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Jose Gimenez admits he loves Chelsea & wanted to play with Lampard

Jose Gimenez admits he loves Chelsea & wanted to play with Lampard

La Liga, Premier League
Chelsea may have been handed a transfer boost in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez after he conceded he ‘loves’ the club. Frank Lampard is in the market for a new centre-back this summer window to help improve Chelsea’s leaky defence, with Declan Rice also believed to be their top target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, with West Ham playing hardball over any possible deal for the player and demanding a fee around £80m to sign the England international, the blues may be forced to look elsewhere. Jose Gimenez is on Chelsea’s radar as a possible addition and he has been scouted by the club chiefs. And it seems he would be open to a move to Stamford Bridge. Gimenez revealed he supported Chelsea as a youngster and that he wa...
Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak responds to Chelsea transfer rumours

Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak responds to Chelsea transfer rumours

La Liga, Premier League
Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak has not ruled out a possible summer transfer to Chelsea but says he will only think about his future after the Champions League. Frank Lampard has already lost faith in club-record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga after a series of mistakes and poor performances this season, even dropping him at the end of the campaign in favour of Willy Caballero. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Signing a new goalkeeper is a top priority for the blues, with Oblak seen as the club’s number one target – though the Spanish side have no desire to sell the shot-stopper. Oblak is currently preparing for Thursday's Champions League quarter-final clash against RB Leipzig and, when asked about the transfer rumours, insisted he was focused solely on th...
Atletico Madrid chief gives Jan Oblak update over Chelsea move

Atletico Madrid chief gives Jan Oblak update over Chelsea move

Premier League, La Liga
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has said Jan Oblak is not for sale this summer amid transfer link to Chelsea. The 27-year-old keeper has emerged as one of the world's best in recent years, with Atletico set to demand that his £109m buyout clause is met before he can leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have been linked with a couple of goalkeepers recently - including Oblak and Andre Onana - after Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped to the bench for their final Premier League game of the campaign against Wolves. And David de Gea's spot at Manchester United has been called into question after his drop in form, though Dean Henderson could be set for a return to the club this summer. Chelsea are looking to improve their squad to battle for th...
Atletico Madrid reject Arsenal’s cash plus Guendouzi offer for Thomas Partey

Atletico Madrid reject Arsenal’s cash plus Guendouzi offer for Thomas Partey

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Atletico Madrid have turned down Arsenal’s £22.8million bid plus Matteo Guendouzi for Thomas Partey. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen on signing Thomas Partey, as he wants more solidity at the base of his midfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Guendouzi hasn’t played any match for Arsenal since being dropped from Arteta’s squad after a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in June. The Frenchman escaped a ban after grabbing Neal Maupay’s throat after the full-time whistle and reports claimed the 21-year-old mocked Brighton players by saying he earned more than ‘they ever will’. Arteta has already decided to offload Guendouzi and the Gunners submitted a bid of £22.8m for Partey in a move that would have seen the player move to the La Liga giants. However, Atlet...
Chelsea identify Jose Gimenez as alternative to Declan Rice transfer

Chelsea identify Jose Gimenez as alternative to Declan Rice transfer

Premier League, La Liga
Chelsea have identified Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez as a possible signing this summer as Frank Lampard looks to solve the defensive issues in the team. But Lampard will need to release at least one defender if he decides to sign a new player in the position, due to the defenders already at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Declan Rice is one target which has been scouted by Chelsea, but West Ham do not wish to sell the player. West Ham value Rice at aroud £80m and the possibility of Chelsea trying to send Michy Batshuayi and Ross Barkley to West Ham is not appealing to either player or the Hammers The chances of Chelsea signing Rice could be boosted if he expresses a desire to leave West Ham. However, Atletico defender Gimenez, w...
Arsenal step up talks with Atletico over Thomas Partey transfer

Arsenal step up talks with Atletico over Thomas Partey transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Thomas Partey is interested in signing for Arsenal and the Gunners have intensified their push to sign the midfielder from Atletico Madrid, according to reports. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen his midfield in the summer window and Partey is at the top of his targets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Gunners are likely to have a restricted budget for the upcoming transfer window as their finances have been affected following the coronavirus crisis, while they are also on course to miss out on another season in the Champions League. Saint-Etienne blast Arsenal for unacceptable demands over William Saliba Frank Lampard breaks silence on Chelsea’s interest in Angel Gomes & Declan Rice According to The Athletic, Arsenal...
Diego Simeone responds to Messi-Setien feud rumours ahead of Barca clash

Diego Simeone responds to Messi-Setien feud rumours ahead of Barca clash

La Liga
Diego Simeone tried to sidestep a question which relates to reports Quique Setien has lost the support of key players at Barcelona but revealed the importance of managing the emotions of a squad. Barca will play Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, with media reports suggesting Setien and his coaching staff are no longer in good terms with key players. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A video from Barcelona's draw with Celta Vigo on Saturday went viral online as it appeared to reveal Lionel Messi ignoring the club’s assistant manager Eder Sarabia. Man City to use Sane funds to sign Man Utd target Jack Grealish Barcelona star set to join Man Utd after confirming exit on Instagram Barcelona to sack Setien after furious bust-up with players following Celta d...
Man Utd target Saul Niguez announces he’s joining new club

Man Utd target Saul Niguez announces he’s joining new club

La Liga, Premier League
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez – who has been linked with a move to Manchester United says he will make an announcement about his new club on Wednesday. The Spain international, who has risen through the ranks at Atletico Madrid, signed a huge nine-year deal with the club in 2017. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saul has become one of the first names on Diego Simeone’s starting XI and the manager made the midfielder one of his four captains for the current campaign. However, United have been heavily linked with a move for the player in recent weeks and a report claimed that discussions between the Red Devils and Atletico over a deal were “practically closed”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Indeed, it has also been r...
Simeone aims fresh dig at Liverpool critics after Atletico’s Champions League win

Simeone aims fresh dig at Liverpool critics after Atletico’s Champions League win

La Liga, Premier League
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has aimed a fresh dig at those who criticised him in the wake of his team’s Champions League win at Anfield. The Spanish team looked destined to leave the competition after goals from Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino had wiped out Atletico’s first leg advantage over Liverpool. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; document.write(''); The Reds held the lead in the tie for just three minutes, however, once Marcos Llorente had responded to Frimino’s extra time goal, pouncing on an error from goalkeeper Adrian. Llorente fired home in front of the Klopp moments later and Alvaro Morata put the icing on the cake with the last kick of the game to ...
Atletico offer Thomas Partey to Liverpool in Oxlade-Chamberlain swap deal

Atletico offer Thomas Partey to Liverpool in Oxlade-Chamberlain swap deal

La Liga, Premier League
Arsenal’s hopes of signing Thomas Partey have suffered a blow after Atletico Madrid offered the midfielder in an exchange deal for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is interested in signing a defensive midfielder and Partey is rumoured to have made the gunners his first choice destination. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey’s dad appeared to reveal as much recently but Partey’s agent moved quickly to shut down the claims. Nevertheless, Partey’s £45m release clause means he’s a target for a host of Premier League teams and Arsenal had been reportedly willing to offer Lacazette in a possible deal for the Ghanian. Balotelli hits back at Juve’s Chiellini for claiming he ‘deserved a slap’ Man Utd and Solskjaer made mistake...
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