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Chelsea Reject £10m Bid For Highly Rated Star Despite Open To January Deal

Chelsea have rejected £10million bid from Bournemouth for second choice goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. The Bosnia international has been constantly remained on the bench for the Blues due to the impressive form of Thibaut Courtois and could move in the January transfer window although Antonio Conte rates him highly. Begovic has shown to be of the best keepers in the Premier league and it is understood that Conte wants to keep him at the Stamford Bridge but there are suggestions that Chelsea could be open to letting him leave for the right … [Read more...]

Update: Why Carlo Ancelotti Opens Up On Bayern Munich Move For Chelsea Top Target

Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has claimed he has not spoken with Paris Saint Germain midfielder Marco Verratti over a potential move. Prior reports have it that the Italian boss held talks with the 24-year-old regarding a move to the Allianz area in the summer. According to Le Parsien, Ancelotti wants Verratti to join Bayern and has called him on the phone as he views him as a long-term replacement for Xabi Alonso, whose contract expires this summer. Reports in German outlet, Bild also claim that the German champions will have to shell … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Pounce On Wantaway Manchester United Defender

Chelsea are considering to swoop on Manchester United star Luke Shaw who might leave the Old Trafford in the summer, according to reports. The English defender has made just 41 appearances for United since he joined in 2014 for £30million to be the most expensive teenager in the world. Shaw has fallen down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho making seven league appearances so far this season which has sparked interest from the Blues and Tottenham hotspurs. However, United teammate, Phil Jones has dismissed such reports claiming he is not … [Read more...]

This Is Why Chelsea Want This Star Player From Club Rival

Chelsea wants to sign Middlesbrough star Adama Traore due to his blistering speed, according to reports. Reliable reports have it that the Blues are closely monitoring the pacy winger and ready to move for him in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old winger has been impressive for Boro this season and reports in Sky Sports claim that Chelsea are plotting a swoop for the ex-Barcelona man as Antonio Conte looks to bolster his attack. Traore joined Boro from Aston Villa on deadline day last summer transfer window and  has made 14 … [Read more...]

Chelsea Ready To Meet £86 Million Clause On Yannick Carrasco

Chelsea is planning an audacious move for Atletico Madrid forward Yannick Carrasco, according to reports. Reports in the Spanish outlet, Don Balon has suggested that the Blues are considering a sensational move for the Belgian winger who is believed to be keen on a move out of the Spanish capital. Atleti is also set to lose Antoine Greizmann and Kevin Gameiro to Manchester United and Paris Saint Germaine. Chelsea will have to meet Atleti's £86m valuation of Carrasco whose current contract spans till 2022. The 23-year-old winger joined … [Read more...]

Agent Offers Big Claim Over Chelsea Target On Interview

Marco Veratti's Agent, Donato Di Campoli has raised Chelsea's hopes in their bid to sign the Italian midfielder. The Blues have heavily linked with a move for Veratti as Conte looks to bring in reinforcements in the January transfer window. However, Chelsea face competition in their bid for the Paris Saint Germaine midfielder with reports that Bayern Munich are also in for Verratti. According to Le Parisien claim that Carlo Ancelotti has contacted the 24-year-old midfielder as he is veiwed as an ideal replacement for Xabi Alonso who is set … [Read more...]

Chelsea Asked To Pay £70m For Diego Costa’s Replacement

Chelsea are set to move for Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement for Diego Costa, according to reports. Reports in the Daily Telegraph has suggested that Blues boss Antonio Conte is keen on a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata who he considers as a viable replacement for Diego Costa who might leave the Stamford Bridge next summer. It is understood that Morata wants to leave the Santiago Bernabeu due to his lack of chances this season, having rejected a move to the Blues last summer in favour of a return to Real from … [Read more...]

Chelsea Plan Shock Move For Arsenal Contract Rebel

Chelsea are planning shock move for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez in the next summer transfer window, according to reports. The Chilean star has continued to stall on renewing a contract at the Emirates, with reports he wants a bumper pay rise to extend his stay in North London and has acted strangely in recent matches for the Gunners which has sparked speculations over his future. The Blues are said to be monitoring his situation as they hope to sign a replacement for Diego Costa who has returned to training following his spat with Antonio … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Lose Another Promising Star To League Rivals

Middlesbrough are closing in on Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford, according to reports. The 23-year-old was recalled from his loan move with Burnley which was cut short due to his lack of chances. it is understood that the striker is now ready to leave again for a move to Middlesbrough and has already traveled to have a medical ahead of a £10 million move. Bamford had enjoyed a successful spell with Boro in the 2014/15 season and will hope to continue in same fashion when he returns in the January transfer window. The striker is set to be … [Read more...]

Manchester City Set To Overtake Chelsea In Race To Sign La Liga Ace

  Manchester City have joined the race to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, according to reports. City are believed to be keen on signing a replacement for Claudio Bravo and has set sights on the Atleti keeper. Bravo only arrived at the Etihad last summer transfer window but has struggled in between the sticks. Reports in the Goal have it that Pep Guardiola is not impressed with the Chilean goalie, conceding 14 goals from the last 22 shots he has faced and the City boss is ready to replace him with Jan Oblak. Prior reports … [Read more...]

Breaking! Chelsea Plot £70m Spree For Two January Targets

Chelsea have sent scouts to watch the duo of Stefan de Vrij and Felipe Anderson during Lazio's win over Atalanta last Sunday. Chelsea failed to lure the de Vrij to the Stamford Bridge last summer and has reportedly intensified efforts to lure him as Antonio Conte looks to bring in reinforcements to his defensive line. The center-half has refused to extend his contract with Lazio with suggestions he might be eyeing a move and he is being monitored by some top European clubs. It is believed that Lazio will demand around £35million for the … [Read more...]

Blues In Shock Deal For Pacy Winger As Perfect Fit For Conte 3-4-3 Formation

  Chelsea have started initial talks to sign Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore, according to reports. The Blues are desperately in need on a pacey winger to act as cover for Victor Moses and Marco Alonso and have set sights on the 20-year-old who joined Boro last summer on a  £7million deal from Aston Villa. Traore has been a key figure for Aitor Karanka's side, making 16 appearances this season and has raised eyebrows of top clubs. Prior reports had suggested that the Blues boss Antonio Conte was chasing West Ham’s Michail Antonio … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Eager To Seal £61m Replacement For Diego Costa

Antonio Conte has told Chelsea to sign Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, according to reports. Reports in Spain have it that Conte has asked the Blues board to increase their efforts to sign the Spaniard striker has a replacement for the embattled Diego Costa. Reports in Sport Witness claim that Morata is unhappy at the Santiago Bernabeu having started just 10 games in all competitions upon his return from Juventus last summer, which has sparked suggestions that he wants to leave Madrid. It is understood that Conte is keen on bringing Morata … [Read more...]

Chelsea Announces Exciting January Transfer

Chelsea has confirmed two loan deals for young duo of Dion Conroy and Jhoao Rodriguez. The Blues announced the deals on their official website on Monday, Conroy signed an extension loan deal with Aldershot till the end of April. The defender has been impressive for the Shots in the National League this season, making 14 league appearances for Gary Waddock side so far and was part of the Chelsea side who won the FA Youth Cup and under-21 Premier League. Rodriguez on the other hand has switched clubs in Colombia. He was at Sante Fe but has moved … [Read more...]

Chelsea Top Striker Set For Medical Ahead Of Transfer

Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford is set to undergo a medical with Middlesbrough ahead of his £10 million transfer, according to reports. The Blues have recalled the 23-year-old forward from his loan spell with Burnley after failing to nail a place at the Turf Moor, only managing just six appearances since his loan move last summer transfer window. Reports in the Daily Telegraph have it that Chelsea has agreed a deal with Middlesbrough for Patrick Bamford, an initial £6m fee is said to be agreed but the total fee will be increased with … [Read more...]

Another Chelsea Star Set For Shock Chinese Move Amidst Costa Speculation

Chelsea may lose another player after reports that Willian could set for a surprise move to the Chinese Super League. Following the departure of Oscar and Mikel to the Chinese Super League, it has emerged that Willian is the latest Blues player to be targeted by clubs in the Far East. A host of high-profile stars have left for lucrative deals in China in the recent weeks much to the dismay of European clubs. Diego Costa has also been linked with a move to Tianjin Quanjin following his spat with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and there are … [Read more...]

Club Join Race To Sign Chelsea’s Target As Boss Secretly Calls Star

Bayern Munich have intensified their efforts to sign Marco Verrati with reports that Carlo Ancelotti personally calls the Paris Saint Germaine star. The 25-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move out of Paris with Chelsea understood to be one of his possible destinations. Reports in Le Parisien claims that Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has contacted the Italian on the phone regarding a potential move at the end of the current campaign. Bayern has reportedly made the signing of Veratti as a top target as he is viewed as a … [Read more...]

Bundesliga Star Set To Spark Transfer War Between Chelsea, Arsenal After Hinting At His Return

German star Serge Gnabry has hinted he is open to a move to the Premier League despite leaving Arsenal just last summer. The 21-year-old left the Emirates stadium after failing to nail a starting spot under Arsene Wenger, playing just 10 league games during his four-year stint before joining Werder Bremen during the last summer window. Gnabry has been impressive for Werder Bremen since his arrival and has gone on to score 10 goals in 16 appearances. However, despite his current form in the Bundesliga, the Germany international has admitted … [Read more...]

Chelsea Offer £200,000-per-week Deal To Goal Machine, Club Eager To Hold Urgent Talks

Chelsea has reportedly offered Diego Costa a new contract worth £200,000-per week following speculations over his future. The 27-year-old has been a subject of interest from China following hi altercation with Blues boss Antonio Conte in training over his fitness issues. Reliable sources disclose that Diego Costa has told his close associates that he wants to leave Chelsea because he hates English football. However, recent reports have it that the Blues are now ready to discuss a new contract with the former Atletico Madrid striker but the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Ready To Beat Manchester United To £35m Rated No.3

Chelsea are readying a £35 million move for Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij next summer transfer window, according to reports. The Dutch defender has been heavily linked with a move out of Lazio but has reportedly made a decision to snub a January move to sign a new deal with the Serie A club and drive up his value for a summer swoop. Reports in Italy have it that de Vrij will sign a deal which means the interested clubs will have to wait until summer to move for him for a fee around £35m. The 24-year-old is regarded as one of the best … [Read more...]

Renowned Journalist: Former Blues Hitman Eyeing Shock Return To Chelsea

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku wants to return to Chelsea in the future, according to Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur. The former Blues striker has been impressive for Everton since his move from the Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour under Jose Mourinho during the Portuguese boss time at Chelsea. Following speculations that Lukaku wants to move from the Goodison Park in a bid to play at the highest level. Terreur has admitted the striker could be eyeing a move back to the club. “Lukaku wants the move, he wants to play Champions … [Read more...]

Loan Move Turned Down, Club Prepares HUGE offer For Star Player, Deal To Be Rejected

West Ham United are set to make a renewed bid for striker Michy Batshuayi, according to reports. The forward is believed to be seriously considering his future at the Stamford Bridge and the Hammers have lined up a move for him. Batshuayi who has not made a single start in the Premier League is set to be overlooked by Antonio Conte once again for their encounter against Leicester City. Reports in the Daily Experess have it that West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is keen on the 23-year-old and is readying an offer believed to be in the region of … [Read more...]

Chelsea Goal Machine Set Stunning Chinese Move Following Row With Conte

Chelsea striker Diego Costa could be set for a stunning move to the Chinese Super League following his row with Antonio Conte. The 28-year-old striker has been left out of the squad that will play Leicester City at the King Power stadium on Saturday after disagreeing with Conte over his fitness issues. Reports have it that Costa complained about having a pain at his back which was debunked by the Italian boss and his medical staff, and got the striker furious. Following the incident, Costa's agent Jorge Mendes was spotted alongside Tianjin … [Read more...]

3-4-3 Formation,Diego Costa dropped In Chelsea’s Probable Lineup vs Leicester City

Chelsea are set to face Leicester city at the King Power stadium on Saturday but will be without Diego Costa following reports of training ground bust-up between the Spain striker and Antonio Conte over injury issues. Reliable reports have it that Costa has not traveled with the Blues squad but it is very unlikely for Michy Batshuayi who could be transfer-bound this month. Conte will hope his men bounce back in the league after their slump against Spurs in their last Premier League encounter. Predicted line-up Thibaut Courtois concede two … [Read more...]

Club In Surprise Shock Move For Blues Star

Paris Saint Germaine have set their sights on signing out of favour Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. The Belgian star arrived at the Stamford Bridge last summer transfer window for a £33 million but since his arrival failed to nail a starting place under Antonio Conte who seemed not to have trust in the 23-year-old. Reports have it now that the former Olympique Marseille forward could leave the Blues in search of first team action with the likes of Swansea City and West Ham being is possible destinations. According to French news outlet … [Read more...]