According to reports in The Sun, Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic wants a Manchester United move, as the Serbian is eyeing a reunion with his former manager Jose Mourinho. Mourinho signed Matic for Chelsea for a reported £21m in January 2014, and he played an instrumental part in Chelsea’s title triumph the following year. However, he had…
Manchester United’s prime target for the summer, Alvaro Morata, may join rivals Chelsea in order to reunite with Antonio Conte, reports the Mirror. The Red Devils have been the frontrunners to obtain Morata’s signature, especially with the £65 million deal that was close to completion last week. But with Chelsea’s rising interest in the striker,…
Just when Alvaro Morata’s transfer to Manchester United looked imminent, Chelsea have emerged as potential party poopers. The Blues are planning to hijack Manchester United’s move for the Real Madrid striker, according to the Daily Mirror. Conte is eager to bring Morata to Stamford Bridge after ruling Diego Costa out of his plans for next…
Antonio Conte is considering quitting Chelsea, as he and the Blues’ hierarchy are at odds over the club’s plan of action for the upcoming season, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. The Italian manager successfully led the club to a Premier League title in his first season, despite the media being rife being rumours that suggested he…
The never ending James Rodriguez transfer saga has taken a new turn, as Chelsea now look to be in pole position to sign the Real Madrid player. Antonio Conte has made the Colombian playmaker his no. 1 target after missing out on Alvaro Morata, who appears to be heading to Manchester United. James now looks…
The Diego Costa situation at Chelsea is very messy and clouded at the moment. But leave it to United legend Eric Cantona and his ‘unique’ perspective of the saga to shed some light on his views. Chelsea’s Italian manager, Antonio Conte, has made it clear to the striker that he isn’t a part of his…
Antonio Conte reportedly asked Diego Costa to leave Chelsea this summer over a text message, and the contents of the message are now revealed. The Blues managed to lift their sixth league title, their second in the last three years, as they helped Antonio Conte to his first Premier League title in his debut in…
With just a few weeks left for the summer transfer window to open, English Champions Chelsea are reportedly closing in on their first major signing of the summer in the form of £35 million-rated Monaco midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko. The Blues are set to discuss personal terms with the 22-year-old, who is heading to London for a medical.…
Chelsea star Diego Costa has revealed that he has been told by manager Antonio Conte to leave the club this summer. There is no denying that Costa has been a cornerstone of Chelsea’s success this season, as the Brazil-born Spain International scored 20 goals and registered 8 assists in the Premier League. Despite being instrumental…
Romelu Lukaku’s future has been under speculation for some time now, but this time, it looks like the Belgian striker is set to leave Everton for good. Lukaku, who had rejected a new contract at Everton and also revealed his desire to play at a higher level abundantly, confirmed today that he would be leaving Goodison Park by unveiling that…
Manchester United have been given a renewed hope in their pursuit of AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, who is still up for grabs in the summer market. The Red Devils managed to step into the Champions League on the final day of their season, after they beat Ajax 2-0 in the Europa League final. This…
Romelu Lukaku would reportedly prefer a move to Stamford Bridge over Old Trafford. The former Chelsea star is currently one of the best finishers in the game, and has been in terrific form for Merseyside outfit Everton this season. But lack of progress at the Goodison Park has seen him linked with an exit, with…
Chelsea and Monaco are continuing discussions over the proposed £43m transfer of Tiemoue Bakayoko, reports the Daily Mail. Chelsea are confident of finalizing the deal with Monaco, with the French club reportedly asking for Michy Batshuayi or Charly Musonda as part of the deal. United are also very much interested in the 22-year old, but…
Real Madrid are reportedly set to break the world transfer record for Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard, by making a colossal £100 million bid for his services. Since his switch to the Blues, Hazard has scored 72 goals in 249 appearances in all competitions. The Belgian international netted 16 goals and bagged 5 assists in Chelsea’s title-winning season, and is said…
Nemanja Matic is keen on a move to Manchester United in the summer, according to reports. Manchester Evening News have claimed that the Serbian has discussed the possibility of reuniting with Jose Mourinho again, and is ready and willing to make a switch to Old Trafford in the summer. The report suggests that all that…
Federico Bernardeschi, the Fiorentina forward, is under the scanner of Premier League big shots Chelsea and Manchester United, according to reports from Italy. After several rumors over the weekend indicating that the Tuscan player stalling his contract extension with the club from Fiorentina, newer reports suggest that the English clubs are already willing to dip their beak…
Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke is set to complete his switch to Liverpool after failing to agree to sign a contract with his current employers. As per Liverpool’s official website, Solanke is confirmed to join Jurgen Klopp at Anfield on July 1, 2017, upon the expiry of his contract with his current club, Chelsea. The striker was unable to agree…
In the pre-match press conference ahead of the FA Cup final against Arsenal, Antonio Conte has put an end to the speculation that he is tempted to leave Chelsea. He insisted that he would love to stay at the club for many more years to come, but also added that it is very difficult to…
Newly crowned Premier League champions Chelsea have cancelled the customary title-winning bus parade in the light of the recent unfortunate terrorist attack in Manchester. The city of Manchester was rocked by a brutal terrorist attack on Monday night, as the tragedy claimed lives of 22 innocent people. As a result, the British Prime Minister, Theresa…
Italian giants Juventus have completed the signing of Juan Cuadrado on a permanent basis from Chelsea, after two long years on loan at Turin. The Colombian international joined Chelsea from Fiorentina back in 2015 under Jose Mourinho, but has spent the last couple of seasons on loan in Turin. His deal was supposed to be…
Jose Mourinho is looking for a £35 million-worth reunion with his old Chelsea player Nemanja Matic. The Portuguese is reportedly keen to bring the midfielder on board at Manchester United and has also talked to the club in order to make an offer for the Chelsea star. Mourinho had brought Matic back to Stamford Bridge in 2014 from Benfica in…
Willian has spoken up about his relation with all the managers he has worked with, and he seems to have a special spot for Chelsea’s ex-manager Jose Mourinho. While speaking with ESPN Brasil, he paid his respect to every manager he had ever worked under, by saying: “I learned something from all of them. I learned…
Antonio Conte is ready to make a huge bid for AS Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko to fend off interests from around Europe. The Italian manager has inspired Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first year in England, and is looking to make a similar impact in Europe next season. Therefore, he is sure…
With one league game to spare, the Premier League Champions Chelsea have already started pursuing one of their major targets for the next season. Romelu Lukaku has been heavily linked with the Blues this season, and the striker had indicated earlier as well about his wish to join the former club. And as it seems, even Antonio…
Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly set to fight it out for the services of Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker. Kyle Walker is wanted at Chelsea and Manchester City, as both Conte and Guardiola have come out as big admirers of the English defender. However, there are reports that it would take in excess of £40 million…
Antonio Conte has just won the league with Chelsea, but the Italian still sees a lot of room for improvement, which is why he has created a 6-man shortlist of reinforcements for the Blues to pursue in the upcoming transfer window. The list (via The Independent) consists of the following names: Virgil Van Dijk Van…
As we all know, Chelsea have officially won this edition of the Premier League, and it was oh so well deserved. After they had won the game and sealed their title, most players celebrated the occasion. Diego Costa, on the other hand, was one notch above everyone else in the team. In the dressing room,…
Alvaro Morata has been linked with a move to almost every single European Heavyweight, be it Manchester United, Arsenal, Juventus, or even the powerhouses from the Chinese Super League. However, it now seems as if the striker himself has chosen the club he wants to play for next season. The Spanish international has reportedly been connected…
One out stretched leg in the 82nd minute of a quite one-sided encounter, and Chelsea were champions once more. There was never any doubt as to which part of London the title would end up from the moment Tottenham Hotspur slipped up at West Ham. It left Chelsea needing just 3 points from their remaining…
Chelsea star man David Luiz believes that his and Jose Mourinho’s inherent differences in game mentality was the reason for his sale to Paris Saint-Germain. The center-back suggested that his ‘optimistic’ mentality in the game was a stark contrast with Jose Mourinho’s game philosophy, who is known for his ‘pragmatism’ and defensive approach to games. David…
Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool are set to fight it out for Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas. The Red Devils have faced a few issues in the centre of the midfield this season, as they have not been able to stick with a combination that works. The likes of Marouane Fellaini and Michael Carrick…
Chelsea are confident of winning the race to secure the services of Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, according to several reports in England. Antonio Conte’s men are very much on the verge of winning the Premier League title this season, but the Italian tactician continues to be on the lookout for numerous reinforcements, so as to make…
Real Madrid have decided against signing Eden Hazard, which could mean good news for James Rodriguez. According to reports in Spanish news outlet Diario Gol, Real’s president Florentino Perez has told manager Zinedine Zidane that he will not allow a move for Hazard to go through. This is mainly down to the re-emergence of Rodriguez,…
Real Madrid are a club known to buy the best players in the world and fill their squads up to the brim with quality of only the highest order. This, however, has a bad side to things, as it results in some of the players eventually falling out of favour in a star-studded squad, and…
Romelu Lukaku could reject a move back to Stamford Bridge in favor of a switch to Manchester United. Antonio Conte will be on the hunt for a top class striker in the summer, as Diego Costa appears set to leave the club. The Spaniard’s head seems to have been turned towards a move to China,…
Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United are set to battle it out for the services of Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, as per Express. Marchisio broke into Juventus’ first team following the match-fixing scandal that saw the club get relegated to Serie B in 2006. And after spending a year out on loan at Empoli during the 2007-08 season,…
Chelsea are willing to sell their star midfielder Willian in order to raise some transfer funds, as per reports. Antonio Conte is believed to be on board to let the Brazilian winger leave the club this summer in order to increase the funding on some of his own potential targets. The 28-year-old is the club’s reigning player of…
Kylian Mbappe is one of the hottest properties in world football right now, with a blistering season under his belt. The Monaco striker has helped his side gain the top spot in Ligue 1 with 22 goals this season, and in return, the Ligue 1 outfit has slapped a £100m price tag on the 18-year-old. The value set on…
Andrea Belotti is set to snub the chance to sign for Manchester United in favour of a move to Chelsea. According to reports, Belotti is keen on competing at the highest level, and that specifically includes Champions League football. United are currently 5th in the Premier League and are struggling to get into the Champions League…
If reports in The Daily Mail are to be believed, Chelsea are in pole position to sign the Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko, despite increased competition from Manchester United, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Juventus. Bakayoko has been one of the star performers for Monaco so far this season, with his side sitting top of the Ligue 1 and progressing to the…
Jose Mourinho will look to add Kurt Zouma to his Manchester United defensive line up in the summer. United have faced defensive troubles all season long, with most of Mourinho’s key defenders either injured or inconsistent. Centre-back has been a position that has troubled him the most. Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have been out…
Everton talisman Romelu Lukaku is on the road to become one of the greats that the Premier League has produced. Currently the league’s top scorer, Lukaku is on the radar of a couple of English heavyweights, including Chelsea and Manchester United. However, the striker has made it evident that he is yearning a return to Stamford Bridge next…
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has insisted that he wants the Premier League to rearrange the fixture list so that his side and Tottenham can kick off their last three matches of the season at the same time. Everybody thought that the relentless Chelsea team were comfortably cruising towards their fifth Premier League title, but a 2-0…
As Jose Mourinho looks to rebuild Old Trafford into the literal Theatre of Dreams again for its players and fans, as rumours of him targeting new players from all around Europe continue to emerge everyday. According to latest reports coming in from sources as mentioned by ESPN, the Portuguese boss is currently targeting Brazilian and…
Eden Hazard has reportedly told his friends he wants to play for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the future. The Belgian international has been in stunning form this season, scoring 15 Premier League goals, including one against Southampton in a 4-2 win on Wednesday. His form has put him on the radar of every top…
The races to summit in La Liga and the Premier League are hotting up. Let’s see how the table toppers and challengers fared in their matches. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Tottenham – all were in action. LA LIGA Barcelona 7-1 Osasuna Reinvigorated after the El Clasico win, a much changed Barcelona line-up put Osasuna to…
Wembley will be host to the third edition of the North London Derby this season, as Arsenal overcame Manchester City 2-1 in a grueling semi-final encounter. It wasn’t easy though, and the game was filled with dubious decisions. Manchester City dominated the first half of the clash and should have been 1-0 up when Sergio…
Premier League duo Arsenal and Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race to acquire the signature of Inter Milan attacker Ivan Perisic, as per Goal. Ivan Perisic is believed to be excited at the prospect of playing in the Premier League, and he is “almost certain” to move to England next summer. The Croatian, who joined…
Chelsea’s dire performance in their defeat to Manchester United on Sunday has been put down to an unknown illness that is said to have affected a majority of the first team squad. According to The Sun, the mysterious illness spread throughout the Blues’ squad in the week building up to the blockbuster clash against their…
Jose Mourinho has stepped up his pursuit of Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata as a part of his squad overhaul this summer. Manchester United spent close to £150m in the 2016 summer transfer window before the start of the current campaign, and Mourinho will be happy with the progress the squad has made this season.…
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Chelsea plays in the Premier League – a competition it has managed to win on 6 occasions. The Blues have also won several other major titles, such as 8 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 4 Community Shields, 1 UEFA Champions League, 2 UEFA Europa Leagues, 2 UEFA Cups Winners’ Cup, and 1 UEFA Super Cup.
The club has also been home to some of the best players in the world. Chelsea’s list of legends includes the likes of Gianfranco Zola, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, John Terry, and Petr Cech, amongst numerous others. Superstars like Hakim Ziyech, Willian, Christian Pulisic, Mateo Kovacic, and Mason Mount currently play for the Blues.
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