Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is desperate to stay at the club for at least one season despite offers from clubs outside England. This is according to the report from the popular English media platform The Sun. It was revealed that the French World Cup winner is hopeful that West London giants Chelsea will offer him a one-year contract extension. Giroud was part of the French team that won a second FIFA World Cup title at the 2018 edition in Russia. The ex-Montpellier player was the star striker for France who won the World Cup with a … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea Striker Rejected €10m p/a China Offer Revealed
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has rejected a lucrative offer to swap the Premier League for China according to reports emanating from the media in France. French news outlet L’Equipe revealed that Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang wanted to sign the ex-Arsenal striker but the player was not interested. The French international turned down a move to Dalian Yifang as a result of his desire to stay in Europe. Dalian Yifang has Arsenal target Yannick-Ferreira Carrasco on their payroll and they were ready to offer Giroud a lucrative €10m … [Read more...]
Higuain’s signature could make Olivier Giroud return to Ligue 1 in January
Higuain has spent just four days at Stamford Bridge and he's beginning to have a great effect on the team, though, the latest effect is a negative one on his teammate. The Argentine star had his debut against Sheffield Wednesday in yesterday's FA Cup fixture and he helped the Blues to a 3-0 victory. Goals from much-maligned Brazilian winger Willian and unsettled youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi were enough to see the Blue through to the next round of the competition. The former Juventus star was lively as expected and that has brought some hope … [Read more...]
Barcelona set gaze on Chelsea duo ..
Chelsea strikers, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have reportedly made the five-man strikers’ shortlist for Spanish La Liga giant Barcelona. The La Liga giants are eyeing a striker signing to replace Munir El-Haddadi who has joined fellow Spanish side, Sevilla. Munir signed for Europa League campaigners Sevilla last week in a deal worth just £1.5m. According to the Daily Mail, they claim that the Catalans have already drawn up a five-man shortlist to replace Munir. The aforementioned Chelsea duo of Morata and Giroud made the list … [Read more...]
Is Lozano heading to Chelsea ??
As the transfer window continues in earnest it seems Chelsea are willing to do a lot of business as they are in the market for a new attacker. After sealing the deal for Christian Pulisic early in this January transfer window, Chelsea are looking to strengthen their attacking department despite signing the new strikers and they have been linked with a move for PSV attacker Hirving Lozano. According to popular Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Blues have sight their gaze on the player so as to have more attacking options in the teams, with … [Read more...]
How Unconvincing Chelsea pipped in-form Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
Chelsea have closed the gap been them and Tottenham to just two points after their unconvincing 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park earlier today. The Blues started and ended the game in a less-fashionable manner as they were very sluggish in turning defence into attack. However, they have to thank N’Golo Kante for scoring the only goal that separated the two teams at the end of the clash. BEFORE THE GAME Prior to tonight's clash, the Blues sat uncomfortably in the fourth position with just two points between them and … [Read more...]
Man United Legend Offers Transfer Advice To Sarri At Chelsea
Former Everton and Manchester United midfielder Phil Neville has offered some words of transfer advice to new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri ahead of the winter transfer market scheduled to begin at the start of next month. Phil Neville was speaking as a BBC Match of the Day pundit while he told Italian tactician Sarri what he must do to improve his team. The Manchester United legend was Frank in his assessment of the striker’s situation at Chelsea as he stated that the form of talisman Eden Hazard in a false nine role is papering over the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Boss Shuts Down Transfer Rumours For England Striker
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has shut down transfer reports of a possible Blues transfer for in-form Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson when the transfer window reopens next month. Italian tactician Sarri spoke about Callum Wilson and a possible move to Chelsea during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of the weekend’s game in the Premier League. Sarri and Chelsea host Leicester City in a Matchweek 18 league clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. When asked about Callum Wilson, Maurizio Sarri responded by saying that he … [Read more...]
Chelsea suffer setback in pursuit of Morata replacement
Chelsea have suffered a setback in their pursuit of West Ham star Marko Arnautovic after his agent stated that he will move to the Serie A in the coming transfer window. Marko Arnautovic has made his intention to leave the club known and Chelsea are set to have him join the Stamford Bridge. The Hammers are currently struggling in the Premier League this season as they sit 13th in the Premier League table despite spending over a £100 million in the summer to have a robust squad. However, Marko Arnautovic has made it known that he will not … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Derby County: Chelsea key trio likely to be unavailable
Chelsea will be back in action tomorrow when they play host to the championship club, Derby County in the Carabao League fourth round. The Blues made it to the quarter-final of the league after they defeated Liverpool in the third round. Chelsea will welcome their former star player, Frank Lampard back to Stamford Bridge but this time around as the opposing team coach. The game is expected to be exciting because Derby County can put up an unexpected performance having defeated Man Utd in the third round. However, Chelsea assistant coach, … [Read more...]
‘Giroud doesn’t need to score to be successful’ – Maurizio Sarri ahead of Burnley game
Chelsea will be making a trip to the Turf Moor this weekend where they will play against Burnley in the English Premier League. The Blues are likely to pick up all three points in the game, with Eden Hazard likely to miss the match owing to a back injury, the goalscoring roles will be shifted to the wingers, midfielders or even defenders, this is because the Blues strikers, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud are not prolific goals scorers. However, Coach Maurizio Sarri in a recent statement has come to the aid of his strikers. According to … [Read more...]