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Transfer Ban Changes Everything – Diego Simeone to Takeover Chelsea in Summer

Chelsea are more confident than ever to sign Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone following the transfer ban on the Spanish club, reports The Mirror. The Argentinean manager has been Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s first choice to take over the club in the summer, but the Blues’ approach for his services was not met with any […]

Breaking News – Chelsea Just Reached an Agreement with Powerful 6 ft 1 in Defender, Official Announcement Imminent

Chelsea are confident of convincing defender Branislav Ivanovic to sign a contract extension, according to the reports. The negotiations had recently hit a roadblock after the disagreement between the two parties over the duration of the new contract. The Blues had offered a one-year deal with an option of another keeping in mind their policy […]

“I Want to Write a New Story” – Deal Done for Brazilian Striker Who Rejected Liverpool & Will Earn €50,000-per-week, Not Teixeira

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato, according to reports. ESPN Brazil earlier reported that player’s agent is already in London to sort a deal with Chelsea, and an agreement between all the parties is imminent. The Telegraph also have weigh-in on the situation, and they also claim that the Premier […]

Carlos Bacca Moving to England in January? Players Agent Speaks on the Transfer

The Blues, along with Man Utd, have been recently linked with a move for the Colombian international. However, his agent Sergio Barila has made it clear that the player is only concentrating on his life at AC Milan at the moment. “It is normal that one of the big teams in Europe are thinking of […]

Chelsea’s Predicted Line up vs. Everton – Hazard Back, Matic in Starting XI

Chelsea will host Everton at Stamford Bridge. Both teams come off on the back of draws in their last games. However, both results must have had contrasting impacts on the dressings rooms of both teams. Chelsea conceded a late equalizer to West Brom at home, and it must have felt like two points dropped to […]

Former Real Madrid Superstar Returns to England, Guus Hiddink and Board Agrees to Sign him in January

Chelsea are weighing up a short-term deal for former Arsenal and Real Madrid frontman Emmanuel Adebayor. The 31-year old is a free agent at the moment after his contract with Tottenham was terminated by mutual consent this season. Manager Guus Hiddink has accepted the need of a striker in the transfer window, but the Blues […]

Chelsea to Sign World Cup Winner for £40m from Real Madrid, Player Requested Transfer as Man Utd and Liverpool Lose Out

Chelsea have joined Man Utd and Liverpool in the pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Toni Kroos. Spanish publication Fichajes claims that Chelsea and Man Utd have both made contacts with the player’s agent and are ready to offer £40 million to secure the signing of the 26-year old. Both clubs have been tracking the player […]

Chelsea Defender Tells to Media: I’ve Had Enough, Frustrated Player Wants to Leave Club

Chelsea defender Baba Rahman has admitted his frustration at his current status at the club. The 21-year old left-back arrived with a pedigree for an initial £14 million, rising to a potential fee of almost £22 million, from Bundesliga club Augsburg in the summer. However, he has found it hard to get playing opportunities and […]

Brazilian Superstar Moving to Chelsea in January? Prefers Blues Over Liverpool and Already Talked to Willian, not Teixeira

Chelsea have joined Liverpool in the pursuit to sign Brazilian striker Pato, according to the Independent. The 26-year-old returned to his home country Brazil and signed for Corinthians after his career was disrupted by injuries at AC Milan. He spent a two-year loan spell at Sao Paulo and rediscovered his scoring form by scoring 19 […]

Chelsea Are Negotiating with PSG to Close a Deal for Ezequiel Lavezzi, Players Agent Speaks Out on the Transfer

Paris Saint-Germain striker Ezequiel Lavezzi’s agent has confirmed Chelsea’s interest in his client. The Blues have been linked with a move for the Argentinean in the past, and the recent comments from the player’s agent has given credence to those rumours. However, Alessandro Moggi reveals that Inter Milan are currently the most interested team in […]

Toni Kroos Moving to England for £40m as Blues & United are in Contact with Real Madrid Superstar’s Agent

Chelsea and Manchester are reportedly the top clubs that have shown great interest in signing Real Madrid midfielder after making contact with player’s agent. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, United and Chelsea knew Kroos was unsettled under former manager Rafa Benitez, and the player had asked his agent Volker Struth to find another club. According […]

Former Arsenal Star Striker Moving to Chelsea, Former Manager Urged Chelsea to Sign Him Immediately

Chelsea have been linked with a move for former Arsenal and Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Some clubs might be apprehensive of signing the striker because of his past on and off field problems, but former Tottenham and QPR manager Harry Redknapp has given a glowing assessment of the 31-year-old. Redknapp, who managed Adebayor at Spurs, […]

Chelsea to Hijack Liverpool’s Replacement for Daniel Sturridge

Chelsea are set to join Tottenham and Liverpool in pursuit of West Brom forward Saido Berahino, according to Daily Express. The 22-year-old is a long-term target of Tottenham; the North London tried to sign the forward in the summer transfer window, but their bid was rejected by the Baggies. Liverpool wants to sign Berahino as a replacement […]

Agent Confirms Chelsea Offered Lucrative Contract to Juventus Star

Chelsea were recently linked with a move for Juventus youngster Stefano Sturaro. The 22-year-old is an upcoming Italian midfield talent who has also attracted the attentions of Crystal Palace and Southampton. A report recently suggested that the Turin club have turned down a £12.7 million bid from Saints for their player. Player’s agent Carlo Volpi […]

Breaking – Guus Hiddink Responds to Reports Saying Young Star Will Leave Club in January

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has ruled out a loan move for Brazilian youngster Kenedy. The 19-year-old signed from Fluminense in the summer, but has made just five league appearances this summer. The Times recently linked him with a loan move with Serie A side Fiorentina, but latest reports suggest that Hiddink has vetoed any loan […]

Transfer Shock: Chelsea Star Rejected New Contract, Manuel Pellegrini Luring Player to Man City

In a shocking development, Man City have joined the long list of clubs interested in Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. The Serbian had been linked with a move away from the club, before a report from the Times suggested that the Blues are ready to offer a new one-year deal to the player. But, now Daily […]

Shocking Claim: Super-agent to Bring Two New Players and Former Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho to Man Utd

Football’s super-agent Jorge Mendes is working on a double deal for Man Utd. Valencia’s midfielder Andre Gomes has attracted attention from a number of clubs this season. Serie A club Napoli have already enquired about his services and now according to the reports, Juventus have joined the race for the 22-year old. Valencia have ruled […]

Chelsea Predicted Lineup Against West Brom & Injury News – Costa Fit, Mikel & Fabregas in Starting XI

Chelsea will host West Brom at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night in their next Premier League fixture. The Blues will be favourites to extend their run of four unbeaten games, and three more points will take them one step closer to the top half of the table. The reverse fixture ended 3-2 in favour of […]

Chelsea Set to Beat PSG & Man Utd for Striker Signing, Much Needed Help Against PSG in UCL

Chelsea are the favourites to sign AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca, according to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport. The report claims that Chelsea are particularly interested in the player as he is not Champions League-tied and can help them defeat PSG in the round of last-16 of the continental competition. AC Milan signed the Colombian […]

Chelsea Offers New 5-Year Deal Worth £40,000-a-week to a Young Star, Man Utd to Lose Out

Chelsea starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek is nearing towards agreeing on a new long-term deal with the club, amidst interest from Man Utd. The 19-year old’s current contract with the club runs out next summer, but according to The Telegraph, the Blues are eager to tie him down to a new deal. The Chelsea academy graduate scored […]

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