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According to Daily Mail, Chelsea could lose their back up striker Michy Batshuayi to Spanish La Liga side Sevilla as they attempt to improve their attacking options. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants to bring in new players and by cashing in on the Belgium international striker even temporarily, it could give them an opportunity to sign the kind of player they desire this month. It has been suggested that the La Liga side remain confident of sealing the move for the unpopular striker, whose opportunities at the Bridge have been limited this … [Read more...]

According to British media reports, Chelsea are looking at the possibility of signing Richmond Boakye from Serbian side Red Star Belgrade this January. As reported by the Daily Telegraph, the Premier League Champions are keeping close tabs on Boakye’s situation at the club and could add him to a wishlist of potential forwards recruits for the winter transfer window. The report states that Blues boss Antonio Conte is a big fan of Boakye, who has played 12 times by his National team. The same publications state that the west London outfit are … [Read more...]

Chelsea’s effort to sign West Ham striker Andy Carroll on a loan deal looks to fail because his club are only ready to sell the forward for a transfer fee because they need the proceeds to reinvest into their team this transfer window, according to a report by the London Evening Standard. The reigning Premier League champions are hoping to bring in another striker to the team this January to serve as back-up to leading scorer Alvaro Morata. Italian Coach Antonio Conte wants Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, who is close to joining rivals … [Read more...]

According to reporter Julien Laurens, Premier League Champions Chelsea would have to hold on until the off-season to midfielder Arturo Vidal. The Blues have been strongly linked with a transfer move to land the Chilean international over the past one year or so. Indeed, the versatile midfielder played under Chelsea manager Antonio Conte at Serie A side Juventus for two years, winning consecutive Serie A titles. Vidal, 30, was speculated to be up for transfer in the summer under Italian tactician Carlo Ancelotti, fuelling rumour of a move to … [Read more...]

Chelsea could be set to make an approach for West Ham United's Andy Carroll as manager Antonio Conte bids to reinforce his attacking line at the club. After three successive 0-0 draws, Chelsea are in need of goals with summer signing Alvaro Morata failing to score since his goal against Brighton & Hove Albion on Boxing Day. The Spain international forward has had a lot of opportunities since then to score more goals, including three begging chances against North London giants Arsenal, yet he has failed to score. Although the tactician … [Read more...]

According to Daily Mirror reporter Jason Burt, Chelsea wants to land a forward in the mould of Spain international Fernando Llorente in the winter transfer window. Chelsea have been strongly linked with a switch to sign a striker regularly over the last month or so. Spain international striker Alvaro Morata, who was signed last summer, seems to have lost confidence and shape as he succumbs to the hectic schedule of the English Premier League. His deputy Belgian Michy Batshuayi has netted some important goals under manager Antonio Conte but … [Read more...]

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard recently joked with a Chelsea supporter that he will never depart the West London club, as talk of a fresh contract at Stamford Bridge linger. The Belgium international forward posed for pictures and autographs at the NBA match between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers in London. The Real Madrid transfer target went as far as informing a Blues supporter that he would never leave Stamford bridge, which follows claims that the attacker himself has said he and Belgium compatriot Thibaut Courtois are likely … [Read more...]

Chelsea supporters would have been left worried over reports that Belgian star Eden Hazard was leaving the club for La Liga giants Real Madrid in the summer. Rumour spread quickly yesterday, with many quoting RMC Sport that the Belgium international forward had agreed to join Real at the conclusion of the campaign. Eden Hazard has been pivotal for Italian tactician Antonio Conte over the last eighteen months, helping the Blues win the Premier League title last campaign while he’s scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 28 matches … [Read more...]