Layvin Kurzawa Archives - A Different League

Chelsea gossip: Higuain asks to leave Napoli, while two Ligue 1 defenders targeted

August 12, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Reported Blues target Gonzalo Higuain has asked to leave Napoli this summer, according to the Metro. However, the Premier League champions will have to activate his release clause if they wish to sign him. That would mean paying the Serie A club an eye-watering £66m. Chelsea are also targeting a move for Paris Saint-Germain right-back Gregory van der Wiel, according to the Metro. The approach comes just days after Branislav Ivanovic endured a torrid time against Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero on…

Chelsea planning bid for reported Arsenal target Layvin Kurzawa

August 11, 2015 Jordan Harris

Despite closing in on a move to sign Augsburg left-back Baba Rahman (via Daily Mail), Jose Mourinho is preparing to have an alternative lined up in case the Ghanaian’s switch to Stamford Bridge hits a last minute snag. According to the Metro, the Premier League champions are considering a bid for Monaco defender Layvin Kurzawa, who is also being monitored by Arsenal. The 22-year-old has been impressive since his emergence into the first-team in 2010, and has gone on to make over 70 appearances in Ligue 1. His development was…