Newly-appointed Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has laid bare his planned transfer market moves and they make for sweet reading for Chelsea supporters. The Italian, who has received extensive plaudits for his tutoring of the Italian national team at Euro 2016, has identified three players he hopes to bring to Stamford Bridge in the coming days as reported by the Express. …
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Real Madrid are not willing to part lightly with Alvaro Morata. The Spanish giants activated the buy-back clause in Morata’s contract yesterday, but it is not surprising that the powers that be wish to sell the Spanish starlet for an even bigger profit than the £16m they received from Juventus in 2014. According to The Independent, Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane …
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Jose Mourinho’s complaints about the lack of atmosphere at Stamford Bridge are a consequence of younger fans being priced out, according to a Chelsea fans’ representative. The Portuguese said it had been like “playing in an empty stadium” in the Barclays Premier League game against QPR on Saturday and believed the tepid atmosphere has contributed to the way his players …
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Striker Diego Costa is available for Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League clash with QPR on Saturday after missing four matches with a hamstring injury. Striker Loic Remy (groin) and midfielder John Obi Mikel (foot) are out, but Ramires is back from a groin problem to bolster the midfield. Branislav Ivanovic is available following his suspension for his dismissal at Manchester United, …
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Chelsea have announced Ron Gourlay is to leave his role as chief executive of the Stamford Bridge club. The Scot, who previously worked with Manchester United and sportswear manufacturer Umbro, departs on amicable terms to seek new opportunities. A statement on chelseafc.com read: “Chelsea Football Club announces that Ron Gourlay, after 10 successful years at the club including five as …
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Rumour has it that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is keen to land Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger, but faces serious competition to secure his signature. Chelsea are one of number of sides looking to land Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger, according to the Express. The German had previously been linked with Manchester United while the player himself spoke highly of the Red Devils …
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Chelsea’s sponsorship deal with Samsung is set to expire at the end of the season and the club are in talks with Turkish Airlines to take over as partners. There will be a new sponsor sported on Chelsea’s famous blue jerseys next season with Korean electronics giant Samsung set to part ways with the club they have been associated with …
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John Terry, the combative Chelsea centre half, has admitted his devastation at Chelsea’s failure to bag silverware last season and predicts brighter times ahead, he also defended his celebrations after the 2012 Champions League final. Chelsea stalwart John Terry has been speaking to the press in advance of this weekend’s game against Arsenal. In a wide ranging interview published in …
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The scrap to land Juventus’ Paul Pogba is underway with Manchester City leading the race to sign the youngster ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is keen to land Juventus’ Paul Pogba who he has identified as the long term midfield replacement for Ivorian powerhouse Yaya Toure, according to The Sun. The …
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Chelsea and Everton’s burgeoning special relationship could see hot prospect Ross Barkley move to Stamford Bridge but Manchester United could step in to snap up right back Seamus Coleman Chelsea and Everton have enjoyed a cordial relationship in the recent past with the Toffees benefiting from loan moves of Romelu Lukaku and Christian Atsu, with the former deal subsequently being made permanent. While …
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Chelsea are the latest side to be linked with a move for the highly rated English midfielder Ross Barkley with a bid expected next summer. Manchester City are not willing to take the risk of paying the £50 million price tag which Everton have set despite having been willing to pay £35 million for Barkley, according to the Daily Star. It was previously …
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According to reports Tottenham could be set to make a January move for Chelsea’s Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah. The 22-year-old impressed for FC Basel last season before securing a January move to Jose Mourinho’s side but has found his chances limited with Chelsea as he faces competition from the likes of Hazard, Schurrle and Willian for a place in Chelsea’s …
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Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho, says the penalties for breaking UEFA Financial Fair Play rules should focus on points deductions and competition restrictions, rather than just hand out fines to the clubs that break the rules. Here he is speaking to FuboTV: Please enable Javascript to watch this video Soccer News by FuboTV The PA Team, Pundit Arena.
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Former Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole could be set to depart Italy after just two months in Rome, with the player reportedly struggling to settle in the capital. Reports in Italy are suggesting that the 33-year-old is now considering a move to the MLS. Cole joined AS Roma over the summer and played in the club’s opening Serie A game, a 1-0 win …
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Aston Villa youngster Jack Grealish is being watched by Chelsea with the London giants interested in the Irish under 21 international. Grealish is a Birmingham born player but qualifies for Ireland and has played for the Republic all the way up from under 17 level. The Daily Star reports that Villa have offered the eighteen-year-old a long term deal as his contract …
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An unfortunate injury to new Chelsea striker Diego Costa has upset boss Jose Mourinho’s plans and may force him back into the transfer market. Jose Mourinho thought he had everything in place for the new season, with new signings Diego Costa and badge-kissing Cesc Fabregas impressing in two excellent displays to open their league campaign. Last season’s profligacy in front of goal …
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Colm Hayes discusses the signing of Samuel Eto’o by Everton and the fact that the striker will need no extra motivation when he faces Chelsea at the weekend. Samuel Eto’o has signed a two-year deal with Everton in what looks to be an excellent free signing by the Merseyside club. Despite being the Chelsea striker who bagged the most goals …
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