2015 for £21.4million from Barcelona and was part of the Jose Mourinho team that failed to deliver last season which led to his eventual dismissal last December. Pedro insisted there were major problems at the Bridge under Jose Mourinho while he struggled to pin-point the reason behind the poor form under Portuguese boss. The 29-year-old said: "It was about everything, everything … [Read more...]

Pedro Reveals Reason Why He Left Barcelona

Chelsea winger Pedro has revealed he left Barcelona to get regular football in the Premier League. The 29-year-old forward who came through the famous La Masia academy and also played under Pep Guardiola, lifting multiple laurels at the Camp Nou. However, Pedro was frustrated at Barcelona due to lack of playing time at the Camp Nou which sparked a transfer battle between a host of English clubs before signing for Chelsea, despite strong links from Manchester United. Pedro told The Telegraph: "It was very clear to me I had to leave Barcelona … [Read more...]

3-4-3 Formation With Two Key Changes Expected In Chelsea Probable Line-up v. Bournemouth

Chelsea are set to face Bournemouth in a Boxing Day fixture at the Stamford Bridge and will hope to continue their winning streak in the Premier League. Antonio Conte will be forced to ring two changes in the starting line-up following suspensions to Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante in their last game. Chelsea's expected line-up against Bournemouth: (3-4-3 formation) Courtois- Cahill, David Luiz, Azpilicueta- Matic, Fabregas- Marcos Alonso, Moses- Eden Hazard, Pedro, Batshuayi Thiabut Courtois is expected to maintain his status as the number … [Read more...]

Serie A Midfielder Dashes Chelsea’s Hopes With Latest Revelation

Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has insisted he will not be joining Chelsea in the winter transfer window. The 28-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked to a move to the Stamford Bridge and Antonio Conte is believed to be a long term admirer. However, the Belgium international has revealed he is will be staying at Roma till the end of the season. ‘I’d rather stay at Roma until the end of the season,’ Nainggolan told Fan magazine.. ‘There are no reasons to leave at the moment.’ It is believed that the midfielder is considered as … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Hints At Move For Veteran English Midfielder

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has claimed Frank Lampard is still fit enough to play for the Blues. The 38-year-old paid a visit to the Stamford Bridge during their win over West Brom and the Italian boss has talked up the chances of having Lampard back in the team. He said: “It was very good; very nice to see him,” said Conte. “He's a legend for this club and it's fantastic when he comes to see the training sessions, to talk with us and stay with former team-mates. I found him in good form. And could Lampard pursue a career in coaching? “We … [Read more...]

Blues Ace Set For Surprise Shock Move

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reportedly told his friends he will be joining Real Madrid next summer. Reports in Spain have it that the Belgian could be set for a La Liga return at the end of the season with Real being his possible destination. The 24-year-old keeper had earlier talked about his chances of leaving the Stamford Bridge in the last summer transfer window but moved to swiftly quash such speculations. Speaking on his prospects of returning to Spain, he said in September: ‘When I left Spain I had it clear in my mind … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Reveals Why This Striker Cannot Replace Diego Costa

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed Michy Batshuayi is finding life difficult due to the physicality of the Premier league. The Belgium international arrived at Stamford Bridge in a £33 million deal from Marseille during the summer transfer window, but has not had the best of start to life in England. Batshuayi is now in contention to replace suspended Diego Costa in their match against Bournemouth on Boxing Day and Conte has said the striker is finding hard to adapt to life in the League. The Italian boss said: ‘Yes, I spoke about … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Set To Recall Loan Star After Stunning Form In Germany

  Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is considering to recall Andreas Christensen next summer transfer window from Borussia Monchengladbach, according to reports. Reports have it that the 20-year-old defender could return to Stamford Bridge as Conte plans to bolster his defensive set-up as the likes of John Terry and Branislav are expected to leave the club at the end of the summer. Chelsea were buoyed by the arrival of David Luiz from PSG on the transfer deadline day and has gone on to become a key figure in their 3-4-3 formation and the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Face Major Stumbling Block In Rodriguez Transfer

Real Madrid are said to be reluctant to sell James Rodriguez in January, according to reports. Reports in Spanish outlet, Marca claim that Chelsea have encountered a major problem in their efforts to bring the Colombian to Stamford Bridge, as the Spanish giants are only ready to talk about a deal for Rodriguez at the end of the campaign. The Blues have kept their interest in signing the 25-year-old midfielder since the last summer transfer, and are keen to swoop for the former AS Monaco man in the winter transfer window. It is also believed … [Read more...]

Drogba Reveals What He Told Mikel About Chelsea Future

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed that he told Mikel Obi to leave Chelsea in favour of a switch to Olympique Marseille. Drogba joined Chelsea from the Ligue 1 side in 2004 and went on to become of a legend at the Stamford Bridge as a result of his multiple title-winning feats for the club. However, the Blues hero has now warned Super Eagles Skipper, Mikel Obi about leaving the club to join his former club in France. ” Mikel will find relevance at Marseille, I told him how well I was treated during my time there and above all … [Read more...]

Chelsea Youngster Reveals How Conte Is Helping Loan Players

Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham has hailed Antonio Conte's efforts in improvement of the club's loan players. The 19-year-old striker has been in an electric form with Bristol City where he joined in the summer on a season-long loan, scoring 13 goals so far in the English Championships. Abraham who had earlier admitted he is pushing for a return to Stamford Bridge, has now credited Antonio Conte for giving him the confidence to perform well even while on loan. He told the London Evening Standard: ‘Conte looks interested in the youngsters … [Read more...]

Breaking! English Youngster Talks Tough Over Replacing Diego Costa At Chelsea

Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham has revealed his plans to emulate Diego Costa to force his way into the starting eleven at Stamford Bridge. The 19-year-old striker who is on loan with Championship side Bristol City where he is currently impressing, scoring 13 goals in 26 appearances and has been tipped for huge success in the future. However, the Blues have a track record of not keeping their young stars but the English U21 striker has talked up his chances of making the first team at the Bridge. He told the London Evening Standard: … [Read more...]

Serie A Midfielder Opens Up On Interest From Chelsea

  Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has revealed there was interest from the Blues during the last summer transfer window. Antonio Conte is said to be an avid admirer of the Belgium international and could be move for him next summer. Nainggolan is known for his physicality and composure in the midfield and has attracted interest from a host of European clubs too. Speaking about the possibility of a transfer, the 28-year-old said: “Was I close to moving to the Premier League? There was contact, but then I quickly decided to … [Read more...]

Chelsea Goal Machine Set To Be Offered A New Bumper Deal

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is set to sign a new contract extension that will keep him at the club till 2021. Costa has been in an electric form for the Blues, scoring 13 goals so far this season and is set to be rewarded for his display with a new bumper deal at the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Daily Mail suggests that the club chiefs are impressed by the striker's recent form and hope he signs another two-year extension to his current deal which ends in 2019. Costa had earlier suggested he could leave the Blues last summer in favour of … [Read more...]

Breaking! Chelsea Battle Liverpool For Unsettled French Midfielder

English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea has been strongly linked with unsettled Inter Milan midfielder Jeffrey Kondogbia as a potential replacement for outgoing Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi ahead of the January transfer window expected next month. The French international midfielder Jeffrey Kondogbia made a multi million pounds move to Italian Serie A side Inter Milan from French side AS Monaco at the start of last season however he has not lived up to his reputation at the San Siro with former Juventus manager Antonio Conte ready to … [Read more...]

Chinese Clubs In Transfer Battle To Sign ANOTHER Blues Star

  Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai Shenhua are in battle to try lure Chelsea skipper John Terry to China. The Blues skipper has been dropped to the bench for the most time under Antonio Conte and has reportedly been told by the club that this season will be his last at the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Express has now claimed that former Blues boss Felipe Scolari and Sunderland ex-manager Gus Poyet are keen to bring the 36-year-old to the far east. Terry had earlier snubbed a deal to the Chinese Super League with Guangzhou … [Read more...]

Eddie Howe Reveals Chelsea Could Seal Stunning Deal For Prem Star

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has revealed Chelsea have an option to recall Nathan Ake in January. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a bright stay with the Cherries, scoring three goals so far this season despite being a defender and Howe has confessed he wants him to stay for the rest of the season but fears the Blues may recall due to his performances so far. Speaking after their 3-1 loss to Southampton, the Cherries boss confirmed: ‘I thought Nathan Ake was excellent again, there is a release clause there where Chelsea can recall him. ‘But we … [Read more...]

Conte Hints At Replacement For Want-away Playmaker

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has hinted that Chelsea are ready to bring in a replacement for want-away Brazilian playmaker, Oscar. Following reports that Oscar could set to leave the Stamford Bridge to seal a transfer to Chinese Super League to join former Blues boss, Andre Villas-boas at Shanghai SIPG in a deal worth £52million. The Blues are reportedly preparing deals to replace the playmaker and Conte has now revealed he might have found a perfect replacement in the attacking midfield for the Blues. Asked if he’d discussed replacing Oscar … [Read more...]

West Ham Ready To Swoop For Estranged Blues Star

  Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi could be set for a switch to West Ham during the January transfer window. The 23-year-old striker has had a torrid start to life at the Stamford Bridge and has barely started a game for the Blues since his arrival from Marseille during the summer. However, West Ham who were actually beaten to the Belgian's signature has now rekindled their interest following his lack of chances with the Blues. Although, Batshuayi has reportedly held talks with the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge about his future with … [Read more...]