Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is determined to start the new season on a high in order to avoid a repeat of the 2015/16 campaign where the Blues slumped to a lowly 10th in the league standings. The Blues had been crowned champions during the 2014/15 season, and none would have predicted what would happen next […]
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Chelsea reluctant to match Real Madrid’s valuation for James Rodriguez
Chelsea are reportedly stalling on their potential approach for James Rodriguez after knowing of Real Madrid’s £70m asking price for the Colombia international. The South American attacker has been constantly linked with a Premier League move after he was found applying for a UK working visa earlier in the January transfer window. Rodriguez eventually opted to […]
Falcao and Pato released from Chelsea as new players are being targeted
Neither Alexandre Pato or Radamel Falcao have been making impressive performances in Stamford Bridge and both of them have returned to their parent clubs as Chelsea did not opt to extend their respective loan deals any further. Both of those players were signed on loan deals and Chelsea had the option to extend their respective […]
Chelsea looking to strengthen grip with Villa trip
Chelsea can extend their lead at the top of the table by as much as nine points with victory against Aston Villa in Saturday’s late kick off in the Premier League. With Arsenal and Liverpool not playing until Sunday afternoon, Jose Mourinho’s men will be keen to tighten their grip at the summit though they […]
Mourinho keen to wrap up deals ahead of World Cup
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is confident he can wrap up deals for both Edinson Cavani and Luke Shaw before this summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil, according to the Mirror. A striker and a left back are high on the Blues’ boss’s list of targets with his current selection of strikers struggling for consistency, and […]
Chelsea eyeing Lewandowski move?
Chelsea have been alerted to the news that Robert Lewandowski could be interested in securing a move to a club other than Bayern Munich when his contract expires next summer. The Poland international looked set to move to the European Champions at the end of last season, but decided to see his contract out at […]
PSG close in on Cavani
Chelsea are set to miss out on signing Edinson Cavani as the Napoli striker looking set to secure a move to Paris Saint Germain, according to the Express. The Uruguayan has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for some time, with Real Madrid also reportedly interested though the Ligue 1 Champions are set […]
Anzhi to move for Ba?
Chelsea striker Demba Ba has emerged as a target for Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, the Mirror understands. The Senegalese forward has only been at Stamford Bridge for six months, though the arrival of Andre Schurrle, as well as the continued pursuit of Edinson Cavani has indicated that he is not in Jose Mourinho’s plans. Ba […]
Chelsea in talks with Van Ginkel
Chelsea have held talks with Vitesse Arnhem midfielder Marco Van Ginkel regarding a move to Stamford Bridge, BBC Sport understands. The 20 year old has met Blues boss Jose Mourinho, and will now return to the Netherlands to discuss his future with the Eredivise side. Van Ginkel’s major concern is how many games he would […]
Chelsea ‘agree terms’ with Cavani
Chelsea have moved a step closer to signing Edinson Cavani after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the player, the Metro understands. The Uruguay forward, who yesterday scored twice only for his side to lose on penalties in the Confederations Cup third and fourth place play-off, has also drawn interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City, […]