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What on Earth is happening behind the scenes at Chelsea?
What on Earth is happening behind the scenes at Chelsea?
Chelsea’s summer has had an exceptionally slow start to their summer, and it’s worrying for everyone. The one thing that looked certain was that Antonio Conte would get the bullet straight after the FA Cup final, but that hasn’t happened. When Carlo Ancelotti swept into Napoli, it looked as though the now suddenly definct Maurizio […]
Pep Guardiola hails future Chelsea boss as like-minded manager
Pep Guardiola hails future Chelsea boss as like-minded manager
Chelsea have not yet appointed Maurizio Sarri as their new boss, but it’s already being spoken about as a done deal. Pep Guardiola is one of those who has been asked by journalists this week what he thinks about the Italian potentially joining the Blues, and he had high praise for him. In quotes carried on ESPN[1], Guardiola […]
Chelsea make concrete contact with Sarri alternative as talks drag on
Chelsea make concrete contact with Sarri alternative as…
Maurizio Sarri has been the front-runner for Chelsea job for so long now that it seems a given that he will get it. To read some pieces about the appointment, you would think that the ink is already dry on the deal, and it’s just a matter of announcing it. While the Italian coach is a […]
Maurizio Sarri demands £179m from Chelsea board to begin squad overhaul
Maurizio Sarri demands £179m from Chelsea board to begin…
If reports from Italy are to be believed, Maurizio Sarri is on his way to Chelsea in the coming days and many expect him to begin a squad overhaul at his new club. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Sarri is demanding £179 million from his new bosses to begin transformation at the West London club. As […]
“What can I do with €58m?” Napoli president discusses Chelsea’s monster offer for star man
“What can I do with €58m?” Napoli president discusses…
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is a bit of a big mouth. If you’ve been reading this blog for any period of time you’ll know this already. There’s nothing he likes more than chatting to the press, especially when it comes to things that make him look good. The best example of that is Chelsea’s pursuit […]
Juventus give green light to Chelsea to buy Gonzalo Higuain next summer
Juventus give green light to Chelsea to buy Gonzalo Higuain…
Chelsea have been told how much they have to pay for striker Gonzalo Higuain next summer with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the Blues will have Juventus’ permission to begin negotiations. Higuain is considered one of the world’s best attackers and has been the Serie A best striker in the last couple of seasons, hitting […]
Napoli’s all-time top scorer weighing up Chelsea and China moves next summer
Napoli’s all-time top scorer weighing up Chelsea and China…
Chelsea are now one of the clubs linked with Napoli talisman Marek Hamsik, and for obvious reasons many more players currently under contract with the Serie A giants will be linked with the Blues before the transfer window shuts. For a while now, reports in Italy have had it that, Hamsik would be on his […]
Jorginho’s agent praises Chelsea while confirming transfer bid from England
Jorginho’s agent praises Chelsea while confirming transfer…
Chelsea were praised by Napoli midfielder, Jorginho’s agent, but stopped at saying Chelsea have made a bid for his client this summer. Jorginho has attracted several clubs from England this season, particularly Manchester City who are stealing the march on their rivals in the Premier League by looking to do quick transfer business. Apparently they […]
Napoli star reveals which dugout Chelsea target Maurizio Sarri would be in next season
Napoli star reveals which dugout Chelsea target Maurizio…
Napoli chief attacker Lorenzo Insigne has given the biggest indication yet that former boss Maurizio Sarri is joining Chelsea this summer. Sarri has been linked with the Blues job for several months and the rumors have intensified in the last few weeks after Napoli hired Carlo Ancelotti to take over the reigns. However, he is […]
Chelsea’s pointless quibbling could cost them more than just the €4m
Chelsea’s pointless quibbling could cost them more than…
Football Italia[1] today has a report that Chelsea are €4m away from securing Maurizio Sarri as their new manager. The Napoli boss has already been replaced by Carlo Ancelotti at the San Paolo, but he’s still under contract for two more years. The Blues can have their man for €8m,[2] but want him for half that. It […]