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Jul202018 by JBNo Comments

Petr Cech’s agent speaks out on Chelsea transfer speculation

Petr Cech’s agent insists the goalkeeper is focused on staying at the Emirates and claims Chelsea have not tabled any offer. The 36-year-old is about to enter his fourth year with Arsenal but faces the possibility of being Unai Emery’s back-up goalie after the arrival of Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen. Petr Cech was signed from Chelsea for £10m three years ago and reports emerged this week that he could be heading back to Stamford Bridge this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are considering selling Thibaut Courtois to Madrid as the Belgium international has just a year remaining on his contract and is yet to put to paper on a new deal. Cech has been linked as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois, but his agent Viktor Kolar says there i...

Jul192018 by JBNo Comments

Alisson reveals why he chose Liverpool despite interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League, Seria A

New Liverpool signing Alisson Becker says he is happy to have joined the club and has revealed why he chose Liverpool despite interest from both Chelsea and Real Madrid. Liverpool made Alisson the most expensive goalkeeper in history by paying Roma £66.8million to get him, beating off plenty of competition. New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wanted the Brazilian to replace Thibaut Courtois, and even made a last-ditch phone call to convince him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Alisson has now revealed one of the reasons why he joined Liverpool was because of the atmosphere at Anfield during Roma’s Champions League semi-final last campaign. ‘Yes, in part it did influence the decision,’ Alisson told Liverpool’s official website . ‘When you make a...

Jul192018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea draw up three-man goalkeeper shortlist after failing to sign Alisson

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea have accepted defeat in the race to sign Alisson, who is set to join Liverpool, and have already drawn up a three-man goalkeeper shortlist, according to reports. The Blues are willing to allow Thibaut Courtois join Real Madrid in a £35million deal rather than losing him for nothing next summer when his contract expires, with the Belgium international not interested in signing an extension. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alisson had been top of Sarri’s wish list, but the Brazilian is currently in Liverpool to undergo a medical and finalise his record £66.8m transfer. According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea have highlighted a list of three goalkeepers in mind to replace him. Leicester City shot-stopper Kasper Schmeichel is top on the list, ...

Jul192018 by JBNo Comments

CSKA Moscow make statement on Chelsea’s reported ‘deal’ for Alexandr Golovin

Transfer Info, Premier League

CSKA Moscow president Yevgeny Giner has denied claims that Alexandr Golovin is on his way to Stamford Bridge. Golovin was Russia’s poster boy this summer and impressed at the World Cup, notching up one goal and two assists as his side reached the quarter-finals. While several clubs were interested in Golovin before the start of the tournament, it’s understood his recent performances have attracted the likes of Chelsea, Juventus and Monaco. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Some reports suggest that Chelsea have agreed a deal with the Russia international but CSKA chief has rubbished rumours of an imminent transfer to Stamford Bridge. However, Giner confirmed that Golovin is set to join a club in the coming days. ‘We have to let Golovin go so we don’...

Jul182018 by JBNo Comments

Alisson arrives in England and speaks out on his £67m move to Liverpool

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Roma goalkeeper Alisson has arrived in England on Wednesday evening to complete his £67 million move to Liverpool. After submitting a £62m offer on Tuesday , Liverpool have moved to agree a world-record £67m deal with Roma for the Brazil international. Alisson had been on holiday in Sardinia after Brazil’s World Cup campaign but he has now cut it short to complete his transfer to Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Wednesday evening, Alisson boarded a flight from Ciampino Airport to Manchester and and has now arrived in England. ‘I want say thanks to Roma fans,’ Alisson told ForzaRoma at Ciampino Airport. ‘Now it’s time for a new adventure.’ Alisson is now due to undergo a medical with Liverpool and the move is set to be finalised by the...

Jul162018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to reject offers for Eden Hazard from Real Madrid and Barcelona

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea are ready to reject offers from Real Madrid and Barcelona for Eden Hazard and are confident they can hold on to their player for at least another year, according to Telegraph. However, the Blues may tell Thibaut Courtois than he can move back to Spain after the Belgian claimed he has proved that he is worth more than the £200,000-a-week contract offer. Hazard appeared to put his Chelsea future in doubt by saying that the time might be right to move on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are serious doubts, however, over whether Real Madrid could match Chelsea’s valuation of Hazard that stands over the £200 million fee Paris Saint-Germain paid to sign Newmar. And with the transfer window shutting in just over three weeks, on August 9, Che...

Jul162018 by JBNo Comments

Thibaut Courtois: I’m worth more than Chelsea offer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Thibaut Courtois has suggested that Chelsea will need to increase their offer to convince him to stay at Stamford Bridge after his amazing performances at the World Cup. Having just resolved their coaching situation with the appointment of Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea face weeks of uncertainty over two of their important players. Courtois has just a year left his current contract, and Chelsea offered him an extension worth around £200,000-a-week -- but the Belgium international believes he deserves more. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I will go back and I will see what they want and how they say it," he said, according to the Telegraph. "Obviously, with this World Cup, I think what was on the table is different than what I can have. "In this World Cup, ...

Jul152018 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Napoli threatened Jorginho with ultimatum if he chose Man City

Transfer Info, Premier League

Napoli threatened Jorginho with an ultimatum in order to force the Italy international into joining Chelsea this week. The midfielder completed a £52million transfer to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a deal that shocked City. Pep Guardiola was desperate to sign the Brazil-born midfielder and City believed he was on his way to the Etihad before he joined Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Chelsea’s appointment of Maurizio Sarri made the way for Jorginho to join him at Stamford Bridge and City were angry that they were kept in the dark. Jorginho was believed to be keen on moving to the Etihad but the Mirror report that the Italian was left with little option but to join the blues. Napoli are said to have threatened Jorginho that eithe...

Jul152018 by JBNo Comments

West Ham sign Felipe Anderson from Lazio for record fee

Transfer Info, Premier League

West Ham have announced the signing of Felipe Anderson from Lazio, with the deal expected to be around £33.5 million. The attacking midfielder has signed a four-year contract with the London team. "I feel really happy and fulfilled to join West Ham United," Anderson told the club's official website . "West Ham is a club with a lot of tradition, lots of great players have played here, like Bobby Moore, Carlos Tevez and Di Canio. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "They were great players and idols here, and I’m aiming big, who knows, maybe I could hit their heights and be a legend here too. I'm really happy to be here. It's a dream come true. "I want to thank the owner, David Sullivan, because he made a big effort to bring me here. I know how difficult i...

Jul152018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard hints at Chelsea exit

Premier League, Transfer Info

Eden Hazard concedes he could leave Chelsea this summer window, saying "it might be time to discover something different". Ahead of this summer's World Cup, Hazard said that Real Madrid "know what they need to do" to sign him, which confirmed he is interested in a move to the Bernabeu. Real Madrid are already in the market for a forward following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, but have officially denied making a world-record bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking after Belgium's 2-0 victory aover England, Hazard told Belgian outlet HLN: "After six wonderful years at Chelsea it might be time to discover something different. "Certainly after this World Cup. I can decide if I want to stay or go, ...