Club News: Emmanuel Petit reveals what he said to Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech before World Cup Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has revealed that he told Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech that he did not “recognise him” and that he looked “so miserable”, just before the World Cup in Qatar. Speaking to Mega Casino (h/t Metro), … Read more
Transfer News: Paul Barber confirms contract talks with Chelsea target Alexis Mac Allister Brighton & Hove Albion chief Paul Barber has confirmed that the club in is in talks with Chelsea target and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. The Blues along with Inter Milan and a host of clubs are interested in the 23-year-old. Mac … Read more
Wesley Fofana downplays injury ahead of return to action for Chelsea In a post made on Instagram (h/t Evening Standard), Chelsea star Wesley Fofana has downplayed the severity of his latest injury. This news should come as a relief to all Blues’ fans ahead of the return of club football. The Blues face off against … Read more
Transfer News: Glen Johnson urges Chelsea to sign Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic Former Chelsea right-back Glen Johnson has urged the Blues to sign Celtic and Croatia right-back Josip Juranovic as a potential backup to first-choice defender Reece James. James suffered a knee injury back in October during the Champions League group-stage game against AC Milan. … Read more
Celtic boss shuts down rumours linking Josip Juranovic to Chelsea Speaking to the press, as quoted by FootballScotland, Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has shut down any speculation that linked Croatia right-back Josip Juranovic to clubs, including Chelsea. A few days ago, it was reported in Football.London Chelsea are among the clubs interested in signing Juranovic … Read more
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana picked up an injury during the friendly vs Brentford According to The Athletic (subscription required), Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana picked up a suspected knee injury during the friendly against Brentford. The friendly was organised behind closed doors as part of the preparation ahead of the Blues season resumption on 27th December … Read more
Romeo Lavia more likely to join Chelsea than Edson Alvarez According to journalist Simon Phillips while speaking to GiveMeSport as quoted by Football. London, Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia is more likely to join Chelsea than Ajax Amsterdam star Edson Alvarez. The Blues have been heavily linked with moves for both players in the past transfer … Read more
AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli on the future of Chelsea target Rafael Leao As quoted by Fabrizio Romano, AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli has touched upon the future of Chelsea target Rafael Leao and advised him to stay. Chelsea wanted to sign Leao late in the preceding summer transfer window, but Milan were adamant about getting … Read more
Barcelona will not bid in January for Chelsea target Youssoufa Moukoko According to Footballtransfers (h/t Football. London), Barcelona will not bid for Chelsea target Youssoufa Moukoko in January due to their precarious financial position and will drop out of the race if he moves in the winter window. Chelsea and Barcelona are amongst the clubs … Read more
Jorginho jokingly walks out of interview when asked about Chelsea contract Speaking to Sky Sports Italia (h/t Metro), Chelsea midfielder Jorginho briefly spoke about his contract situation at the club and then jokingly walked away from the interview. The Italy international, who had a few weeks off due to no World Cup participation, is having … Read more