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Diego Costa’s summer move to Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Quanjian is edging closer, according to the London Evening Standard. The Standard report that Tianjin are interested in signing Costa in the summer transfer window, and are prepared to part with as much as £76million to secure his signature. The Spaniard could well be keen on […] View the full article
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A familiar face could be on his way back to Stamford Bridge this summer. According to the Mirror, Chelsea are interested in re-signing European champion Ryan Bertrand from Southampton. Despite being handed an unlikely start in the Champions League final, Bertrand failed to establish himself as an important member of our side, and subsequently joined […] View the full article
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John Terry is leaving Chelsea at the end of the season after an illustrious 19-year career at Stamford Bridge – but that might not be the last we see of him in the Premier League. According to the Telegraph, Bournemouth are in the running to sign the Chelsea skipper on a free transfer when his […] View the full article
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Manchester United have made an official approach for Torino striker Andrea Belotti, according to ESPN. The Daily Star reported on Sunday that Chelsea are also interested in signing the Italy international, and may hold an advantage over United after qualifying for the Champions League. However, it appears a though former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is […] View the full article
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Chelsea are set to reap the rewards if they lift the Premier League title this campaign. Since Antonio Conte took the reins at Stamford Bridge in the summer, the Blues have been far and away the best team in the league. With just four games remaining, we sit four points clear at the top of […] View the full article
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Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas could be set to put pen-to-paper on a contract extension. The Spaniard has been in fine form this campaign, scoring four Premier League goals and providing nine assists for his teammates – despite not being a regular starter in Antonio Conte’s side. It appears as though he may be set to […] View the full article
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Chelsea will likely face stern competition in the race to sign Arsenal hitman Alexis Sanchez. According to the Telegraph, Antonio Conte is lining up a bid for the Chilean international, but he is not alone in doing so. The paper believe that Manchester City are also preparing to make a move for the Gunners star. […] View the full article
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Marco Verratti’s agent has revealed that he is set to hold talks with PSG over his client’s future. The Sun quote Verratti’s representative Donato Di Campli, who reveals that he will meet with the Ligue 1 giant’s hierarchy to discuss the Italian’s future: “We’ll ask for a meeting with the club to discuss Marco’s future. The […] View the full article
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Chelsea may have to break the bank if they want to sign Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann this summer. Last week, the Independent reported that Chelsea would rival Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race to secure Griezmann’s signature – but it may well be a pursuit that we’re priced out of. According to the Daily […] View the full article
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Chelsea midfield maestro Cesc Fabregas is set to reject a summer move to Serie A giants AC Milan, according to the London Evening Standard. The Standard believe that the Premier League leaders are close to sealing a £40million deal to sign AS Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko, which could see Fabregas fall even further out of […] View the full article
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Chelsea appear to have won the race to sign Southampton centre-back Virgil Van Dijk. According to The Sun, the Blues were going head-to-head with Premier League counterparts Arsenal to secure the Dutchman’s signature – but it looks as though the Gunners are set to miss out. The Sun report that Van Dijk, who is rated at […] View the full article
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Barcelona could make an audacious move to sign Chelsea stalwart Cesar Azpilicueta this summer. The Sun cite Spanish newspaper Sport in reporting that the Catalan giants’ primary target is Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin, but Azpilicueta is on the list of alternatives if they are unable to strike a deal to sign their former academy star. Azpilicueta […] View the full article
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Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas has urged his ex-employers to cash-in on talisman Alexis Sanchez in the summer, report talkSPORT. Nicholas made 151 league appearances for the Gunners between the years of 1983 and 1988, finding the back of the net on 34 occasions. His service to the club has certainly earned him the right […] View the full article
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Chelsea look as though they’re going to taste defeat in their pursuit of midfield reinforcements this summer. According to The Sun, the Blues were interested in signing Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie, who has enjoyed an impressive breakout season for the Serie A outfit. The tabloid believe that the Ivorian is also on the radar of […] View the full article
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Antonio Conte appears to be keen to strengthen his defence in the summer transfer window. Chelsea’s back-line has been the foundation of our success this season, with only Tottenham and Manchester United having tighter defences in the Premier League. When next season gets underway, Conte will have Gary Cahill, Nathan Ake, Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, […] View the full article
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Chelsea appear to be close to a breakthrough in their pursuit of midfield reinforcements. According to Calciomercato, the Blues are in pole position to sign AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. Bakayoko has been enjoying a stellar campaign for Monaco so far this campaign, with his side sitting top of Ligue 1 and progressing to the […] View the full article
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Chelsea appear to have an advantage over Manchester United in the race to sign Torino talisman Andrea Belotti. The Daily Star believe that Chelsea and Man United are set to go head-to-head to secure Belotti’s signature in the summer transfer window. The tabloid believe that Belotti will cost any interested party a whopping £84million, a transfer fee […] View the full article
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Chelsea appear determined not to accept defeat in their pursuit of Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly. According to a report from OwnGoalNigeria, Antonio Conte attempted to sign Koulibaly last summer, soon after taking the reins at Stamford Bridge. The Italian appears to be back in the race to secure his signature. OGN believe that Chelsea will […] View the full article
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Chelsea have suffered a setback in their reported pursuit of Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci. Bonucci has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world in recent seasons, and according to The Sun, his good performances have captured the attention of former manager Antonio Conte. However, convincing Juventus to part with Bonucci will […] View the full article
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Alvaro Morata’s proposed switch from Real Madrid to Chelsea appears to be progressing. The Spaniard only returned to the Bernabeu in the summer transfer window, but it appears as though he could be on the move once more. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Chelsea are preparing to offer Real Madrid £59million in exchange for Morata’s services. The […] View the full article
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AS Monaco prodigy Kylian Mbappe’s uncle has revealed that his supremely talented nephew has a soft spot for Premier League leaders Chelsea. The Sun quote Mbappe’s uncle, Pierre Mbappe, who reveals that the French international watches Chelsea regularly, as well as several other of the Blues’ fellow European heavyweights: “Kylian does not need to watch Juventus before their […] View the full article
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Young Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is wanted by Brighton & Hove Albion as they prepare for there first season in Premier League. The 19-year-old has spent this season out on loan at Championship side Bristol City and has been a huge success at Championship level scoring 26 goals in 47 appearances in all competitions. Seagulls boss Chris Hughton […] View the full article
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Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Goodison Park on Sunday, where they will face an in-form Everton side, Antonio Conte came out in defence of his players, saying that he thought they were “the best in the world.” Conte’s Chelsea have seen their form drop somewhat in recent weeks, compared to their performances earlier in […] View the full article
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Chelsea’s next test in their pursuit of the title is to face Everton at Goodison on Sunday, a game that looks like the toughest of the remaining five fixtures of the season. The Toffees haven’t lost on home turf in eight games, a run stretching back to the Merseyside derby against Liverpool on December 19. They have proven to be […] View the full article
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Chelsea are having a great season and are on the verge of winning the Premier League title. True, Tottenham Hotspur are hot on their heels, but the Blues’ destiny is in their own hands. Antonio Conte is a very good and experienced manager, and he should get Chelsea over the line. The Stamford Bridge outfit […] View the full article