After emerging as a target for both Chelsea and Manchester City this summer, Brazilian star player Danilo eventually snubbed Chelsea and made the move to the Etihad Stadium in a £26.5 million deal. And the now former Real Madrid defender has admitted it was not a difficult decision to reject a move to Stamford Bridge despite that Antonio Conte's side were in the running to secure his services from Real Madrid. The 26-year-old revealed that it was a phone call with the Manchester club that convinced him to snub a switch to Chelsea. He also added that Real Madrid's French boss Zinedine Zidane tried to convince him to remain at the Bernabeu, but his mind was already made up for a change, as he desire an upgrade in his career. Danilo was signed from Porto … [Read more...]
Chelsea Closing In On Completing £31M Deal For Talented Star
Real Madrid star player Danilo has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer and appeared destined to play in the premier league next season following recent reports that he is getting set to leave the Bernabeu and Chelsea are closing in on a deal for him. After a discouraging start to the summer window, Chelsea are starting to make some reasonable progress with a number of signings. The premier league champions finalised a £34million deal for Germany international Antonio Rudiger last week and are expected to complete the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko anytime soon. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte desire adding more quality to his squad with two or three more additions ahead of a busy campaign next season. The Italian manager has identified Danilo as a prime … [Read more...]
Another Good News – Chelsea Beat Italian Heavyweights For The Signing Of £28M Star
It appears Real Madrid star player Danilo is destined to play in the premier league next season with news that English champions Chelsea have won the race for his signature after he emerged as their target this summer. The defender has made 55 appearances since moving to the Bernabeu from Porto back in 2015, but he is expected to complete a move to Chelsea ahead of the 2017/18 season. The 25-year-old is also needed at Juventus and the Serie A champions are reportedly after his signature. However, The Daily Mirror indicate that the Stamford Bridge club have seen off competition from the Italian giants for Danilo this summer. It was added that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants a deal for the samba star finalised before the squad begin their pre-season tour in … [Read more...]
Not Bakayoko – Superb Star Pushing On To Join Chelsea For £31M
Real Madrid star player Danilo has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer ahead of a busy campaign next season. And according to reports in Spain, the right-back is looking to join the premier league champions this summer in search of more regular playing time. The Brazilian defender has made 55 appearances since moving to the Spanish capital from Porto back in 2015 but is being strongly linked with a big-money move to West London ahead of the 2017/18 season. And Spanish outlet Marca indicated that the 25-year-old is keen to secure a place in the Brazil squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia next year, and he assumes a move to Chelsea would provide for him a good chance to be invited into the Brazilian squad. It was however added that even though the … [Read more...]
Danilo Agent Flies Into Europe To Discuss Summer Move
Real Madrid defender Danilo has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu this summer. And in a new development, there are reports that his agent will travel to Europe this week to hold talks over a summer move from the La Liga champions. The Brazilian international endured a mixed season at the club after failing to earn a regular starting place in the squad that won the La Liga last season. And according to Spanish outlet Marca, both Chelsea and Juventus have made enquiries into the possibility of signing Danilo as both clubs have shown eagerness to bolster their respective squads ahead of a busy campaign next season. Right now, Brazilian outlet Esporte are reporting that the player's agent is ready to fly into Europe to hold discussions over his … [Read more...]
Chelsea Make Contact With Real Madrid Over Danilo Transfer
Real Madrid player Danilo has been attracting interest from both Chelsea and Juve despite a mixed season with the La Liga champions. According to reports, both Chelsea and Juventus have made enquiries into the possibility of signing the player during the summer window. In the just concluded season, Chelsea won the Premier League title while Juventus also won the Serie A title. Both champions are still hoping to strengthen their defensive options in the coming months. The Stamford Bridge club won the Premier League in Antonio Conte’s first campaign in England and the Italian wants to build on his impressive first season. Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri was also able to lead his side to emerge champions after losing five games throughout the season, and … [Read more...]
Arsenal Plotting €32m Move For Hector Bellerin’s Replacement
Arsenal are preparing a €32million move for Real Madrid defender Danillo this summer, according to reports. Bellerin has tipped to move away from the Emirates this summer, with reports of interest from Manchester City and Barcelona, with the latter believed to have an upper hand in a potential deal. The Catalan giants have also confirmed their interest in Bellerin as he is seen as lasting solution for the void in the right-back created since the departure of Dani Alves in 2015. The duo of Sergio Roberto and Aleix Vidal have not been able to impress at the Camp Nou, struggling to nail a place and the club believes Bellerin will be a viable option in the position. Although, Arsenal are reluctant to allow one of their best players leave this summer but might … [Read more...]
Arsenal Tracking Top Box-to-box Midfielder, €40M Could Make Him A Gunner!
Despite fierce competition presently going on in the EPL, Arsenal are going quite well. Nevertheless considering many quality sides around them, it is definitely going to be difficult for the Gunners and many Gunners fans feel that more quality is needed in order for their club to challenge for the title. Perhaps manager Arsene Wenger is in agreement too as A Bola reported that Arsenal are tracking Porto midfielder Danilo. Arsene Wenger is seemingly keen to improve his options in the middle of the park. Danilo reportedly has a €40 million release clause in his contract, and considering that the midfielder has a contract lasting until 2020 then Arsenal will likely have to get near that number to get a deal complete. Presently, the move for Danilo is in the … [Read more...]