Here is a roundup of the top Chelsea news, gossip and transfer latest from icfootballnews featuring the likes of Raheem Sterling, Jude Bellingham and Jean-Philippe Mateta that you may have missed…
Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave the club this month, amid the many reports that the likes of Chelsea are very much interested in getting a transfer deal done.
CHELSEA spent some serious money in the transfer window adding some quality players to that attack, with the arrival of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap two stars that were supposed to be the forwards that would bang in the goals.
Both players have put in some impressive performances at times this season, but there is a feeling that Liam Rosenior needs a more powerful striker to lead that Chelsea attack in order to get back into the Champions League next season.
Aston Villa and Juventus are interested in signing the Eagles striker in January, but reports on the Daily Mail website have now claimed that Chelsea are one of the clubs that could make a surprise move for Mateta, and have even made contact over a move
Palace are not actively trying to sell the 28-year-old, who has 18 months left on his contract, and It would require a significant offer for Palace to be tempted to sell the player, but he has told the club he wants out.
Mateta’s desire to leave comes after Palace captain Marc Guehi joined Manchester City in a £20m deal, while boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave at the end of the season.
IcFootballnews Says..
If CHELSEA are looking for a January bargain that will score goals in the Premier League and make that attack much better, then Mateta could be a great short term answer for the club.
However – Juventus and Villa are leading this chase, so it would be a shock to see the big man join anyone else other than those two clubs.
STERLING WANTS LONDON MOVE
It has been claimed in the media today that Chelsea star Raheem Sterling has decided that he would like to stay in London, and would prefer to make a move to Fulham when he leaves the club.
Sterling has been with CHELSEA for a few seasons now, but he never fulfilled the quality that he showed at Manchester City, and his time at the Bridge has been spent mostly on the bench and shifted out on loan.
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And according to Corriere dello Sport, Sterling is now seriously intent on leaving Premier League giants and is looking to resolve a princely contract that has effectively become a “prison” for his career. At 31, the forward is desperate to return to action, and his profile as a versatile attacker appeals to the Napoli hierarchy.
Sterling was a target for the Serie A club during the summer window, and his name has returned to the background as sporting director Giovanni Manna evaluates low-cost opportunities to bolster the squad. However, any move is contingent on Napoli navigating a complex January window defined by strict financial constraints.
However, reports suggest that Sterling’s priority is not chasing silverware abroad, but maintaining stability for his family in the UK. The England international, who has earned 82 caps for his country, is said to have no desire to uproot his life at this stage of his career. Consequently, he has set his sights on remaining in London, say Sky Sports.
IcFootballnews Says…
If Sterling is ready to take a pay-cut, if Fulham are ready to take on a player that is no longer good enough for the Premier League, then this is a match made in heaven. But it may not be the best switch for the Cottagers.
Sterling should move abroad, give himself a fresh challenge, he can no longer compete at the standard that a player of his ability demands, but if he wants this move, CHELSEA will surely be happy to help get it over the line
CHELSEA WANTS BELLINGHAM
Here is the latest Chelsea transfer news and gossip which has claimed that the Blues are ready to spend some big money to try and sign Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, should Cole Palmer leave the club.
In 81 Premier League games for CHELSEA the 23‑year‑old has produced 40 goals and 18 assists and he is now easily considered to be one of the most highly-rated young players in the game, and a player that the Blues really rely on.
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But despite the fact he has a long term contract, despite the fact he has now shown any desire to leave in previous windows, there is always speculation that he could leave if a big club comes calling.
Now – Palmer has been tipped to make the move to Man United, According to football transfers, CHELSEA are open to the England International attacker leaving the club and have seemingly started eyeing up possible replacements.
Fichajes suggest Bellingham is not open to leaving the Bernabeu, and it’s also hard to imagine Real would be that keen to let him go either, but that has not stopped Chelsea showing an interest in the midfielder
The 22-year-old has shone during his time in the Spanish capital, but he might have some doubts about Chelsea’s project as they’ve been in and out of the top four under their current ownership.
IcFootballnews Says…
Look, this rumour that Chelsea would be open to letting Palmer leave the club is mad, he is a star that they can turn into one of the best in the game and a player that can win games on his own.
Bellingham does not want to leave Madrid, he is happy, and he will not want to join a side that is not winning trophies, he wants to be competing at the highest level and winning the biggest trophies.
It would be a shock to see Cole Palmer leave CHELSEA, but is would be an even bigger surprised to see Jude Bellingham sign for the Blues that is for sure.
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