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May62020 by JBNo Comments

Fikayo Tomori & Redknapp mock Ross Barkley over his 5k time

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Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori could not resist teasing teammate Ross Barkley after he claimed he had run 5km in 16 minutes and 11 seconds. A number of footballers have been posting their best 5km times on the social media while in lockdown and Chelsea midfielder Barkley has been no exception. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay appears to be leading the way after posting a time of 16 minutes and one second for a 5km run just last month. And 26-year-old Barkley got very close to that doing same in a time of 16 minutes and 11 seconds. • Mbappe demands clause in new PSG deal that could pave way for Liverpool move • FIFA launch investigation into Man Utd deal for Bruno Fernandes Tomori though says he...

May52020 by JBNo Comments

David Moyes demands Billy Gilmour in deal for Declan Rice

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David Moyes has revealed he'd ask for Billy Gilmour in exchange for Declan Rice if Chelsea come knocking for the midfielder this summer. The Blues have been linked with the 21-year-old as they look to improve their midfield ranks and reunite him with former teammate Mason Mount. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With West Ham manager Moyes all-but resigned to losing his midfielder in the summer, the ex-Manchester United and Everton boss has joked he is tempted to ask for Gilmour in return. Moyes told the BBC: "The one [Scottish player] who if I could sign tomorrow I would is Billy Gilmour after his opening performances for Chelsea. Thomas Partey ‘makes it clear’ he wants Arsenal move La Liga teams to return to training following coronavirus outbreak...

May42020 by JBNo Comments

Ajax coach confirms transfer agreement with Chelsea target Andre Onana

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Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag has confirmed that the club have an agreement with Andre Onana that he will be allowed to leave this summer window amid interest from Chelsea and Barcelona. The keeper recently stated his desire to take a ‘new step’ in his career after five years at the club, with the Eredivisie champions having already lost some of their most talented players last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong signed for Juventus and Barcelona respectively last summer, while Hakim Ziyech has already agreed a move to Chelsea. The blues are also looking to sign Onana as a replacement for Kepa, who has struggled to live up to his huge price tag, while Barcelona want to re-sign the keeper to act as competition for Ma...

May22020 by JBNo Comments

Willian admits he could join Arsenal as Chelsea exit looms

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Chelsea winger Willian has sensationally claimed he would be ‘fine’ moving to either Arsenal or Tottenham this summer window. The Brazilian's contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire at the end of the campaign, with talks stalling as he holds out for a three-year extension. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Negotiations have come to a standstill and recent reports have claimed that Tottenham and Arsenal may be looking to capitalise by offering the player a deal to join the club in the summer. And despite revealing the respect he has for Chelsea supporters, the Brazil star said it would be ‘fine’ for him to join a rival club. Kepa reveals the truth about his relationship with Lampard amid Chelsea exit link Quique Setien speaks out on Lionel Messi...

May12020 by JBNo Comments

Kepa reveals the truth about his relationship with Lampard amid Chelsea exit link

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Kepa Arrizabalaga is confident he still has the full backing of Chelsea boss Frank Lampard after the Spaniard was linked with a move away from the club. Reports have claimed that Lampard wants to sell the 25-year-old keeper in the next transfer window after his inconsistent performances for Chelsea this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kepa was signed as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois in August 2018 but he has struggled to live up to the £71.6m fee the blues paid to Athletic Bilbao. Before the coronavirus crisis halted the campaign, Kepa had been left on the bench in five of Chelsea’s last seven games, with Lampard opting to play Caballero instead. ■ Quique Setien speaks out on Lionel Messi’s potential move to Inter Milan ■ Dortmund r...

Apr302020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea tell players to fly back to UK this week ahead of Premier League restart

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Chelsea have asked their first-team players who are overseas to return by Sunday and be on standby should the Premier League decide to move on with plans to return. Squad members including Willian, Emerson and Marcos Alonso were allowed to travel abroad once the coronavirus pandemic suspended football last month, with manager Lampard judging each situation on a case-by-case basis. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Those given permission by the club to leave the United Kingdom have now been recalled to return by May 3. Although the blues are flexible to an extent regarding the deadline, recognising the difficulty of international travel currently, particularly for Willian who is away in Brazil. Dortmund ready to sign Ansu Fati to replace Jadon Sancho ...

Apr292020 by JBNo Comments

Mertens set for Chelsea move after talks with Frank Lampard

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Dries Mertens is interested in a transfer move to London after being in contact with Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard, according to reports. The Napoli forward’s contract expires this summer window and Chelsea are one of several teams chasing his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard failed in a bid to sign Mertens last January window, but has continued his push to convince the Belgium international to join Chelsea since then. According to the Daily Mail, Mertens is keen on a move to London, which will be a big boost to Chelsea’s efforts to lure him to the club. How Antonio Conte ruined Chelsea’s deals for Van Dijk and Oxlade-Chamberlain Xhaka speaks out on from Arsenal fans hatred after telling them to ‘f*** off’ Mertens, however,...

Apr292020 by JBNo Comments

How Antonio Conte ruined Chelsea’s deals for Van Dijk and Oxlade-Chamberlain

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Chelsea tried to sign both Virgil van Dijk and Oxlade-Chamberlain three years ago but the duo were put off a transfer move to the club by then manager Antonio Conte. The Liverpool pair were at Southampton and Arsenal respectively back in 2017 before moving to Anfield and going on to win the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While the Reds were just two victories away from claiming the Premier League title this campaign before football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Things could have been different had Chelsea got their way, with the blues targeting both players ahead of Conte’s second campaign in charge and fresh from being crowned champions of the League. ♤ Xhaka speaks out on from Arsenal fans hatred after telli...

Apr282020 by JBNo Comments

Hakim Ziyech reveals major regret ahead of Chelsea move

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Hakim Ziyech has expressed his disappointment at how he ended his spell at Ajax, ahead of his transfer move to Chelsea. The Blues secured a deal to sign the Morocco international this year but football has since been rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to the suspension of games around Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the action taken in Holland is more significant as it was announced just last week that the 2019/20 Eredivisie season would be declared null and void, with no champions or relegation. That means that Ziyech, who was part of the Ajax team fighting for the league title, will not be able to lift one final honour before his exit and he will also not have a goodbye to the supporters. Premier League football targ...

Apr262020 by JBNo Comments

Neymar was close to Chelsea move, Agent reveals

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Neymar’s former agent has revealed just how close the PSG forward came to playing in the Premier League after Chelsea made a huge offer to Santos for his signature back in 2010. The Brazilian had just a year of first-team action under his belt at Santos when the bid was made but football’s elite were beginning to sit up and take notice or the attacker, especially after he received his first international call-up aged just 18. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Top teams from Europe were battling it out for the precocious youngster and Barcelona eventually wrapped up a deal for him in 2013, beating Real Madrid to the signing. Neymar would go on to form part of one of the most feared attacks in football alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez before joining P...