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Jan292019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea in shock move for Rakitic as replacement for Fabregas

Chelsea are preparing a summer move for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic as they look to fill the void left by Cesc Fabregas , according to reports in Spain. Maurizio Sarri has made little secret of his desire to bring in a new player to provide cover and competition for Jorginho, describing the Italy international as being ‘in trouble’ against Newcastle recently. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the club were unsuccessful in their attempts to sign both Nicolo Barella and Zenit midfielder Leandro Paredes, with the latter already signing for PSG. And now it appears Sarri will have to do without the midfielder he craves until the summer, when Catalan newspaper report that Chelsea will try to bring Rakitic to London. The Croatian is expected to...

Jan282019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea deny Bayern target Hudson-Odoi transfer request

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Chelsea have told Callum Hudson-Odoi that they are unwilling to allow him leave, after the teenager handed in a transfer request. The 18-year-old, who has only 18 months left on his contract, has been the subject of a £35m offer from Bayern Munich. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The winger stated his intentions to leave on Saturday, having made only five starts for Chelsea this campaign. The club's desire for him to stay was re-iterated by assistant Gianfranco Zola after Sunday's FA Cup win. Hudson-Odoi scored in the 3-0 win at home to Sheffield Wednesday, but is yet to start a Premier League match for Chelsea. He handed in a transfer request after concerns about his playing time at the club and wants reassurances that he will get more starts. ...

Jan262019 by JBNo Comments

Bayern Munich make new £40m Hudson Odoi bid

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Bayern Munich are hoping a new bid of £40million will persuade Chelsea to sell their youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to reports. The 18-year-old has been offered a new contract by Chelsea worth £85,000 a week, but his eyes are reportedly set on a transfer to Bundesliga with RB Leipzig joining the race for his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hudson-Odoi has only played 61 minutes in the Premier League this campaign and, following the emergence of Jadon Sancho, is also aiming for a career breakthrough in Germany. Chelsea do not want to part ways with one of the brightest talents of their youth academy, and have offered him a new deal in order to change his mind. But the Daily Mail report that Hudson-Odoi is still pushing for a transf...

Jan262019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Sarri in ‘heated exchange’ with Azpilicueta in team meeting after loss to Arsenal

Premier League

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri was involved in a 'heated exchange' with Cesar Azpilicueta in a fiery team meeting after last week's defeat to Arsenal. The Blues were beaten 2-0 on January 19 and it is claimed the duo had some choice words when the players and staff met for a team meeting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Times the Chelsea captain spoke out against Sarri's brutal criticism of the team in his post-match press conference. The former Napoli boss was very unhappy with his side after their abject defeat against their London rivals at the Emirates. The Blues succumbed to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Laurent Koscielny as Arsenal enjoyed just their second win in 14 meetings with Chelsea. Sarri's side are just thr...

Jan252019 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard hits back at Sarri after Chelsea win over Spurs

Premier League

Eden Hazard has played down Maurizio Sarri’s criticism of his mentality after Chelsea beat Tottenham to reach the Carabao Cup final. Chelsea required penalties to get past Mauricio Pochettino’s team at Stamford Bridge having secured a 2-1 victory after 90 minutes. Eric Dier and Lucas Moura missed both of their penalties for Spurs before David Luiz stepped up to convert his penalty to book Chelsea’s place at Wembley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Before the match, Sarri questioned Hazard’s leadership qualities and claimed the 28-year-old ‘has to do more’ to help the team. But when asked what he made of Sarri’s comment after the win, Hazard told Sky Sports: ‘No, to be fair I don’t care, I just play my football, it doesn’t matter what the manager says...

Jan232019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri hits out at Eden Hazard and reveals how he is hurting Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has criticised Eden Hazard , saying the Belgian lacks positional discipline and leadership qualities and is not playing in line with his potential. The Blues have lost their last two games, against Arsenal in the Premier League and Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, with Hazard playing as a false nine in both games – though the team have looked timid in attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Sarri sees Hazard as ‘one of the best players in the world’, he believes his desire to roam and drop deep is affecting the team and himself. ‘You know very well that Eden is a wonderful player but he is an individual player. He is an instinctive player,’ said Sarri at his pre-match press conference ahead of Spurs ma...

Jan222019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri tells Chelsea board to sign £45m Azpilicueta replacement

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has reportedly told the board to sign Elseid Hysaj once Gonzalo Higuain arrives at the club. Chelsea are looking to wrap up a temporary transfer for Higuain, by midday on Wednesday so he will be eligible to face Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Thursday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain struggled in the first half of the campaign on loan at AC Milan from Juventus but Sarri is confident he can get the best out of the 31-year-old. According to the Daily Mirror, Sarri now his eye on another player he managed during his time at Napoli, 24-year-old right-back Hysaj. The Italian manager is ready to axe Chelsea fan favourite Cesar Azpilicueta from his starting lineup and sees Hysaj as a perfect replacement. Sarri sla...

Jan172019 by JBNo Comments

BREAKING: Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain deal with Juventus

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain on loan until the end of the campaign, according to Sky in Italy. It is understood the loan could then be extended for another 12 months subject to some conditions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain has been on loan at AC Milan from Juventus since the start of the campaign, with an option to buy at the end of the term. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is understood to be interested in bringing Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge , despite concerns from the club's board. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea's chief-executive Marina Granovskaia is not convinced Higuain is the answer to the club's striker problems. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain ca...

Jan152019 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard waiting for Real Madrid move

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is "waiting" for Real Madrid to make a move to sign him, according to Belgian football expert Kristof Terreur. The 28-year-old has refused to commit his future to the club despite confirming that he and his family are happy in London. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With just over a year remaining on Hazard's deal, Real Madrid may consider this summer the perfect time to reignite their interest in the Belgian. "He has rejected two contract offers so far and says that he doesn't want to sign right now. That means he is waiting for something and that something means just one thing, Real Madrid," Terreur told the Transfer Talk podcast. "Real Madrid are still interested as far as I know, but they are still yet to make their m...

Jan132019 by JBNo Comments

AC Milan confirm Higuain has decided to leave club

Uncategorized, Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

AC Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain wants to leave the club. Higuain joined Milan on loan from Juventus in July with an option to make the deal permanent, but he has struggled for form at the San Siro, scoring just eight goals in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "When a player makes up his mind it becomes hard to convince them otherwise," said Gattuso of Higuain. "I have a relationship with him that features great honesty, we say things to one another's face. "At the moment, he's our player and we're holding on tightly to him. I don't know what will happen." The Argentina international reportedly wants to join his former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Higuain had his mo...