Tag: Stamford Bridge
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Atletico star in London to seal Chelsea move
Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis is in London today as Chelsea close in on his £20million signature, Football Express News understands. A source close to Stamford Bridge told FEN the left-back is on the verge of joining the Blues on a long-term deal and is expected to put the finishing touches to his switch, with…
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Mourinho gets mega-money offer to quit Chelsea for Brazil
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is in line to manage Brazil at the next World Cup, according to fresh media reports. Spanish source Marca claims the Portugese turned down the role for the current tournament, which is being hosted by the south Americans, and instead former Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari took the helm Scolari’s future…
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Ex-Chelsea star set for Serie A exit
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is reportedly in line to leave AC Milan for Turkish outfit Trabzonspor. TuttoSport claims the San Siro giants are willing to accept an offer of around £3.1million for the Ghanaian, who has less than 12 months remaining on his contract. He looks set to be one of the first victims…
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Former Chelsea star in stand-off with Roma
Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o has seen his proposed move to Roma hit a stumbling block over a disagreement about money. The Cameroon international, whose involvement in the World Cup came to a premature end courtesy of a group stage exit, left Stamford Bridge earlier in the summer after running down the final weeks of…
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Cole reflects on Chelsea exit
Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has admitted he is ready for a new challenge after signing for Serie A outfit Roma. The ex-England international, who left Stamford Bridge on a free transfer following eight trophy-laden years in west London, will ply his trade overseas for the first time in his career. Left-back Cole took to…
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Ex-Chelsea star in Italy to seal Serie A switch
Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole could complete his move to Serie A outfit Roma as early as this afternoon, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The ex-England international, who is a free agent after leaving Stamford Bridge at the start of the month, has jetted out for talks with the Giallorossi and has…
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Ex-Chelsea star set to lead exodus
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is reportedly set to fall victim to a clear-out at AC Milan, which could see up to a dozen players leave. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the 31-year-old could find himself looking for a new club during the summer transfer window despite having 12 months left on his contract.…
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Chelsea target set to discuss future
Inter Milan owner Erick Thohir is reportedly fighting to keep Chelsea target Mauro Icardi at the club. A source close to Stamford Bridge told Football Express News that the Argentina international is on their radar as the Blues look to embark on an overhaul of their strikeforce, which misfired last season. And according to Italian…
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Italians consider Eto’o and Jovetic
Serie A heavyweights Roma have reportedly set their sights on luring either outgoing Chelsea veteran Samuel Eto’o or Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic to the capital this summer. According to Italian source Leggo, the Giallorossi head coach Rudi Garcia has asked directors to fund a move for a high-profile hitman in order to strengthen his…