Edward Mendy’s saga at Stamford Bridge continues as the Blues seek a bug-prone replacement for Kepa as we become aware of Timo Werner’s injury before the clash with Liverpool.
Get all the gossip and updates on Stamford Bridge transfers.
Going west
West Ham joined Inter Milan in the race for Emerson Palmieri, reportedly.
Italy’s foreigner has played 55 times for Chelsea since moving out of Rome in 2018, but it has not been discovered in Monday’s first match of the season at Brighton.
Ben Chilwell’s arrival at Stamford Bridge brought Emerson back to the third left-back selection on Frank Lampard’s line.
And the report on West Ham and Inter closely follows its situation.
MOMENTUM
Olivier Giroud admitted that he was so desperate to leave Chelsea in January that he almost joined Tottenham.
The Frenchman told So Foot: “For the last 3 days of the market, I was in the coach’s job to find a solution.
“I hope Chelsea finds me a replacement.
“For me, those are the missing answers. I almost signed for Lazio, Inter.
“I was so determined to leave that I almost signed for Tottenham.
THE GIROUD AWAKENING
Olivier Giroud is reportedly on the radar of Juventus.
However, Sky Sports claims that the Frenchman will be signed if Andrea Pirlo misses his head goals Luis Suarez and Edin Dzeko.
Roma’s attempt to point to Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik will be the key to Dzeko’s future, while Giroud recently insisted that he is pleased to remain at Stamford Bridge.
SAMBA SCAM
Oscar, a former Chelsea star, said his friends Willian and David Luiz looked for him to sign for them at Arsenal, but his first pick would be to return to Stamford Bridge.
He told Fox Sports Brazil: “They [Willian and Luiz] called me. We have communication.
“Sometimes I communicate with them. They said Array, come to Arsenal, come here. “
“But for me, it’s a little more complicated. I have a contract with Shanghai, it’s a little more complicated to leave.
“Willian had terminated the contract. I was satisfied that they were returned in combination and satisfied that Willian was satisfied.
“The most thing is to be satisfied, no matter where you are. So I hope you’re satisfied there.
“I need to go back to Europe, [but] not now. At the moment I am fine here in China, I still have my contract here, which I hope to fulfill.
“And I’ve had approaches from some clubs to come back, but the stage is tricky for me.
“The first club I would do is, of course, Chelsea, which is the club I built a very clever story with. “
ALL ABOUT THAT LIKE MARASH
Manchester United and Chelsea will miss Marash Kumbulla after Serie A star agreed terms with Roma.
Reports in Italy that the Giallorossi have won the race to point out the much-loved defender, amid the rival interest of Tottenham, Lazio and Inter Milan.
Kumbulla, a wonderful star from last season in Italy, played 26 times for local club Hellas Verona.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been reached for the 20-year-old to enroll in Rome.
You will transmit an initial loan agreement before a permanent movement in a contract until 2025.
Red alert
Kurt Zouma has downplayed expectations ahead of Frank Lampard’s first major Chelsea opponent against Liverpool champions.
He said: “We have nothing to offer people. What I would say is that we’re just focusing on ourselves.
“Of course, Chelsea is a team that plays for titles. It’s going to be a game, two big groups are fighting. It’ll be wonderful to see you.
“Last season, Liverpool absolutely dominated the season, they had a wonderful winning streak. They lost a little.
“But it’s the year. Everybody starts from scratch.
“We’ll see what we can do. We’re going to compete with the best.
“They have a big front of three, but we also have our weapons. We can hurt them. “
GUARDIAN GARCON
Kurt Zouma is supporting Timo Werner for the Golden Boot in his first season in the Premier League.
He said, “Of course. He’s a very sensible scorer. He scored goals to laugh in the German league.
“That’s why he came here to show off in the Premier League. He can do it. He’s got the ability and he’s very fast.
“We have a wonderful team. We don’t want to be too excited. We just have to be in one position and maintain maximum confidence. “
CHELSEA FANS GOOD MORNING
Chelsea star Conor Gallagher is close to signing a new contract with the Blues. . . then sign up for West Brom for a one-season loan transfer.
The 20-year-old midfielder is highly regarded through Blues boss Frank Lampard, who sees his long-term Stamford Bridge.
But he signed with Gallagher on a long contract before giving him his blessing to address the Hawthorns.
Meanwhile, Gary Neville has said he fears for Chelsea’s new boy Thiago Silva as the 35-year-old prepares to begin his Premier League adventure.
He said in Sky Sports: “Again, he’s a stranger. 35 [years], 36 next week, have played in the French league for several years.
“The French championship thing has nothing to do with our championship.
“That doesn’t mean Paris Saint-Germain isn’t a great team, they just made it to the Champions League final, but talking about the Premier League. “
In more news, Frank Lampard subsidized Timo Werner’s claim that the injured striker would crack Chelsea’s Premier League cracker at home against Liverpool on Sunday.
Werner wore a huge ice pack on his knee after a brilliant start in Monday’s 3-1 win at Brighton.
The Blues boss said, “I’d like it if we have some time to get it back (for Liverpool). “
NICE PETIT WERNER
Timo Werner recalled the time he kicked a penalty for Chelsea in the win over Brighton.
Speaking on the club’s website, he said, “If I had one more step, I could have scored alone, but in this case it’s not possible. “
“In the end, it’s a transparent pity.
“The head was vital at the time of the match because we weren’t betting very well, we had some difficulties because Brighton did very well from the beginning with his press.
AUBA THE LINE
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would be the paid player in the Premier League after signing a new contract at Arsenal.
The 31-year-old has put an end to hypotheses about his long career by signing a three-year contract with the Emirates.
Aubameyang in the past won around 200,000 euros a week in north London, but his contract will allow him to pocket more than 350,000 euros according to the week.
SunSport has compiled a list of the elite’s income, with only one Chelsea star.
NEW BEGINNING
After his al West Brom, Chelsea enthusiasts remembered Branislac Ivanovic.
The Serb played for Les Bleus from 2008 to 2017.
? 3x Premier League? 3x FA Cup? 1x League Cup? 1x Europa League? 1x Champions League
The guy’s a top hero, even a legend.
Put something in your nom. pic. twitter. com/rsWodK9Q5Q
– Uber Chelsea FC ???? (@UberCheIseaFC) September 15, 2020
HE’S NOT A KEEPER.
Gary Neville rejected Frank Lampard’s claims that he was happy with Kepa Arrizabalaga.
He told Sky Sports: “I don’t think he’s [satisfied with Kepa].
“I wouldn’t, but yet I know very well, having been in a training position, being in a locker room, you have your doorman.
“You have your players.
“You have to do it publicly, but privately, this purpose is a really mediocre purpose to give. “
BEING FRANK
Frank Lampard has subsidized Timo Werner’s claim that the injured striker would be Chelsea’s Biscuit in the Premier League at home against Liverpool on Sunday.
Werner had a huge ice pack on his lap after a brilliant departure in Monday’s 3-1 win at Brighton, tarnished by a painful collision when he won the first penalty game.
Lamps said: “He shot himself when he won the penalty, which we hope will be a leg.
‘I’d like to think that if we have some time to get it back (for Liverpool).
“I’m satisfied with Timo, I know the qualities he’s going to bring.
MADE AT WIMBLE
Chelsea’s closed-door Wimbledon friendly ended 1-1 at Cobham today.
Victor Moses scored a penalty for the Blues.
Danny Drinkwater has also played for Chelsea while looking for a new club for this season.
Wimbledon would have taken the lead in the 18th minute, Chelsea returned to the match.
tornado
Fernando Torres claims to have arrived at Chelsea in 2011 after Liverpool “lied to him”.
The 36-year-old former Spanish foreigner controversially played Anfield for Stamford Bridge in a 50 million pound move after scoring 81 goals in 142 games.
He told talkSPORT: “I was satisfied in Liverpool.
But if at the time, the club was about to sell and it was a very delicate situation.
“They sold all their most productive players, Javier Mascherano, Xabi Alonso, Rafa Benitez, and recruited young players.
“So it took them six, six, seven years to re-create a winning team and I didn’t have that time because I left home at Athletic to win titles.
“Unfortunately, there were a lot of lies from Liverpool’s homeowners at the time, and in the end I had to locate my own path to Chelsea, which I think would be the club that would be offering me the chance to win trophies. “. “
A LOT IN WERN . . .
Timo Werner has high hopes of scoring in Chelsea’s momentum game.
He said, “Maybe in the game I’ll write down.
“It’s getting harder because it opposes Liverpool, but I’m going to try, do the most productive thing and for now I’m happy to give my team an assist. “
The Blues will face Liverpool on Sunday, with a kick-off at 4:30 a. m.
‘TOTALLY DIFFERENT’
Timo Werner reflected on his first delight in English football.
Speaking on the club’s website, he said: “I played 3 massive defenses, and there’s none of that in Germany.
“The game is totally different. In some conditions we had a lot more space, the platoon is very large and you can do a lot of races, as we did in the first part after leading 1-0.
“Then you come out of the locker room in the moment part and the game is completely different. That has absolutely changed. “
IN THE BAG
Conor Gallagher is about to sign a new agreement with the Blues. . . then point to West Brom for a one-season loan transfer.
The 20-year-old midfielder is highly regarded by Blues boss Frank Lampard, who sees his long-term career at Stamford Bridge.
But he signed with Gallagher on a long contract before giving him his blessing to address the Hawthorns.
Slaven Bilic hopes that a one-year loan agreement can be reached on Saturday to Everton and that Gallagher’s contract negotiations will not block his arrival.
SILVA FOX
Gary Neville said he feared for Chelsea’s new boy Thiago Silva as the 35-year-old is ready to begin his Premier League adventure.
He said at Sky’s Monday Night Football: “Once again, he’s a stranger. 35 [years], 36 next week, has played in the French league for several years.
“The intensity of the French championship has nothing to do with our championship. That doesn’t mean Paris Saint-Germain isn’t a wonderful team, it just made it to the last of the Champions League, but talking about the Premier League. “
“Especially the intensity of this Premier League season, it’s compact.
“It will be a huge challenge for him in terms of the number of matches, the speed of football to what he is used to. It will be a step forward in this regard. “
OFFER MADE
Branislav Ivanovic has joined West Brom on a one-year contract.
Chelsea’s formerdefens arrives after three-and-a-half seasons at Zenit St. Petersburg.
– West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) 15 September 2020
‘ROUGH AWAKENING
Olivier Giroud has become a target for Juventus as Italian giants fight for secure agreements with Edin Dzeko and Luis Suarez on the line.
According to Sky Sports, the Old Lady is looking to reach an agreement with Roma by former Manchester City striker, but the Giallorossi must let the Bosnian manage without a replacement.
Frenchman Giroud has recently been thought of as a third-choice striker at Chelsea, following the signing of Timo Werner and young Tammy Abraham.
PRICES ON THE RISE
BT Sport is expected to increase its costs by four euros from 1 November.
If you have an entertainment package, the value will also increase with another 2.
This can only charge £72 depending on the year to invoices.
Uswitch. feeling the pinch.
“Recent adjustments to the rules mean that giant teams of friends and family circles can’t gather in bars and homes, so more people will want their own TV subscription to make sure they don’t miss anything.
“Existing consumers would likely feel doubly hardened as value increases occur, as BT offers new consumers a very low TV value for six months. “
IN THE BAG
West Brom to signal a loan from Conor Gallagher, before the ink of his new long-term contract with Chelsea is dry, GRAEME BRYCE reports.
The 20-year-old midfielder is highly regarded by Blues boss Frank Lampard, who sees his long-term career at Stamford Bridge.
But he signed Gallagher’s signature on a long contract before giving him his blessing to address the Hawthorns.
Slaven Bilic hopes that a one-year loan agreement can be reached on Saturday to Everton and that Gallagher’s contract negotiations will not delay his arrival.
The Chelsea boy gave the impression of being on his way to Crystal Palace last week until Roy Hodgson signaled michy Batshuayi.
Premier League regulations restrict clubs from recruiting a player from a Premier rival, leaving the door wide open for Bilic to review and take Gallagher away.
KEPA VS. MENDY
This is how the Spaniard aligns the Senegalese goalkeeper.
Note that the backup is MUCH higher.
HUD HUNTERS
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi is said to be at the center of a three-way war between some of the European clubs.
The 19-year-old hotshot has a renewed interest for Bayern Munich after his failed attempt with him last year.
But their Bundesliga rivals, RB Leipzig, and Italian giants Juventus are said to love the Blues winger.
Sky Germany reports that Bayern, which would be in favour of a loan with a Hudson Odoi catch acquisition option, has still officially approached.
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