Chelsea vs Stoke – Premier League preview and team news

Something will have to give at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon as Chelsea take their lengthy unbeaten run in domestic football into a home encounter with Stoke City, who have won each of their last three matches. There just seems to be no stopping Chelsea’s ascent under Guus Hiddink, who has instilled immense confidence into the side and has overseen a rise to 10th place, ominously just eight points off the top four as the leading clubs continue to struggle for consistency. It did not take them long to open…

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Top 15 highest rated Under-21 Premier League players

The winter transfer market is nearing its close. Some Premier League teams made a couple of moves, while others seem to be happy with their current squad. Making transfers is not always about the present time, in some cases it’s about a team’s future. Therefore, we’ll be looking at the 15 highest rated Under-21 footballers currently playing in the Premier League. Note: it’s never easy to put an accurate market value on a player, but Transfermarkt does a pretty good job at it. On top, we find Anthony Martial. The French…

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Chelsea news: Enquiry made for Real Madrid star, but Everton insists Stones is not for sale

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues have made an enquiry regarding Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, according to the Daily Express. The tentative bid has been made to try and tempt the Frenchman away from the Bernabeu due to the competition in Rafa Benitez’s squad. Their desire to land Varane may increase after Everton director Jon Woods issued a statement reiterating that John Stones will be going nowhere this summer, the Guardian report. The 21-year-old has been the subject of three bids from the Premier League…

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Chelsea gossip: Bannished Doc tipped for Big Brother house and Brazilian starlet set to sign

Friday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumour roundup. Fifa has criticised Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for his treatment of club doctor Dr Eva Carneiro and physiotherapist Jon Fearn, the Daily Telegraph. Chelsea are reportedly set to clinch the signing of Brazilian winger Kenedy after obtaining a work permit for the player, the Metro reports. The Blues had already reached an agreement with Fluminense over a deal worth £6.7million for the player, but the move was stopped in its tracks by work permit issues. Chelsea FC’s doctor Eva Carneiro has been…

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Chelsea clear to complete move for winger following work permit approval

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Chelsea have been cleared to sign winger Kenedy, after the Metro reported that the Brazilian has been granted a work permit. The Blues had agreed a £6.7m fee with Fluminense for the exciting youngster earlier in the summer, but were unable to confirm the move until a permit was sorted, the Metro report. The 19-year-old had taken part in Jose Mourinho’s pre-season preparations, including the Premier League champions’ fixture with Barcelona in Washington, but only after his former club granted the attacking midfielder permission to play, as he hadn’t technically completed…

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Chelsea news and rumours: New signings to be loaned out, and surprise face to don FIFA 16 cover

Here is the latest news and rumours concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Chelsea News and Goals Chelsea have £20m bid rejected for Real Madrid playmaker Arsenal beating Chelsea to signature of Serie A star Juan Cuadrado has surprisingly been voted to stand alongside Lionel Messi as one of the faces on the cover of the Latin America version of FIFA 16, the Metro report. The winger has struggled at Stamford Bridge, but beat off competition from Sergio Aguero and Edinson Cavani to win the vote. However, the Colombian may not be…

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Chelsea gossip: Brazilian wonderkid and Copa America winner sign

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Chelsea News and Goals Chelsea to unveil 2015/16 home kit on July 16 but you can see it here NOW! Kenedy held Tuesday night medical to complete £6.3m deal with Chelsea Chelsea have completed the deal to sign Brazilian youngster Kenedy, who was also wanted by Manchester United, according to the Daily Star. The 19-year-old completed a medical ahead of his £6.3m move, and has signed a five-year deal. The Blues have also beaten off competition from Arsenal for the…

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Kenedy held Tuesday night medical to complete £6.3m Chelsea deal

Brazilian starlet Kenedy is said to have completed his medical on Tuesday night and can now put the finishing touches on a £6.3m move to Chelsea, the Daily Mail reports. READ MORE: Chelsea to sign Chilean international winger Chelsea ready to fight Premier League rivals in battle for Bayern Munich star Chelsea make £11m offer to ground share at Wembley A deal to sign the highly-rated 19-year-old was announced almost two weeks ago, as he had initially been sold to a third party holding company while his switch to Chelsea…

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Chelsea gossip: Wonderkid deal agreed, and La Liga striker attracting interest

Here is Saturday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Chelsea News and Gossip Arda Turan wants Chelsea move because Atletico make him run too much Chelsea agree deal to sign Brazil wonderkid The Blues have beaten off competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, after agreeing a fee of £6.3m for Brazilian starlet Robert Kenedy, according to The Telegraph. Jose Mourinho is already closing in on a deal for Nathan, who has played alongside Kenedy for Brazil’s under-20 side. And it appears that the pair’s countryman Oscar will be staying…

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Chelsea agree deal to sign Brazil starlet Kenedy

Brazilian club Fluminense have agreed to sell highly-rated starlet Kenedy, with reports in O Globo claiming that he will be joining Chelsea. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Goals Chelsea midfielder refuses to rule out surprise Arsenal move Chelsea take lead in race to sign Paul Pogba The 19-year-old is believed to be one of the hottest young prospects in world football at the moment, with the likes of Manchester United and Barcelona keeping tabs on his progress. And though the Rio De Janeiro based club have kept quiet on where…

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