Manchester Unite are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic. Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is understood to be weighing up the idea of luring the Serbian to the Old Trafford after losing Morgan Schneiderlin to Everton and also views him as potential replacement for aging Michael Carrick. Matic formed a strong midfield partnership with N'Golo Kante in the Blues 3-4-3 formation, although his position is now come under intense competition from Cesc Fabregas. However, Conte might not fancy the idea of selling one of his major stars to a league rival. But Mourinho could try convince Matic to join up with him at the Old Trafford having played under him during his time at the boss at the Stamford Bridge. In related news, Arsenal … [Read more...]
Premier League Boss Fuels John Terry Exit Talk With Latest Admission
Swansea boss Paul Clement has further fueled John Terry transfer talk after admitting he wants to sign a John Terry type player. The 36-year-old defender has been linked with a move out of the Stamford Bridge due to his lack of chances under Antonio Conte this season and there are reports that the English FA has also offered Terry an opportunity to join the Three Lions a role in the youth development of English football. However, Conte has said the veteran should attention on getting more chances with the Blues than a management role, cooling down speculations surrounding the centre-back. Clement has now said he is desperately looking for a defender in the current window and confessing he wants someone like John Terry. He said: ‘Someone that’s got … [Read more...]
Chelsea Dealt Blow In Pursuit Of Veteran Striker
Chelsea have been dealt a blow after Swansea manager Paul Clement hinted they are not selling Fernando Llorente. The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for the Spanish striker after reports that Antonio Conte is keen on a reunion with Llorente whom he managed during his time at Juventus. Conte is said to be keen to sign him as a cover for Diego Costa having deemed current choice Michy Batshuayi 'as not yet ready' to start in the Premier League due to the physicality of the League. However, Paul Clement has dismissed speculations over the future of centre-forward. He said: ‘I want to keep Gylfi [Sigurdsson ] here. He’s similar to Llorente, ‘We’re in a situation where we want to win games and you’ve got to keep your best players to do … [Read more...]
Club Swoop In To Sign Impressive Chelsea Target
Paris Saint-Germaine are ready to challenge Chelsea for Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente in the January window. Reports in the Sun have it that the Ligue 1 champions are in the market for attacking options as cover for Edinson Cavani and have weighing up a move for the lanky striker. The 31-year-old forward will be a good buy for the French side and is not cup-tied in the Champions League. Earlier this week, there were reports that the Blues are close to tie up a deal for the Spainard in a swap deal that may see Michy Batshuayi move to the Liberty stadium having failed to nail a starting spot under Antonio Conte since he joined during the last transfer window. PSG are understood to be keen on signing the former Juventus ace who has scored six goals … [Read more...]
This Veteran Striker Wants Chelsea Move Only For One Reason
Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente wants to join Chelsea in January only if he is promised one thing by Antonio Conte, according to reports. The Spain international has been linked with a move to the Stamford Bridge this January with reports that the Blues are considering a permanent or loan move for the 31-year-old striker as Conte eyes a reunion with him since their days at Juventus. Reports in the Telegraph suggests Llorente is ready to complete a transfer to Chelsea as long as he is guaranteed a place only behind Diego Costa in the pecking order at the Bridge. A deal is expected to go through and summer signing Michy Batshuayi is reported to be moving to the Liberty stadium after he has failed to nail a starting spot with the Blues. However, there … [Read more...]
English Boss Prepares Double Swoop For Blues Heroes
Harry Redknapp has set his sights on signing John Terry and Frank Lampard if he lands the Swamsea job. Reports in the Sun have it that the Englishman is one of the candidates for the vacant coaching job at Liberty stadium and it appears the former Tottenham Hotspurs boss is ready to return to management. The Swans sacked Bob Bradley after just eleven games due to his poor run in the Premier League and Redknapp has signified his interest to coach the Welsh team. He told Talksport: “It sounds interesting – it sounds a challenge. “Swansea are a good club and it would be a tough challenge, but a good challenge. “It’s a great club – where they’ve come from and what they’ve done, and the atmosphere there is absolutely fantastic. “It’s a tough job for … [Read more...]
Tottenham Midfielder Tom Carroll Could Go On Loan
The American manager of struggling English Premier League (EPL) side Swansea City has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Carroll is a transfer target for the club with the January transfer window just some few weeks away from opening. The 24-year-old had earlier spent the 2014/15 football season at Welsh club Swansea City on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur and if what the former manager of the United States of America (USA) said is anything to go by Tom Carroll may ink a permanent deal with the Liberty Stadium outfit. When asked about transfer targets and plans ahead of the window, Bob Bradley, who is the father of American international midfielder Michael Bradley said: "You get different names out on the table, and then there are … [Read more...]