Chelsea Archives ⋆ Page 84 of 143 ⋆ LSU

Jul282020 by JBNo Comments

Willian’s agent denies player will stay at Chelsea, reveals two ‘concrete’ Prem offers

Premier League

Kia Joorabchian says Willian is yet to make a final decision over his future after interest from Arsenal and says the player will finalise his plans after the FA Cup final this weekend. The winger is out of contract this summer and the blues have failed to reach an agreement over a new contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian wants a three-year deal but Chelsea are only willing to offer him a deal for the next two seasons. According to reports, Arsenal have offered Willian a contract worth £250,000 a week but Joorabchian said that the Brazilian currently has four offers on the table. Reports emerged on Monday that Chelsea had make a breakthrough in talkss with Willian. But Joorabchian says the midfielder’s future will be resolved after Chels...

Jul282020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea set price for Kepa Arrizabalaga to leave

Premier League

Chelsea will listen to offers of around £50m for Kepa Arrizabalaga to leave Stamford Bridge, but will not accept any offer below that price, according to reports. Kepa was dropped for Willy Caballero in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Wolves on Sunday in which Frank Lampard’s side claimed a spot for next season’s Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kepa’s performance has been poor this season and struggled to live up to the £71.6m fee Chelsea paid to sign him in 2018. The Daily Mail claim if Chelsea can recoup a hefty amount of the money they spent on the Spanish keeper, they will be willing to allow him leave this summer. The blues are also open to a long-term deal for Kepa to give Lampard time to have a look at his options. Lampard is e...

Jul272020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea finally make breakthrough over new Willian deal

Premier League

Willian could agree a new contract with Chelsea before the end of this week, as the winger's current deal is set to expire. Frank Lampard remained hopeful that a deal could be struck with the Brazilian and despite offers from some top sides, it appears a breakthrough has been reached over a new contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 31-year-old has been holding out for a three-year deal to say at Stamford Bridge, while Chelsea only offered him a two-year deal. This will come as a huge blow for Arsenal, who have tracked the winger in recent weeks. Barcelona, Manchester United and David Beckham's Inter Miami have also enquired about his availability. According to reports, Arsenal offered Willian a deal worth around £250,000 a week earlier this yea...

Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane reveals why Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ than Solskjaer

Premier League

Roy Keane claims Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ at Chelsea than Ole Solskjaer at Manchester United after both teams secured their place in top four on the final day of the campaign. Chelsea got a 2-0 win over Wolves through goals from Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud to land them a fourth-placed finish in Frank Lampard’s first season as manager at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Derby County coach still has a chance to end the season with trophy if they can defeat Arsenal in the FA Cup final. Solskjaer also had a huge impact in his first full campaign at the theatre of dreams. After a mixed start at United, the Red devils went on a 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions. United’s 2-0 win against Leicester on Sunday also saw...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard applauds Hakim Ziyech stunning assist in Chelsea training

Premier League

Chelsea supporters are set to enjoy watching Hakim Ziyech next campaign, with Frank Lampard applauding the player after he made an outstanding assist for a goal in training. Chelsea completed a deal to sign Ziyech since February and, despite not being eligible to play for the blues until next season, he has already started taking part in training sessions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The winger once again took part in training this week, linking up with his teammates, and already looks ready for the 2020/2021 season after a good performance at Cobham. Ziyech took part in a game at Cobhams featuring players who did not partake in the Premier League game against Liverpool in midweek and completely stole the show with an amazing assist. Lampard re...

Jul242020 by JBNo Comments

‘Frank has to learn!’ – Klopp fires back at Lampard over ‘arrogant’ jibe

Premier League

Jürgen Klopp has hit back at Frank Lampard for his post-match accusation of ‘arrogance’ against Liverpool, telling him he needs to learn to keep his competitive edge within the 90 minutes of football. Frank Lampard, Jurgen Klopp and members of the Red's backroom staff were involved in a heated row during their midweek Premier League game, which ended in a 5-3 victory for the Premier League champions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A tackle by Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic on Liverpool's Sadio Mané was the source of the heated argument between the two sides. Klopp says he had no problem with the comments made in the heat of the moment, but was unhappy with the post-match observation by the Chelsea boss. “You cannot hit me and my bench with somethi...

Jul242020 by JBNo Comments

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...

Jul242020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to sign Kepa replacement after Kai Havertz deal

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea have invested heavily in the market for new signings to strengthen their front line, but Frank Lampard is not done with this summer spending. The Blues have already secured deals for Hakim Ziyech, who has already started training with his new team-mates, and beat Liverpool to the sisgning of Germany international forward Timo Werner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea can secure Champions League football if they are able to avoid defeat against Wolves on Sunday, a good achievement given Lampard was unable to sign players last summer, but their shaky defence has been a big problem. Chelsea have already conceded 54 goals – more than any other team currently in the top half of the leagu table – and the form of Kepa Arrizabalaga has been largel...

Jul232020 by JBNo Comments

Leroy Sane all but confirms Kai Havertz’ transfer move to Chelsea

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Bayern Munich new signing Leroy Sane appears to have confirmed Kai Havertz' transfer move to Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen. The former Manchester City star ended months of speculation surrounding his future by signing for the Bundesliga champions this month for a fee of £54.8million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Timo Werner’s move to Chelsea was confirmed last month and Havertz appears destined to follow him to the Stamford Bridge and form vital part of the attacking unit Frank Lampard is creating at the club. The Blues are expected to complete the deal for Havertz once Champions League qualification is secured with the attacking midfielder keen to join. Chelsea missed the chance to guarantee a top four finish last night when they were defeated 5-3 ...

Jul232020 by JBNo Comments

Watch: Frank Lampard tells Jurgen Klopp to ‘f*** off’ in heated touchline bust-up

Premier League

Footage from Anfield has emerged showing the extent of Frank Lampard’s touchline disagreement with Jurgen Klopp, with the Chelsea manager even telling Klopp to ‘f*** off’. Lampard was furious in the first half of Wednesday’s 5-3 win for the Reds when they were awarded a free-kick after Kovacic seemed to win the ball. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the game, Frank Lampard said Liverpool’s bench had been too arrogant and now fresh footage from the dugouts has revealed why he was so angry. Lampard was furius with Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders talking to the fourth official, telling him that it was not a foul and to ‘sit down’. Klopp got annoyed with the Chelsea boss - telling him not to speak to his coach in such manner, Lampard continued as Klo...