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Inter Milan pave the way for ex-captain’s rumoured Chelsea summer switch – Football Article

February 14, 2019

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Chelsea fans will be looking at a Tweet posted today by the official Inter Milan account, that has revealed star striker Mauro Icardi has been stripped of the captaincy and that goalkeeper Samir Handanovic take the armband instead. The Club can confirm that Samir #Handanovic is the new Inter captain.#FCIM — Inter (@Inter_en) February 13, 2019 More changes are afoot at Stamford Bridge this summer, with the likely departures of players such as Eden Hazard and the need for more…

Team news: Predicted Chelsea line up vs Man City: Sarri goes full-strength – Football Article

February 9, 2019

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Chelsea could play a pivotal part in the title mix this Sunday away at the Etihad against Manchester City, and will lean on the confidence of the 2-0 victory back in December at Stamford Bridge. CFCnet’s predicted Chelsea line up vs Man City is set to be almost identical from the one that won last weekend at home against Huddersfield. The two well taken goals by Gonzalo Higuain were a timely boost for the Blues, after the club’s frustrations finding a…

Chelsea refused to pay €5m wages to January attacking target – Football Article

February 5, 2019

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Chelsea’s pursuit of new attacking players in the January transfer market ultimately saw the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain on-loan and Christian Pulisic, who was loaned back to Dortmund. However, in Spanish news source Estadio Deportivo it’s claimed that Chelsea were ready to match the release clause of Sevilla goal scorer Pablo Sarabia, at around €22 million, but were not prepared to meet on wage demands. The report says that Sarabia and his agent demanded €5 million in annual wages from interested clubs,…

Willian to PSG latest as Chelsea combat intense Deadline Day speculation – Football Article

February 1, 2019

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There’s been plenty of talk and not a lot of action on Deadline Day as Willian is supposedly subject of increased last minute interest from Paris St-Germain – say multiple sources. Sky Sports a few hours ago stated that PSG were indeed interested and that they would be looking to pursue a deal with just hours until the window closes for the Brazilian. The Metro then followed up by stating that Willian’s representatives are in Paris this afternoon and are awaiting the…

Sarri on Gonzalo Higuain’s Chelsea debut hopes: ‘it is impossible’ – Football Article

January 23, 2019

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Maurizio Sarri opened up on the potential of signing Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain in his press conference ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final 2nd leg against Tottenham, and was asked if the deal was completed by the deadline of 12pm on Wednesday. ‘Midday? It’s impossible. For tomorrow (Thursday), I think, it’s impossible.’ Gonzalo Higuain was in-line for a Chelsea debut against Tottenham on Thursday at Stamford Bridge, but the deal has gone beyond the deadline on Wednesday, meaning the striker is likely…

Chelsea’s reported €30m Fabregas replacement ‘agrees deal’ until 2023 – Football Article

January 14, 2019

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Chelsea have reportedly moved fast to sign a replacement for Cesc Fabregas, who left for Monaco, and are said to have agreed terms for €30 million-valued Zenit St-Petersburg midfielder. Leandro Paredes has emerged as the man to replace Cesc Fabregas, and terms are said to have been agreed for the 24-year old Argentine to come to Stamford Bridge – says Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira on Twitter (also reported in the Express). “Chelsea wants to close Leandro Paredes from Zenit. Marina…