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Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp aims fresh dig at Chelsea over summer spending

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has aimed another dig at Chelsea’s spending this summer window, suggesting teams owned by ‘oligarchs’ are not concerned about the financial uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. With Chelsea reportedly close to making yet another major signing in Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, their total spending figure could rise to £250 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has also sanctioned the signings of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr, Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz. Meanwhile, Liverpool have only been able to sign a left-back Kostas Tsimikas so far for a fee of £11.75 million. Klopp has constantly reiterated that their plans have been changed by the financial impact of the pande...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

How Kepa has reacted to Chelsea’s Mendy deal as Rennes give transfer update

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Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to battle with Edouard Mendy for Chelsea’s number one as the club look to complete a deal for the goalkeeper – though Rennes claim the transfer is far from done. Mendy has emerged as Chelsea’s top target to replace Kepa, with the keeper having been recommended by Petr Cech, who played for Rennes before moving to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Chelsea have failed to land the big-name goalkeeper they were hoping for – having been linked with Jan Oblak and Marc-Andre ter Stegen – Mendy’s looming arrival has created serious question marks over Kepa. Kepa was dropped for two significant periods by Lampard last campaign, replaced by Wily Caballero each time, with the Chelsea manager having major concerns o...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to hand the No.10 shirt to Christian Pulisic

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Frank Lampard is set to reward Christian Pulisic for a good maiden season at Chelsea by handing him the No.10 shirt after Willian’s exit to Arsenal this summer. Willian had only inherited the jersey from Eden Hazard a year ago when the Belgian star moved to Real Madrid for a club-record fee, though the Brazilian opted to leave Chelsea at the end of his contract and moved to north London for free. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That has created a vacancy for the No.10 shirt, which has also been worn by players like Joe Cole and Mark Hughes in addition to Willian and Eden Hazard. According to The Athletic, Christian Pulisic will become the latest player to take on the No.10 jersey, with the winger having delivered some superb performances in his first ca...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Rennes captain comfirms Edouard Mendy move to Chelsea

Premier League, Ligue 1

Rennes skipper Damien Da Silva says Edouard Mendy ‘deserves’ to join Chelsea as the goalkeeper is close to a move to Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard has been keen to sign a new goalkeeper this summer after Kepa Arrizabalaga’s poor form last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are now believed to be close to agreeing a £25m deal with Rennes for Mendy. And Da Silva concedes the club's players are reluctant to see the Senegal international leave. ‘We are a little selfish, we don’t want to lose Edouard Mendy but it’s part of football and the transfer market,’ Da Silva told Telefoot. ‘He’s a great goalkeeper who deserves what happens to him.’ According to reports in France, Chelsea have agreed to pay an initial £18.2m fee for Mendy but the de...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Kai Havertz tells Chelsea the number he wants for the new season

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Chelsea new signing Kai Havertz has reportedly asked for Fikayo Tomori’s No.29 shirt at the club as the young defender is close to a season-long loan move to Everton. Havertz became Frank Lampard’s sixth signing of the summer window last week after Chelsea wrapped up a £71m agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the midfielder's signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 21-year-old is regarded as one of the most exciting attacking talents in football and has impressed in his first training sessions with the blues' first-team squad ahead of the 2020/21 season. Chelsea are yet to confirm Havertz’s shirt number and many assumed he would take Willian’s No.10 shirt after the Brazil international’s free transfer to Arsenal. But according to The Athletic‘...

Sep82020 by JBNo Comments

Kante makes decision over Chelsea future after Conte’s demand to Inter Milan

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante wants to remain at Stamford Bridge despite strong interest from Inter Milan, according to reports. The 29-year-old struggled with injuries last campaign and played only 22 matches in the Premier League. And Kante was a key figure in the blues' title win under Antonio Conte in 2017, and the Italian coach wants to add the Frenchman to his squad this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Inter Milan are reportedly hoping to agree a loan deal with Frank Lampard's side, which will include an obligation to sign for €50 million (£45.1m). But according to Telefoot, Kante has no intention of leaving the club this summer. And Chelsea are also unwilling to allow the France international leave. Kante now appears to have overcome h...

Sep72020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea set to sign Rennes goalkeeper Mendy for £18m

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Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement with Rennes to sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, according to reports. Frank Lampard is interested in signing a new goalkeeper to provide competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga after the Spaniard’s poor performances last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Petr Cech, who returned to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea's technical and performance advisor last year, is believed to be behind their push to sign Mendy. Chelsea have already had a bid rejected by Rennes this summer but according to The Guardian, the Premier League side have continued talks with he French club and are now close to finalising a £18.2m deal. The report claims that the move could eventually increase to £25m after add-ons. Mendy has impressed for Re...

Sep72020 by JBNo Comments

Crystal Palace brutally troll Chelsea over new third kit design

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Chelsea have unveiled their new third kit ahead of the new Premier League season and it looks similar to a Crystal Palace home shirt. The new design was released on Monday, with the red and blue stripes looking just like Crystal Palace's classic jersey, although Chelsea claim that their inspiration came from somewhere else. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The blues tweeted alongside pictures of the new third kit design: ‘Meet a new legacy. The 20/21 @nikefootball third kit is here! ‘One for the sneakerheads. Inspired by the 1990s Ultramarine Air Max 180 and classic shirts of the past! Available 10.09.20. #ItsAChelseaThing’ The Eagles seem unimpressed with the final hashtag, and the club retweeted the post with the caption: ‘ItsNotThoughIsIt’ However...

Sep72020 by JBNo Comments

How Neymar convinced Thiago Silva to join Chelsea

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar privately urged Thiago Silva to leave the club and sign for Chelsea this summer, according to reports. Chelsea signed the Brazilian defender on a free transfer from the French champions last month, with Frank Lampard interested in adding experience to his poor defence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 35-year-old has spent eight years with PSG but The Telegraph report that a source close to the player claims the centre-back was ‘immediately’ attracted by the prospect of moving to Chelsea. The report claims that during PSG’s Champions League preparations in Lisbon last month, Thiago Silva consulted Neymar and the Brazilian forward told his compatriot to join the blues. Chelsea’s hierarchy, including the club’s owner...

Sep62020 by JBNo Comments

Petr Cech driving Chelsea’s pursuit of Rennes goalie Edouard Mendy

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Petr Cech is reportedly in charge of a move to bring Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy to Chelsea as a rival for Kepa Arrizabalaga After a couple of high-profile mistakes, Kepa was dropped for Chelsea's final three matches of last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The world’s most expensive gokeeper has struggled to live up to his £72million price tag since making the move from La Liga side Athletic Bilbao in 2018. And according to the Mirror, the club’s technical and performance director Petr Cech is leading the charge to sign Rennes goalie Mendy. But, Efforts to sign the 28-year-old are set to be stepped up this week and the report claims that he will cost around £18m to prize away from the French club. The London club have already spent heav...