Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are planning to keep Marc Guiu in the first-team squad this season. The 18-year-old forward jointed Chelsea in a £5 million deal from Barcelona at the start of the month. Guiu made his first-team breakthrough at Barcelona last season, scoring two goals in seven games. But strong competition for a place […]
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Chelsea’s new £48m signing Estevao Willian leaves pitch in tears with injury
New Chelsea signing Estevao Willian left the pitch in tears after suffering an injury for Palmeiras on Saturday night. Earlier this summer, Chelsea reached an agreement to sign the 17-year-old from Brazilian side Palmeiras, paying €34 million (£28.7m) up front plus a further €23m (£19.4m) in add-ons. The Brazilian will not make the move to Stamford […]
Enzo Maresca reveals main Chelsea concern after 4-1 defeat to Celtic
Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea ‘need to improve many things off the ball’ after they were hammered 4-1 by Celtic in their pre-season friendly on Saturday night. Brendan Rodgers’ side ran out deserved winners at the at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana as goals from Matt O’Reily and Kyogo Furuhashi put the Scottish champions in front […]
Enzo Maresca fires warning to Robert Sanchez as Chelsea launch bid for new goalkeeper in summer transfer window
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has warned goalkeeper Robert Sanchez that ‘anything can happen’ while the summer transfer window stays open. Maresca’s comments come amid reports that Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign highly-rated Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen ahead of the new season. The west Londoners have already lodged an opening offer […]
Chelsea star reveals how squad will handle return of Enzo Fernandez after racism scandal
Chelsea star Noni Madueke doesn’t envisage Enzo Fernandez’s imminent return to the squad to cause significant unrest. Fernandez has been at the centre of a racism row this month after he posted a video on Instagram which appeared to show him and his Argentina team-mates engaging in a derogatory chant about the France national team during […]
Nottingham Forest star Murillo speaks out on his future amid Chelsea and Tottenham interest
Chelsea and Tottenham target Murillo says that while he ‘dreams of playing in the Champions League’ he intends to stay at Nottingham Forest this season. Murillo had a great impact during his first season at the City Ground, helping his club avoid relegation from the Premier League with some eye-catching performances at centre-back. Forest value […]
Chelsea’s £42m target hints he’s joining West Ham instead on Instagram live
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has dropped a huge hint that he will join West Ham in the summer transfer window. Last month, reports in Colombia claimed that Chelsea had agreed a £42 million deal with Villa for the 20-year-old. However, after receiving permission from Villa to hold talks with Duran, Chelsea have not agreed […]
Chelsea legend slams ‘stupid’ decision by Enzo Maresca in Wrexham draw
Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has criticised new manager Enzo Maresca for the ‘stupid’ decision to play out from the back in the pre-season friendly against Wrexham. The Blues were held to a 2-2 draw by the League One side in the first game of their US tour at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Christopher […]
Manchester City set asking price for Julian Alvarez after Chelsea and Arsenal transfer link
Manchester City will demand at least £60 million before add-ons for Julian Alvarez, according to reports. The 24-year-old spent two seasons at City, and scored 19 goals for Pep Guardiola’s side last term as they ended the campaign with a historic fourth Premier League title in a row. Alvarez made 54 appearances in all competitions […]
Benjamin Sesko explains why he rejected chance to join Arsenal this summer
Benjamin Sesko says he made the ‘right decision’ in turning down a move to Arsenal this summer. Manchester United and Chelsea were also both interested in bringing the Slovenia international to the Premier League but the Gunners were thought to be leading the race to sign the 21-year-old in June. Sesko had a release clause […]