Chelsea
Why Jorginho joined Chelsea despite agreeing Man City move
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho agreed terms on a move to City before moving to Stamford Bridge, but Napoli failed to agree a fee with the English champions, the player’s agent has confirmed. The Italy international signed for the Blues for £52m after leaving Serie A, following Maurizio Sarri to the club who left Napoli to replace […]
Eden Hazard aims dig at Mourinho and Conte over style of play
Eden Hazard says he is enjoying the football played by new Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri far more than when the club were managed by Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho. Sarri took over in the summer, bringing his attacking, possession football to Stamford Bridge, and the club have had four straight victories to sit second […]
Jorginho sets incredible Chelsea record against Newcastle
Summer signing Jorginho set a new Chelsea record for passes in a single Premier League match as the Blues edged their way past Newcastle on Sunday. Maurizio Sarri’s side took the lead from the penalty spot through Eden Hazard but were quickly pegged back by Joselu, though DeAndre Yedlin own goal late on was enough […]
Lopetegui explains Courtois’ bench treatment
Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui said he will decide his goalkeeping situation on a game-by-game basis after new signing Thibaut Courtois was made to wait for his debut. Courtois swapped Chelsea for European champions Madrid in a £35 million move but the Belgium international was on the bench for Sunday’s 4-1 La Liga victory over […]
Tottenham made £25m bid for Tammy Abraham on transfer deadline day
Tottenham reportedly made a move to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham in the closing hours of the summer transfer window. Abraham impressed on loan at Swansea last campaign, scoring eight goals in all competitions, and the England international’s performances caught the attention of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. Spurs did not sign a single player ahead […]
Chelsea opted against Nabil Fekir transfer despite talks
Chelsea held talks with Lyon over a possible move for Nabil Fekir but Goal reports they opted against signing the France international over the summer after keeping hold of players in the same position. Fekir, who earlier in the transfer window saw a move to Liverpool crumble, was linked with a number of clubs during […]
Willian: No chance I would have stayed at Chelsea under Conte
Willian says that there is “no chance” he would have stayed at Chelsea under Antonio Conte, but he is happy he stuck around to play for new manager Maurizio Sarri. Barcelona made offers to secure Willian from Chelsea over the summer, although they were put off as the club demanded more than £60 million for […]
Bernard reveals why he rejected Chelsea for Everton
Brazilian winger Bernard has revealed the important role Everton boss Marco Silva played in convincing him to move to Goodison Park despite the offers from Chelsea, West Ham and AC Milan. The 25-year-old had been a free agent since leaving Shakhtar Donestk at the end of last campaign and had several offers, particularly from the […]
Leon Bailey reveals ‘concrete interest’ from Chelsea and Liverpool
Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey has confirmed that Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing him. The 20-year-old is rated as one of the brightest youngsters in Europe following his impressive breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga. Several top clubs have been linked with a move for the Jamaican-born winger, who is valued at £70 million. […]
Sarri confirms wonderkid Hudson-Odoi is ready for first-team role
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed 17-year-old winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for a first-team role this season after his impressive performance against Arsenal in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday. Hudson-Odoi made his Premier League debut in January and went on to play once more last season, having previously played a key role in […]