Transfer News: Chelsea could face tough competition from Borussia Dortmund for Hugo Ekitike According to German outlet Bild (h/t Mirror), Borussia Dortmund have entered the race to sign Chelsea target Hugo Ekitike. Newcastle United are also said to have an interest in the 19-year-old’s services. The teenager has been a sensation for Stade de Reims … Read more
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel criticised for his treatment of Romelu Lukaku following controversial Sky Italia interview In conversation with BBC Sport (h/t Mirror), former Premier League player Garth Crooks has backed Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku and condemned Thomas Tuchel for the manner in which he handled the controversy with the Belgian post his interview with … Read more
Chelsea move swiftly in response to a ‘strong bid’ from Manchester United for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo According to Marca (h/t Mirror), Chelsea are said to have intensified their pursuit for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. This comes after Premier League rivals Manchester United are thought to have made a strong bid for the 22-year-old. The … Read more
Leicester City star Youri Tielemans tipped to join Chelsea despite interest from other top clubs In conversation with Paddy Power (h/t Metro), former Manchester United and Brazil star José Kléberson hinted that Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans should join Chelsea amidst the speculation going on regarding his future. The Belgian star has also been linked … Read more
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger hails manager Thomas Tuchel as a ‘football expert’ Speaking to German outlet Sport 1 (h/t Evening Standard), Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger showered praise on head coach Thomas Tuchel, calling him a football expert after the German boss led the Blues to their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup title. The Stamford Bridge … Read more
Transfer News: Armando Broja could leave Chelsea for Arsenal in summer According to The Express, Armando Broja could decide to leave Chelsea and join Arsenal in the summer transfer window. He is currently plying his trade on loan at Southampton and has impressed with flying colours so far. That has resulted in increased attention in … Read more
Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi is still weighing up a switch from England to Ghana Speaking to the Evening Standard, Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi refused to deny the possibility of switching his international allegiance, amidst rumours of a move to the Ghana national team from England. Hudson-Odoi is currently enjoying success at the club level, helping his … Read more
Chelsea considering a move for former Barcelona director Ramon Planes According to Spanish outlet Sport, via SportWitness (h/t football.london), Chelsea are eyeing up a move to recruit former Barcelona director Ramon Planes into the club hierarchy. Blues owner Roman Abramovich is said to be a huge fan of the club director. Abramovich was recently seen celebrating … Read more
Chelsea set for major changes in the summer transfer window following the FIFA Club World Cup win According to the Telegraph (Subscription Required), Chelsea could be facing a massive exodus at the end of the season, with several stars reported to be on their way out of the club in the summer transfer window. The club … Read more
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante says Blues hungry for more trophies after FIFA Club World Cup win Speaking in an interview, as quoted by the Evening Standard, Chelsea star N’Golo Kante said that both he and the club are hungry for more trophies, and vowed to add more titles to their trophy cabinet in the coming … Read more