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  • Chelsea’s Willian superb strike leaves Newcastle in relegation zone

    Chelsea’s Willian superb strike leaves Newcastle in relegation zone

    Chelsea moved one point behind third-placed Tottenham with a victory over a Newcastle side who are now in the relegation zone.

    Pedro gave the Blues an eighth-minute lead when he collected David Luiz’s ball over the top, took a touch, then shot past Martin Dubravka.

    But Newcastle equalised through Ciaran Clark’s powerful header when he got between Antonio Rudiger and David Luiz from Matt Ritchie’s corner.

    Willian won it for Chelsea in the second half with a fine curling finish after being played in by Eden Hazard.

    The result leaves Maurizio Sarri’s side fourth, six points clear of Arsenal, who they face at Emirates Stadium in their next game on 19 January.

    BBC

  • Transfer news: No January exit for Willian, says Sarri

    Transfer news: No January exit for Willian, says Sarri

    Maurizio Sarri says Willian will not be allowed to leave Chelsea in January following reports Barcelona are ready to reignite their interest in the player.

    Barcelona tried to sign Willian last summer, making three bids for the Brazil international, with their final offer worth more than £55m rejected in July.

    According to Sky Sports, Barcelona have proposed a deal that would see William depart for the Nou Camp with Malcolm coming the other way,but Sarri says it is “impossible” for Willian to leave Stamford Bridge this month.

    Asked about Barcelona’s reported interest in Willian, Sarri said: “I didn’t receive anything yesterday. I have no idea.

    “You have to contact the club and ask about the market, because if you ask me about the market, you put me in trouble because I don’t know how to answer. As you know, Willian for us is very important.

    “I think he can do better, he can do better because of his potential but he is really very important to us, so I think it is impossible to lose him in January.”

    One player who seems set to leave Chelsea this month is midfielder Cesc Fabregas, whose proposed move to Monaco is on hold until Chelsea can bring in a replacement.

  • If Antonio Conte stayed at Chelsea, I would have left – Willian

    If Antonio Conte stayed at Chelsea, I would have left – Willian

    Chelsea winger Willian says there is “no chance” he would be at the club had former head coach Antonio Conte still been in charge.

    Conte won the 2016-17 Premier League title with the Blues but was sacked in July after finishing fifth.

    His replacement, fellow Italian Maurizio Sarri, won his first Premier League match in charge, 3-0 at Huddersfield on Saturday.

    “The manager tells us to play, to enjoy ourselves on the pitch,” Willian said.

    “Is it fun to play this way? I think so. We have a lot of players with quality up front, like Eden Hazard and Pedro. Players like that want to play football.

    “That’s why he [Sarri] talked about ‘fun’ football [after arriving at Chelsea]. This is what we will try to do this season.”

    Brazilian Willian, 30, was linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United this summer but committed his future to the Blues in early August.

    Asked whether he would have stayed if Conte had not been fired, he told the Evening Standard: “No chance. No. I’m here because I want to play for Chelsea. I will only leave if Chelsea want me to go.”

    Chelsea are at home to Arsenal in their next league fixture on Saturday, and Willian added: “Now we have a different style, that’s why we can create problems for Arsenal.

    “Of course, it will be a special game against Arsenal because it is a derby. It is always difficult against them. We have to prepare well during the week.”

  • Barcelona made bid but I intend to stay at Chelsea – Willian

    Barcelona made bid but I intend to stay at Chelsea – Willian

    Willian says he intends to stay at Chelsea and confirmed Barcelona made a bid to sign him.

    The Brazil winger, 29, has been at Stamford Bridge for five years but was linked with a move away this summer.

    Speaking after the 2-0 Community Shield defeat by Manchester City, he told ESPN Brasil: “I always made it clear that what I wanted was to stay in the club.

    “The only club I knew that really made an official offer for me was Barcelona.”

    He has also been linked to Manchester United and Real Madrid – who are also reportedly interested in Blues duo Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard.

    Willian added: “I have my head here and I intend to continue in the club unless the club wants to sell me.”

    New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has only signed two players this summer – Napoli midfielder Jorginho and back-up goalkeeper Rob Green.

  • Chelsea midfielder Willian asks lawyers to act on ‘forged’ letter

    Chelsea midfielder Willian asks lawyers to act on ‘forged’ letter

    Chelsea midfielder Willian says he has instructed his lawyers to act after a “forged” document was circulated on the “football market”.

    The letter appears to show the 29-year-old’s signature authorising a change of agent to represent him.

    However, the Brazilian claimed he “never signed the letter” in an Instagram post on Thursday.

    Willian has been linked with moves to Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona this summer.

    In the post, Willian said he had been made aware of a document that “has been circulated through the football market”.

    “I would like to clarify that I never signed such letter, the content of which I completely deny,” he added.

    And he alleged there was “clear evidence that my signature has been forged, or anyway misused”, which had prompted him to instruct his lawyers “to proceed with all appropriate legal measures before any competent courts or authorities”.

    The midfielder, who has spent five years at Chelsea, was due to report to pre-season training with the Blues last Friday, after representing Brazil at the World Cup in Russia, but he failed to arrive.

    New manager Maurizio Sarri says he is not happy about the “strange” situation, and he will seek immediate talks with Willian.

  • Transfer talk: Chelsea set asking price for Willian, Juventus on Ronaldo

    Transfer talk: Chelsea set asking price for Willian, Juventus on Ronaldo

    The World Cup keeps delivering shock after shock but so too could the transfer window, with several major clubs trying to line up big moves.

    Below are some current transfer talks in Europe, with potential moves likely to occur.

    Spain

    Spain’s back pages have understandably led on their exit from the World Cup. ‘The End of a Generation’ is on the back page of AS while Mundo Deportivo‘s headline is ‘The Ultimate Penalty’.

    Chelsea have set a high price for Willian, who wishes to join Barcelona. The Catalan club have been quoted a price of €80m (£70.7m), which they reportedly believe is too high a price for a player approaching his 30s. (Mundo Deportivo)

    Steven N’Zonzi – or, rather, his father – has told Sevilla that he would like to leave. The Frenchman has been linked with several Premier League clubs in the past, and reports suggest he has a €40m (£35.3m) release clause in his contract. (Mucho Deporte)

    Speaking of fathers, Alvaro Morata’s has got involved regarding the Spanish forward’s current situation. According to Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda, Morata senior has asked Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to re-sign his son. (El Chiringuito TV)

    Italy

    The end of the Gianluigi Buffon saga could be influential in Leonardo Bonucci’s future. The Manchester United transfer target is also wanted by PSG, and could be tempted there by the presence of the Italian goalkeeper. (Corriere dello Sport)

    Juventus have turned down a deal to buy Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio. The Rome-based club had proposed a deal in which Juventus paid £89million for the Serb while also sending over Uruguayan Rodrigo Bentancur. (Tuttosport)

    Meanwhile, Juventus are keeping an eye on Cristiano Ronaldo. The Ballon d’Or winner has turned down a contract extension due to salary demands and his agent Jorge Mendes has opened a door to Italy. (Tuttosport)

    Juventus and Chelsea could arrange a swap deal for Alvaro Morata and Gonzalo Higuain, with Maurizio Sarri – still rumoured to be the next Chelsea manager though nothing is official yet – interested in the Argentine striker. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

    France

    The Buffon saga will soon finally be at an end. The Italian goalkeeper’s move to Paris Saint-Germain reportedly will be made official this week. (L’Équipe)

    Aston Villa will miss out on talented PSG youngster Jonathan Ikone. The winger is set to move to Lille for a price of around €5m (£4.4m) – the Villans could only afford to offer a loan move. (Paris United)

    Germany

    “Does nobody want ex-Schalke Meyer?” asks Bild. The former Schalke player has been officially without a club since Sunday, but few seem interested in the 22-year-old, who continues to train on the Greek island of Mykonos. (Bild)

    Benjamin Pavard is staying at Stuttgart, according to their sporting director Michael Reschke. The Tottenham transfer target will not be available even for ’50 million euros’ as the German club look to hang onto the 22-year-old for another year. (Stuttgarter Nachrichten)

    Germany’s early exit from the World Cup means their stars will have to jet around the world with their teams on pre-season tours that they would have otherwise been able to miss. At Dortmund, Marco Reus’ holiday period ends two days before the club fly to America. Bad for Reus, good for marketers, with the trip reportedly worth €8m (£7.1m) for the club. (Bild)

    Sky Sports

  • Transfer Rumours: Man Utd confident of signing Willian from Chelsea

    Manchester United are confident of signing 29-year-old Brazil midfielder Willian from Chelsea for £30m, according to the Sun.

    Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho tried to land the Chelsea star last summer and talks took place with the player’s representatives.

    Willian moved to Chelsea in 2013 from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala for a fee of £30 million, making 228 appearances and scoring 44 goals.

    The Brazilian has won two Premier Leagues, one League Cup, also with individual honours for winning 2016 Chelsea player of the year and Chelsea Player’s Player of the year award in 2016.

    Willian’s Stamford Bridge contract expires in 2020.

    Also, Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is set to leave Old Trafford this summer, with Mourinho planning some big changes as he bids to build a side capable of challenging city rivals Manchester City next season.

    Mata, 30 this month, was signed for a then club record fee of £37.1m in 2014 from Chelsea and has gone on to make 182 appearances, scoring 39 goals.

     

  • MUN 2-1 CHE: Willian stunning goal against Manchester United

    Chelsea’s attaking midfielder got a perfect counter attack, scored an opener in a match with Manchester United on Sunday.

    The Brazilian opened the scoring after 32 minutes when Chelsea brilliantly counter-attacked a United set-piece.

    Willian started his side’s attack by winning a header in his own area before Victor Moses beat Paul Pogba in the air to break the Blues free.

    The winger then eventually received the ball back from Eden Hazard who blasted past David De Gea at the Spaniard’s near post.

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    Willian goal 0-1 Manchester United vs Chelsea by footbie.com