Meanwhile, a new call has been added to Chelsea’s goalkeeper list… Kasper Schmeichel of Leicester.
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FERD IT HERE FIRST
Robert Pires has named Rio Ferdinand and John Terry as the toughest two war parties he has in the Premier League.
Gunners legend told the MOTD Top 10 podcast: “In the Premier League are John Terry and Rio Ferdinand.
“The matches against Chelsea and Manchester United have been tricky and Terry and Ferdinand have been very tough, very physical.
“Coming from France to play in the Premier League, it was very complicated at first.”
I HAVE TO GET IT.
Chelsea has signed a five-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen striker Kai Havertz.
Now Londoners will have to pay the move payment for the 21-year-old, and Leverkusen will not be short of decreasing his initial value of 90 million pounds.
According to RMC Sport, “discussions continue” between the two sides, and Chelsea is “optimistic” to conclude the agreement.
Havertz will sign up for a line of attack that includes new recruits Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, who are sure to thrill the faithful at Stamford Bridge.
BEING FRANK
Frank Lampard creates a Chelsea who can fight for the Premier League name next season, Ricardo Carvalho said.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the Chelsea legend said: “Since he has lost Eden Hazard, he has done very well.
“He was given a spot in the Champions League for next season, which of course is very important, and brought talented young players.
“Frank is building a team and I think next year he can fight for the name with those players, of course.
Exclusive
Brighton doesn’t need to lose Chelsea’s wanted target, Ben White, but is pleased to let Shane Duffy go.
Albion turned down an offer to be by Leeds prodigy White, for whom he has shined on loan this season.
Several main clubs, Frank Lampard and Liverpool, are following their progress.
But Graham Potter plans to start with White next season and has maintained that he didn’t need to see the 22-year-old leave.
Duffy, 28, is set to move on though with talks held between the Seagulls and West Brom over a possible transfer.
FOX HUNTING
Another call has been added to the chelsea goalkeepers’ goal list.
The Times reports that Frank Lampard is an admirer of Kasper Schmeichel, who is in a position to leave Leicester for a Champions League club.
Duncan Castles writes: “The 33-year-old has long had the ambition to form Manchester United, which he has with David De Gea, and is admired through Lampard, who has his own Spanish goalkeeper problem.”
I HAVE SOME OF THEM
Chelsea will point to Kai Havertz “if they do it as much as he does,” reports Sky Sports Kaveh Solhekol.
He says Havertz has been agitated by a movement in the scenes and is more interested in enrolling in Chelsea than Jadon Sancho is expected to sign up for Man Utd.
The result of all this is that an agreement will be reached after the end of Bayer Leverkusen’s Europa League campaign.
Maybe it’s tonight, when they face Antonio Conte’s Inter in Germany.
Leverkusen’s sporting director, Rudi Voller, continues to insist that Havertz will be gone for less than 90 million pounds, but Solhekol says it is a “standard tactic” in those situations.
CHELSEA FANS GOOD MORNING,
Tammy Abraham admits that he will have to take his game to a new level to beat Timo Werner in the leading attacking role in Chelsea.
But the 22-year-old English star is in no condition to cede his post alongside Frank Lampard without a fight.
He said: “That’s all I dreamed of when I was a kid, so I have to fight for my place, it’s never going to be easy.
“It wasn’t easy at the beginning of the season, but I joined the team and that’s what I have to keep doing.
“This is Chelsea Football Club. There will be the best criteria and the highest competition.”
Abraham had a decent first full season in the Blues’ first team last season with 19 goals, but Werner’s arrival of forty-five million pounds to Stamford Bridge leaves his position under a serious threat.
On the front, Chelsea is said to have made a 20 million pound move to face Manchester City defender John Stones.
The 26-year-old English star is likely to leave the Etihad this summer after the arrival of 41 million pounds from former Blues player Nathan Ake.
According to the Mirror, the former Everton boy has emerged from Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
The report adds that Lamps believes he can resurrect Stones’ career and is in a position to sanction a movement of 20 million pounds.
THE PRICE IS OK
Bayer Leverkusen allegedly refused to diminish the value requested by Kai Havertz.
The Leverkusen needs a hundred million euros. Chelsea introduced 60.
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HAVING THE BLUES
Kevin Phillips said the arrivals of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech would mark the end of the English duo Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi in Chelsea.
He told Football Insider: “You can look at it two ways as a player.
“For me, with my own head, I see it as a competition, with whom I can be informed and that means you have to work in education week after week to claim a place in the camp.
“But basically, when you bring in quality players like that, you expect those two players to start.
“Frank knows more that this festival is healthy on any team as long as everyone is happy. These young players have had a first-team action flavor, but they are less difficult to handle than two more experienced players sitting on the bench and not playing. .
“Competition, however, I say you have to worry. Consider a challenge to approve and claim.”
Amplified
Norwich City is looking to secure a loan from Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu after his move to RB Leipzig last season.
– Nick Mashiter (@nickmashiter) 9 August 2020
I HAVE SOME OF THEM
Chelsea has signed a long-term contract with Kai Havertz.
RMC Sport says the Blues have agreed to a payment with Bayer Leverkusen for the German transfer.
However, the report adds that Havertz agreed to signal an agreement that will keep him connected to Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
CHRIS ALMIGHTY
Christian Pulisic shared a photo of his training years with Chelsea teammate Mason Mount.
LEW BEAUTY
Tammy Abraham has admitted that he is encouraged through the world forward, Robert Lewandowski.
He told Chelsea’s website: “For me, he’s the front man at the world class right now, and that’s the point where I want to succeed and improve. That’s what I aspire to.
“Coming here and betting against it is a wonderful learning curve, a wonderful pleasure for me.
“For the next season and beyond, I have to build to succeed at those higher levels.”
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
Tammy Abraham insisted that Chelsea have had a “phenomenal” season despite their last losses in the FA Cup final and in the Champions League.
He told Chelsea’s website: “It’s been a season for me and the boys.
“I couldn’t have asked for a bigger season.
“I’ve had some disorder here and there, but I came out more powerful and now I have to get ready for next season, start well and finish well. That’s my pass. I have to raise the bar and back up.
“It’s never been easy at the beginning of this season, however, I’ve made my way through the team and that’s what I have to keep doing.”
OUT OF THE BLUE
Chelsea must have made a 20 million pound move to reach Manchester City defender John Stones.
The 26-year-old English star is likely to leave the Etihad this summer after the arrival of 41 million pounds from former Blues player Nathan Ake.
According to the Mirror, the former Everton boy has emerged from Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
The report adds that Lamps feels he can resurrect Stones’ career and is prepared to sanction a £20m move.
But they are expected to face a festival for the Stones by his former boss David Moyes at West Ham.
Arsenal, controlled by former City Arteta assistant, is also interested in the London club having to sell before they can buy.
Sincerely
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 9 August 2020
CHEL WELL
Chelsea’s 7-1 Bayern Munich humiliation was their worst European two-legged result and ensured the Blues conceded the most goals in a campaign.
With a 3-0 disadvantage since the first leg at Stamford Bridge, Frank Lampard’s injured team was 4-1 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday night.
Robert Lewandowski’s double sandwich ends with Ivan Perisic and Corentin Tolisso with Tammy Abraham playing before halftime.
Chelsea have never lost by a six-goal margin or conceded seven in a Two-Match European Tie.
And to make matters worse for underfire defense, that led the overall to 15 goals in a Champions League season, another new and unwanted record.
This put a disappointing end to the first season of the legendary midfielder in command.
In total, in all competitions, Chelsea awarded times, their worst defensive functionality since 1990/91.
WITH IT’S TURNED ON
Leeds will bring Chelsea conor Gallagher to his next Premier League term.
And they may simply rejoice in the Blues as they watch to advance some players to bring money to boss Frank Lampard to reorganize his team.
The 20-year-old ahead of Gallagher on loan from Charlton in the league last season, scoring six goals.
He also inspired Swansea, in the semi-finals of the championship play-offs
He is expected to talk to Chelsea this week about the loan or permanent transfer.
A lot of Premier League and Championship chase it.
SUITE WILLIAN
Willian added: “There was also a complaint, which is normal, but the vital thing is that the affection and grievance prompted me to give each and every one of the things in each and every educational session, in each and every game, so that consistently improve up to my last minute with a Chelsea shirt!
“The time has now come to move on. I am certainly going to miss my teammates.
“All the club staff who have treated me like a son will miss me and I will miss the hobby.
“I’m in 15th place, knowing that I’ve won things here and that I’ve done my best productivity in a Chelsea shirt.
“My greatest honest thanks are to all of you and God bless you!”
I’ll do it sometime.
Willian showed his departure from Chelsea in a moving open letter.
The 32-year-old Brazilian spent seven seasons at Stamford Bridge without being able to settle for a contract extension.
In a post he posted on social media, he said, “It’s been seven glorious years. In August 2013, when I won Chelsea’s offer, I was convinced that this was where I deserve to play.
“Today I am sure it was the most productive decision. There were so many moments of satisfaction, some sad, there were trophies and it was very intense.
“However, beyond trophies, I learned a lot about myself. I’ve evolved a lot, a better player and a better person.
“Every education session, every and every game, every minute I spent in the locker room, I learned.
“In fact, I am grateful to Chelsea enthusiasts for the loving way I was welcomed at Stamford Bridge and their help during my time at the club.
Birthday
Look who’s celebrating his birthday today!
Willian would probably be about to leave Chelsea, but the Blues have wanted Arsenal’s starting winger to have a satisfied birthday.
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 9 August 2020
LEW BEAUTY
Tammy Abraham greeted Robert Lewandowski after the Polish striker scored two goals in Saturday’s 4–1 win over Chelsea.
He said: “For me he’s the striker of the World Cup right now and that’s the point where I have to succeed and improve. That’s what I aspire to be and I come here, the game opposite it is a wonderful learning curve, a wonderful one.” delight for me.
“In preparation for next season and beyond, I have to build to succeed at those higher levels. It’s a phenomenal season for me and the boys. I couldn’t ask for a better season.
“I’ve had some disorder here and there, but I came out more powerful and I just have to build for next season, start well, finish well and that’s my goal.
“That’s the level, so next season I have to raise the bar and start over.
“I think that’s the point we want to get to. We are a new young team, with a new coach. It’s the first season, so we have to be happy with ourselves.”
LIL ANGEL
Lille have wrapped up the signing of Manchester United reject Angel Gomes.
The England teenager – who was linked with a switch to Chelsea – has now been sent out on loan to Portuguese side Boavista.
Gomes left Old Trafford after 14 years at the club.
But he only made six Premier League appearances that time.
The 19-year-old left Old Trafford a month after talks on a new contract failed.
BLUE BEAUTY
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– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 9 August 2020
Abracadabra
Tammy Abraham admits that he will have to take his game to a new level to beat Timo Werner in the leading attacking role in Chelsea.
Abraham had a decent first full season in the Blues’ first team last season with 19 goals, but Werner’s arrival of forty-five million pounds to Stamford Bridge leaves his position under a serious threat.
But the 22-year-old English star is in no condition to cede his post alongside Frank Lampard without a fight.
He said: “That’s all I dreamed of when I was a kid, so I have to fight for my place, it’s never going to be easy.
“It wasn’t easy at the beginning of the season, but I joined the team and that’s what I have to keep doing.
“This is Chelsea Football Club. There will be the best criteria and the highest competition.”
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