Why Chelsea must revive interest in Youcef Atal in the summer Back in April, Guardian claimed that Chelsea targeted Nice’s right-back Youcef Atal. The highly-rated right-back was one of their prime targets but they were handed a transfer by FIFA for violating the rules regarding the signing of foreign under aged players. Youcef Atal, 23, … Read more
Valencia vs Chelsea prediction: Chelsea line-up Chelsea are level on points with Ajax and Valencia in Group H in the Champions League. The Blues know that it is a must-win game for them on Wednesday night when they travel to Valencia. Frank Lampard’s men fought back in their draw against Ajax and would be looking … Read more
Why Chelsea signing Fedor Chalov would be a smart move According to Sky Sports, Chelsea are interested in Russian striker Fedor Chalov, who plies his trade with CSKA Moscow. The Blues are monitoring the youngster and would make a move for Chalov if their ban is uplifted in January. Chelsea will know in mid-December if … Read more
Why Olivier Giroud would be a smart signing for Crystal Palace According to a report from The Sun, Crystal Palace are interested in signing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud in January. The Frenchman, 33, has managed to make just one start and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Blues so far this season. … Read more
Why Chelsea signing Sander Berge would be a move in the right direction According to a report by The Sun, Chelsea are interested in signing Genk midfielder Sander Berge. The 21-year old caught the attention of the footballing community recently while playing against Liverpool in the Champions League. Genk sporting director Dimitri De Conde had earlier … Read more
3 Premier League clubs who must target Ivan Rakitic According to Evening Standard, Barcelona are willing to sell midfielder Ivan Rakitic but the move would depend on the Croatian. The Catalans were expecting him to move in the summer but Rakitic insisted on staying despite the arrival of Frenkie De Jong (h/t Evening Standard). Rakitic … Read more
Chelsea vs Manchester City report: Chelsea match report Chelsea’s six-game winning run in the Premier League came to an end at the Etihad Stadium as they were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City on Saturday. The Blues made a strong start as Tammy Abraham pushed forward and set up Willian, who dragged his effort wide. Abraham … Read more
Why Chelsea must keep hold of Callum Hudson-Odoi amidst Real interest According to Spanish outlet El Desmarque, Real Madrid are interested in signing Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi. (h/t The Sun) Callum Hudson-Odoi, 19, is considered as one of the brightest talents in English football and almost left Chelsea earlier in January to join Bayern Munich. … Read more
Manchester City vs Chelsea prediction: Combined line-up Defending champions Manchester City host third-placed Chelsea at the Etihad on Saturday. Nothing short of a victory could ease the pressure for Pep Guardiola and his City side, who lost their last game 3-1 to league leaders Liverpool. Any more slip-ups could dent City’s hope of retaining their … Read more
Why Chelsea should snap up Joe Gelhardt as a long-term prospect According to the Daily Express (h/t Daily Star), Chelsea have joined Man United and Liverpool in the race to sign highly-rated Wigan Athletic striker Joe Gelhardt. The 17-year-old Liverpool-born forward has made only 8 first-team appearances for the Latics so far this term but … Read more