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 were unsuccessful. Liverpool Have Submitted An Official Bid To Sign Superb Duo Liverpool Reject Loan Offer For 22-Year-Old Winger After rejecting Arsenal, this defender might be heading to Old … [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 compatriot would have been a free agent this summer if the centre back had not signed a two-year deal earlier this summer. Friday Transfer Round-up: Juventus Eye Swap Deal For Chelsea Loanee, PSG Appoint New Sporting … [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 defender David Luiz was given a new two-year contract. Premier League: Liverpool Nemesis Willian Wary Of Reds Threat Valencia Plotting Summer Move For 22-Year-Old Liverpool Target End of the road, Bundesliga outfit stop … [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 fans sang the name of Hazard in the away section during the Leicester City game as they are desperate for him to stay at the club. No Worries: Van Dijk Is Unbothered By Champions League Final Opponents He has a year … [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: Barcelona Out Of Running For Chelsea Target PSG have been long-term admirers of Blues winger Willian and they could finally get their transfer target in a swap deal with the aforementioned Draxler. Willian is no longer … [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 forget Brazilian international Willian in a hurry after he scored one of the two goals that sank their Premier League title challenge in 2014. Man City Won’t Drop Many Points – Klopp On Title Race The Reds last … [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 leg as they went on to record a more emphatic win in the second leg. Serie A Midfielder Back On Liverpool Radar Giroud gave the Blues an early lead in the 5th minute before completing his brace on 33 … [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 second, last chance for star player Alongside the West London giants, Arsenal, Napoli and Inter Milan are also widely regarded as favourites for the competition. Chelsea thrashed Dynamo Kiev 3-0 in their first leg … [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 League and the Europa League. Chelsea vs Newcastle : Team news, injury list, suspension He has scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists in the colours of Chelsea this season. His goal contributions have propelled the … [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 Ukrainians at Stamford Bridge but the scoring was restricted to just three goals. Updates On Leeds United Permanent Stay For Izzy Brown Alongside the Blues, Arsenal, Inter Milan and Napoli are all considered favourites in … [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 Willian. England junior international Hudson-Odoi found the back of the net on the stroke of full-time. All Chelsea transfer news : Higuain's switch to Stamford Bridge and Hudson-Odoi's future Pedro had earlier … [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 ties. Glenn Hoddle believes that Callum Hudson-Odoi has to show his quality for a long period of time before he can be regarded as a top-level footballer. David Luiz Focused On Results Over Contract Extension Callum … [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 manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. PSG have to do without Brazilian superstar Neymar for the next 10 weeks following his serious foot injury. Finally Man United successfully sign deal with star player Neymar broke his foot … [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 does not run out until the end of next season. Ander Herrera willing to accept United contract fate Chelsea have a one-year contract renewal policy for players over the age of 30 and Willian falls within that … [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 Catalans have a new threat in PSG in their bid to snap up Willian. What Arsenal fans should expect in summer window French champions PSG see Willian as a direct replacement for the injured Neymar. His compatriot … [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 through to the next round of the competition. Up next for the Blues is a crunch tie against Bournemouth at the vitality Stadium on Wednesday. Bad news for Wolves as Manchester United join race for Japanese … [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 Hazard, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Pedro Rodriguez and Willian. Finally, United table bid for star defender He further added that Chelsea’s finances have suffered in recent times due to their failure to qualify for the … [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 each occasion. Arsenal £45m-rated target decides to remain in Spain Brazilian winger Malcom could leave Barcelona just six months after he signed for the Spanish La Liga club from French side Bordeaux at the start … [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 neither did he beat his marker in one-vs-one situations. His ineffectiveness against Leicester was obviously seen and the highest of them was his hilarious corner kick in the first half of the encounter. His poor … [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 recent statement hinted that he never had the interest to leave Stamford Bridge. Mourinho confident star player’s presence would have made a difference According to the star player, everything is perfect at Stamford … [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 (6): the Blues goalkeeper was stable in the first half as Man Utd didn't constitute a threat. He also made a great save to deny Juan Mata a goal but there was nothing he could do about Anthony Martial's goal as Chelsea … [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 with two points away from Liverpool and Man City. Many of the Blues players like David Luiz, Eden Hazard amongst others have applauded their new coach especially on the changes he has made in the club. Sarri has … [Read more...]