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Creating Magic: Defensive debacle ahead for Chelsea

With the season on its final pause before the summer transfer window, there isn’t a better time for Tuchel and his staff to begin to tick down names of potential summer additions despite the huge uncertainties facing the club in this period of ownership’s transition. With the departure of Andreas Christensen all but confirmed coupled […]

PSG looking at Romelu Lukaku

PSG are eyeing a move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian is reportedly keen to leave Stamford Bridge just a season after joining from Inter Milan. Football Insider reports that PSG have set their sights on the 28-year-old. The Parisians are looking to tinker with their attack this summer. Kylian Mbappe is entering the final months of his contract and Lionel Messi continues to […]

Chelsea bidders must include spending commitment as new deadline set

Chelsea’s shortlisted bidders have been given until April 11 to make their final offers. New York merchant bank the Raine Group has set that deadline for final bids with the view of Chelsea having new owners by May, per PA News Agency. These improved bids will be required to include a commitment to spend at least £1billion in […]

Thiago Silva: Azpilicueta my main source of support

Thiago Silva hopes Cesar Azpilicueta decides to stay with Chelsea. The Blues skipper has entered the final months of his contract with the Blues. Barcelona are keen on luring him to Spain, and Silva has hailed the 32-year-old as a ‘spectacular footballer’. “Cesar Azpilicueta, since I arrived, was one of my main sources of support,” Silva told Mundo Deportivo. “There […]

Werner: Germany suits me better than Chelsea

Timo Werner admits he’s happier playing for Germany than Chelsea. Werner scored on the international stage when Germany eased past Israel 2-0 in their friendly on Saturday – making it eight wins in eight matches under Hansi Flick. Speaking after Germany’s triumph, Werner said: “I’m a striker and always want to score. Things aren’t going the way […]

Chelsea had Slonina fee agreed with Chicago Fire before UK government action

Chelsea had a fee agreed with Chicago Fire for young goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina before owner Roman Abramovicw the club seized by the UK government. The UK Government froze the assets of the Blues owner earlier this month, meaning the Stamford Bridge hierarchy are currently unable to sign players. Talks with the MLS side for goalkeeper Slonina, 17, have broken down […]