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Lukaku’s future tied to Marina Granovskaia

According to Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio, Romelu Lukaku’s future at Chelsea is tied to managing director Marina Granovskaia. Di Marzio suggests that Granovskaia’s role in bringing Lukaku back to west London could see him continue into next season, as long as she remains at the club herself. “It depends now on who will decide for the future of Chelsea,” […]

RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku leaves the door open for a Summer Transfer

RB Leipzig attacker Christopher Nkunku has kept the door to potential suitors open this summer. Several top European sides including Chelsea have been linked with the RB Leipzig star after an extraordinary season which saw him score 35 goals in all competitions for the German side. And Nkunku, who is under contract until 2024, told Telefoot that he will have […]

Maurizio Sarri keen on Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is still a key target for Sarri and Lazio. Despite being heavily linked to the Italian side last season, Chelsea ended up keeping the midfielder for the season but with the potential returns of Billy Gilmour, Conor Gallagher and a potential new midfield signing his departure looks more likely than ever. The Italian giants are […]

Emerson happy to stay at Chelsea next season

Emerson Palmieri has come out and confirmed that he’d be happy to stay with Chelsea next season amid several rumours that Thomas Tuchel sees him as a potential back up option at wing back for the upcoming season. The Italy international left-back spent last season out on loan at Lyon, and the French club refused manager Thomas Tuchel’s attempts […]

OFFICIAL: Chelsea confirm Rudiger’s Real Madrid move

The long awaited saga has finally come to an end today as Antonio Rudiger has announced that he’s joining Real Madrid on a free transfer from Chelsea as all the earlier rumours suggested. The German said: “I’m proud to announce that I’ll be joining Real Madrid. I’m super excited for all the challenges ahead and can’t […]

Atletico Madrid chief Berta targeted as Chelsea prepare to lose Granovskaia

According to BILD – Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is preparing to leave the club after the summer transfer windor. Atletico Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta is in line to replace Granovskaia – one of Roman Abramovich’s closet advisors – at Stamford Bridge. The news comes just days after a consortium led by American tycoon Todd Boehly […]

Everything You Need to Know: Lukaku agrees personal terms with Inter Milan

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has agreed a return to Inter Milan, it has been revealed. La Gazzetta dello Sport says the 29-year-old has agreed to rejoin Inter on loan for the 2022-23 campaign, with the move now in the hands of both clubs. Lukaku re-joined the Blues last summer for a club-record £98m after spearheading Inter’s run to the Serie A title, […]

Sergino Dest back on Chelsea’s Wishlist

Chelsea are interested in Barcelona fullback Sergino Dest. The 21-year old USA international is predominantly a right back but can also play on the left and that versatility is well liked by coach Thomas Tuchel. Dest was considered in January and has been monitored since his time at Ajax. Barca have already put offers to Chelsea pair Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta but with the financial straight […]

5 Potential Replacements Chelsea should look at for Antonio Rudiger

If you needed another reminder of how poorly managed Chelsea have been at times in recent years you should google the words “Antonio Rudiger” and “contract”. You can go all the way back to April 2020 to find stories on Sky Sports of the Blues attempting to negotiate a long-term deal with the German defender. […]