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Sep122020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal stars Ceballos & Nketiah in angry bust-up before Fulham clash

Premier League

Eddie Nketiah and Dani Ceballos had to be separated by team-mates after a furious exchange before Arsenal’s Premier League game against Fulham. Both players, who were both named amongst the substitutes for Arteta's side, were taking part in the pre-match warm-up when things became heated-up between the duo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It took place during a short passing drill and the high point was when Ceballos - who only just returned to the Emirates on a season-long loan from Real Madrid - caught Eddie Nketiah with a late challenge. Nketiah clearly said something to his Spanish team-mate, who responded by angrily shoving the Arsenal forward away before shouting at him as he prepared to continue the training drill. But, Things then appeared to...

Sep122020 by JBNo Comments

Olivier Giroud addresses rumour he’s on verge of Juventus transfer

Premier League

Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud has denied he is closing in on a move to Juventus and says he is eager to form a good partnership with Timo Werner at the club. According to reports, Giroud had agreed personal terms with Seria A champions Juventus and was set to end an eight-year spell in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Giroud has denied those rumours and revealed that he was baffled to receive messages about the potential transfer to Juve. ‘Italians, they get carried away quickly,’ Giroud told Telefoot when asked about the rumours. ‘I was surprised to receive messages from friends this morning telling me about this rumour. ‘That’s far from being the case. I am a Chelsea player and I feel good here. ‘I didn’t have the great end ...

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Lampard explains why Chelsea were desperate to sign Kai Havertz

Premier League

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has revealed why he was so ai Havertz, and revealed what qualities the German midfielder will bring to the Blues. The 21-year-old star arrived from Bayer Leverkusen last week, and he becomes Chelsea's second most expensive signing in the process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea pursued the signing of Havertz all summer, in light of rival interest from other sides, and Lampard says he has been a huge admirer of the player dating back far longer. "I’ve loved him for a long time as a player since he came through," he added. "He’s a different player to what I was but, when it’s an attacking midfielder that scores goals, obviously I certainly sit up and take notice. "His style is very unique, he’s six-foot-two plus w...

Sep122020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard speaks out on N’Golo Kante exit rumours

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has played down speculation N’Golo Kante could be set for an exit away from the club to Inter Milan and says the midfielder is ‘fundamental’ to his plans for the new campaign. Kante will have been desperate to make an impression in Lampard’s debut season at Chelsea but played just 22 Premier League matches across an injury-ravaged campaign last season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte is keen to be reunited with Kante at Inter Milan ahead of the 2020/21 season and the Italian club made a player-plus-cash offer to land the Frenchman this summer. But Inter’s bid was rejected and Chelsea made it clear to them they had no interest in either Christian Eriksen or Marcelo Brozovic, who were both m...

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Lacazette responds to talk he could join Atletico Madrid in Partey swap deal

Premier League

Alexandre Lacazette has played down speculation that he could be used in a swap deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey this summer and says he wants to see out the final two years of his contract. The 29-year-old scored only 12 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last campaign and Mikel Arteta is open to offloading him to raise funds for more signings at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico Madrid have long been keen on Lacazette and reports in Spain claimed Arsenal tried to use this to their advantage to convince them to part with Partey in a possible swap deal. But Lacazette, confident he remains an important part of Arteta’s plans, appears to have ruled out an exit away from the club before next month’s deadline. ‘If...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal make improved offer for Edouard as Lacazette seeks move

Premier League

Arsenal have reportedly increased their bid to sign Celtic star Odsonne Edouard as they prepare for the possible exit of Alexandre Lacazette before the transfer deadline. The London side have long had an interest in Edouard and Mikel Arteta is known to be a huge admirer of the 22-year-old forward, who scored 28 goals for Celtic last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juventus and Atletico Madrid have both made approaches to sign Lacazette recently and the gunners have identified Edouard as a major target should their No.9 make an exit away from the club this summer. According to Duncan Castles, while speaking on his Transfer Window podcast, Arsenal made an initial offer of £15m which was rejected by Celtic. He reports Arsenal have since increa...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy to undergo medical as Chelsea finally agree fee

Premier League, Transfer Info

Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is expected in London for his medical this weekend after a breakthrough in negotiations yesterday. Mendy did not take part in the training session on Friday morning after meeting with Rennes bosses to agree his exit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And later in the day a deal was done with the French side finally accepting a fee which could rise to around £25m with add-ons for the keeper. Mendy has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea and is set to become their eighth signing of this summer. He will be following in the footsteps of club icon Petr Cech, who made the same transfer from Rennes to Stamford Bridge in 2004. Cech is now Chelsea's technical director and has been very key in getting the deal done, accord...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho agrees with Klopp over transfer dig at Chelsea transfer business

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has backed Klopp’s claim that some teams in the Premier League have bypassed financial difficulties during the pandemic because they are owned by oligarchs and countries. Liverpool manager Klopp made the comments with his side’s transfer business this window being compared to Chelsea and Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘The other day Jurgen was saying Liverpool wasn’t a club of oligarchs and a club that belongs to countries,’ Jose Mourinho said in a press conference on Friday. ‘We are the same. So we are not the kind of club that can go to the market and spend a fortune on players. ‘We are all working hard, I want to make it very, very clear, to get good balance and that good balance would be to get one more striker.’ ...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta outlines Arsenal’s summer transfer plans

Premier League

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are still very much active in the transfer market and will look to improve their squad further, though refused to talk about specific targets such as Lyon’s Houssem Aouar. Arteta, as is his custom, did not discuss about other clubs’ players but did confirm that he is not happy with the current squad and will be buying and selling before the window closes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘We are still active in the market, we are looking at different options,’ said the Spaniard ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Fulham. ‘I would say we are active in the market for players in and out, at the moment the squad balance is not the ideal we want to achieve so there is still some work to do. ‘We have to bear in mind the...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy skips training and left out of squad ahead of Chelsea move

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Rennes goalie Edouard Mendy with the player skipping training with his club on Friday and having been left out of the squad that will play Nimes. The blues are working to secure a deal worth £25m for Mendy, with Frank Lampard having targeted a new goalkeeper after becoming concerned by the displays of Kepa Arrizabalaga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Mendy has already agreed terms on a five-year contract with Chelsea, though the teams have been at loggerheads over a fee for the keeper. But, An agreement may have been reached, with French TV station TVR showing footage of Edouard Mendy leaving the training ground on Friday with his agent. The 28-year-old took no part in training and his deput...