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Chelsea offered chance to beat Manchester United to transfer of £135m-rated star Chelsea have reportedly been approached by Barcelona regarding the potential transfer of Philippe Coutinho, amid rumours also linking him with Manchester United. The Brazil international’s name is dominating headlines at the moment after his struggles at the Nou Camp since his move from Liverpool this time last year. Despite being one of the finest players in the Premier League during his time at Anfield, Coutinho hasn’t ever really looked like reaching that level in a Barcelona shirt. It could be, however, that this leads to him making his way back to England, with Chelsea the latest to be linked with Coutinho by El Gol Digital. The Spanish source claims Barca president Josep Bartomeu is keen to do business and seems prepared to offer the 26-year-old to Chelsea as part of a deal to sign Eden Hazard. This could be superb business for CFC, who would be able to beat rivals Manches

Chelsea 'Enter Talks' Over Gonzalo Higuain Loan Move But Juventus Want £32m Permanent Deal ​Chelsea continue to search for way to boost their squad this month and have reportedly entered talks over signing Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, currently on loan at AC Milan, on loan for the remainder of the season. A striker has been top priority for manager Maurizio Sarri and the Italian famously enjoyed much success working with Higuain during their Napoli days. Callum Wilson is also a rumored target, while any new arrival could seal Alvaro Morata's exit from Stamford Bridge. It had been reported earlier this week that the complicated nature of the Higuain situation could kill any chances of Chelsea completing a deal. It had also been said that director Marina Granovskaia needed convincing that the 31-year-old Argentine was the right choice. A loan might be the best way to bring him on board and, according to the Daily Telegraph, Higuain's brother and

NICOLO BARELLA will reportedly turn down to a move to Chelsea this month Italy international is not expected to join the Blues because of "family reasons" as Blues hunt to replace Cesc Fabregas The Blues boss is desperate to bolster his squad after Cesc Fabregas agreed a deal to join French club Monaco. Nicolo Barella is expected to stay in Italy for "family reasons" It is reported that Chelsea presented a whopping £45 million bid for the Cagliara midfielder. But according to Tutto Mercato, the 21-year-old will remain with the Serie A side until the end of the season. The source reports that he will stay in Italy because of "family reasons". And it suggests that he will hold out for an offer from an Italian club at the end of the season - with Inter Milan, Napoli and Roma mentioned. Maurizio Sarri is keen to bolster his midfield during this transfer window Gianfranco Zola has reportedly called him "multiple t

MARCOS Alonso urges Hudson-Odoi to reject Bayern and ‘fight for place’ at Stamford Bridge Exciting teenager is being linked with a £35million move to Bayern Munich after struggling for game time at Chelsea MARCOS ALONSO has told team-mate Callum Hudson-Odoi that he will not find a bigger club than Chelsea. The exciting teenager is being linked with a £35million move to Bayern Munich after struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge. Callum Hudson-Odoi is the main priority for Bayern Munich in this January transfer window But he has started the last two cup games, including the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat at Tottenham.   Although the Germans are regarded as one of the heavyweights of European football, Alonso said: "I don't know why someone would go to Bayern Munich." And the Spaniard feels Chelsea can match them if Hudson-Odoi is prepared to be patient and wait for his chance. The defender said: "He is a good player, but

We played against one of the best teams in England and in Europe- Mauricio Pochettino I think we were very competitive tonight. I am so pleased. We played against one of the best teams in England and in Europe, a team that have been building to win titles. They have unbelievable players. I think to win this type of game is an amazing, huge experience for us, to be more mature. Of course it’s only half-time, it’s a small advantage 1-0. We need to be competitive in the second leg. “[I need] to give the credit to Chelsea. They pushed a lot in the second half and made us play a little bit deeper. But of course I’m very happy because we were competitive and in the end we won the game,” Pochettino added. Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said he is still not a fan of Video Assistant Referee (VAR), even though a video review gave his side their decisive goal in Tuesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final win against Chelsea. Harry Kane was initially flagged offsid

Don’t Allow This To Happen’ – Angry Chelsea Fans On Twitter Call On Club To Stand Firm After £35m Offer For Chelsea Teenage Sensation January 8, 2019Chelsea have received a £35m offer from Bayern Munich for winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to multiple reports in the English media. The 18-year-old’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires in 18 months’ time but the teenager is refusing to sign a new deal, reiterating his desire to leave the club for the Bundesliga giants. So far, the Blues have turned down three bids for Hudson-Odoi and fans on Twitter want them to stand firm in their refusal to sell: It remains to be seen what Chelsea will make of this latest offer from Bayern. The Blues’ reported asking price was £40m, which is close to being matched by this latest proposal. With the player looking to leave and unwilling to sign a new contract, there is no doubt that the German club are looking to take advantage of the situation and they are willing to pay a pre

TRANSFERS: CHELSEA STILL NOT ALLOWING CESC TO LEAVE – HERE’S THE REASONS WHY Cesc Fabregas still not being allowed to sign for Monaco. Chelsea are waiting until a replacement is secured. Cesc Fabregas is STILL not a Monaco player, and Telegraph reporter Matt Law has revealed the reasons why. Fabregas has already said his goodbyes to Chelsea and travelled to Monaco to complete his move to the Ligue 1 side. However, though Cesc was under the impression that the move was in an advanced stage and nearing completion, Chelsea have put the breaks on. The Telegraph believe that is due to the club’s need to secure an adequate replacement before allowing him to leave midway through the season. Though the report does note that Maurizio Sarri will not be bringing Fabregas back into his matchday squad as he nears the exit door, the move will not yet be signed and sealed. Nicola Barella and Leandro Paredes are both being considered by Chelsea, but it’s unclear whether

La Liga Club Hold Talks With Agent Of Chelsea Star As Player Pushes For Loan Switch Sevilla have held initial talks with the agent of Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata about a potential loan move, according to reports in the UK. The Blues are said to be willing to let the 26-year-old leave this month if they can find a replacement before the transfer window closes. Gonzalo Higuain has been talked about as a potential new addition to the squad, but it is believed that AC Milan’s loan agreement with Juventus for the Argentinian could make the deal too complex. Callum Wilson is also reportedly being considered while PSG’s Edinson Cavani has also been talked of as a potential target. Morata has scored nine goals this season but manager Maurizio Sarri has questioned his confidence levels with the Spaniard having been unable to establish himself as a regular first-team player under the Italian. The striker scored twice against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Sat

Chelsea are preparing a £50m bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani Chelsea are preparing a £50m bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, according to the Sunday Express. Blues manager Maurizio Sarri is said to be unhappy with the striking options at his disposal and would like the club to strengthen up front during the January transfer window. Cavani is 31 years of age, and with the Uruguayan’s contract at PSG expiring in 18 months, it would be very surprising if Chelsea made an offer as high as being reported. The London club have a policy of offering just one-year contract extensions to players in their thirties and while Sarri is said to be keen to bring in a new forward, the club may seek out a younger or cheaper alternative instead. AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain could be available on a loan deal while Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson has also been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks. However, reports in the

TRANSFERS: CHELSEA’S PURSUIT OF ATTACKER THREATENED BY MEDDLING AGENT’S GREED Napoli offered Hirving Lozano by agent Mino Raiola. Chelsea have also been linked with a move for the Mexican. Chelsea face competition from Maurizio Sarri’s former employers Napoli in the race to sign PSV winger Hirving Lozano. That’s according to reports in Italy, which claim that Lozano’s agent, Mino Raiola, has made contact with the Serie A giants over the possibility of securing his client a move to Italy. Chelsea have also been linked with a move to sign Lozano. The Blues are in dire need of adding goals to their attack this month, with a move for Lozano being considered as a possibility. A potential stumbling block from our perspective would be the Mexican’s agent. You could forgive Marina Granovskaia for being reluctant to do business with Raiola for his conduct in negotiations over Romelu Lukaku. Raiola continually values his greed ahead of his client’s best inter

Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich approach Chelsea for Morata Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is the subject of German transfer interest this week. While he scored twice in victory over FA Cup opponents Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Morata's future this month remains clouded. Marca says Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have approached Chelsea about a price for the Spaniard. Bayern are also in talks for Morata's teammate Callum Hudson-Odoi. AC Milan and Sevilla have also registered their interest for Morata this month. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri will sanction his departure if a replacement can be found.

The 6 Chelsea players who will leave in January transfer Windows The January transfer window is very much under way and Chelsea have already made the first move by signing Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund. The one snag in that deal, of course, is that the 20-year-old American will not actually join up with the Blues until the summer, having been loaned back to finish the current Bundesliga campaign. Maurizio Sarri has said that he does not care about the transfer window, that he will just train the players he has. However, he has also stated that the current squad at his disposal is too large and that means some players might have to face the Stamford Bridge exit. But could make way? Here are six players that could be facing the door this window to make room for incoming players. Cesc Fabregas He is a player that Sarri doesn't want to let go, but it looks inevitable that the Spaniard is going to be making his exit from Stamford Bridge this January.

Manchester City close gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points Leroy Sane's winner came eight minutes after Roberto Firmino's equaliser Manchester City blew the title race in English Premier League wide open when they defeated leaders Liverpool 2-1 on Thursday night to close the gap to four points. City won the top-of-the-table clash and closed the gap thanks to Leroy Sane's winner that ended the Reds' unbeaten start to the season at Etihad Stadium. Sane fired into the bottom corner 18 minutes from time after Roberto Firmino had pulled the visitors level. Sergio Aguero scored a superb opener from a narrow angle in an incident-packed first half. Sadio Mane had earlier struck a post with John Stones clearing off the line. The defender's initial clearance rebounded off goalkeeper Ederson and was agonisingly close to ending up in the hosts' net before Stones hooked it away. Liverpool also felt City captain Vincent

N'GOLO KANTE: NOW WE NEED TO BOUNCE BACK AGAINST FOREST AND TOTTENHAM With two important cup matches on the horizon over the course of the next six days, there is no time to dwell on last night’s draw against Southampton, says N’Golo Kante. Maurizio Sarri’s side were forced to settle for a point in our opening fixture of 2019 as we were unable to make the breakthrough against a resolute Southampton side at Stamford Bridge. When chances did arrive, both Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata found Angus Gunn, the visiting goalkeeper, in inspired form. Kante provided his thoughts on the evening’s events. ‘It was difficult to score, they played a good game defensively but we need to win and to find a way to score in this kind of game,’ he explained. ‘Just to keep going because we knew they were pressing a lot and we could find some spaces,’ Kante added, when asked about what Sarri had said to his team at the break. ‘We had some chances in the second half and we were unluc

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw sends message to Jose Mourinho Jose Mourinho was sacked by Man Utd in December following the club's poor start to the season. Luke Shaw has thanked Jose Mourinho for everything the axed Portuguese manager did for him as a player. Mourinho was sacked last month following a disappointing start to the season and United have scored 12 goals in three matches since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced him six days before Christmas. Shaw and Mourinho didn't always see eye to eye at Old Trafford but, ahead of United's trip to Newcastle on Wednesday night, the left-back told Sky Sports he "thanks Jose for what he did for the club and for me as a person and a player". United have played with far more freedom under Solskjaer than they did under Mourinho and Shaw said the Norwegian has lifted the mood at Old Trafford. "Ole has a completely different style to his way and we are adapting to that and enjoying it an

I am Delighted Moving to Chelsea- Pulisic Revealed Chelsea have reached a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic, the club have confirmed this morning, Chelsea Confirm £58m Signing Of Bundesliga Star The signing will cost the Blues €64m (£58m) but the player will be loaned back to the German club for the remainder of the season. Chelsea have moved quickly in the January transfer window in order to secure Pulisic with Liverpool and Arsenal also having shown interest in the player in recent months. The deal was likely brought forward due to the Blues’ potential transfer ban, but it means the London club have secured one of the world’s brightest young talents. Pulisic says he is delighted to be moving to Stamford Bridge “In the summer I move on to Chelsea and to a new competition, the English Premier League. It’s a privilege to have signed for such a legendary club and I look forward to working hard towards being a contributor to their team of

Chelsea Weigh Up Permanent Sale Of Hudson-Odoi With Bundesliga Side Preparing £20m Offer Bayern Munich are lining up a £13m bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to reports in the English media. A number of German clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, are also said to be looking at the 18-year-old with the forward 18 months from the end of his current contract. Hudson-Odoi has been more prominent in the first team in recent weeks under manager Maurizio Sarri. The teenager came off the bench against Watford on Boxing Day before having to be subbed himself because of a hamstring problem. The Blues are said to be keen to keep him but are likely mindful of his contract situation. The London club are believed to want a buyback clause if a permanent deal is agreed. Bundesliga sides have signed a number of young English players in recent years, with England international Jadon Sancho having made the switch from Manchester City to Dortmund being the most

N’Golo Kanté tightens Chelsea’s grip on top four with winner at Crystal Palace Chelsea goalscorer N’Golo Kante celebrates with Ross Barkley and Eden Hazard   Chelsea goalscorer N’Golo Kante celebrates with Ross Barkley and Eden Hazard.  The scoreline may give the impression Chelsea squeezed out a second successive win in their travels but, in reality, Maurizio Sarri’s team may not enjoy too many away victories as comfortable as this.  One flash of quality was all it took to claim the spoils across south London and open up a five point gap from fifth place. Crystal Palace failed to muster a single shot on target all afternoon. They never discovered whether the visitors were fragile or not. This had been desperately humdrum until N’Golo Kanté, his head coach’s half-time instructions presumably still ringing in his ears, injected some impetus early in the second half.  Chelsea had been probing, David Luiz sizing up his options in possession inside Palace’s half

Eden Hazard delivers fresh revelation amid reported move to Real Madrid Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard continued to be hawked around by news outlets linking him with a summer exit to La Liga outfit Real Madrid. While that has not be ruled out and his future at Chelsea is still not in the clear, the 27-year-old remains a team player and has continued to play amazing football for Chelsea, burying worries over his commitment at Chelsea. He has killed off talks peddling about over his commitment to Chelsea in the next six months, before the next summer. Hazard has seen himself playing a very advanced role this campaign at Chelsea, one he’s quickly thrived in. Chelsea risk losing him next summer, but are prepared to pocket huge wads of cash for his to Real Madrid. Though, it is unlikely they can prevent that, following Hazard’s refusal to pen down a deal extending his stay beyond 2020. However,Blues, who are fourth of the Premier League log, if they can grapple a top fo

 slams Chelsea players, reveals why he threw his jacket during 1-0 loss to Leicester Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri, has slammed his players after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Leicester City on Saturday. The Italian and his Blues squad fell 1-0 at home to Leicester with the only goal coming from Jamie Vady. Asked why he threw his jacket down during the game, the Italian told post-match press conference, “I was hot! I think we played very well for 55 minutes. After the goal the reaction was a strange one for me. “Not as a team, but as 11 different players, it was really very strange. “We could have done better, the reaction. We had only to continue to play as in the first part of the match. “We had time to score, without a reaction of a team shocked, with mental confusion.”