Frenkie de Jong’s agents have arrived in Barcelona for a ‘meeting’ as Chelsea are closer to a transfer agreement for the midfielder. However the Blues still follow a big battle to push home the £77.5million advantage they hold over Manchester United. The 25-year-old’s future has been thrown into huge doubt […]
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Chelsea have offered €70m (£59m) plus Marcos Alonso for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. Barcelona remain keen on selling De Jong before the summer transfer window closes in order to improve their finances. Barca desperately need to trim their wage bill after being told by La Liga […]
Jules Kounde has confirmed he had the option to join Chelsea but decided to wait for an offer from Barcelona, with the defender preferring a move to Camp Nou. Despite the addition of Koulibaly already this summer, Blues manager Thomas Tuchel has been keen to reinforce his back-line even further […]
Barcelona head coach Xaxi has told Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso that he will do ‘everything possible’ to sign them, according to reports. The relationship between the two teams took a recent hit when the La Liga club hijacked a move for Sevilla star Jules Kounde, who had […]
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed his plans to re-sign Lionel Messi. After spending 21 years at Camp Nou, Messi left Barcelona last summer to join Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. Barca were unable to reach an agreement with Messi over a new contract due to […]
Real Madrid have reportedly made contact with Chelsea enquiring about the availability of one of their most highly-rated youngsters. Thomas Tuchel’s team is pack with promising young talent, but the need for immediate success means a route into the first team for some of the club’s most talented academy graduates […]
Jules Kounde has revealed discussions with Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez played a key role in his decision to move to the Camp Nou. On Thursday, the Catalan club confirmed they had reached an agreement with Sevilla over a deal for the French international, despite Chelsea’s interest. The Premier League side […]
Frenkie de Jong is reported to have told his Barcelona teammates he has no plans to leave the club this summer despite Manchester United’s efforts. The ex-Ajax midfielder is said to have snubbed the chance to reunite with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford in favour of staying put at […]
Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has revealed the toughest opponent he ever faced during his seven years in the Premier League. The Belgian star left England for Real Madrid in 2019 in a deal worth over £100m after his spell in London in which he won two Premier League titles and […]
Chelsea are blocking Barcelona from signing Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso after the La Liga giants hijacked their move for Jules Kounde. The London club expected to welcome French defender Kounde to Stamford Bridge this summer but Barcelona have joined the race despite their financial difficulties. Barca are now confident […]