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City look to rival Chelsea in battle for England defender
City look to rival Chelsea in battle for England defender
Manchester City will step up their attempts to sign Chelsea target Ryan Bertrand in the January transfer window, according to the Sun[1]. City have looked at a number of left back options in recent months, with Juventus full back Alex Sandro and Napoli’s Faouzi Ghoulam two players also linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge. […]
Chelsea given boost as Barcelona priced out of race for defensive target
Chelsea given boost as Barcelona priced out of race for…
Barcelona will not look to bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly unless the Serie A league leaders reduce their asking price, according to Sport[1]. The Senegalese international has been subject to bids from Chelsea in the past year, and Barca are also reportedly keen on the 26 year old. The Catalan club had representatives in […]
De Laurentiis confirms enquiry for £40m rated Italian starlet wanted by Chelsea
De Laurentiis confirms enquiry for £40m rated Italian starlet…
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that the Serie A league leaders have enquired about Fiorentina midfielder Federico Chiesa. The Italian under 21 international has also been heavily linked with Chelsea[1] in the past few months but speaking to the Corriere Dello Sport[2] about Napoli’s interest in the 19 year old, De Laurentiis said […]
Serie A giants set to enter battle to sign Chelsea full back target
Serie A giants set to enter battle to sign Chelsea full…
Juventus are keeping tabs on left back Faouzi Ghoulam’s contract situation at Napoli, according to Calciomercato.com[1]. The news could impact on Chelsea’s pursuit of a left back signing in a couple of ways. Ghoulam is available on a free transfer in the summer, and Juve may be considering the Algerian international if they can’t sign […]
Chelsea full back target negotiating for release clause of just £16m
Chelsea full back target negotiating for release clause…
Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam is demanding a release clause of between €18m (£16.2m) to €20m (£18m) in his new contract, according to Italian TV pundit Enrico Fedele. The 26 year old’s current deal expires in the summer, and he will be able to speak to clubs in January about moving on a free transfer […]
New buyout clause could see Chelsea stay in race for full back
New buyout clause could see Chelsea stay in race for full back
Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam looks set to sign a new deal worth €2.5m a season but he could have a new buyout clause, according to Il Mattino[1]. The Italian publication says that the Algerian international has agreed to a new five year contract, keeping him at the club until 2022, but his agent Jorge […]
Chelsea failed with a £50m bid for another Serie A defender before Rudiger deal
Chelsea failed with a £50m bid for another Serie A defender…
Chelsea made another bid of €50m (£45m) for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer, according to the Gazzetta Dello Sport[1]. The Italian club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed previously that the Blues have offered close to €55m[2] for the centre back, but it seems they made another attempt for the Senegalese international as they […]
Chelsea dealt another set back in their pursuit of left back signing
Chelsea dealt another set back in their pursuit of left…
A source has told the Daily Star[1] that Tottenham left back Danny Rose has his heart set on a summer switch to Manchester United. Chelsea have also been heavily linked with the 27 year old in the last few months, but it seems the full back is seeking a switch to Old Trafford. The anonymous […]
Chelsea on alert as Algerian star looks set to leave on free transfer
Chelsea on alert as Algerian star looks set to leave on…
Chelsea could rival Liverpool and Juventus for Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam, according to Calciomercato.it[1]. The 26 year old is available on a free transfer at the end of the season, and speaking to Radio Crc (via Football-Italia.net[2]), the agent of Ghoulam’s team mate Mario Rui, Mario Giuffredi says he cannot see the Algerian international […]
Serie A defender poised to reject higher offer from Chelsea to stay in Italy
Serie A defender poised to reject higher offer from Chelsea…
Juventus left back Alex Sandro will reject a higher salary from Chelsea in order to sign a contract extension with the Serie A champions, according to the Corriere Dello Sport[1]. Multiple reports in recent days have revealed that the Brazilian will be offered a new five year contract worth €5million a season. It will make […]