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In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, Nigerian attacking midfielder/winger Victor Moses has been linked to La Liga giant Barcelona. According to latest report from The Sun, the Catalan club have targeted the 25-year old star to solve their defensive woe at the right back this season. Since the departure of Brazilian right back Dani Alves to Juventus this summer, Barca have failed to find a reliable replacement for the Brazilian. Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has been exploiting different option at the right back … [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 will play host to London rival Tottenham Hotspur in an EPL clash tomorrow. The match is expected to be a tough one, giving that the saint are yet to lose any match this season. Antonio Conte's men have been on fine run-of-form in recent weeks. The Blues have won all their last six EPL games without conceding a goal. Speaking in a press briefing ahead of tomorrow encounter, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte gave an insight of the players to expect on the pitch. The tactician ruled out Chelsea's skipper John Terry and defensive Midfielder … [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...]

Chelsea have been handed a massive blow in their pursuit of Real Madrid centre back Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira commonly known as Pepe. Accord to report from Bleacher report, the tough tackling defender has committed his future to Madrid, by signing a two years contract extension, which will soon be announced. The Portuguese international was linked with a move to Premier League during the summer, with both Chelsea and Manchester City interested in his services. The energetic and controversial defender, known for his aggressive behavior … [Read more...]

Chelsea fullback Nathan Ake who is on loan at Bournemouth has voiced out,  warning  teammates ahead of the clash against Tottenham on Saturday. The cracker which is supposed to decide how things remain at the top of the table going into December is a must win for both teams. Ake who as many goals as Janssen (3) this season has suggested the player isn’t one to be underrated having played with him back in the Netherlands and also in Holland U-21 team. “ I Know Vincent very well, he is a hard worker, a strong player and good with both feet, … [Read more...]