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Apr252018 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso wanted by Barcelona as Pique replacement

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso is being considered by Barcelona as a long-term replacement for Gerard Pique according to Goal. The World Cup winner is set to turn 32 in February 2019 and the Catalans believe a defender currently at Stamford Bridge is capable of filling a void at the heart of their defence. The versatile Alonso does have experience of playing as a centre-back from his career at Fiorentina, but he has never played there under Antonio Conte since joining Chelsea in a £23 million move in August 2016. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has impressed in England in a wing-back position, with his performances in 2017-18 campaign earning him a place in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year. The 27-year-old has also been called into the seni...

Apr252018 by JBNo Comments

Conte admits Chelsea have made a good signing

Premier League

Antonio Conte has admitted that he has been delighted with the impact of Olivier Giroud at the club so far after signing for Chelsea in January. The France international opted to leave Arsenal and move to their local rivals after having found his first-team opportunities at The Emirates to be limited this campaign. Giroud has made a good start to life at Stamford Bridge and he scored Chelsea’s opening goal in their 2-0 victory over Southampton on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte chose to start the French striker ahead of Alvaro Morata on Sunday, with the Spaniard having come off the bench to score Chelsea second goal. And Conte has conceded that he has been amazed by the impact Giroud has had at the club after his move to Stamford Bridge...

Apr192018 by JBNo Comments

Lewandowski breaks silence amid Chelsea and Madrid transfer links

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League

Robert Lewandowski has cooled the rumours linking him with a transfer away from Bayern Munich in the summer. The 29-year-old striker is Bundesliga’s top scorer this campaign with 27 goals, but there is increasing speculation that this could be his final season at the club. Reports suggest Lewandowski has instructed his agent, Pini Zahavi, to find him a new club ahead of next season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s claimed the Poland international would be keen on moving to Chelsea, Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. Asked about the links with Real, Lewandowski told Polskie Radio: ‘Am I thinking about Real in terms of a transfer? No, not at all.’ Bayern Munich announced last week that Niko Kovac will become manager but the forwa...

Apr192018 by JBNo Comments

Conte takes swipe at Sean Dyche over Burnley success

Premier League

Antonio Conte launched an attack on Sean Dyche, saying his achievements with Burnley are not as impressive than his own at Chelsea. The Italian downplayed the efforts of the manager, despite him guiding Burnley to 7th in the Premier League table on a minimal budget. According to Conte, Dyche’s achievements are nothing compared to taking over at one of the world’s biggest clubs ‘I think he is doing an important job,’ Conte said ahead of Thursday's match. ‘He is doing a great job this season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘But if you start the season to fight to avoid the relegation zone it is more simple. It is more simple also if you have a small budget because you can count on a team that in the past reached qualification to play again in the lea...

Apr162018 by JBNo Comments

Monaco invite bids for Thomas Lemar

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Monaco appear to have opened the door for clubs to make move for French Thomas Lemar in the summer. The France international has severally been linked with a move away from Monaco, with Arsenal and Liverpool linked with moves for the 22-year-old. Arsenal made a stunning £92m bid for Lemar in January, as they attempted to replace Alexis Sanchez with him, and he has also been linked with Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Lemar rejected the move and speculation has since died down regarding his future. Monaco’s vice-president, Vadim Vasiley, spoke to Telefoot about their summer transfer plans, and he appeared to have told interested clubs that they can make a bid when the window reopens. “A few hours after the match against Paris ...

Apr152018 by JBNo Comments

Why Rudiger has been frozen out by Conte

Premier League

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte left out Antonio Rudiger for his team's 3-2 win over Southampton as punishment for his tactical criticism of his side's collapse at against West Ham United last week. The Germany international had been one of Chelsea's standout performers before he was left out of Saturday's comeback victory, with Gary Cahill preferred. Rudiger is understood not to have been rested for the midweek game against Burnley. Conte was happy with his players "great heart" to comeback. "No (there is no injury), it was a tactical decision," Conte told reporters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This is just a week after Rudiger's comments appeared to call Chelsea's ability to see out games, after Hernandez's goal denied them a win last week. "I...

Apr112018 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United join Chelsea and Everton in race to sign £40m Richarlison

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Richarlison with Mourinho interested in signing the Watford attacker if Anthony Martial leaves the club in the summer. According to Sky Sports, United are monitoring the Brazilian ahead of a possible move when the transfer window re-opens at the end of the season. Richarlison would be seen as a direct replacement for Martial if the Frenchman decides to leave the Red Devils. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho will be in the market for a replacement for Martial after news broke that the Frenchman rejected a new contract offer. Richarlison started his debut Premier League season in good form by scoring five goals in his first 12 matches. However despite not scoring in recent games since November — Mourinho ...

Apr82018 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger slams team-mates after West Ham draw

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger blasted his Chelsea team-mates for failing to kill another game as Antonio Conte’s team dropped points against West Ham at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were made to rue their missed chances after Javier Hernandez brought the game level, though Cesar Azpilicueta handed them a first-half lead, in what was the first league game Chelsea had failed to win under Conte when being ahead at half-time. Rudiger was unhappy with his team’s forward line for failing to secure the win and he slammed the teammates for letting their level ‘drop’ more. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I think we begged. We begged for the goal,’ Rudiger told Sky Sports after the game. ‘I think in the second half we can finish the game. But like the last few months we didn...

Apr62018 by JBNo Comments

Batshuayi admits he secretly broke Chelsea’s club rule

Premier League, Bundesliga

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi who is currently onn loan at Borussia Dortmund has conceded to breaking club rules while at the Bridge. The Belgium international fell out of favour under Antonio Conte but has restored his reputation in the Bundesliga, scoring six goals in eight games for Dortmund. The 24-year-old still has the hope of leading the blues attack in the future, probably when Conte leaves the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Batshuayi revealed he played futsal, a five-a-side football played on small hard courts, which was against the club rule. Contracts of professional footballers often had clauses which prohibit players from potentially dangerous activities such as skiing, motorsport and futsal. Michy Batshuayi revealed this in ...

Apr42018 by JBNo Comments

Former Chelsea and Manchester United Midfielder Ray Wilkins dies aged 61

La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League

It has been announced that Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61. The former England captain was admitted to the hospital after experiencing a cardiac arrest. A statement from the PFA said: ‘it is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have learnt that former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has passed away at the age of 61. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the PFA are with his family and friends.’ Wilkins was taken to hospital at the end of last week with his wife Jackie who said he had a cardiac arrest which led to his fall. He died in hospital. He will be remembered for his time at Chelsea where he began his senior career in 1973 until 1979. (adsbygoogle = wind...