According to reports in British papers, Premier League Champions Chelsea are closely watching the situations of Steaua Bucharest wing ace Florinel Coman. The West London club’s Technical director Michael Emenalo travelled to Romania just last week to watch the 19-year-old in action for Steaua in their 1-0 victory over city rivals Dinamo Bucharest. The highly-rated young sensation primarily plays from the left-wing although he is equally played across the front line and has been played five times by Romania's Under 21 team. Steaua Bucharest … [Read more...]
Chelsea boss wants to take this decision; Chelsea fans will be upset
Chelsea fans can look away as boss Antonio Conte continues to idolize a return back to home country Italy. The Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has disclosed that he misses his homeland Italy and will go back to his countries of origin at some point in his career in not so distant future, according to reported by Sky Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. The former Juventus manager wasted no time in becoming the toast of Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge. The former Italy National team coach quickly imprinted his DNA upon the Blues squad, and the … [Read more...]
Chelsea prepared to launch new bid to sign Alex Sandro
According to reports, Premier League Champions Chelsea are set ready to renew their interest in Juventus star Alex Sandro later in January, although it will take an offer of €60million or even more to bring him to Stamford Bridge. The Brazil international defender was on the Blues wishlist this past summer transfer window, but clearly, a transfer to West London failed to materialise as he stayed with Juventus. However, as reported by TransferMarketWeb, and The Daily Star, Chelsea are prepared to try once again for the 26-year-old ace in the … [Read more...]
Diego Costa sends message to boss Conte and fans – ‘I have no bitterness’
Outgoing Chelsea striker Diego Costa insists he is not angry with manager Antonio Conte after the Blues confirmed on Thursday they have agreed to cash in on the striker to La Liga side Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old forward will initially join the Spanish side on loan, but Atletico has an obligation to sign the player for £57.2 million next summer. Diego Costa will be unable to feature for Atletico until next year January due to their transfer embargo but is able to train with the team. As part of the Costa deal, the Blues will not … [Read more...]
Chelsea player agree terms with La Liga club
Premier League Champions Chelsea have agreed to terms with La Liga side Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Spain striker Diego Costa back to the La Liga club. The transfer, which will be sealed later in January, is subject to Costa’s agreement of personal terms and medical examination. Atletico Madrid said the 28-year-old striker, who left the Spanish Capital club to join the Blues back in 2014, would have a medical examination in the next couple of days. The Spain international striker has not played for Chelsea this season and spent his … [Read more...]
Chelsea player set for La Liga club loan move ahead of £35million transfer next summer
Controversial Chelsea striker Diego Costa is ready to move to La Liga side Atletico Madrid on loan with a £35million permanent transfer deal to be agreed in the summer. Reports indicate, Atletico look to have agreed a lower fee for the Spanish striker, with the Blues desperate to cash in on the 28-year-old. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone coached Diego Costa between 2011 and 2014 and made him into a prolific goalscorer at the Vicente Calderon. Now the Spanish club have a new home inside their newly-built stadium, called the Wanda … [Read more...]
La Liga side make whopping €65m bid for Chelsea striker; looks like the final bid
Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid are making a final approach for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, one worth a whopping €65 million. The La Liga side that has produced several strikers like Fernando Torres, Sergio Aguero and Falcao, wants their former striker back, who has been relegated to training with the development squad at Chelsea by Antonio Conte, who has since signed Alvaro Morata. The controversial Chelsea striker is already in the Spanish City of Madrid, having refused to train in London and went back to homeland Brazil. He has … [Read more...]
Real Madrid to renew interest in Eden Hazard next summer
According to Don Balon, Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly planning a summer transfer move for Belgium international attacker Eden Hazard. The defending La Liga and European champions, who have won one and drawn two of their opening 2017-18 La Liga fixtures, are set to renew their interest in the Chelsea attacker at the end of the season. The 26-year-old winger, who has made 78 international caps for Belgium, has played just two first-team matches for the West London club so far this season after recuperating from an ankle … [Read more...]
Premier League striker finally reveals reason he snubbed Chelsea
Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente revealed that a last-minute phone call from Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino convinced him to snub the Premier League champions in favour of a transfer move to Tottenham Hotspur. The former Spain international striker made the transfer from Swansea for a reported £12million fee on summer transfer deadline day and will provide adequate competition for star forward like England international Harry Kane. The Spaniard, who netted 15 league goals last campaign, had been expected to reunite with his former … [Read more...]
Deal Almost Agreed as Atletico Madrid close in on €60M Deal for Diego Costa; Player spotted in Madrid
La Liga side Atletico Madrid are ready to finally seal a deal for Chelsea striker Diego Costa by the end of this week, as reported by Marca after the Premier League champions soften their stance on the sale of the Spanish international striker. Diego Costa was told by Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte during the summer transfer window that his services were no longer required for the new season in West London, and as a result, the striker stayed back at his home in Brazil to continue his summer break. The Brazil born Spaniard stated severally … [Read more...]
Chelsea set to battle La Liga club over 18-year-old wonderkid
According to reports, Chelsea are set for a transfer war with La Liga giant FC Barcelona as both sides have eyed Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Atakan Akkaynak and are interested in making a move for him. The 18-year-old starlet has been attracting a lot of interest from across Europe, with the central midfielder performing impressively well for Bayern Leverkusen’s youth team. As per The Express, the German Under 19 international has been spotted by the Blues already with the English Premier League champions believed to be planning a January move … [Read more...]
Diego Costa set to call off strike and return to Chelsea; could return to training on Monday
Chelsea star striker Diego Costa is set to call off his strike and return to the Bridge, with the forward set to return to training as early as Monday morning, as he looks to resolve his future at the West London club, as per the Telegraph. According to the Telegraph, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte might be forced to change his position on the Spain international striker, should the Brazil born forward call off his 3-month long strike and return to London, something Costa’s teammates feels will happen very soon. The controversial striker’s … [Read more...]
Danny Drinkwater ruins Fabregas career with sublime technique in training ahead of Leicester game
New Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater sent a direct warning to Spain international Cesc Fabregas on the training pitch ahead of Chelsea‘s encounter with his former team Leicester City on Saturday. The 27-year-old midfield maestro, who is a direct competition to Cesc Fabregas completed a £35million transfer to Stamford Bridge on deadline day and could play against the former Premier League Champions at the King Power Stadium this weekend. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte signed the English man to West London to add top quality competition to … [Read more...]
Chelsea suffer decisive blow in pursuit of £60million-rated star, Champions League finalists table new long-term contract
According to the Daily Star, Chelsea have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Brazil international and Juventus defender Alex Sandro, with Juventus ready to offer the left back a new long-term contract. As per the Daily Star, the Serie A champions are preparing a new huge deal, with the left back having made himself as one of the best defenders in Europe, with the form he’s shown during his time in the Serie A before Chelsea started pursuing the 26-year-old in a bid to reinforce the team. Chelsea were unable to sign the Brazilian, with … [Read more...]
Chelsea star returns to London after failed summer transfer, reconciliation talks set to start
As per reports emanating out of England via top news outlet The Daily Mail, Chelsea outcast Diego Costa has returned to the City of London today, home of Chelsea FC. The want-away striker has been out of favor with the Chelsea manager after his outspoken public outbursts and forced summer transfer to former club Atletico Madrid. Blues head coach Antonio Conte is believed to have forgotten about the striker, as he continues to work diligently to prepare his side for both the hectic new season where his team will challenge for the Premier League … [Read more...]
Controversial striker set for showdown peace talks with Chelsea to save his FIFA World Cup dream
According to reports, Chelsea controversial striker Diego Costa will commence peace talks with his club as he looks to save his FIFA World Cup hopes. The ‘rebel’striker was unable to seal a transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid after both clubs could not agree a transfer fee. But as per Daily Express, Costa is now willing to backtrack on his long-running feud with Chelsea FC. The report states that friends of the Brazil-born Spaniard have urged him to go back to England and resolve his differences with the club. And the resolution would … [Read more...]
Star striker omitted from Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League squad despite playmaker’s plea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has left out ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa from Chelsea’s 25-man UEFA Champions League squad list despite playmaker Eden Hazard calling for his return to the team. The West Londoners submitted their squad list for the European top flight competition today with Diego Costa, a notable absentee. It comes following the fallout from coach Antonio Conte telling the Spaniard via text message he has no future at the club. The striker is presently staying in Brazil and refusing to go back to London to join up with the … [Read more...]
Joey Barton: Star player refused £35m transfer from Chelsea because boss Conte ‘turned his phone off’ on deadline day
According to Joey Barton, Everton star Ross Barkley pulled out of a transfer to Premier League Champions Chelsea on transfer deadline day because the Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wouldn't pick up his phone. The Toffees had already agreed a fee of £35million transfer for the Englishman, with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri stating the England international had undergone a medical examination at Chelsea. Although the player himself denied a medical examination took place, the 23-year-old midfielder was determined to force through a … [Read more...]
Star player told to return to Chelsea training despite standoff with Conte
According to reports, Chelsea ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa has been told to return to his club Chelsea’s training base despite his standoff with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. The former Athletico Madrid striker is currently in his country home Brazil and refusing to head back to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground after being informed via text message he was not part of head coach Antonio Conte's plans for the new season. The Brazil born Spaniard wanted to force a transfer back to his former team- Athletico Madrid during the recently shut summer … [Read more...]
Chelsea target set to renew deal with Serie A giant
According to reports from Italy, Juventus defender Alex Sandro is ready to renew his deal with the Italian Serie A champions, including a huge pay rise. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was in the transfer market for a wing back reinforcements ahead of Chelsea’s return to the UEFA Champions League. Juventus star Alex Sandro, who top his wishlist, has grown into one of world football’s best left-backs since joining Juve back in 2015. Juventus were unwilling to sell Sandro this summer, having sold both Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves respectively, … [Read more...]
Ross Barkley Explains Why He Snubbed Chelsea On Deadline Day
Everton FC midfielder of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley has cleared the air as regards his failed transfer to Chelsea just a few hours to the close of the summer transfer window. Premier League Champions Chelsea had agreed a £35 million transfer fee with Merseyside giant Everton for the England international midfielder, only for the Englishman to pull the plug on the move. The Everton star took to twitter on Saturday afternoon to explain why he did so: ''Contrary to a number of reports in the press (media), I (Barkley) did not undertake a … [Read more...]
Despite being named in their 25-man Squad list, Diego Costa still does not want to play for Chelsea
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is ready to continue his feud with the Blues as the Telegraph claims he will not be willing to play for the club this league season despite being included in Chelsea’s 25-man squad list for the current Premier League season. As per Daily Telegraph, Chelsea included Diego Costa in their squad list to reduce the impact his legal representatives will have in their effort to force a move away from London, as it means the West London club are not blocking the Spaniard from playing for them. Costa had said previously he … [Read more...]
Thibaut Courtois confirm Diego Costa is staying at Chelsea in surprise transfer twist
Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois seems to have confirmed that ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa will remain at the club in a surprise summer transfer twist at Chelsea. Diego Costa had been heavily linked with his former side Atletico Madrid throughout the summer after being informed by Antonio Conte via text that his services was no longer in his plans at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea even spent £60million on Spaniard Alvaro Morata as Diego Costa’s replacement, but it now seems as though the likelihood of a return to Spain is … [Read more...]
Done deal: Loic Remy finally joins Las Palmas
Las Palmas have signed Chelsea outcast Loic Remy on a two-year deal on a reported free transfer. The 30-year-old striker passed a medical examination on Thursday evening and will be presented to fans on Saturday. The Frenchman played 32 Premier League matches for the Blues, after joining them for £8.5m from QPR back in 2014 and spent the last campaign on loan at London club Crystal Palace. Remy was also sent out on loan to Newcastle and has played for about four sides in the French Ligue 1. The big striker is the second Ex English … [Read more...]
Diego Costa named in Chelsea squad, despite major fall out with Antonio Conte
Premier League Champions Chelsea have named ‘rebel’ Diego Costa in their English Premier League squad despite the Spaniard trying to push through a transfer to former side Atletico Madrid. Chelsea forward Diego Costa has not returned to training at all in the new Premier League season, with the relationship between the big striker and the Chelsea boss having broken down. Costa fell out with the Italian tactician over a proposed transfer to a Chinese Super League side in January and was subsequently left on the bench for League match against … [Read more...]
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