Premier League
Fabregas reveals constant contact with Eden Hazard over Real transfer
Cesc Fabregas has promised Chelsea supporters he is doing all he can to convince Eden Hazard to remain at the club. Hazard revealed after the World Cup he wanted to leave, but insisted he would not force Chelsea to sell him. Just a week after Hazard’s admission, Chelsea are reportedly believed to have reached an […]
Barcelona make third bid of £55m for Willian
Barcelona have placed a third bid of around £55million for Brazil international winger Willian. The La Liga giants have had two bids rejected by Chelsea this summer for the Brazil star as Maurizio Sarri is keen to keep the attacker. Barcelona’s first bid of £50m was followed up with another of around £53m but the […]
Pep Guardiola: Signing Jorginho would have been a mistake
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given Jorginho’s move to Chelsea his blessing, claiming it would have been a ‘mistake’ had the midfielder signed for his club. Jorginho, 26, was widely expected to move to the Etihad Stadium this summer having agreed personal terms with the current Premier League champions. Instead, the Italy international followed […]
Petr Cech’s agent speaks out on Chelsea transfer speculation
Petr Cech’s agent insists the goalkeeper is focused on staying at the Emirates and claims Chelsea have not tabled any offer. The 36-year-old is about to enter his fourth year with Arsenal but faces the possibility of being Unai Emery’s back-up goalie after the arrival of Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen. Petr Cech was signed […]
Alisson reveals why he chose Liverpool despite interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid
New Liverpool signing Alisson Becker says he is happy to have joined the club and has revealed why he chose Liverpool despite interest from both Chelsea and Real Madrid. Liverpool made Alisson the most expensive goalkeeper in history by paying Roma £66.8million to get him, beating off plenty of competition. New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri […]
Chelsea draw up three-man goalkeeper shortlist after failing to sign Alisson
Chelsea have accepted defeat in the race to sign Alisson, who is set to join Liverpool, and have already drawn up a three-man goalkeeper shortlist, according to reports. The Blues are willing to allow Thibaut Courtois join Real Madrid in a £35million deal rather than losing him for nothing next summer when his contract expires, […]
CSKA Moscow make statement on Chelsea’s reported ‘deal’ for Alexandr Golovin
CSKA Moscow president Yevgeny Giner has denied claims that Alexandr Golovin is on his way to Stamford Bridge. Golovin was Russia’s poster boy this summer and impressed at the World Cup, notching up one goal and two assists as his side reached the quarter-finals. While several clubs were interested in Golovin before the start of […]
Alisson arrives in England and speaks out on his £67m move to Liverpool
Roma goalkeeper Alisson has arrived in England on Wednesday evening to complete his £67 million move to Liverpool. After submitting a £62m offer on Tuesday , Liverpool have moved to agree a world-record £67m deal with Roma for the Brazil international. Alisson had been on holiday in Sardinia after Brazil’s World Cup campaign but he […]
Maurizio Sarri speaks out on Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois exit talks
Maurizio Sarri distanced himself from the rumours surrounding Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois during his opening press conference as Chelsea head coach. Both Hazard and Courtois have been heavily linked with moves to Madrid this summer and both players are are yet to return to London after Belgium’s World Cup campaign. Chelsea have set an […]
Arsene Wenger admits big mistake in staying at Arsenal for so long
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has conceded that he stayed at the club for too long, describing his stay as the biggest mistake of his career. The Frenchman parted ways with the Gunners after 22 years and was replaced by Unai Emery, having failed to finish in the top four for two consecutive years. And […]