Three-time European champions Manchester United are the front-runners in the keenly contested race to sign Manuel Fernandes this summer. Manuel Fernandes plays his club football for Portuguese Super League giants Sporting Lisbon at the moment. The Portugal national team player has been in very good form for Sporting Lisbon which has not gone unnoticed with the major European clubs including Chelsea. According to the publication from Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Manchester United are the favourites to sign Manuel Fernandes ahead of the … [Read more...]
Cagliari Chief Reveals Chelsea’s Interest In Barella
Cagliari president Tommaso Giulini has confirmed Chelsea’s interest in one of his players. In a recent interview with popular Italian transfer news outlet Corriere dello Sport, Giulini revealed that the Blues wanted to sign highly rated midfielder Nicolo Barella. According to him, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri was interested in signing Barella. Tommaso Giulini also revealed that talks were held with Chelsea over the Italian international player. The Cagliari supremo went ahead to reveal the interest of both Inter Milan and … [Read more...]
Chelsea Face European Threat For £35m-rated Midfielder
Former European champions Chelsea will have to fend off the interest of clubs from the European continent in their quest to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. This is according to reports coming out of the media in Portugal. Daily Record claim that European sides like AC Milan and Atletico Madrid are keen on a move for Bruno Fernandes. The £35m-rated Portuguese international has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge especially since the exit of Spanish international midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas left Chelsea for … [Read more...]
Done deal : Chelsea lose Paredes to PSG
Chelsea have failed in their desire to capture Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes as the Argentine completes his move to PSG on Tuesday. The Blues have been in intense competition with the Parc des Princes outfits for the midfielder since last month and they reportedly made a quick move so as to beat their rivals. However, Sarri's efforts seemed insufficient to beat the Ligue 1 Champions to Paredes signature because Thomas Tuchel has reportedly captured the Argentine star. While speaking to newsmen after penning a three-year … [Read more...]
What’s next for Sarri after losing out on star player’s signature
Maurizio Sarri couldn't beat Paris St-German boss Thomas Tuchel to St Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes as it was confirmed that the Argentine player signed with the Ligue 1 champions. The Zenit St Petersburg's player has been a longtime target for the Italian manager but he was unfortunate to lose him to Tuchel's side. What's next for Sarri? If you ask me, Sarri has just two options to choose from before the end of the month. 1. END ALL INTEREST TO SIGN MIDFIELDER The Blues are well equipped at the middle of the park, hence, the … [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 … [Read more...]
Free-spending PSG to beat Chelsea to Argentina international
Maurizio has been chasing after Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes for a long time as he believes the player is the capable man to feature alongside Jorginho at the middle of the pitch. The Italian successfully convinced Roman Abramovich to make move for the Argentine star and it was said that the former Premier League Champions have reached an agreement with the Russian club over the 24-year-old. The Daily Mirror revealed last week that the player has equally signed a pre-contract deal with the Blues and he would be joining the … [Read more...]
Chelsea target Leandro Paredes undergoes medical
Chelsea target Paredes has undergone medical amidst rumors he could be heading to Chelsea as Fabregas replacement. Don't be deceived, the medical isn't one of the processes that must be taken by players who are about joining a new club. Leandro's medical was conducted by Zenit Saint Petersburg's hierarchy for their players so as to ensure they are in good shape all through their vacation period. Russian League is currently observing its mid-season break and some players are on vacation. As for Zenit St Petersburg, they are engaged in … [Read more...]
Confirmed !!! Paredes Move to Chelsea is 80% complete.
West London premier league side, Chelsea are ready to welcome a new player into their fold following reports that a deal for Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes is almost complete. This news was broken by popular journalist Nicolo Schira of the Gazzette dello Sport newspaper in Italy, where he revealed that the Blues have agreed on weekly wages of around £77,000 for the Argentine international. He further stressed that Chelsea are waiting on a response from Russian side Zenit on a £27m bid for Paredes. The Argentine midfielder … [Read more...]
Done Deal! Chelsea Agree Transfers To Sign Midfield Duo
Premier League giants have reportedly agreed to sign two midfielders following the exit of Cesc Fabregas. The Daily Telegraph claim that the Blues have agreed in principle to sign both Nicolo Barella and Leandro Paredes from Italian Serie A side Cagliari Calcio and Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg respectively. Italian international midfielder Barella has been attracting the interests of several European sides following his impressive showings for his Italian Serie A side since he broke into the first team two years ago. Apart from … [Read more...]