Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly believes that Stamford Bridge is too small to make a difference in the Champions League quarter-final second leg with Paris Saint-Germain. Chelsea will look to replicate 2012 when they overcame a 3-1 first leg defeat to Napoli in the Champions League when they host PSG […]
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Spurs eye Chelsea defender
Tottenham Hotspur are considering an offer for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand, FootballDirectNews.com understands. A source close to White Hart Lane told FDN technical director Franco Baldini, who is in charge of player recruitment, is looking to strengthen the squad in several areas during the summer transfer window. The club […]
Mourinho plots Porto raid
Chelsea are preparing an 11th-hour attempt to pip Manchester City to the signature of Porto midfielder Fernando, FootballDirectNews.com understands. A source close to Stamford Bridge told FDN the west London outfit are ready to raid boss Jose Mourinho’s former club for the 26-year-old despite the champions’ long-standing interest in the […]
Chelsea close on striker as United pull out
Chelsea’s hopes of luring Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Stamford Bridge have been handed a boost after Manchester United cooled their interest, FootballDirectNews.com understands. A source close to Old Trafford told FDN that Holland head coach Louis van Gaal’s appointment as Red Devils boss will see several summer transfer […]