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Chelsea Set  In Bid To Lure £52.8m Rated Playmaker To Stamford Bridge Super agent Pini Zahavi has been tasked with recruiting Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir for Chelsea, according to L’Equipe. The French newspaper reports that Zahavi has already informally contacted the Frenchman’s entourage about the Blues’ interest in the player. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has publicly stated that he wants Fekir’s future sorted within the next few weeks. The Ligue One side are keen to extend his contract beyond 2020. However, it is believed that the 25-year-old’s falling out with agent Jean-Pierre Bernes has complicated matters, leading to an impasse in negotiations. It could play into Chelsea’s hands, though, with Lyon having to consider whether to sell the midfielder before the player moves into the last 12 months of his current deal. The Blues will likely face competition for Fekir from Bayern Munich, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will re-enter the race.

Zola Confirms Chelsea Are Monitoring £30m Rated Premier League Striker Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola has revealed that the Blues are keen on recruiting Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson. The London club have been linked with a £30m bid for the 26-year-old in recent weeks, and when asked about the player ahead of tomorrow’s Carabao Cup clash against the Cherries, Zola said: “I am sure there are a lot of players that are linked with us. Certainly Callum Wilson is doing very well and is an interest not only for us but for many… He’s strong, fast and he sees the goal. I like him because he’s quick but also strong in the air, which is a very important quality.” Wilson has scored eight goals for Bournemouth in the Premier League so far this season and was given his first England cap last month by Gareth Southgate. The forward started the friendly against the USA, scoring on his debut to seal a 3-0 win for the hosts at Wembley. With nine goals in al

Carabao Cup semi-finals: Manchester City face Burton, Tottenham draw Chelsea Burton manager Nigel Clough played for Manchester City from 1996 to 1998 Burton manager Nigel Clough played for Manchester City from 1996 to 1998 Defending champions Manchester City will face League One side Burton in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Tottenham will face Chelsea in the other last-four clash, with the ties to be played over two legs in the weeks commencing 7 and 21 January. City and Tottenham will be at home in their first legs. It is a first major semi-final for Burton, who have only been playing in the EFL Cup for 10 years, having won the National League in 2009. Nigel Clough's side beat Middlesbrough 1-0 on Tuesday, becoming the first team from the third tier to reach the last four since Sheffield United, managed by Clough, did so in 2014-15. Their opponents Manchester City, who beat Leicester on penalties, have won three of the past five finals. Totten

Mourinho's Successor Has Been Revealed,See who is Replacing Jose Mourinho United owners the Glazer family and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward called time on Mourinho's two-and-a-half year reign as manager on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool which left the team 19 points behind the Premier League leaders. Manchester United have sacked Jose Mourinho after Saturday's defeat at Liverpool left the club 11 points adrift of the Premier League top four. United want Pochettino Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is Manchester United's top target to become the club's next permanent manager. An interim manager will take charge until the end of the season -- sources have told ESPN FC that former United players Laurent Blanc and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are both under consideration -- but the club will spend the next six months attempting to prise Pochettino from Tottenham as Mourinho's long-term successor. Speaking

José Mourinho sacked by Manchester United after worst start in 28 years Manchester United have announced that José Mourinho has left the club.   Manchester United have announced that José Mourinho has left the club. José Mourinho has been sacked as Manchester United manager following Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool, ending a tenure that began in May 2016. United finally lost patience with a head coach who was not adhering to the club’s core attacking values. Mourinho was also relieved of his duties due to a transfer spend of around £400m on 11 players that, it is understood, the club insist were all the Portuguese’s choice. In addition to the disquiet regarding the side’s stultifying style, there was further disappointment at Mourinho’s development and improvement of United’s younger players. The club also took into account the growing unhappiness from fans at the direction of the club under Mouinho. Manchester United sack José Mourinho – live reaction! Uni

Mario Balotelli Reacts To Cristiano Ronaldo’s Controversial Goal Celebration Mario Balotelli famously asked ‘Why Always Me’ after scoring in a famous derby. On Saturday night the former Manchester City striker was left asking ‘what if it was me’ after Cristiano Ronaldo’s derby winner for Juventus. Derbies always bring out the most emotions in football, that’s likely to be the case in the ‘north west derby’ on Sunday when Liverpool host Manchester United, and can bring out the worst in players. Famously one derby involving Manchester United brought out the most peak Mario Balotelli moment possible when the Italian scored and revealed a t-shirt under his kit that said ‘Why Always Me.’ On Saturday evening the Nice striker was watching another derby on television as Juventus took on Torino in the Turin derby. | 📖 | Emotions are running high at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino… Ronaldo was booked for his celebration after scoring from the spot, was it deserved?

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho explains why he sold Mohamed Salah to Roma MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho signed Mohamed Salah for Chelsea in 2014 but then sold him two years later. The Portuguese manager never saw the best of Salah who has gone on to become one of the best players in Europe. Salah arrived at Chelsea for a fee £11m but made just 13 Premier League appearances during his home at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho sent the Egyptian on loan to Roma where he made a big impact and eventually joined permanently. Mourinho paid tribute to the winger ahead of the clash but claimed that he wasn’t mentally ready for the Premier League when he arrived from Basel. “I think he’s developed incredibly well at every level,” said Mourinho. “Physically, amazing development. He was a fast, fragile boy and now he’s a fast, strong man. “He hadn’t psychologically adapted, coming direct from a small club in Switzerland [FC Basel] to a big club in England and

Chelsea’s Morata in shock move to Barcelona Barcelona could offer Alvaro Morata a surprise end to his Chelsea nightmare. Spain striker Morata’s agents are trying to get him away from Stamford Bridge after 18 largely ineffective months — and intermediaries have been in touch with La Liga giants Barca about a possible January deal. The Spanish champions need cover for Luis Suarez. The former Liverpool frontman is having stem-cell treatment to try to cure a knee problem, and there are doubts over his availability for the remainder of the season. Former back-up Paco Alcacer has been sold to Borussia Dortmund, and current reserve Munir has proved ineffective so far. A loan move for Morata for the rest of the season is the most likely option, with the possibility of a permanent deal in the summer. The 26-year-old wants regular football, with his move to Chelsea having turned sour. Morata has five league goals from 14 appearances this season, including 10 start

Suarez to replace Fabregas at Chelsea AC Milan are keen to sign Fabregas in January and the Blues have looked at Barca’s disgruntled Suarez. Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri does not want the 31-year-old to go, but the Spaniard wants more football than he is getting at the moment. Sarri has told the club’s board that he does not want Fabregas to go until a direct replacement has been sorted out as he is his only true cover for Jorginho. However, Fabregas has made only four Premier League appearances this season, starting only in the recent defeat away to Wolves. Suarez wants to leave Barcelona after making only one substitute appearance in La Liga this season, and would cost around £15million. The Blues value Fabregas at around £11m. Please leave ur comment in the box.

Barcelona’s Gerard Pique buys a football club Pique moving into the world of football club ownership Barcelona defender Gerard Pique will shortly complete the purchase of a football club as he plans for life after his footballing career. The defender has had an illustrious career at the Camp Nou and is still one of the top defenders in European football. Having won one Premier League, one World Cup, one European Championship, four Champions League’s and many more trophies, he will go down as one of the most decorated footballers of this generation. However, he is now looking to secure his life after football by investing in business opportunities. It has previously been reported that Pique had explored the world of electronic sports and had founded a European eSports league for popular game Pro Evolution Soccer. Now, it’s been revealed that he is buying a football club

Pep Guardiola explains why Chelsea can be Premier League title winners this season Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists Chelsea can compete for the Premier League title this season after the Blues secured a 2-0 win over his side. Blues boss Maurizio Sarri has constantly claimed that his team are not ready to be the top side in the league just yet, but goals from N’Golo Kante and David Luiz secured a very impressive win over the current champions. Read More>> But despite Sarri’s comments, Guardiola does not agree and thinks that with the players at Sarri’s disposal they can compete for all the trophies this season rather than the next one, as Sarri had suggested.   “If you tell me Liverpool can win the title, I would say yes. If you say Tottenham, Arsenal or Chelsea can win the Premier League then I would say yes. Everybody can win the Premier League,” Guardiola said. “We know that with two defeats in three games players give an extra bit, playing

Jose Mourinho told how to improve Paul Pogba at Manchester United Jose Mourinho must tell Paul Pogba to play more simply to alleviate the Frenchman’s struggles at Manchester United, according to the former Netherlands manager Danny Blind. Pogba was not included in either of Mourinho’s last two starting XIs at Old Trafford after a pair of poor performances in United’s draws against Crystal Palace and Southampton respectively. The Reds have looked a more dangerous outfit with Pogba sat on the bench, and Blind believes the United boss should strip back Pogba’s play for him to reach his potential. “One thing Jose has to do with Pogba is instruct him to play simple,” Blind, the father of former United midfielder Daley, told the Mirror. Read Also:    How paul Pogba Responded to Jose Mourinho Calling A Virus “He is the kind of player who wants to come up with complicated ­solutions or difficult options. “And, in midfield, he wants to have 100,000 touches of the bal

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo challenged his side to "maintain these standards" after they fought back from a goal down to stun Chelsea and gain their first victory in seven Premier League matches.   Two goals in four second-half minutes - from Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota - gave the hosts victory after Ruben Loftus-Cheek's 25-yard effort was headed into his own net by Wolves captain Conor Coady after only 18 minutes. "This doesn't mean all the problems are solved," said Nuno, whose side won for the first time since their 1-0 away victory at Crystal Palace on 6 October. "It was a very good performance. In the first half, the organisation and staying in the game was important. "In the second half, we showed desire to go in front. It was fantastic work from the boys. The only way to play these teams is you have to run more than them and when you have your chances take them. We have to maintain these standards." Wolves'

How Paul Pogba responded to Jose Mourinho calling him “a virus” Paul Pogba responded to Jose Mourinho’s criticism following Manchester United’s clash with Southampton by complaining he had no one to pass to, it has been claimed. Incredible reports emerged on Sunday that the Red Devils boss had called the £90million midfielder “a virus” in front of his team-mates following their 2-2 draw with the south coast club. A source close to the dressing room, told the Daily Record Mourinho said the following to Pogba : “You don’t play. You don’t respect players and supporters. And you kill the mentality of the good honest people around you.” Now, further details including how Pogba responded have emerged. According to The Times , the Frenchman told Mourinho he had no one to pass to because the manager’s tactics do not allow his team-mates to move freely around him. The report adds that Pogba delivered his comeback in a calm manner and that the exchange was not heated.

Ross Barkley reveals why he's having his tattoos removed  Ross Barkley Had his tattoo at the age 14 years old The Chelsea midfielder, who scored his second goal in as many games this weekend, had his first inking when he was just 14 Ross Barkley says he has just had the “best ten days” of his career. Barkley played a key role in England’s Nations League win in Spain and also scored his first goal at Stamford Bridge to earn Chelsea a last gasp draw. It has been a long journey for Barkley to leave Everton and then win a place at Chelsea but he believes it is finally paying off. Chelsea midfielder Barkley said: “Yeah I’d probably say so (the best ten days of his career). I got a couple of goals and couple of assists and played well for England. It just shows to myself that hard work does pay off in the end. “Getting in the England side and getting in two good positive performances there and today with my first goal at Stamford Bridge was fantastic for me. “I