Tag: Axel Witsel

Napoli to steal two Chelsea transfer targets

Vincent Van Genechten

With Antonio Conte about to take over the reigns at Chelsea, the Blues were primed to target and lure in a couple of Serie A stars. However, according to the latest reports, Italian giants Napoli are about to steal two Chelsea targets. Antonio Candreva’s agent Federico Pastorello has confirmed that Lazio Roma and Napoli have an agreement, that the winger likes the destination and that they will request personal terms, according to Mediaset Premium (via Football-Italia). The Partenopei are ready to pay £23.9 million, including bonuses, for the 29-year-old Italy international, who impressed…

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Everton on the brink of signing Euro 2016 star and selling top defender for record fee

Vincent Van Genechten

With a new coach in Ronald Koeman and a reported £100 million transfer kit at their disposal, Everton are primed to have a big transfer summer. On Friday, the Toffees completed their first signing as Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg joined the club on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, according to a report by the BBC. The 33-year-old left Koeman’s Ajax for AS Roma in 2011, before moving to Fulham in 2013. Stekelenburg spent the 2014/2015 campaign on loan at Monaco and last season linked up with Koeman again at…

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Chelsea to rival Everton for Euro 2016 star, Toffees want Premier League scorer

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea are set to battle Everton for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, with the Blues seeing him as an alternative to Belgium team-mate Radja Nainggolan. According to a report by The Daily Mail, the Blues had a bid of £33 million for the AS Roma star rejected by the Serie A giants, which mean they have now been turned down three times in their chase of Nainggolan. Chelsea’s attention could now turn to Witsel, who is another impressive member of Belgium’s Euro 2016 squad and who has been linked…

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New Everton boss sets sights on a duo of new players

Vincent Van Genechten

New Everton manager Ronald Koeman wants to make Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul his first signing at Goodison Park while he is also weighing up a move for Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel. Koeman was confirmed as the Toffees new manager on Tuesday after signing a three-year contract worth £6 million a year to succeed Roberto Martinez at Goodison Park, with the club paying £5 million to Southampton. According to various English reports, as one from The Guardian, the Dutch manager wants to move quickly on the summer transfer market in order to…

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Good and bad at Tottenham: Belgian target wants move, striker bid rejected

Vincent Van Genechten

Axel Witsel has been on Tottenham’s radar for quite some time and the Belgian star has now opened the door to a potential summer move from Zenit, according to Standard Sport. As reported by Standard Sport in September, the Spurs were willing to pay £17 million for the midfielder during the last summer transfer window, to reunite him with Belgian team-mates Jan Vertonghen, Mousa Dembele, Nacer Chadli and Toby Alderweireld. Zenit are currently in Qatar, holding a winter training camp. Witsel ruled out of move this month, but opened the…

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Zenit star Axel Witsel admits he wants Man United move

Steve Green

Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel has admitted that he is keen to make the move to the Premier League, but has resigned himself to staying in Russia, the Daily Express reports. Both United and Chelsea have been linked with the Belgian international’s signature this summer, though he was most recently tipped to join Italian giants AC Milan instead. United had been keeping tabs on the 26-year-old, but were told it would cost them £70m to prize him away from the Russian champions. Witsel has made no secret of his…

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Chelsea news: £88m Pogba bid planned as Juventus sign replacement

Jordan Harris

Here is deadline day’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues are planning to make a stunning £88m bid for Juventus talisman Paul Pogba, according to the Daily Express. The Old Lady are unlikely to be able to turn down such a bid which may mean that the 22-year-old could be on his way to Stamford Bridge. The Serie A side may be more willing to let the Frenchman move on after BBC Sport reported that they have secured a potential replacement. Juve have signed Inter Milan midfielder Hernanes in…

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Man United and Chelsea given deadline day boost in Axel Witsel chase

Steve Green

Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea have been given a deadline day boost in their hunt to sign Belgian international midfielder Axel Witsel after AC Milan dropped out of the race for his signature, according to the Daily Express. The 26-year-old has been linked with a departure from Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg all summer, with a number of top European sides all linked with a move for him. Zenit have stated the former Benfica man will not be sold unless his £70m (€100m) release clause is paid. Serie…

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Tottenham make £13.1m move for reported Chelsea target

Jordan Harris

Tottenham are hoping to surprise both Manchester United and Chelsea by sealing a £13.1m move for Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel, according to Sky Sports. Sky Sports report that the Belgian’s current side need to sell some of their foreign players due to a quota system implemented by the Russian FA. The maximum amount of non-domestic players a team is allowed is six, which means that despite already letting Salomon Rondon join West Brom, Andre Villas-Boas’ side still need to let three members of their squad leave. And while the Blues and the…

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Chelsea gossip: Blues told to pay £45m for Stones, but remain confident of landing Pogba

Jordan Harris
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Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Everton have told Chelsea that if they want to sign defender John Stones, they will need to pay £45m, according to The Sun. The Blues have had three bids rejected for the 21-year-old, and are thought to only be willing to pay £35m. Jose Mourinho is reportedly very confident that he will be able to bring Juventus star Paul Pogba to Stamford Bridge this summer, according to the Independent. The Old Lady are willing to let the Frenchman leave but only if…

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Chelsea news: Talks held over Pogba move and Stones hands in transfer request

Jordan Harris
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Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues have reportedly begun talks with Juventus over a move for midfielder Paul Pogba, according to the Metro. The Frenchman is valued at £70m, but the Premier League champions are confident that a deal can be done before the window shuts. John Stones has given a huge indication that he wishes to move to Stamford Bridge, after the Daily Express reported that the 21-year-old has handed in a transfer request at Everton. Chelsea have had three bids rejected for the defender,…

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Chelsea rumours: Everton defender interested in move, while talks held over Axel Witsel

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: John Stones wants to join Chelsea this summer, after the Premier League champions had a £20m bid turned down by the Toffees, the Independent report. The 21-year-old believes he will further his career at Stamford Bridge. The former agent of Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel has revealed that the player is in talks over a move to join Jose Mourinho’s side, the Metro report. The Metro suggest that should the Blues put in a bid worth £22.9m, the player will be…

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Chelsea gossip: Mourinho RULES OUT moves for world class duo

Steve Green
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Monday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out a move for 22-year-old Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and compared the France international to the Eiffel Tower, the Daily Telegraph reports. The Frenchman has been linked with several top European sides already this summer, but it looks as though Chelsea will now be crossed off the list. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he will look to strengthen his squad with one further addition this summer, but the Portuguese ruled the reigning Premier League champions out…

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Analysing Chelsea’s five BIGGEST summer transfer targets:

Steve Green

Chelsea are usually big movers in the transfer window, and this summer will be no different. Having already brought in three new faces this summer, it won’t be long before the Blues move for more. With that in mind, we’re analysing the five player’s they’re most prominently linked with to decide whether they’re likely to go ahead and if they’d be good moves. Charles Aranguiz Currently plying his trade in Brazil with Internacional, the Chilean midfielder has seen his name linked with a move to Premier League duo Chelsea and…

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Chelsea gossip: Owner steps handle Axel Witsel move, but Pedro deal hangs in the balance

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Blues owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly flown to Russia to personally seal the deal for Axel Witsel, according to the Metro. AC Milan are also interested in the Zenit St Petersburg midfielder. Chelsea’s hopes of completing a move for Pedro are in the balance, after the Daily Express reported that Barcelona have suspended any transfer activity until the conclusion of their presidential elections. The result of the vote will be announced on Saturday. They could also miss out on Stuttgart defender Antonio…

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Chelsea chief Roman Abramovic travels to Russia to negotiate Axel Witsel deal

Steve Green

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic is reported to be en route to his native Russia to negotiate a deal with Zenit St Petersburg for the signature of midfielder Axel Witsel, according to Belgian media outlet RTBF. Earlier this week, it had been reported that Serie A champions Juventus had agreed a deal to sign the 26-year-old, but they will apparently only sanction the deal should they lose either Paul Pogba or Arturo Vidal. However, The Express has also claimed that he is in line to join AC Milan after verbally agreeing…

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Chelsea gossip: Playmaker to be offered up in £70m Pogba deal and Ramires offered new contract

Steve Green
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Thursday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Chelsea have opened talks with midfielder Ramires, 28, about extending the Brazil international’s contract at the club, the Daily Telegraph reports. The Brazilian had been linked with a move away from the club earlier in the summer, but could now find himself the recipient of an improved contract. Chelsea are considering a move for Augsburg left-back Baba Rahman, 20, as a replacement for 29-year-old Filipe Luis but face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City for the Ghana international, according to the London Evening…

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Man United gossip: Schweinsteiger deal ON and Real Madrid issued with ultimatum

Jordan Harris
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Here is Wednesday’s new and rumours concerning Manchester United: READ MORE: Manchester United News and Goals Ten unstoppable players Manchester United almost signed Man United will be lucky to land target, says former Real Madrid chief Manchester United have missed out on Brazilian star Roberto Firmino, after the Hoffenheim man decided to join Liverpool, the Daily Express report. The Express report that he will earn £100,000 a week at Anfield. And the news does not appear to be getting much better for Louis van Gaal’s side, as they look set to…

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Chelsea news and gossip: Blues considering bids for Tottenham man and England youngster

Jordan Harris
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Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Eight huge transfers set to go ahead this summer Odds slashed on Chelsea signing £15m rated striker Chelsea have the LEAST passionate fans, according to study Jose Mourinho is considering the possibility of making a surprise bid for Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele, according to The Sun. The Belgian has fallen out of favour with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, so The Sun suggest that he may be available for around £12m. And he could be joined at Stamford Bridge by Everton…

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Chelsea gossip: Mourinho targets two World Class internationals

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Petr Cech is homing in on a £10million move to Arsenal – in defiance of his Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, the Daily Mirror reports. Arsene Wenger has promised the 33-year-old that he will be Arsenal’s first choice goalkeeper, and the two clubs are said to be close to agreeing a fee. Blues starlet Patrick Bamford has turned down the chance to link back up with Steve McClaren at Newcastle next season, The Times reports. Bamford instead wants to try and compete for a…

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Chelsea transfer gossip: Blues want Belgian star and Cech draws closer to exit

Steve Green

Tuesday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumour gossip. Chelsea and Manchester United are set to face off against each other for the signature of Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, according to the Daily Mirror. The 26-year-old is said to want a new challenge, sparking interest from the Premier League giants as well as Italian side Juventus. Chelsea may have to leave Stamford Bridge for three years while they undergo work on a 60,000 redevelopment, The Guardian reports. Both Wembley and Twickenham have been mooted as possible destinations while the…

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Chelsea and Man United to battle for Belgian international midfielder

Steve Green

Chelsea and Manchester United are both said to be interested in signing Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel after learning that he want out of the club, according to the Daily Mirror. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Saints legend explains where Morgan Schneiderlin should go this summer Robin van Persie issues response to rumours of Manchester United exit The Belgian international has spent three years with the Russian champions since completing a £29m move from Benfica in 2012, but now wants to move on for a new challenge.…

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