Chelsea are one of the team’s keeping an eye on Real Madrid midfielder Isco’s situation at the Spanish club, according to reports in Italy. The playmaker was one of the first names on the teamsheet under previous coach Zinedine Zidane but has fallen out of favour following Santiago Solari’s appointment. Isco was not in the …
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard says the club are aiming for a top-four finish this campaign rather than looking to be Premier League champions. Tottenham ended the Blues’ unbeaten start to the season on Saturday, and the Belgian midfielder believes Manchester City are in pole position to retain their crown: “We’re thinking about finishing in the …
TV pundit Alan Shearer says he is perplexed by Maurizio Sarri’s decision to pick N’Golo Kante in a more attacking role. Chelsea lost 3-1 to Tottenham on Saturday with many pinpointing the lack of defensive cover for the back four as the main cause for the Blues’ poor display. Speaking about the issue, the former …
Chelsea are tracking Galatasaray winger Yunus Akgun, according to ESPN FC. The Blues are believed to have had scouts watching the midfielder when Turkey’s Under 19s defeated England in Antalya on Tuesday night. Maurizio Sarri’s side weren’t the only side who sent representatives to watch Akgun, however, with Juventus, Benfica and Wolfsburg also keeping tabs on …
Chelsea are keeping tabs on Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar, according to reports in the English media. The Blues are reportedly weighing up a move for the 20-year-old as they look to improve their creativity in midfield. Manager Maurizio Sarri has quite a few similar players in the middle of the park who could be described …
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has signed a new five-year contract with the club. The Frenchman’s new deal now runs until 2023 ending speculation linking him with PSG and Manchester United. He will reportedly be paid £290,000 a week, making him the highest wage earner at Stamford Bridge, ahead of the likes of Eden Hazard and …
Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season will be seriously tested as they travel to Wembley to face Tottenham on Saturday evening. Manager Maurizio Sarri has one major injury doubt heading into the match. Mateo Kovacic picked up a muscular problem whilst on international duty and played no part in Croatia’s 2-1 defeat to …
Chelsea are keen on signing Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, according to reports in the English media. The 22-year-old has rejected a new contract with the Red Devils, although the Manchester club have triggered their option to extend his stay until 2020. However, the extension hasn’t put off the Blues in trying to lure Martial …
Chelsea are confident that N’Golo Kante will sign a new five-year contract in the next two to three months, according to reports in the UK. It was initially reported in the summer that the Blues had offered the Frenchman £290,000 a week to stay at Stamford Bridge, but a deal has still not be finalised. …
AC Milan have stepped up their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, according to reports in Italy. Sporting Director Leonardo has spoken to the midfielder’s representatives about a possible move to the San Siro at the end of the season. Fabregas’s current deal with the Blues expires in the summer, and he will be free …
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic, according to reports in the UK. The Blues are believed to be preparing a £70m offer for the American international with a deal possibly taking place during the January transfer window. Many supporters on Twitter think it will be a good purchase, …
Michy Batshuayi has responded to reports that he could make an early return to Chelsea in the January transfer window. The Belgian international is currently on a season-long loan deal at Valencia but he has struggled for form in front of goal. When asked about cutting his time short in Spain, Batshuayi said he had …
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill will be allowed to leave on loan in January, according to multiple reports in the English media. The Blues defender has spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, and with his contract expiring at the end of the season, it means a move would effectively end his career at the London club. …
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic, according to the Guardian. The American international has been heavily linked with both Liverpool and Tottenham in recent months, but the Blues are said to be in the driving seat for his signature. Pulisic has added to the speculation in recent days …
Even though Chelsea could only draw 0-0 with Everton at Stamford Bridge last weekend the team remains in good shape. With a 1-0 win over Bate Borisov in their previous game on the fourth matchday of the Europa League Group Stage, Chelsea comfortably qualified for the knockout stage of the competition. The Blues have been …
Brescia president Massimo Cellino has set out the conditions for selling midfielder Sandro Tonali. The teenager is on Chelsea’s radar, with manager Maurizio Sarri a keen admirer, but Manchester City have also reportedly sent scouts to watch the 18-year-old in action. Cellino believes that Tonali’s departure won’t be based just on money and that a …
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has said he isn’t considering leaving the Blues at the moment despite his lack of matches. New manager Maurizio Sarri has favoured the centre-back pairing of David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger this campaign, with the Danish international having to be satisfied with a place on the bench. Christensen broke into the …
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has admitted he is still recovering from the exertions of the World Cup, despite his superb start to the Premier League season. The midfielder helped Belgium to the semi-finals in the summer and returned to the Blues very late in pre-season. However, Hazard has scored eight goals in 14 games, making …