Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has revealed he will 'think about offers' to open the door to a Chelsea move. The Blues have previously scouted the Colombian midfielder but a move for the 25-year-old did not materialise. However, Rodriguez has grown frustrated at his lack of chances at the Santiago Bernabeu. When asked about his future, he replied: “I can’t promise I will stay at Real Madrid. I have offers and seven days to think [about them].” It is understood that a £75 million could be in the offing for Real Madrid if … [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...]
Conte Lifts Lid On His January Transfer Plans
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed he will make some possible transfers in January. Having started life in the Premier league with a bang, the Italian boss is set to hold talks with Chelsea board over possible transfer reinforcements in the January window. Following their 11th straight victory over Crystal Palace last Saturday, the Blues are now seven points clear off their rivals on the league table after 16 games. And the club owner, Roman Abramovich has impressed with their performances so far and now willing to give Conte a … [Read more...]
Bayern Munich Hijack Chelsea Bid For Bundesliga Ace
Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a £20million deal to sign Chelsea's top target Niklas Sule. Antonio Conte has been stunned to signature of the highly-rated Hoffenheim centre-back by German Champions ahead of the January transfer window. Reports in the Daily Mail last week suggested the Blues were ready to move for Sule with a £30million in the offing but Bayern has now hijacked the deal, though it was understood that Blues technical director Michael Emenalo was keen to sort out the deal and Conte is said to be an admirer of the … [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...]
Alan Pardew Singles Out Blues Midfielder For Praise Despite Defeat
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has hailed N'Golo Kante after his side defeat to Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The Blues cruised to their 11th straight win in the league after Diego Costa's header in the first half gave the visitors a slim victory over Palace and Alan Pardew has singled out Kante for praise in the game. Pardew told Sky Sports: ‘Kante in the midfield, he’s just such energy he had at Leicester last year, he’s bought that here,’ ‘He fills a lot of holes that go unnoticed.’ The 25-year-old French midfielder has … [Read more...]
Chelsea Line Up Move For Impressive French Midfielder
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Monaco midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko. Reports have it that Antonio Conte has identified the 22-year-old midfielder has a possible replacement for Oscar who had already confirmed he will leaving Chelsea despite recent reports from China about the some uncertainties in the deal. Having hinted earlier that the Blues are already looking for an ideal replacement for the Brazilian playmaker, various names has popped up as a possible replacement for the China-bound 25-year-old midfielder with the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Be Without Key Player For Cherries Clash
Chelsea are set to be without Diego Costa in their next match against Bournemouth on Boxing Day. The Spain International picked in fifth yellow card of the campaign in the game against Crystal Palace and will be suspended when the play against the Cherries in their Boxing Day fixture. Costa has now been in an impressive form for the Blues this season, scoring 12 goals in 16 games before their clash against Crystal Palace during which he was shown a yellow card for kicking out at Joe Ledley in the first half of the match. The caution now … [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...]
3-4-3 Formation, Chelsea Probable Line-up vs Crystal Palace, Chelsea To Crush Palace If They Field This XI
The Blues are set to face another London side in Crystal Palace but the match is not expected to spring any surprises, owing to the level of consistency in Chelsea's current squad. Probable line-up in a 3-4-3 formation Courtois- Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill- Fabregas, Kante, Alonso, Moses- Hazard, Pedro, Costa. In goal as usual, Thibaut Courtois is expected to keep his place in between the sticks for Antonio Conte's side. David Luiz will continue to marshal the defence alongside Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta as they look to … [Read more...]
Mikel Reveals How Winger’s Departure Helped Victor Moses At Chelsea
Juan Cuadrado's departure from Chelsea helped Victor Moses' form at Stamford Bridge, according to Mikel Obi. Moses has enjoyed an unprecedented success with Chelsea this season and has become a vital part of Conte's 3-4-3 formation but Super Eagles skipper and club teammate believes the departure of Juan Cuadrado to Juventus made it easier for the winger to break into the first team. He told Standard Sport: "This is the happiest I have seen Victor at the club. You can really the notice the change in him at the training ground. Chelsea has … [Read more...]
Chelsea Launch £30m Bid For Highly Rated Defensive Midfielder
Chelsea have reportedly made Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Veratti a top target in January. Reports in Daily Mail claim that the Blues are growing increasingly confident of signing Veratti from Ligue 1 champions, PSG during the January transfer window with the French outfit asking for over £30 million. However, the Premier League table toppers believe they can sign the French midfielder for under £40 million. The 24-year-old midfielder has doubts over his future with PSG due to attacks from the French media. Donati Di Campli told … [Read more...]
Chelsea Hijacks Liverpool Move For Franck Kessie
Chelsea are set to sign Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie ahead of Liverpool, according to reports in Italy. The 19-year-old midfielder looks to be on his way to Stamford Bridge following reports in the Corriere dello Sport that the player's agent, Georges Atangana met with Chelsea officials this week to thrash details of a potential move to London in January. Liverpool are said to be interested in signing the midfielder but it appears the Blues are ready to nick the midfielder in the next transfer window. The Ivorian star has been an … [Read more...]
Courtois Sends Message To Fans Over His Future At Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has issued a heart apology for his the comments he made about his future during the summer. The Belgian had earlier talked up on his chances of returning to Spain which caused suggestion that he could move away from Stamford Bridge when his current contract expires in 2018. Courtois signed for Chelsea in 2011 from Genk but was sent out on loan to Atletico Madrid where he spent three successful years and returned to Stamford Bridge in the 2014/15 season under Jose Mourinho, helping the Blues to a glorious … [Read more...]
Blues Player Michy BatshuayiTo Snub January Move
Belgian star Michy Batshuayi is set to remain and fight for his place at Chelsea according to reliable reports. Batshuayi arrived Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 side, Marseille during the last summer transfer window but has not nailed a spot in the starting eleven due to the brilliant form of Diego Costa. Costa is currently the top scorer in the Premier League and has continue keep the Belgian striker on the bench, sparking speculations that he might leave for loan in January. Reports in Goal.com claim that Batshuayi is being touted by a host … [Read more...]
Arsenal Legend Reveals Selling Oscar Could Weaken Chelsea Squad
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has warned Antonio Conte that the departure of Oscar will damage his Chelsea squad. The Brazilian midfielder is on his way out of Chelsea after seeing his chances reduced to a bench role under Antonio Conte. The 25-year-old is set to join former boss, Andre Villas-Boas at Chinese club, Shanghai SIPG. Confirming his departure, Oscar said: "It's 90 per cent certain, it just depends on a few bureaucratic details." But Keown holds a different view about the transfer, claiming Conte will be left with a weaker squad if … [Read more...]
Spurs Boss Opens Up On Dier’s Rumoured Move To Chelsea
Tottenham hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has ruled out possibility of Eric Dier joining Chelsea. Reports in the Times had earlier claimed that the Blues are attempting to sign the 23-year-old who has seen his role at the White Hart Lane reduced to the bench. But Pochettino told Sky sports: “Absolutely no. Eric Dier is our player,” “He extended his contract and improved his salary after the Euros. There is no doubt that his future is here at Tottenham.” Dier has recently deployed to centre-back to stand in for the injured Toby … [Read more...]
Conte Closely Monitoring This Serie A Midfielder
Chelsea are closely monitoring Genoa midfielder Diego Laxalt according to his agent. Antonio Conte is keen on bringing the midfielder to Stamford Bridge as per his agent, Vincenzo D’Ippolito who revealed there are offers on the table for the 23-year-old. Chelsea are understood to be actively being in the market for new signings after their success in the League so far. Vincenzo D’Ippolito has revealed Conte is interested signing Laxalt having watched him since his days as Juventus boss and has continued to monitor his situation … [Read more...]
Chelsea Ace Set For Incredible £52million Move
Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly set to join Shanghai SIPG in incredible £52million deal in January, according to widespread reports. The Brazilian playmaker appears to be on his way to China to join former Blues boss André Villas-Boas at Shanghai SIPG due to lack of chances under Antonio Conte. The 25-year-old midfielder has only managed five appearances in the Premier League since the Italian boss arrived in the summer. The Blues had earlier snubbed a bid from Chinese club, Guangzhou Evergrande during the last summer transfer window … [Read more...]
Blues Attacker Ruled Out Of Sunderland Trip
Chelsea Star Eden Hazard has been ruled out for their game against Sunderland on Wednesday night. The Blues are looking to extend their lead at the top of the table following Arsenal's loss to Everton on Tuesday night but will be without the Belgian attacker at the Stadium of Light. Hazard picked up a knock in training and will be likely replaced by Willain in the attack for the Blues. Willian will be glad to return to the starting line-up after his sitting out in the recent games for the Blues and will hope to prove his worth to Antonio … [Read more...]
3-4-3 Formation, Key Player Out – Chelsea Probable Line-up vs Sunderland
Chelsea face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night and a win will give them six points clear from rivals at the top of the Premier League. Here is a predicted line-up for the Blues. (3-4-3 formation) Courtois- Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill- Matic, Kante, Alonso, Moses- Willian, Pedro, Costa. Thibaut Courtois is expected to start in goal after keeping seven clean sheets so far in the league and could extend his record against a below par Sunderland side. At center-back, the trio of Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz and Gary Cahill … [Read more...]
Conte Reveals Why Diego Costa Drinks Beer Ahead Of Sunderland Trip
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed Diego Costa is permitted to take beer after games to aid rehydration. Costa was spotted with a beer following Chelsea hard-fought win over West brom last Sunday which provoked speculations about the act as it is widely believed that footballers are not supposed to be consuming alcohol during and after games but it appears Antonio Conte believes otherwise after stating he had no issues with players taking 'one beer' after games to help rehydration. The Blues boss said: ‘[It is good] for … [Read more...]
Chelsea In Shock Move For Unhappy Tottenham Star
Chelsea are reportedly monitoring transfer situation of Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier who is unhappy with his chances at White Hart Lane. Reports in the Times claim that the English midfielder is concerned about his reduced playing chances with Tottenham hotspurs and worried it could affect his status in the England national team. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has opted to use the duo of Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele in the midfield while he chose to deploy Eric Dier to the central defence to replace injured Toby … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Refuses To Rule Out January Move For Spanish Ace
Antonio Conte has refused to debunk reports that Cesc Fabregas could be off to Roma in the transfer window. Fabregas has made only one appearance for Chelsea in the couple of months by Conte stayed on the bench during their 1-0 win over West Bromvich Albion last Sunday. The Spaniard has been left out of the Blues 3-4-3 formation which has sparked speculations that he will be moving to the Serie A next January. The Italian boss was asked about the possibility of Fabregas moving to Italy while speaking at his press conference ahead of the … [Read more...]