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Apr252020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard holds talks with Mertens over Chelsea move

Frank Lampard has held discussions with Napoli forward Dries Mertens to discuss a possible move to Chelsea, according to reports in Italy. Lampard was keen to improve his attacking options in the January transfer window but the blues were unable to agree a deal for a new striker. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mertens, who has scored 12 goals in 29 games for Napoli this campaign, was on Chelsea’s shortlist. And according to Gianluca Di Marzio, Lampard has not given up hope of signing the Belgian. The report claims that there has been ‘direct contact’ between the blues boss Frank Lampard and Dries Mertens. • Andre Onana opens door to joining Chelsea with transfer hint on Instagram • Chelsea to move for Aubameyang as they believe Arsenal will be fo...

Apr252020 by JBNo Comments

Andre Onana opens door to joining Chelsea with transfer hint on Instagram

Premier League

Andre Onana has fuelled speculation linking him with a transfer move to Chelsea after appearing to say goodbye to Ajax after the premature end to the Eredivisie campaign. League officials cancelled the remainder of the 2019/20 season on Friday after the Netherlands banned major gatherings until 1 September due to the coronavirus pandemic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ajax were at the top of the table thanks to a superior goal difference to the second placed team AK Alkmaar, but there will be no champions declared after the season was forced to be abandoned. Onana had another excellent campaign for Ajax and has attracted the interest of his former team Barcelona, as well as Premier League clubs Chelsea and Tottenham. • Man Utd chief Ed Woodward rul...

Apr242020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to move for Aubameyang as they believe Arsenal will be forced to sell

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea are interested in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as they believe Arsenal will be forced to sell the striker in the next transfer window. The financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is already being felt at the Emirates with players at the club taking a 12.5 per cent pay cut. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Talks over a new deal for top scorer Aubameyang are also on hold, increasing the possibility of the 30-year-old forward attracting offers in the next transfer window. Aubameyang will only have one year remaining on his contract once this campaign ends and the gunners cannot afford to risk losing one of their most prized assets for free. • Ajax denied league title as season ends without promotion and relegation • Chelsea plan talk...

Apr242020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea plan talks with Ziyech over transfer issues

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Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech is set to be given the green light to move to the Stamford Bridge on 30 June, according to reports. The 27-year-old attacker is set to become Frank Lampard’s first signing as Chelsea manager after a £36.6million deal was agreed with his club Ajax earlier this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea were concerned that Hakim Ziyech would be forced to stay at Ajax after FIFA said player contracts should reflect the extended 2019/20 campaign. But the Eredivisie is expected to cancel the remainder of their season after the Netherlands extended a ban on all important events until 1 September. • Messi disagreed with Klopp over decision which left Sadio Mane ‘unhappy’ • Terry reveals the ‘massive mistake’ Chelsea made with ...

Apr242020 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool in talks with Willian over shock transfer

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Chelsea player Willian is in discussions with Liverpool over a shock transfer move, according to reports. The Brazil international is out of contract in a matter of months and talks with the west London team have come to a halt. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian was interested in signing a three-year contract extension, but the blues were only prepared to offer him two. It has seen the 31-year-old consider his options and Liverpool have emerged as a shocking front runner, reports Sport. • UEFA reveals how teams will qualify for next season • Gary Neville blasts Chelsea board over Coutinho transfer move Willian has been at Chelsea since 2013 and is keen to stay in the Premier League leading to talks with Jurgen Klopp's side. It is understo...

Apr232020 by JBNo Comments

Gary Neville blasts Chelsea board over Coutinho transfer move

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Gary Neville has blasted Chelsea board for pursuing £75million Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona amid the coronavirus crisis. Barcelona have reportedly offered Chelsea the opportunity to sign former Liverpool midfielder Coutinho this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes it is ‘illogical’ for Chelsea to even be considering transfer moves at a time when their current players could be set to take pay cuts at the club. This week, it was reported that Chelsea players have agreed to take a 10 per cent pay cut as they look to reduce losses from lack of revenue during the coronavirus crisis. • Thomas Partey’s agent reveals truth over Arsenal move • Inter Milan discipline Lukaku over ‘misleading’ ...

Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Philippe Coutinho very close to completing Chelsea move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho in the summer transfer window. The 27-year-old has struggled to live up to expectations after joining Barcelona back in 2018 and was sent on loan to Bayern Munich last summer in a bid to boost his confidence and get his career back on track. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea and Barcelona have started talks over a possible deal. And contact was first made after it became evident that Bayern will not take their £105m option to sign Coutinho. Coutinho impressed in the Bundesliga – racking up eight goals and six assists before the coronavirus pandemic brought German football to a halt. Chelsea battle PSG for AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma Carr...

Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea battle PSG for AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

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Chelsea are reportedly set to go up against Paris Saint-Germain in a battle to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma once the transfer window opens. Frank Lampard appeared to have lost faith in the world's most expensive shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga, and even opted for Willy Caballero as his No 1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea's confidence in Kepa still appear diminished, with reports in Italy now linking the club with a big-money move for Donnarumma. Lampard will enter the market for the goalie but will face a tough competition from French giants PSG, according to Tuttosport. Carragher reveals Luis Suarez denied biting Ivanovic to Liverpool squad after Chelsea clash French Ligue 1 season to resume on June 17 The PSG are sai...

Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Carragher reveals Luis Suarez denied biting Ivanovic to Liverpool squad after Chelsea clash

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Jamie Carragher has revealed that Luis Suarez tried denying he had bitten Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic when he returned to the Reds' dressing room after their infamous clash. The Uruguayan was ultimately handed a 10-game ban by the FA in April 2013 after sinking his teeth into Ivanovic’s arm, a suspension which ran into the next season causing him to miss the first five games – though he still the top-scorer that year with 31 goals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amazingly, despite Suarez’s bite being picked up by multiple cameras during the match, the current Barcelona forward protested his innocence to his teammates after the game. Asked what Luis Suarez told the players after the incident, Carragher told Sky Sports: ‘When he came in the dress...

Apr192020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea stars agree £10m pay cut & snub Arsenal-style payback clause

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Chelsea could become the first Premier League team to take a voluntary pay cut after the players collectively agreed to the reduction in a group WhatsApp chat with captain Cesar Azpilicueta, according to reports. Despite extensive talks between clubs and players, so far no team has yet agreed to a pay cut to ease financial difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic – though Southampton did commit to a wage deferral. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal’s squad are believed to be very close to an agreement over a 12.5% reduction, with the gunners boss Mikel Arteta intervening to convince the players. The Sun claim that Chelsea may be further down the line in announcing their pay cuts after the players agreed to take a £10m hit over the next four mon...