Europa League holders Chelsea have rejected two separate bids for one of their players. This is according to Sky Sports which claimed that the Blues have turned down two separate bids of £35m for Brazilian national team player Willian. It was revealed that the bids are from the Spanish La Liga duo of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Barcelona are long-term admirers of Willian and the Catalans have tried to sign the Chelsea winger on several occasions. The Spanish champions made a swap bid for him during the winter transfer window but they … [Read more...]
Chelsea Winger Closing In On New Two-Year Amidst Barcelona Interest
Chelsea winger Willian is closing in on a new deal that will end speculation about his future with the newly crowned Europa League winners. This is according to the report from The Sun which claimed that the 30-year-old will sign a new two-year deal to take him till the end of the 2021/22 season. The Brazilian international winger has one year left on his present deal with the Blues and Chelsea will go back on their 30+ policy to hand him more than a one-year deal. The West Londoners did the same for his Chelsea teammate David Luiz. His … [Read more...]
Barcelona Target To Sign New Two-Year Chelsea Contract
Newly crowned Europa League champions Chelsea have concluded plans to hand winger Willian a new two-year deal amidst the transfer rumours involving him and clubs like Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Manchester United. According to the Daily Star, Willian will sign a new two-year contract to take his time at Chelsea to the end of the 2021/22 season. The Brazilian international has one year left on his present contract with the Blues. Chelsea jettisoned the idea of not giving over 30 players more than a one-year contract when … [Read more...]
Deal Close: Chelsea Talisman Confirms Real Madrid Decision
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has all but confirmed his decision to leave the club for Spanish giants Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens in the summer. The Belgian international confirmed that he has told Chelsea about his imminent exit in a chat with reporters shortly after he came on as a second half substitute during the final game of the season. Hazard replaced Brazilian international Willian in the 69th minute as Chelsea played out a goalless draw with hosts Leicester City in the final league game of the season. The Chelsea … [Read more...]
Deal On: PSG, Chelsea Plotting Swap Deal
French giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Chelsea could be involved in a swap deal involving one player on both sides. This is according to the publication from popular French news outlet Le10sport which claimed that Willian and Julian Draxler can move in the other direction. It was revealed that Chelsea are keen on a move for German international Julian Draxler who has been a bit-part player for PSG for the majority of his time with the French capital club. A €40m transfer is enough for the former Schalke 04 player. No Deal: … [Read more...]
Premier League: Liverpool Nemesis Willian Wary Of Reds Threat
Chelsea winger Willian is aware of the threat posed by Premier League leaders Liverpool ahead of their league meeting at Anfield on Sunday evening. Both teams have different objectives going into the game with Liverpool hunting down a first league title in almost three decades while Chelsea are in a keenly contested race for the Premier League top four. In his pre-match thoughts ahead of the game, Willian told reporters that Liverpool is a dangerous team before adding that the Blues are prepared for the tough test. Liverpool fans won’t … [Read more...]
Giroud Treble Confirms Europa League Quarterfinal Spot
Ex-Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was the star of the show after he scored a hattrick for Chelsea in their thumping 5-0 away win over Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine in the Europa League. The result confirmed the Blues’ spot in the quarterfinals following their 8-0 aggregate victory over the Ukrainians. Chelsea had one foot in the last eight of the competition after winning the first leg 3-0 at home courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The West Londoners didn’t rest on their impressive performance from the first … [Read more...]
Sarri Slams ‘Disastrous’ Pitch Ahead Of Kiev Clash
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has berated the pitch ahead of the Blues’ Europa League last 16 second leg clash with Dynamo Kiev on Thursday night. In his pre-match thoughts, Sarri told reporters that the Olympic Stadium pitch in Kiev is bad and his player Willian also echoed his opinion on the match venue. According to Sarri, the Kiev pitch is a disaster. Chelsea are one of the major contenders to win the Europa League this term and they are in a fantastic position to secure qualification for the quarterfinals. Why Arsenal are handed … [Read more...]
No Real Madrid Talk From Hazard – Chelsea Teammate
Chelsea winger Willian has provided a big update on the widespread transfer rumours linking teammate Eden Hazard with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. In his recent interview monitored by Goal, Brazilian international Willian revealed that Eden Hazard has not publicly talked about the possibility of signing for Real Madrid. Belgian international Hazard has previously hinted about a dream move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old has been in very good form for Chelsea this season in the Blues’ quest for honor in both the Premier … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea: Away Win On The Cards
Premier League giants Chelsea are in a fantastic position in the Europa League ahead of their last 16 second half clash with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev on Thursday. West London giants Chelsea are one step closer to the quarterfinals after they won the first leg 3-0 courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The Blues showed why they are considered one of the favourites to win the Europa League in their first leg meeting with their Ukrainian opponents. Chelsea could have scored at least six goals against the … [Read more...]
Sarri Demands Improvement From Hudson-Odoi
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi that he needs to improve despite his impressive cameo against Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their Europa League last 16th tie on Thursday night. In his post-match press conference after the Dynamo Kiev game, Italian tactician Sarri revealed that Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is not ready to be a star. Callum Hudson-Odoi came off the bench to wrap up a convincing 3-0 win over the Ukrainians at Stamford Bridge. He was a 78th-minute substitute for … [Read more...]
Chelsea Winger Unproven At This Level – Ex-England Manager
Former England national team manager Glenn Hoddle has told young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi that he’s unproven at the top level of football Glenn Hoddle talked about Hudson-Odoi while the former Tottenham Hotspur manager was doing his punditry job on BT Sports as he charged the player that he has to play more games before being considered as an elite player. The ex-Three Lions of England manager was reacting to his cameo appearance for Chelsea against Dynamo Kiev FC of Ukraine in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 … [Read more...]
PSG Lining Up Bid For £30m Chelsea Willian
French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are said to be lining up a summer bid for Chelsea winger Willian. According to the publication from popular media portal The Sun, the French capital club wants to capitalize on the current contract standoff between Chelsea and the player. PSG had hoped that they could lure the 30-year-old Brazilian international to Parc des Princes as a direct replacement for the injured Neymar ahead of their crucial Champions League last 16 tie against a rejuvenated Manchester United side under interim … [Read more...]
Why Brazilian Star Could Leave Chelsea Revealed
Premier League giants Chelsea have been rocked by the news that Willian could leave the club despite the Blues’ desire to retain his services at Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian international winger is said to be unhappy with the new contract offer from Chelsea according to the publication from UOL. The Brazilian media outlet revealed that Willian has been offered a one-year contract extension but the former Shakhtar Donetsk star wants a three-year contract that will secure his long-term future at Stamford Bridge. His current Chelsea contract … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea Winger Could Replace Compatriot Neymar At PSG
Chelsea winger Willian has been targeted as a possible signing by French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) before the transfer window shuts on Thursday night. According to popular media channel Sky Sports, PSG want to sign the Brazilian international in this winter transfer window. Willian was a subject of several bids from Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona at the start of the season but Chelsea managed to hang on to his services. The 30-year-old has also been linked with a move to Barcelona in this winter transfer window but the … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Bournemouth — Sarri set to hand Higuain Premier League debut
The Premier League have been on break for some days due to domestic features that was played last weekend. During last week, Chelsea progressed to the final of the year's Carabao after coming from a goal down to defeat Tottenham Hotspur via penalty kick. On Sunday, Sarri's men also take a step closer to their first silverware under Maurizio Sarri as they progressed to the FA Cup fifth round after defeating Sheffield Wednesday. Two goals from Willian and a close-range effort from Hudson-Odoi were all the Blues needed to negotiate their way … [Read more...]
Higuain Won’t Join Chelsea Because Of Hazard, Italian Journalist Reveals
Experienced Italian journalist Gabriele Marcotti has revealed that Chelsea-linked player Gonzalo Higuain won’t join the club because of Blues talisman Eden Hazard. Marcotti said this while he was on the Guillem Balague Transfer Show as he said that Chelsea will prioritize keeping Hazard at the club rather than splashing money on Gonzalo Higuain. According to him, the Blues hierarchy must make some key transfer decisions on important players this summer with less than 18 months left on their contracts. Marcotti mentioned the likes of Eden … [Read more...]
Barcelona Back In The Hunt For Another Chelsea Star
Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona have revived their interest in Chelsea winger Willian and are ready to offer one of their players in a bid to finally sign the Brazilian international star. According to the Daily Mail, five-time European champions want to offer a player-plus-cash deal worth £50m. It was revealed that the Catalans are willing to offer compatriot Malcom in their quest to sign Willian. Barcelona tried to sign the 30-year-old Chelsea player three times last summer only for them to be repelled by the Premier League giants on … [Read more...]
No goals, no spark, no confidence : It’s time for Maurizio Sarri to drop this player
Brazilian winger Willian has been experiencing a drop in form in recent weeks but Maurizio Sarri still has so much trust in his ability. Despite many calls on Sarri to drop the player from his starting lineup, the Italian started Willian in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Leicester City on Saturday. He was far from his best and he didn't have any meaningful impact on the team's display throughout the time he spent on the pitch. He was deployed at the right wing of the attack by Maurizio Sarri but he hardly made any cross into the Foxes 18-yard box … [Read more...]
‘Everything is perfect at Chelsea’ – star player on transfer link
Brazil international and Chelsea player, Willian has enjoyed a considerable stable career at Stamford Bridge. But last summer transfer window saw the player linked with two offers from two big clubs in Europe; Man Utd and Barcelona. Coach Jose Mourinho had wanted to lure the Brazil star to Old Trafford considering the times they shared together at Chelsea and the qualities in the player. On the other hand, Spanish club, Barcelona were also determined to sign him but in the long run, no offer was made for Willian. However, Willian in a … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Man Utd: Rudiger and Barkley shines, Chelsea player ratings
The biggest match this weekend between Chelsea and Man Utd came to an end with a draw (2 - 2.) Many had tipped Chelsea to grab all three points but Coach Jose Mourinho and Man Utd today proved they still have some great performances up their sleeves. As expected Jose Mourinho man marked Eden Hazard using Ashley Young, who did some great job by frustrating the Belgium striker. Chelsea had two goals thanks to the efforts from Antonio Rudiger and Ross Barkley. Below are the ratings of Chelsea Players against Man United 1. Kepa Arrizabalaga … [Read more...]
One thing Maurizio Sarri has changed that Willian doesn’t like
New coach, Maurizio Sarri joined Chelsea in the summer transfer window and since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, a lot of changes have been made. The Blues have undergone tremendous change under Maurizio Sarri and so far it has paid off on the pitch of play. This season has seen Chelsea win 5 matches and 2 draws in the EPL, they are also topping their group in the Uefa Europa League. Irrespective of Sarri's opinion about the Blues not been a contender for the EPL trophy this season, the Blues are boldly seated at the third spot on the table … [Read more...]
Video: what Willian did to Liverpool player Andy Robertson in the EPL game
The biggest match that went down last weekend in the EPL was between Chelsea and Liverpool. Belgium striker, Eden Hazard was not the only Blues player that gave the Reds defense a tough time. Another Chelsea player and Brazil international, Willian was creating problems for Liverpool defenders at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. William was spotted in a video turning Liverpool left-back defender, Andy Robertson inside out with his quick feet during the big game. The Brazil star showed off some great skills using Robertson as the … [Read more...]
‘Chelsea fans to player’ – We don’t want to see you play for the Blues again
The Blues were not all that spectacular today as they faced a defensive West Ham side who held them down for a whole 90 minutes without a goal to show for it. Currently, the Blues have dropped to the third spot on the English Premier league table followed by Liverpool and Man City at the 1st and Second position respectively. Chelsea fans are not happy with the result of the game as they have taken to the social media where they blasted most of the Blues players. However, it seems most of the fans were exceptionally angry with Brazil … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Cardiff City: Neil Warnock worried about these Chelsea duo
Chelsea vs Cardiff City: Neil Warnock worried that these two Chelsea players are available to play Coach Neil Warnock will be leading his Cardiff City boys to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Neil in a statement expressed his disappointment over having to play Chelsea with either of the availability of Eden Hazard or Willian. He went on to say Cardiff City would have full advantage if none of the two were available to play for the Blues. Neil hinted that the two players are the lifeline at Chelsea and if they were absent the match will be … [Read more...]