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 that one day I was going to return there, ‘From the first minute I fell in love with Spain for its people, lifestyle, food. ‘I still maintain eating dinner and then an afternoon nap; most of the television I see is … [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 his lack of chances at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, Cascarino has warned the Premier League leaders about moving for the Colombian international, calling him a 'luxury player'. He wrote in his column for The Times: … [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 that Antonio Conte is a long term admirer of Rodriguez since his days as Juventus boss and has marked him as a good replacement for wantaway Brazilian star, Oscar who is on the verge of joining Chinese Super league side, … [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 Bogota to sort out a work permit at the British embassy ahead of a proposed move to Chelsea. Following Real Madrid's victory over Kashima Antlers to lift the Club World cup in Japan, Rodriguez revealed he will be listening … [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 scenes after scoring 6 goals to emerge topscorer thereby leading the Colombian team to their first ever quarter-final appearance in the tournament. The tournament earned James Rodriguez a £63m move to 11-time European … [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 they decide to let go off the midfielder. But Zidine Zidane has suggested otherwise earlier this month, he said: “He [Rodriguez] is going to stay here.” Reports in the Sun claimed the Colombian further thought about … [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 summer has found limited playing opportunities under manager Zinedine Zidane and is open to a move away from the club. According to the report in popular news outlet Daily Express, Chelsea will however face a fight for their … [Read more...]