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In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, rumours making the rounds claimed that Spain international midfielder Cesc Fabregas could make a shock return to Emirate stadium in the winter transfer window. This report is according to the Metro which claims that Arsenal fans are urging Arsene Wenger to resign their former captain, following the recent injury suffered by Santi Cazorla. Carzorla suffered an Anchilles injury during their 6-0 victory over Ludogorets in the UEFA Champions League few weeks ago. The star was … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has stated that the disciplinary issues normally associated with his in-form star striker Diego Costa is a thing of the past. Brazilian born Spanish striker Diego Costa has been in superb form this season with 10 goals and 4 assists in 13 games for the Stamford Bridge outfit while issues as regards his discipline has been at its lowest ebb in the past few weeks and this is further highlighted by the fact that he has been on four yellow cards (making the 28-year old a booking away from a one-game suspension) for the … [Read more...]

One of the hottest talents in the English League Ethan Ampadu has been a target for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte in recent weeks. Following such link to Chelsea, Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has come out to play down such rumours linking his player to Stamford Bridge. According to the Sun, an agreement of about £2.5m has been reached between both clubs but Tisdale has refused to make any comment concerning the deal. Speaking to Express and Echo, Tisdale insisted that the 16-year old defensive midfielder needs to focus on current … [Read more...]

As January transfer window looms closer, various reports linking players and managers to clubs have all started, and latest of such report is that linking Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland to England managerial job. According to reports, Holland has agreed a deal with English FA to become part of Gareth Southgate managerial team in his new role as England manager. Daily Mail claimed that the England interim manager wants Holland to be his assistant when he is confirmed as England manager next week. Both tactician have formed a good … [Read more...]

Chelsea will continue business in the January transfer window despite their current form, which have seen them leading Premier League table with 31 points from 13 games. According to report from The Express, the Blues have reignited their interest in signing Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez in the winter transfer. The 25 years old Colombian star has fallen down the pecking order with Zinedine Zidane’s starting eleven. The talented star has been forced to watch some of the season matches from the bench. Chelsea creative … [Read more...]

It was an eventful day at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea fans as they overturned a Christian Eriksen goal to come back and win 2-1. It started on a bad note at Stamford Bridge as Tottenham held on to possession to make sure they denied Chelsea the ability to create chances or even get a goal with long spells on the ball until Pedro Rodriguez scored with a wonderful turn and a curling shot to restore parity in the 45th minute to preserve their unbeaten run. With a better showing in the dying minutes of the 1st half and a more motivated Chelsea … [Read more...]

Tottenham will clash with Chelsea at the Stamford bridge on Saturday. The last time the two met, Chelsea drew with Tottenham, stopping their title challenge when it was most feasible. The clash heated tempers up as Leicester went on to be crowned English Champions. The newly appointed Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has revealed a meeting he had with his North London counterpart whom he sees in a very positive light. While still a coach of the Italian national team, the former Juventus manager visited West Ham, Tottenham and Chelsea in bid … [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 … [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, … [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 … [Read more...]