Antonio Conte has insisted that Thibaut Courtois is going nowhere despite reports linking him to Real Madrid. The Blues keeper has been heavily linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu next summer, with reports that the La Liga giants have made initial contact with him. However, Conte is adamant that Courtos will not leave Chelsea. ‘I think it’s not important to clarify the situation,’ Conte told reporters. ‘Thibaut, for me, is one of the best, if not the best goalkeeper in the world. He’s working very well, he stays with us, this is … [Read more...]
Chelsea Ace Keen On Irresistible La Liga Switch
Blues goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is reportedly interested in a move to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer. Reports in the Sun claim that the Belgium international is open to a return to the La Liga and will seriously consider Real Madrid's offer despite being happy at Chelsea. Real President Florentino Perez held initial talks with Courtois and is poised to offer him an irrestible deal to lure him away from the Bridge at the end of the season. Although, Real also fear Chelsea might tie the keeper to a new long term deal before the summer … [Read more...]
Chelsea Hit By Major Setback In £120,000-a-week Star Transfer
Chelsea have been pegged back in their efforts to sign Real Madrid ace after his agent Jorge Mendes revealed he is not leaving in January. The Blues are believed to be front runners in the race to sign the Colombian international as replacement for Oscar. But his agent Jorge Mendes has ruled out a winter transfer for the midfielder. ‘James will not be leaving Madrid in January,’ he told AS. It is believed that the Real Madrid officials are furious with James due to his latest outburst in the media which was a result of his lack of playing … [Read more...]
Goal Machine Reveals Two Players He Loves Playing Against
Chelsea Striker Diego Costa has revealed he loved battling with Real Madrid duo Sergio Ramos and Pepe. The 28-year-old striker is enjoying his time with the Blues, who currently sit on the top of the Premier League, scoring 13 goals in the process. The Spain international enjoyed a fine form with Atletico Madrid before he made the switch to the England. Costa has now confessed he misses going into battle against Ramos and Pepe during his playing days in Spain. ‘I used to love the games against Real Madrid and the chance to face Pepe and … [Read more...]
Blues Ace Set For Surprise Shock Move
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reportedly told his friends he will be joining Real Madrid next summer. Reports in Spain have it that the Belgian could be set for a La Liga return at the end of the season with Real being his possible destination. The 24-year-old keeper had earlier talked about his chances of leaving the Stamford Bridge in the last summer transfer window but moved to swiftly quash such speculations. Speaking on his prospects of returning to Spain, he said in September: ‘When I left Spain I had it clear in my mind … [Read more...]
Chelsea Legend Issues Stern Warning To Conte About Rodriguez’s Transfer
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino has claimed Antonio Conte will be mistaken by signing James Rodriguez. The Blues are heavily linked with a move for the Colombian midfielder with reports that Conte views him as a replacement for China-bound Oscar, although reports in Spain have it that Real Madrid are stalling on the sale of the midfielder next month but will be ready for talks next summer. James Rodriguez also revealed that he was open to offers in January and it is believed that he has fallen out with Real boss Zinedine Zidane due to … [Read more...]
Chelsea Face Major Stumbling Block In Rodriguez Transfer
Real Madrid are said to be reluctant to sell James Rodriguez in January, according to reports. Reports in Spanish outlet, Marca claim that Chelsea have encountered a major problem in their efforts to bring the Colombian to Stamford Bridge, as the Spanish giants are only ready to talk about a deal for Rodriguez at the end of the campaign. The Blues have kept their interest in signing the 25-year-old midfielder since the last summer transfer, and are keen to swoop for the former AS Monaco man in the winter transfer window. It is also believed … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Star Gets UK Work Permit Ahead Of Chelsea Move
Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has returned to Columbia to get a UK work permit ahead of proposed move to Chelsea. Rodriguez has seen his place reduced to a bench role under Zinedine Zidane which has sparked suggestions he could be nearing his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu. His mother, Pilar Rubio confirmed her 25-year-old son is in Columbia. ‘He is in Colombia and will spend his Christmas celebrations with us, we will travel to Medellin,’ Pilar Rubio, James’ mother, told Citytv Bogota. The midfielder is believed to be in … [Read more...]
Breaking! United Closing In On €80m Rated Star
Manchester United are reportedly closely in on Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez, who presently plays for current European champions Real Madrid in the Spanish Primera Division, ahead of the January transfer window next month. Rodriguez has found playing opportunities hard to come by under French manager Zinedine Zidane and is open to a move away from Santiago Bernebeu when the transfer window opens on the 1st of January, 2017. The former AS Monaco and FC Porto star was the main man at the last FIFA World Cup in Brazil as he burst onto the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Delivers Key Update About His Future
Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has revealed he will 'think about offers' to open the door to a Chelsea move. The Blues have previously scouted the Colombian midfielder but a move for the 25-year-old did not materialise. However, Rodriguez has grown frustrated at his lack of chances at the Santiago Bernabeu. When asked about his future, he replied: “I can’t promise I will stay at Real Madrid. I have offers and seven days to think [about them].” It is understood that a £75 million could be in the offing for Real Madrid if … [Read more...]
Chelsea Plan Massive £75m Raid On Star Player, Deal Could Take Effect In January
English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea are interested in signing Colombian star forward James Rodriguez from current European champions Real Madrid in a deal reported to be around £75m head of the January transfer window, which is expected to reopen on the 1st of January, 2017. Former AS Monaco and FC Porto attacking midfielder Rodriguez, who was the main man at the last edition of the FIFA World emerging the topscorer with 6 goals, 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, sealed a £63m move to Real Madrid after the tournament in Brazil in that … [Read more...]