Tag: John Obi Mikel

Chelsea star set for China move

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been linked with a move to China, according to latest reports. The 28-year old has enjoyed a resurgence in his career following the arrival of Guus Hiddink, and it was recently reported that the Blues are set to offer him a new contract at the club. However, according to Evening Standard, Mikel is now considering a move to the Chinese Super League as future manager Antonio Conte plans to bring Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba to Stamford Bridge. Mikel will not be the first Chelsea…

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Chelsea vs Man Utd – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Chelsea will be aiming to move closer to the top half of the Premier League by extending their unbeaten run against Manchester United in all competitions to 12 matches, with the visitors attempting to stay in touch with the top four. There has been a marked upturn in the Blues’ performance levels ever sense Guus Hiddink reassumed the reins, but a number of draws have slowed the team’s progress up the table; the latest of them coming away to Watford on Wednesday. After a first half where they were below-par and hardly…

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Top five controversial transfers from the Premier League era

Vyom Chaudhary

The winter transfer window is truly on, and a bunch of Premier League clubs are being linked with players left and right. In this feature, we take a trip down memory lane and take a look at the five most controversial transfers from the Premier League era. 5) Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano (Corinthians to West Ham, 2006) The two Argentinian players signed for West Ham from Brazilian club Corinthians in 2006 and played crucial roles in saving the Hammers from relegation that season. However, both transfers were found to…

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Euro giants confirm they made bid for Chelsea star during the summer

Steve Green

Besiktas president Fikret Orman has confessed that his side did indeed make an offer for to sign Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel during the summer transfer window, according to the Metro. The 28-year-old has featured from the start just once in the Premier League this season and could be tempted to make a move away from Stamford Bridge when the transfer window re-opens in January. And though it has emerged that the deal fell through over the summer, it could well be resurrected in the new year. Speaking to Turkish…

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John Obi Mikel only stayed at Chelsea because their Paul Pogba move fell through

Steve Green

Chelsea apparently came within moments of selling long serving midfielder John Obi Mikel to Turkish giants Besiktas this summer, but ended up keeping him as their own pursuit of Paul Pogba failed to get off the ground, the Metro reports. The Metro states that The Blues had earmarked the Nigerian international as the man to make way for Pogba’s arrival from Italian champions Juventus. An article on Turkish publication Radyospor claimed that Mikel was more than happy to make the move to the Super Lig side, only to see manager…

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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 midfielder John Obi Mikel denies he’s set for summer exit

Steve Green

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has hit back at stories linking him with a summer exit from the club by saying he intends to see out the final two years of his current deal, according to the Metro. The long standing star has recently been tipped to join Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates (via Daily Telegraph) and Turkish club Fenerbahce (via Daily Star) after making just a handful of appearances for The Blues last term. Having with the Premier League champions since 2006, he is now Chelsea’s second…

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Chelsea news and rumours: Begovic deal DONE, but exciting youngster could be set for exit

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Chelsea Goals and Highlights Chelsea complete deal to sign Asmir Begovic SURPRISE Premier League side to beat Chelsea and Arsenal to signing of Italy striker The Blues have announced that they have completed the signing of former Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, the Independent report. The 28-year-old moves to Stamford Bridge after the two clubs agreed an £8m fee. Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be heading to Fiorentina on loan, as Chelsea try to diffuse the situation regarding Mohamed Salah, according to…

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Chelsea news and rumours: Begovic deal to be confirmed, and Barcelona winger keen on move

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Chelsea Goals and Highlights Former Arsenal man convinces Pedro to SNUB Gunners to JOIN Chelsea Chelsea hold secret talks to hijack move for Man United target Barcelona winger Pedro wants to join Chelsea, after speaking to both Cesc Fabregas and Jose Mourinho, according to the Metro. The 27-year-old has had reassurances about a move to Stamford Bridge after having reservations about the potential language barrier. Asmir Begovic is just days away from becoming a Blues player, according to Stoke City…

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Chelsea star to link up with unhappy Man United pair in MASSIVE summer transfer

Jordan Harris

Fenerbahce are set to continue their Premier League raid, by going after Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, according to the Daily Express. READ MORE: Chelsea Gossip (Images) Check out Chelsea’s AWESOME new goalkeeper kit for 2015/16 Napoli will ACCEPT bids for Gonzalo Higuain but only if they match £67m buyout clause If the Nigerian completes a move to the club, he may be playing alongside two former Manchester United stars, with the Express reporting that they completed a deal for Nani, while Robin van Persie is firmly on their radar.…

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Chelsea gossip: £35.5m Pogba bid planned and new stadium plans unveiled

Jordan Harris
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Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Chelsea News and Goals Chelsea make Juventus MASSIVE offer for star player Chelsea step up £6m pursuit of Petr Cech replacement Chelsea are plotting to make a £35.5m offer for Juventus star Paul Pogba, which would also see Oscar head to Juventus Stadium, the Metro report. Manchester City are reportedly favourites for the Frenchman’s signature. Meanwhile, the Blues have had a £6m bid for Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic rejected, according to the Daily Star. The Potters are willing to…

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Chelsea star agrees terms on shock move to the Middle East

Steve Green

Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has apparently spilled the beans on the news that Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has agreed terms on a deal to join Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates, according to the Daily Star. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Goals Petr Cech’s Arsenal move edges closer Chelsea set to miss out on Belgian star Following nine seasons with the Blues, it appears as though the Nigerian international’s time at the club has come to an end, and manager Jose Mourinho is already wasting no time…

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