And N’Golo Kante can be a target for Inter with former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte, a reunion.
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KANTE BELIEVES IT
Inter Milan has met Chelsea midfielder Ngolo Kante as a summer target.
Bleus expect to sell players in the movement window to accommodate new signings and are understood to pay attention to the Frenchman’s offers.
Former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte hopes to reunite with the 29-year-old, who won the PFA Player of the Season award in his first season with the Italian.
Kante has been in and out of the Chelsea team this season due to several injuries and no longer relies on a spot at Stamford Bridge.
HAVE SOME OF THAT.
Chelsea agreed to a million-pound payment for Kai Havertz, according to reports.
Podcast host Byline told Jan Age Fjortoft: “People know I’m communicating with contacts and I hear things.
“So if I told you that Chelsea accepted an 85 million pound payment to point to Kai Havertz, 60 million pounds up front and now it’s a part of how this is structured, would it be realistic?”
Former Frankfurt striker and edliga deft Fjortoft replied: “I think so. I’m 100 percent sure they’ll find a way.”
CHELSEA MORNING FANS
Willian has become the last Chelsea star to sign up for the “Arsenal retirement home”, following in the footsteps of former Blues David Luiz and Petr Cech.
However, enthusiasts are too involved because Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner have already strengthened Frank Lampard’s attack.
And patron César Azpilicueta believes the new players will show up at Stamford Bridge.
He said; “The faster and less difficult they adapt to the Premier League, the better for everyone, so it’s great to have them with the organization for a few weeks at the end of the season.
“They’re already incorporated and they know everyone, so it’s been a wonderful time for that and now we’re all ahead of seeing them in the field.
“Both have proven their quality in recent weeks.
“We’ve noticed their offensive outlook, how they can create opportunities and how they can score goals, so they’re great additions to the team.”
Another striker on the brink of departure, however, is the forgetting of michy Batshuayi, with Phil Hay of The Athletic confirming the interest of The United.
He said on The Phil Hay Show: “The one who has been discussed and who is in fact attractive is Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea, whom Bielsa knows from Marseille. He was young in Marseille when Bielsa’s coach was there.
“Then [Bielsa] knows a lot about his game, he knows the ins and outs. It wouldn’t be he who would have to adapt massively to what Bielsa is doing.
“Even though it never happened to him at Chelsea, he’s 26.”
ICYMI – PRETTY BEDDING
César Azpilicueta says Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech can have an impact in the Premier League after having the merit of spending a fortnight education with Chelsea, writes DUNCAN WRIGHT.
The Blues captain said, ‘The faster and less difficult they fit the Premier League, the better it will be for everyone, so it’s smart to have them with the team for a few weeks at the end of the season.
“They’re already incorporated and they know everyone, so it’s been a wonderful time for that and now we’re all ahead of seeing them in the field.
“Both have proven their quality in recent weeks.
“We’ve noticed their offensive outlook, how they can create opportunities and how they can score goals, so they’re great additions to the team.”
COST ME IN
Arsenal and Chelsea are rumoured to be pointing at Philippe Coutinho’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, admitting that their consumer was looking to return to the Premier League.
He told talkSPORT: “Right now, with Coutinho, he’s at the next level of the Champions League.
“The club that owns it, unlike the club in which it plays. He’s in a huge situation. Once the Champions League is over, we’re down.
“I didn’t even tell her, actually. He loves the Premier League, he needs to come to the Premier League.
But COVID’s finances, figures and all will play an important role. He’s a wonderful player with big numbers.
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Leeds wants to point to Michy Batshuayi, Phil Hay of Athletic.
He said on The Phil Hay Show: “The one who has been discussed and who is in fact attractive is Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea, whom Bielsa knows from Marseille. He was young in Marseille when Bielsa’s coach was there.
“Then [Bielsa] knows a lot about his game, he knows the ins and outs. It wouldn’t be he who would have to adapt massively to what Bielsa is doing.
“Even though it never happened to him at Chelsea, he’s 26.”
SMASH AND GRB
Atletico Madrid is reportedly close to signing a new goalkeeper, fueling the assumption that Chelsea’s Jan Oblak target could leave the club this summer.
Sportske Novosti says Diego Simeone’s team will sign Ivo Grbic of Lokomotiva Zagreb for around 5.4 million pounds.
LOOK AT THIS
Bayer Leverkusen coach Fernando Carro has admitted that Kai Havertz will “take the next step” amid strong ties to Chelsea.
He said: “It was transparent that there would be discussions as soon as the Europa League ended for us.
“Kai expressed his preference for taking the next step. Whether it’s painted in the short or long term or not, I’m saying right now.”
GOAL GETTER
Inter Milan is an ambitious move for Chelsea superstar N’Golo Kante, according to reports.
The 29-year-old French World Cup winner has been sensationally connected at the exit gate at Stamford Bridge with boss Frank Lampard willing to move funds.
Chelsea has already spent a lot on Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech and Lampard is willing to raise big names to balance the books.
And according to Gazzetta Italia, Inter is convinced that he can take over the midfielder with Antonio Conte willing to Kante.
SWOON BLUE
John Barnes talked about Olivier Giroud to Chelsea.
He Betfair: “He is a World Cup champion and has experience.
“Possibly there would be more technical strikers than he would, however, have a price as a centre forward to hold the ball, score goals and get other players to play.
WIL’S POWER
Former England star John Barnes admitted that he was surprised by Chelsea’s resolution of letting Willian’s contract end.
After the Brazilian’s move to Arsenal, Barnes told BonusCodeBets: “He is a player who has done well for Chelsea this year and for some explanation as to why his contract was allowed to expire.”
“He is 31 years old, but he still has compatibility and was given wonderful quality. He’s got the right attitude every time I’ve noticed him playing.
LOSING THE WIL
Former Liverpool star David Thompson believes Willian has no ambition to trade Chelsea for Arsenal.
The 42-year-old tweeted: “Disappointed with Willian’s signing for Arsenal when you look at Chelsea’s ambition for the coming season.
“Surely [he] had more aspirations than Arsenal.
“Surprised, Liverpool didn’t have a bite for him, a smart athlete even at 30.”
ZI WERNS FOR AZ
The new Chelsea boys, Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, will play the ground at Stamford Bridge, says patron César Azpilicueta.
The Spaniard, who has joined in education through the duo during the last weeks of the season, said: “Both have proven their quality in education in recent weeks.
“We’ve noticed their offensive perspective, how they can create opportunities and how they can score goals, so they’re great additions to the team.
“The faster and less difficult they adapt to the Premier League, the better for everyone, so it’s great to have them with the organization for a few weeks at the end of the season.
“They’re already incorporated and they know everyone, so it’s a wonderful time for that and now we’re all ahead of seeing them on the field.”
SWAP FLOP
Chelsea would have introduced Michy Batshuayi and Ross Barkley to West Ham on an 80 million pound contract for Declan Rice.
But the Times reports that the Hammers have REJECTED the exchange deal and have millions of pounds in cash.
David Moyes’ team is interested in taking on the underused couple.
Peripheral roles of Barkley and Batshuayi in the Chelsea configuration of Frank Lampard.
But the club hoped to reduce the massive value of Rice’s call by providing some of his unwanted stars as a weight.
Chelsea had hopes when West Ham had already tried to point out Batshuayi and Moyes were training Barkley at Everton, but that didn’t help them.
NEW BEGINNINGS FOR HEND?
Manchester United enthusiasts say Chelsea’s target, Dean Henderson, will officially remain at Old Trafford next season, because its symbol is on its application.
The Red Devils have questioned whether they will send Henderson on loan next quarter, following his successful season at Sheffield United.
Chelsea is interested in signing Henderson.
Henderson and David De Gea kept thirteen blank sheets last season in the Premier League.
And now, 23-year-old English has raised his head and shoulders to the Profile of the Man Utd app.
NICE BED
César Azpilicueta says Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech can have an impact in the Premier League after having the merit of spending a fortnight education with Chelsea, writes DUNCAN WRIGHT.
The Blues captain said, ‘The faster and less difficult they fit the Premier League, the better it will be for everyone, so it’s smart to have them with the team for a few weeks at the end of the season.
“They’re already incorporated and they know everyone, so it’s been a wonderful time for that and now we’re all ahead of seeing them in the field.
“Both have proven their quality in recent weeks.
“We’ve noticed their offensive outlook, how they can create opportunities and how they can score goals, so they’re great additions to the team.”
‘RETIRO HOUSE’
Chelsea enthusiasts began calling Arsenal their retirement home after Willian followed David Luiz and Petr Cech to north London.
PALM-ED OFF
Antonio Conte can give Emerson Palmieri a chance to finish his chelsea career.
A five-year agreement between Inter and the marginalized blues would be in position with agreed terms, according to reports in Italy.
And Calciomercato claims that the 26-year-old has been given a lucrative salary of 1.9 million pounds in line with the season.
Inter Boss Conte, 51, will reinforce its side characteristics after signing Real Madrid star Achraf Hakimi
And the former Blues coach, who intends to persist with his 3-5-2 system, is Emerson as a component of his plans.
The left-back, who got out of his way with Frank Lampard, is also wanted through Inter’s rival Napoli.
RELAXATION TIME
Tammy Abraham is his postseason break in Greece after Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League.
He shared those snapshots on his Instagram.
MODEST STATISTICS
Here are the Figures of the American in his first season at Stamford Bridge.
Goals: 9
Goals consistent with the game: 0.36
Headline: 2
Goals on foot: 4
Goals with left foot: 3
Marked penalties: 0
Free kicks scored: 0
Shots fired: 63
Framed shots: 26
Shooting accuracy: 41%
Hitting the carpentry: 1
Big Missed Chances: 8
Attendances: 4
Attendances: 668
In-game assists: 26.72
High odds created: 6
Cross: 35
Cross-accuracy: 11%
By bullets: 4
Precise balls: 19
THERE GOES THE
Arsenal topped willian’s signing after leaving Chelsea.
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) 14 August 2020
BUILDING FOR REGS
Arsenal has joined Chelsea in the pursuit of Sergio Reguillon of Sevilla, on loan from Real Madrid, according to reports.
The 23-year-old left-back has been one of the Blues’ top goals since Leicester hit Ben Chilwell’s head with an 80 million pound worth.
According to AS, Mikel Arteta is interested in the side of Real Madrid.
Sevilla will face Manchester United in the Europa League semi-finals on Sunday after beating the Wolves in the quarter-finals.
Arsenal already has a tricky scenario with one of Real Madrid’s players, as the Gunners expect Dani Ceballos to stay next season, preferably on loan.
WILLIANARY
Arsenal will pay Willian 20,000 euros a week, it is said.
The staggering sum puts the club at risk of a backlash because it has laid off 55 employees.
The former Chelsea player, who is a loose agent at the end of the season, is close to completing his signing for Arsenal.
The Mail reports that the 32-year-old’s huge weekly salary consists of registration fees, loyalty bills and other bonuses.
This equates to approximately 11.4 million pounds in line with the year, and a total of 34 million pounds on the three-year contract.
The report adds that there will be a fourth year.
With an agreement scheduled for this weekend, it will come right after the club delivers a flood or layoffs.
THE THICKNESS OF THAT
The new football season will be the hectic maxim ever, writes DUNCAN WRIGHT.
The dates of the Premier League, FA and Carabao Cup were released as part of an eight-month pile-up imposed through the coronavirus.
Means:
However, fans will be able to return to the stadiums next month; however, the government will limit the internal number allowed and fans may be prohibited from making a song for fear of spreading the Covid-19 killer virus.
Prem’s new season will begin on September 12 and end on May 23, and the Champions League and Europa League finals will be played the following week.
S-KAI HIGH PRICES
Chelsea won a big seasoning for transfers, with Bayer Leverkusen noting that Kai Havertz CAN leave if “certain situations are met”.
The Blues have been strongly connected to the forward’s resolution valued at one million pounds this summer.
Speaking to the German magazine Kicker, the director of Leverkusen, Rudi Voller, said: “No resolution has yet been taken.
“I would like to repeat myself pointing out that we are talking about a footballer.
“There’s nothing new about it.
“We have a transparent and mutual agreement with him and his representatives that he can only leave if certain situations are met. If he doesn’t, he’ll stay.
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