Antonio Conte has told Chelsea to sign Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, according to reports. Reports in Spain have it that Conte has asked the Blues board to increase their efforts to sign the Spaniard striker has a replacement for the embattled Diego Costa. Reports in Sport Witness claim that Morata is unhappy at the Santiago Bernabeu having started just 10 games in all competitions upon his return from Juventus last summer, which has sparked suggestions that he wants to leave Madrid. It is understood that Conte is keen on bringing Morata to the Stamford Bridge at the next summer transfer window and has told the hierarchy at Chelsea to sign him. However, same report also suggested that the Blues may be put off Real's valuation for the 24-year-old which … [Read more...]
Top Class Player Rejects Chelsea Move, After Club Accepted Huge Fee
Chelsea have had a £78 million bid accepted for James Rodriguez by Real Madrid but the midfielder has rejected the chance to join Antonio Conte, according to reports. Reports in the Confidencial Colombia claims that the Blues have shown their intentions to increase his £10.4m-a-year but the 25-year-old turned down the chance after Real gave him the opportunity to decide whether he wanted to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu this January. It is understood that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the major reasons behind decision to remain at the Spanish capital with reports he advised him to fight for his place. Prior reports in the December suggested the Colombian ace might leave Madrid after he was spotted at the British embassy in Bogota, he also fueled the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Set To Rival La Liga Clubs For 23-year-old No.22 Forward
Liverpool will have to rival Valencia for the signature of Paris Saint Germaine winger Jese Rodriguez. The former Real Madrid star who joined PSG in a €25million deal in the summer but has not had the best of time in Paris, failing to secure a regular spot under Unai Emery this season. There are reports that a host of top European teams are interested in signing the 23-year-old winger and Liverpool are believed to be considering Jese as an option as Jurgen Klopp tried to strengthen his squad going into the second half of the season. Reports in Spanish publication Plazadeportiva also have it Las Palmas are also preparing a move for the winger but admits his wage bill could be a problem. Las Palmas president Angel Ramirez told Las Provincia: ‘Jese Rodriguez … [Read more...]
Conte Issues Response To Thibaut Courtois Transfer To Real Madrid
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 the most important thing. ‘The other situation is only speculation.’ He added: ‘In this season he’s playing very well. You can see he’s not just good with his hands but with his feet. ‘I think he’s a complete … [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 in a bid to ward off their interested. Reports suggested that the Chelsea board are now looking to offer Courtois a huge pay rise but the Belgian seems to have set his sights on returning to the Spanish capital going by … [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 time at the Santiago Bernabeu. Following their win at the World Club Cup, the midfielder said: ‘I can’t assure I will stay at Real Madrid, I have offers and seven days left to think about my future. ‘I am happy in … [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 Ramos,’ he told Sport TV. ‘It was a good battle, where we always had trouble and sparks were flying. ‘I can guarantee that they used to love them for the same reasons! ‘We went out on the pitch knowing that they … [Read more...]