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May132020 by JB1 Comment

Chelsea close to signing Man Utd’s Angel Gomes

Chelsea are close to securing a deal for Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes after his agent held talks with Marina Granovskaia, according to reports. The 19-year-old is out of contract with United at the end of June, when he will be free to leave for free, and has turned down the club’s offers of a new deal worth around £25,000-a-week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gomes and his representatives are holding out for an higher offer while he also wants assurances over first-team chances. That prompted Chelsea to swoop in, after Chelsea’s interest emerged back in March with the club prepared to give him the game time he wants. Chiellini apologises after claiming Balotelli ‘deserved a slap’ Man United almost announced Ronaldinho transfer and shi...

May122020 by JBNo Comments

Conte tips Frank Lampard to become one of the best managers in the world

Premier League

Frank Lampard has been tipped to become “one of the best managers in the world” by former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. The Blues turned to a familiar face for assistance after seeing Maurizio Sarri move back to his homeland with Juventus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte had delivered a Premier League title victory and FA Cup success during his time in London, with Chelsea rediscovering the spark that had been lost during Mourinho’s second spell at Stamford Bridge. Lampard is being charged with making sure the Blues are in contention for major honours. And Chelsea had been stung with a transfer ban, forcing them to place faith in home-grown stars, but that approach has helped them and offered encouragement for the future. • Simeone aims fresh ...

May112020 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho threatened to get rid of Matic at half-time in a friendly game

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Jose Mourinho once threatened to sell Nemanja Matic during a team talk at half-time, such was his frustration with the midfielder’s performance. MK Dons player Jordan Houghton was in the Chelsea dressing room that day, with Jose Mourinho losing his cool in a pre-season friendly match. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; document.write(''); Houghton was given the chance to play alongside his idol John Terry in pre-season matches against Wycombe and AFC Wimbledon and against the latter he was exposed to just how hard life can be at a big club, with Mourinho – now manager of Tottenham – losing his rag with Matic. ‘I got Terry’s signed shirt in the U9s as he was my idol at...

May112020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard drops Dries Mertens Chelsea transfer hint on Instagram

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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has dropped an hint Dries Mertens could be on his way to Stamford Bridge after following the Napoli forward on social media. Last month, it was reported that the Chelsea manager is so keen on sealing a move for Dries Mertens that he calls the Belgian almost every day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With managers and scouts unable to watch transfer targets closely in the flesh at the moment because of the coronavirus pandemic, technology proves invaluable. The virus led to most football around the world being suspended, putting a spanner in the works in terms of teams preparing for a busy transfer window in the summer. Frank Lampard has a big presence on Instagram, with 4.1million followers. The Chelsea legend is only followi...

May92020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea stars blanked Pulisic on team bus before first training session

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Christian Pulisic endured an ‘insane’ start to his Chelsea career and was blanked by a couple of his new colleagues on the team bus ahead of his first training session at the club. The winger agreed to join the Blues in January 2019 but remained with Dortmund on loan for six months before joining the Premier League side in the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pulisic represented his country at the Gold Cup and had little or no time to recover before he jetted off to Japan to join the Chelsea squad for their pre-season tour. The 21-year-old said he failed to win instant respect of his new teammates and realised the way to show he belonged in their company was to make sure he impressed on the training pitch. • Van Dijk outlines real reasons he cho...

May92020 by JBNo Comments

Van Dijk outlines real reasons he chose Liverpool ahead of Chelsea & City

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Virgil van Dijk has explained his reasons for choosing to sign for Liverpool rather than move to Manchester City or Chelsea. Van Dijk has proven an outstanding success since moving to Anfield from Southampton for a club record £75million in 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutchman was monitored by several other teams, including Premier League title rivals Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. But the defender was intent on joining the Reds months before the transfer move was finalised. • Rabiot wants Man Utd transfer as he considers Juventus exit • Ajax confirm Van de Beek can leave amid Man Utd link "Before I made the decision to choose Liverpool, I looked at all the aspects of the clubs; the way of playing, the team-mates, the future ...

May72020 by JBNo Comments

Nemanja Matic reveals why he left Chelsea for Man Utd

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic said it was the ‘right moment’ to leave Chelsea in 2017 but says an explanation of his decision to leave will come out one day. The Serbian star signed for the Red Devils in a £40m deal three years ago after protracted negotiations between the two teams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Matic had been a key component in Chelsea’s title-winning season the previous year and the blues’ decision to let him join a direct rival raised eyebrows. But Nemanja Matic has hinted that there were further reasons why he left Chelsea, though he refused to fully divulge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I was very happy at Chelsea, but I thought it was the right moment to change club,’ Matic told Foo...

May72020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reveals the team that put Chelsea youngsters ‘in their place’

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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits his young team were ‘put in their place’ by Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The west London side lost 3-0 against the German team at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their round of 16 clash in February, with former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry scoring a brace and Lewandowski also getting a goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea’s trip to Bavaria for the return leg was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic and Lampard admits his side were given a lesson in what is needed to compete at the top level. Asked if the Champions League has been a good school for his young team in a video call with an NHS doctor and lifelong Chelsea supporter, Lampard said: ‘Yeah definitely. I’d like to think that ...

May72020 by JBNo Comments

‘I shouldn’t say this’: Fabregas speaks on ‘special’ fight between Arsenal & Chelsea

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Cesc Fabregas may have signed for arch rivals Chelsea in 2014 but he is still adored by Blues and Arsenal supporters alike. The Spaniard was a fans’ favourite at Arsenal and few fans begrudged him the chance to return to Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona in 2011 in a £34m deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Spanish midfielder tested his love affair with Gooners when he joined Chelsea in 2014 and guided Jose Mourinho’s team to their first league title in four years. But time may have healed any division and Fabregas was fighting in Arsenal’s corner long before he made the transfer move across London to sign for Chelsea. • Juventus in talks with Chelsea’s Jorginho over £35m transfer • Ander Herrera reveals board disagreement led to Man Utd ex...

May72020 by JBNo Comments

Juventus in talks with Chelsea’s Jorginho over £35m transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri is keen to hook up with midfielder Jorginho for a third time, with the Seria A giants ready to offer £35m for the Chelsea player. Jorginho played under Sarri at Napoli and again at Chelsea, and Sarri is obviously a big fan, the National are reporting that Juve have already held talks over personal terms with the midfielder's representatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jorginho was signed by Sarri at Chelsea for £57m in the summer of 2018 and he recently said that he has considered leaving the club before. Jorginho struggled to adapt to the Premier League in his first campaign but he has become a key part of Frank Lampard's team in his second. However, he appears keen to link up with his old manager for a third time. ...