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Chelsea shirt sponsors ‘reviewing’ relationship

Chelsea shirt sponsors Three have said it was “reviewing” its relationship after today’s sanctioning of Russian owner Roman Abramovich. It sets up a possible wave of corporate boycotts that could see the club deprived of tens of millions of pounds and facing financial meltdown. Analysts say other sponsors are likely to follow Three in the hope […]

Aston Villa GK Martinez: Why Edouard Mendy the best in Prem

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez says Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy is the best in the league. In a Q&A posted on the YouTube channel of another of the league’s goalkeepers, Watford’s Ben Foster, the Argentine expressed his thoughts on our number one. “I’ve got to say [Edouard] Mendy,” Maritnez said. “He’s having clean sheets for fun. He’s winning everything. He’s […]

Newcastle co-owner Jamie Reuben eyeing up bid for Chelsea

Jamie Reuben is eyeing up a bid for Chelsea. Bloomberg reports Reuben is considering a Chelsea takeover bid – despite his family owning ten per cent of Newcastle. The Blues are up for sale following Roman Abramovich’s shock decision to sell amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Reuben – son of property investor David – wants to make an offer […]

Bayer Leverkusen fullback dreams for England return with Chelsea

Bayer Leverkusen fullback Jeremie Frimpong admits he’d like to return to England. The defender came through the youth system at Manchester City before leaving for Celtic. Frimpong qualified for England, but committed to Holland last year. However, he admits he “dreams” of returning to England and playing in the Premier League for one particular club. The 21 year-old told BILD: “As a […]

Tuchel hoping Granovskaia and Cech stay

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits he hopes Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech stay after Roman Abramovich sells up. There is great uncertainty over the long-term future of director Granovskaia and former Chelsea goalkeeper Cech, who now works as technical and performance advisor. “This will not be my choice,” he admitted. “This is a part of it (the uncertainty around the club). “I […]

Tuchel on Barcelona talk for Christensen: We are not happy about it

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists they have no news about Andreas Christensen committing to Barcelona. Tuchel insists he’d like the Dane to sign a new deal and stay with the Blues. He said of his Bosman prospect today: “We hear the rumours with Andreas and it’s been like this for many months. “He has not signed yet so we can’t communicate […]

Chelsea keeping close eye on Mahrez contract situation at Man City

Chelsea along side PSG are keeping a close eye on Man City winger Mahrez. The Algerian winger, who has been in exceptional goal scoring form with City this term, is out of contract in 2023 and the race to sign the winger is heating up ahead of the summer transfer window. There are no indications he […]

Agbonlahor: Why Reece James ahead of Alexander-Arnold

Former Aston Villa captain Gabby Agbonlahor rates Chelsea fullback Reece James ahead of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. James grabbed a goal and an assist during yesterday’s 4-0 romp over Burnley, marking his first start of 2022. Agbonlahor told talkSPORT: “I’d choose Reece James, only because he’s better defensively. “If you say Trent Alexander-Arnold is a ten out of ten on the ball, Reece James is a nine out of ten so […]

De Visser: Roman Abramovich has a BIG HEART

Chelsea transfers advisor and Dutch scouting master mind Piet de Visser to jumped to the defence of Roman Abramovich. The Russian billonaire is in the process of selling Chelsea due to pressure from the British government. De Visser told AD: “It’s not about money for Roman, he has money. That is an essential difference. In reality, he is a […]

Tuchel highlights Thiago Silva & Reece James influence after Burnley Win

Thomas Tuchel hailed the performance of Thiago Silva for victory at Burnley. Tuchel admits they needed the veteran’s calming influence on the day. He said, “He’s so professional. The dressing rooms are not so big here, which is not a problem, but when you’re in there so close with the team you can see his focus and how professional […]