Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told midfielder Danny Drinkwater that he has no future at the club. Italian tactician Sarri made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa League quarterfinal tie with Czech Republic club Slavia Prague. Slavia Prague host West London giants Chelsea in the first leg of their Europa League last eight clash in Prague on Thursday night before the second leg meeting scheduled for Stamford Bridge next week. Maurizio Sarri told reporters that Danny Drinkwater is not adaptable before adding that the player has been told to look for a new club. The former Napoli and Empoli manager also revealed that Danny Drinkwater had the opportunity to leave the club at the start of the season. "we are in … [Read more...]
Chelsea Midfielder Charged With Drunk Driving
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been charged with drunk driving and he’s set to appear before a judge in May as a result. The Blues player was charged by the British police after he was involved in a car accident in the early hours of Monday while he was returning from an event. The 29-year-old was coming from a charity event in an upmarket bar known as Victors when he crashed into another car thereby leaving him and two others with minor injuries. Danny Drinkwater is now expected to appear at the Magistrates Court in Stockport on May 13. Premier League: ‘Magical' Hazard Fires Chelsea To Third Spo The England international player has been on the fringes of the first team at Chelsea since Maurizio Sarri took over as the Blues manager last … [Read more...]
£35m Chelsea Flop Lined Up For West Ham Loan
East London club West Ham United are eyeing a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater. The 28-year-old has endured a frustrating Blues career since he joined the club from Leicester City at the start of last season. Chelsea paid £35m to secure his transfer from the Foxes on the summer deadline day of the last campaign. According to popular media outlet talksport, West Ham United have made Danny Drinkwater their top transfer target before the end of this winter transfer window. The Hammers have battled with several injury problems in midfield and a transfer for Drinkwater will boost the options at the disposal of club manager Manuel Pellegrini. Numerous clubs waiting for Klopp's decision over this player's future West Ham midfielders Jack … [Read more...]
Chelsea midfielder to leave Stamford Bridge
Chelsea outcast Danny Drinkwater could be heading to Vitality stadium for the rest of this campaign as Eddie Howe shows interest in his signature. According to Daily Mail, the Bournemouth manager is convinced the England international will help bolster his midfield which has been far from convincing throughout so far this season. £13.5m-rated Drinkwater joined the Blues from Leicester City 18 months ago but he has seen his career went down the due to lack of games. At some point, the England international was forced to play with the youth team so as to maintain a topnotch fitness level. As his chances of playing regularly for the Blues become more slimmer as the day goes by, Drinkwater has made up his mind to move elsewhere so in order return back to … [Read more...]
“We’re not interested in Danny Drinkwater” — Howe deny link with Chelsea’s outcast
Transfer podcasts are reporting that Chelsea and Bournemouth could be involved in a swap deal before the end of January. According to the Daily Star, the Cherries have shown interest in Chelsea's outcast Danny Drinkwater as Eddie Howe continues to upgrade his team at the middle of the pitch. The same report also claimed that Maurizio Sarri is looking at the prospect of getting Bournemouth's star Nathan Ake, so, a swap deal is being mooted by the media outlet. Howe has however debunked the rumour in his pre-match conference on Tuesday. While speaking to reporters ahead of his game against Chelsea on Tuesday, the 45-year-old manager said his employers are not in search of any players this month. He's said they've concluded their involvement in the winter … [Read more...]
January transfer window : How has Chelsea fared so far ?
We're in the last week of the ongoing winter window and clubs should be rounding up their transactions. Traditionally, especially in England, the last week of every transfer period is always busy and this week won't be an exception as English clubs are reportedly improving offers for their prime targets so as to beat the time. As for Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri sealed a loan move for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain last week. However, he is still in search of a midfielder to replace Cesc Fabregas, that's according to reports from Stamford Bridge via Daily Star. The Italian manager is linked with numerous midfielders, but considering the number of days left in the transfer market, it's unlikely he gets more than one player. Hudson-Odoi keen on Bayern … [Read more...]
Fenerbahce Plotting Transfer For Danny Drinkwater
Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce are reportedly eyeing a move for out-of-favor Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater in this winter transfer window. This is according to the publication from the Daily Mail which revealed that the fallen Turkish giants want to add one-cap England international Danny Drinkwater to their squad thus making him the second Chelsea to join the club after Nigerian winger Victor Moses. Victor Moses is on the verge of completing a loan transfer from Chelsea to Fenerbahce having already undergone his medical ahead of the move. The former Crystal Palace and West Ham United player had played six times for Chelsea in all competitions. This is in stark contrast to the Antonio Conte era where he was a regular fixture in the Blues first … [Read more...]
Chelsea want Fenerbahce’s move for Drinkwater
Chelsea are looking to force Danny Drinkwater on Turkish giants Fenerbahce, that's according to the Sun. The Blues were involved in contract discussions with the Yellow Submarines over Victor Moses signature and it was understood that the Blues also recommended the former Leicester man during the discussion. The England international hasn't played a single game for the Blues this season and Sarri openly revealed his dissatisfaction in his ability and work ethic in training. Drinkwater played a huge role in the Foxes unprecedented run to 2015-16 Premier League trophy and his performances throughout the campaign led to his celebrated move to Stamford Bridge a season later. Chelsea transfer news : Morata in Madrid for his medicals However, moving to … [Read more...]
Is this for real? What Emery says about Gary Cahill will shock you
Unai Emery's latest comment on Gary Cahill's transfer speculations is surely not what the Gunners fans would love to hear. The Gunners are in dire need of a new centre-back and they have been linked with the Chelsea outcast. However, Emery revealed that his employers are not keen on the England international. According to him while speaking to reporters after his side's 4-1 victory over Fulham on Tuesday, the board members are not talking about Cahill's future and he has no idea if they are going for his signature in the ongoing transfer market. "We didn’t speak about him," Emery confessed to newsmen. Chelsea defender confident of Arsenal deal It is believed that the 32-year-old defender is one of the players — alongside Victor Moses and Danny … [Read more...]
Transfer For Wantaway Chelsea Player Hits Major Snag
Chelsea winger Victor Moses has been told that he has no future at the club and he could leave Stamford Bridge during the upcoming transfer window scheduled to begin as from the first of next month. New Blues manager Maurizio Sarri had told the recently retired Super Eagles player that he’s not in his plans. Italian tactician revealed that Victor Moses and teammate Danny Drinkwater are not in his plans. The Sun claim that several clubs are ready to rescue Victor Moses from his Chelsea nightmare under Maurizio Sarri but his wages could be a big problem for them. Premier League sides like Crystal Palace, Fulham, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers but they might be unable to meet up with his £130,000 per week wages at Chelsea. 'He has a role to … [Read more...]
‘You must leave’ – Sarri wants £35m-rated star to leave Stamford Bridge
Sarri not satisfied with Danny Drinkwater, wants him to leave Stamford Bridge. Chelsea FC is filled up with some deadwood players, who have not have much participation since joining the team. However, the arrival of new coach, Sarri Maurizio, is about to bring change to all of it as the former Napoli boss seems not to be cut out for it. The first player to be hit by this 'tsunami' is former Leicester City star, Danny Drinkwater. Danny had moved to Stamford Bridge from Leicester City 12 months ago at a transfer fee worth £35 million but didn't have much participation under former coach, Antonio Conte owing to his regular injuries that kept him out of form. Sarri is about to send him packing as he seems dissatisfied even after his performance against Inter … [Read more...]
Conte Reveals New Injury Concern Ahead Of Qarabag And Arsenal Games
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has given an update on the fitness of summer signing Danny Drinkwater ahead of his side's games with Qarabag and Arsenal. The former Leicester City man is yet to make an appearance for his new side after sustaining a thigh injury while in training with his former side, before securing a £35million transfer move to West London. Drinkwater was an unused substitute as his new side beat his former club 2-1 on Saturday afternoon, and it seems he has picked up a fresh injury. And Conte speaking ahead of his side's injury concerns on Monday, made it known that the English midfielder had a muscular issue in his calf, revealing that the club is waiting to check the problem. The manager also said he will have to rotate his men with a busy … [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 midfielders likes former teammate N’Golo Kante, summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko and former Arsenal star Fabregas in his midfield. With the England international Danny Drinkwater and former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas … [Read more...]
Done deal as Chelsea finally secure late signing of Danny Drinkwaterafter deadline day
Premier League Champions Chelsea have announced the signing of England international midfielder Danny Drinkwater from rivals Leicester City, with the midfielder signing a five-year contract. Chelsea have finally signed the 2015/16 English Premier League champion in a transfer fee thought believed to be more than £30million. The 27-year-old joined Leicester City from Premier League giants Manchester United back in 2012 and has since then enjoyed a staggering rise with the King Power Stadium, which got to its peak when they surprisingly won the premier league title under Italian tactician Claudio Ranieri. He will now join up with former team-mate, France international N’Golo Kante in Chelsea’s Central midfield. Drinkwater expressed his delighted to be a … [Read more...]
Chelsea confident of signing box-to-box midfielder in next few days
Premier League Champions Chelsea remain confident of securing the services of England international midfielder Danny Drinkwater and reportedly feels Leicester City are only delaying to sell as they are seeking for a replacement. The Leicester City star emerged as a transfer target for the Blues after the West Londoners sold Serbian Nemanja Matic to Premier League rivals Manchester United. The 27 years old, helped the Foxes win a remarkable Premier League title back in 2016 and has grown into one of Leicester’s most important players since joining the club five years ago. Former Italy Coach Conte is thought to be a huge admirer of the midfield maestro and feels the former Man United development player can contribute the much-needed competition to his team at … [Read more...]
Chelsea Raise Bid for Midfielder as club accept to sell
Premier League Champions Chelsea are increasingly sure of signing Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater and are willing to raise their offer for the Englishman to £32million. The Foxes rejected Antonio Conte’s side opening £25m bid and value the midfield maestro at closer to £40million. The England international is determined to move to Stamford Bridge and Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare won’t stop the former Manchester United man should an acceptable bid come in. Drinkwater penned a long-term deal about 18 months ago, and the former Premier League Champions are under no pressure to cash in on the midfielder. However, they confirm the approach of the west London club is hard to reject, and according to the Sun, the Blues will table a new … [Read more...]
Chelsea Closing In On Fourth Summer Signing With £32M
Leicester City star player Danny Drinkwater has been linked with Chelsea and is expected to leave Leicester City before the transfer window closes next week. Right now, there are reports that Premier League champions are increasingly confident of getting the player's signature and are preparing to raise their bid for him to £32million. Chelsea have already seen an initial £25m offer for the Englishman rejected by his club after being valued at £40m by the foxes. Drinkwater is understood to be keen on joining Chelsea and his club are not going to hinder him from making a move should there be a reasonable offer. The England international signed a long-term deal 18 months ago with the foxes, and Leicester City are under no pressure to sell him. But they … [Read more...]
Chelsea Confidence Of Completing £30M Deal For Talented Player
Leicester City star player Danny Drinkwater has been in the news recently after emerging as a target for premier league champions Chelsea this summer. He has been strongly linked with making a move to Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes, and in a new development, the Mail Online are reporting that the Blues are confident of finalising a deal worth around £30 million for him. It was suggested that Antonio Conte's side will offer an initial fee of £25 million that will include £5 million in add-ons. Last summer, the Englishman signed a new deal with the Foxes, but it is understood that he is interested in joining a big side like Chelsea even though regular playing time is not guaranteed. A few days back, there were reports that Chelsea … [Read more...]
Chelsea Improve Bid For Midfielder’s Signature: Conte Is Desperate To Get Him
Chelsea are keen on signing Leicester City's Danny Drinkwater before the end of the transfer window. And despite that Danny's club have rejected Chelsea's initial £15M bid, there are new reports that the premier league champions are set to make a second bid to bring the Englishman to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea could now be presenting something over £25M for the midfielder, even though there were reports that Leicester wants as much as £40M for him. The England international is currently nursing an injury and couldn't feature for the foxes in their premier league opening-day 4-3 defeat to Arsenal on Friday night at the Emirates Stadium. Drinkwater has been identified as a nice replacement for departed Nemanja Matic, and he is understood to be interested in … [Read more...]
Chelsea Submit £15M To Bring Star Player To Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are showing seriousness to bring in Danny Drinkwater from Leicester City before the end of this summer transfer window, and they have submitted a £15M bid for the player. However, there were reports that Drinkwater's club have rejected the bid from the premier league champions, and that the Stamford Bridge club have so far refused to follow-up after seeing their bid being rejected. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen on bringing in another midfielder to bolster his options in midfield after Serbian star Nemanja Matic left for Old Trafford last month. His side has landed Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco even before the Serb moved on to reunite with his former manager Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, but the Italian manager believes further … [Read more...]
Conte Backed To Sign Surprise Transfer Target This Summer
Leicester City player Danny Drinkwater has emerged as a surprise target for Chelsea this summer following the departure of Nemanja Matic to Old Trafford last month. And amid many speculations, former Leicester player Mark Schwarzer is of the opinion that Danny is capable of making the step up at Stamford Bridge. Even though Chelsea have brought in Tiemoue Bakayoko already this summer, he is still recovering from an injury sustained during the end of last season. And apart from that, there is a void left by the departed Matic which must be filled by someone else - and Drinkwater has been identified as a guy capable for the job. Apart from him, two other midfielders who have also been linked with the premier league champions are Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and … [Read more...]
Chelsea Takes Big Step To Sign Talented Player From Premier League Club
Leicester City player Danny Drinkwater has emerged as a surprise target for Chelsea this summer, and he appears destined to play at Stamford Bridge next season. According to new reports, the premier league champions have taken the big step informing Leicester about their interest in the player, and that they can't pay more than £30M to secure his services. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is understood to have an interest in bringing in another midfielder to his squad this summer after letting Nemanja Matic reunite with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. And English midfielder Drinkwater has been identified as a good option. The England international shone at his club in the 2015/16 premier league campaign, forming a strong partnership in the middle with Frenchman … [Read more...]