Tag: Danny Drinkwater

Chelsea set to complete at least two signings before transfer deadline

Vyom Chaudhary

After facing setbacks in the recent days of the transfer window, Chelsea are set to complete a couple of signings on the deadline day. The latest reports claim that the Blues agreed on a deal to sign Torino right-back Davide Zappacosta. Sky Sports claims that the Blues will pay £23m, plus add-ons, for the 25-year-old. The right-back has reportedly landed in London on Thursday evening to complete his medical ahead of finalising his move. Blues manager Antonio Conte is familiar with the Italian defender, as he selected him for the Italy national…

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Chelsea interested in Leicester star, £62m failed bid for striker and more

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea have reportedly identified Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy as a replacement for Diego Costa. The Blues have already signed Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid this summer, but according to the Mirror, Blues boss Antonio Conte also wants to bring in a striker with Premier League experience. The Italian has reportedly identified Vardy as a potential recruitment this summer. The 30-year-old scored 13 league goals for the Foxes last season and has already scored a couple this season. The England international was a target for Arsenal last summer, but he…

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Leicester tie down one player, but another might leave

Vyom Chaudhary

Leicester City are still facing the after-effects of winning the Premier League last season. The Foxes’ remarkable achievement last season has attracted a number of suitors for their stars. The transfer window started with Arsenal’s interest in striker Jamie Vardy, but the champions managed to convince the England international to stay at the club. However, they were not so lucky in the case of N’Golo Kante, who joined Chelsea after spending just one season with the club. The Foxes pulled the biggest coup of the window when Player of the Year Riyad…

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Chelsea and Liverpool to battle it out for Premier League winner

Vyom Chaudhary

It seems that the Premier League winning Leicester City squad will be raided upon by the major European clubs this summer, with the likes of Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante all linked with big transfers. Now, Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport (via Daily Express) has linked another star of Claudio Ranieri’s team with a move away from the club. According to the report, Premier League duo Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in signing midfielder Danny Drinkwater. The 26-year-old has played a significant role in the Foxes’ title run this year.…

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Chelsea fighting to replace midfielder with Leicester revelation, star player committed to The Blues

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea are primed for a squad overhaul during the upcoming summer transfer window, due to a very poor Premier League season and incoming coach Antonio Conte. According to a report in the Daily Express, Juventus are set to complete a £20 million deal to bring Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic to Turin. The Serie A champions have been hunting for midfield reinforcements, and have had a long-time interest in the 27-year-old Serbian. The Blues will need to replace Matic, who made 40 appearances in all competitions for them this season, and…

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