TheNewsGuru

Tag: Chelsea

  • Chelsea set to face Braga or Servette in Europa Conference League play-offs

    Chelsea set to face Braga or Servette in Europa Conference League play-offs

    Chelsea’s opponents in the Europa Conference League play-offs have been determined.

    The Blues will compete against the loser of the match between SC Braga and Servette FC for a spot in the competition.

    This was confirmed on Monday following a draw.

    The first leg is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, with the return leg a week later.

    Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League last season. They had been on track to participate in the Europa League, but Manchester United’s victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final relegated the Blues to the Conference League tournament instead.

  • Haaland’s hat- trick sinks Chelsea in pre-season friendly

    Haaland’s hat- trick sinks Chelsea in pre-season friendly

    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland netted three goals in their 4-2 victory over Chelsea in a pre-season friendly on Saturday night.

     

    Haaland, demonstrating his sharp form ahead of the new season, scored twice within five minutes, capitalizing on defensive errors by Enzo Maresca’s side.

    The friendly was meant to put both teams in shape ahead of the new season beginning on August 17.

     

    He opened the scoring from the penalty spot and added a second with a right-footed curl. Oscar Bobb extended the lead to 3-0 before substitute Raheem Sterling volleyed in a goal for Chelsea to reduce the deficit.

    Haaland then completed his hat-trick, to put scores at 4-1 but Noni Madueke scored for Chelsea to halve the deficit before full-time of the thrilling friendly game.

  • Football Transfers: Chelsea’s Noni Madueke poised to join Newcastle Utd

    Football Transfers: Chelsea’s Noni Madueke poised to join Newcastle Utd

    Chukwunonso ‘Noni’ Madueke is reportedly close to leaving Chelsea to join Newcastle United.

    Madueke joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023. Despite a slow start in West London, he displayed flashes of his potential last season, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 29 appearances. However, the 23-year-old winger started only 17 of those games, often playing second fiddle to Cole Palmer.

     

    With new manager Enzo Maresca unlikely to change this arrangement, Madueke has decided to leave Chelsea. According to Football Insider, he has agreed to a deal with Newcastle United, where he hopes to flourish under Eddie Howe.

     

    Currently 22 years old, Madueke is on Chelsea’s pre-season tour in the USA and played in their 2-2 draw with Wrexham on Thursday, July 25. Newcastle is expected to match the £29 million Chelsea paid PSV for Madueke last year.

     

    Internationally, Madueke was born in Barnet, London, to Nigerian parents, making him eligible to represent both Nigeria and England.

    He has already played for England from U16 to U21 levels and was a key member of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship last year.

  • Pre-season: Wrexham coach, Parkinson mocks Chelsea after 2-2 draw

    Pre-season: Wrexham coach, Parkinson mocks Chelsea after 2-2 draw

    Phil Parkinson, the Wrexham manager, has said that his team should have beaten “billion-pound team” Chelsea in their pre-season friendly on Wednesday night.

    Jack Marriott and Luke Bolton scored in the second half of the encounter to put Wrexham in the lead, but Ugochukwu equalized late in the game to even out the scoreline.

    Christopher Nkunku had initially put the Blues in the lead inthe first half.

    After the game, Parkinson said: “You’ve got to put it into context. We’ve played a billion-pound team, they’ve spent so much money, and two years ago we were playing in the National League.

    “To go toe-to-toe with Chelsea tonight, you can understand what an effort that was from the lads and we could and should have won the game.”

  • EPL: Chelsea to offload six key players ahead of next season (Full List)

    EPL: Chelsea to offload six key players ahead of next season (Full List)

    Enzo Maresca, the new Chelsea manager has left out six players from his US pre-season tour, amid uncertainty over their future.

    Apart from the five players that had their international breaks extended and the injured Djordje Petrovic, at least 43 other players have been left out of the squad for varying reasons.

    However, Romelu Lukaku, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Trevoh Chalobah, Cesare Casadei, David Datro Fofana and Malang Sarr are the players being left out of the tour amid speculation they could leave the London side permanently this summer.

    Maresca travelled with 28 players, ahead of the Blues’ first game against Wrexham in California on Wednesday.

    Chelsea will then play Celtic, Club America, Manchester City, before concluding the tour against Real Madrid on August 7.

  • Chelsea recall player from France Olympics squad

    Chelsea recall player from France Olympics squad

    Premier League side Chelsea have recalled Lesley Ugochukwu from France’s Olympics squad.

    The midfielder was part of the host nation’s standby list, but is now back in London.

    It’s suggested the decision has been made with Chelsea eager to place the midfielder away on-loan for the new season.

    The French Football Federation announced: “Lesley Ugochukwu leaves the Olympic selection. The midfielder is leaving the French Olympic Team this Friday, July 19, and will not be among the reserves for the Paris 2024 Olympic tournament.

    “Following a request from Chelsea FC, Lesley Ugochukwu will permanently leave the French Olympic football team and will no longer be available as a reserve.”

  • EPL: Chelsea table €60m plus Romelu Lukaku, Cesare Casadei to Napoli for Osimhen

    EPL: Chelsea table €60m plus Romelu Lukaku, Cesare Casadei to Napoli for Osimhen

    Chelsea FC have tabled  Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei to Serie A side, Napoli as part of the deal to acquire Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen at a lower cost.

    Osimhen is frustrated at the lack of interest on the transfer market, as he only signed a new contract in December with the express and stated intention of leaving this summer.

    Napoli initially placed a whooping €130m as his release clause but that is considered far too high by the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, who instead looked at other targets.

    Recent developments show that Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid no longer show interest in the forward.

    With this in mind, TEAMtalk claimed  that Chelsea are talking to Napoli about various options to exchange players, which would bring down the overall cost of the operation.

    Lukaku is the inevitable candidate, seeing as Napoli’s new coach Antonio Conte is desperate to reunite with the former Inter striker and he is not part of the plans at Stamford Bridge.

    Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah were mentioned, but neither of them are of particular interest to the Partenopei.

    If Lukaku and Casadei were part of the deal, Chelsea would hope to pay only €60m cash for Osimhen.

    The forard has resumed pre -season training with Napoli but could be putting pen to paper for a new club ahead of next season.

  • Transfer: Serie A club chasing three Chelsea players

    Transfer: Serie A club chasing three Chelsea players

    Serie A club AC Milan are in contact with Chelsea about a deal for Romelu Lukaku.

    However, they’re not stopping there, says La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Rossoneri have also asked about Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

    Lukaku and Chalobah are both on Chelsea’s transfer-list, though any deal for Chukwuemeka is unlikely.

    All three players are admired by new Milan coach Paulo Fonseca.

    Chelsea are insisting Lukaku and Chalobah will only leave for straight sales this summer. A loan arrangement for Chukwuemeka could be an option, particularly with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall about to arrive from Leicester City.

  • EPL: Chelsea sign new midfielder, Hutchinson on a two – year deal

    EPL: Chelsea sign new midfielder, Hutchinson on a two – year deal

    Chelsea Football Club have reached a permanent transfer agreement with Ipswich Town for their attacking midfielder, Omari Hutchinson. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed this on Sunday.

     

    According to Romano, the deal is worth £22 million, with an additional sell-on clause. He noted that all necessary documents have been signed by both parties.

     

    Romano stated, “Chelsea and Ipswich Town have just signed all documents for Omari Hutchinson’s permanent deal. The agreement includes a £22 million fee plus a 25% sell-on clause, with no buy-back option. Exclusive story, confirmed.

    Chelsea are looking to fortify their swua ahead next season English Premier League and the Conference League.

  • Chelsea make Jackson swap offer for Isak

    Chelsea make Jackson swap offer for Isak

    Chelsea have made a swap attempt for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

    The Blues have made contact with Newcastle over the past week for the Swede.

    The Sun says Chelsea have raised the prospect of Nicolas Jackson moving in the opposite direction during talks.

    Jackson had an explosive first season in England, hitting 17 goals and making six assists across all competitions, though also drew heavy criticism from pundits.

    He also scored four goals in his last five Premier League games.

    However, Newcastle have little interest in parting with Isak, though they’re under pressure to sell due to concerns over the Profit & Sustainability laws.