Chelsea young defender Reece James has extended his stay with the Blues until 2025 after signing a new contract, the club confirmed on Thursday. James has pushed himself into contention under Frank Lampard, becoming a regular feature of the manager’s backline this season as the Blues turned to their academy following a FIFA-imposed transfer ban … Read more
Inter Milan officials have held talks with Olivier Giroud’s agents and agreed to terms for a January transfer. Sky in Italy is reporting that the France striker, whose Blues deal expires in the summer, has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract to join the Italian side. However, Inter have yet to agree to a deal with … Read more
Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze is being linked with a move to Chelsea in the January transfer window, according to reports emanating from the British press. The Telegraph reports that Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has a transfer budget of £150 million to spend next month and he is looking to bolster his squad with offensive players. … Read more
Eden Hazard has said he would return to Chelsea when he is finished at Real Madrid. The Belgian left the Blues for Madrid this summer after seven years, for an initial £88.5m ($119m) fee. During his spell at Stamford Bridge, Hazard won six major trophies, including two Premier League titles and two Europa League crowns. … Read more
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has urged his players to prove they have the courage to cope with adversity after Bournemouth snatched a shock 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Lampard’s side was beaten for the fourth time in their last five Premier League games as Dan Gosling netted a VAR-reviewed winner with just six … Read more
Just after the successful appeal of their transfer ban from FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has responded to speculations of signing the trio of Wilfried Zaha, Ben Chilwell and Nathan Ake when the January transfer window opens. Since that announcement, Chelsea have been strongly linked with moves … Read more
Nigeria-born Chelsea defender, Fikayo Tomori has expressed his delight after signing a five-year contract extension with the London Club. The 21-year-old has been given first-team chances by Frank Lampard this season, having featured regularly for him while on loan at Derby. “The club has been so good to me, looking after and developing me,” said … Read more
Chelsea has issued a statement, noting their displeasure at FIFA, after their transfer ban was lifted on Friday. The Blues’ appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was heard last month, with the London outfit contesting FIFA’s two-window ban relating to the signing of overseas youth players. Chelsea had been sanctioned in February … Read more
Tammy Abraham’s returns boosted Frank Lampard’s attacking line as Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the English Premier League matchday 15 fixtures on Wednesday night. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard praised striker Tammy Abraham’s growing influence as the Blues rediscovered their winning touch. Abraham reinforced his importance to Lampard’s side, scoring the opener … Read more
Frank Lampard has been rewarded with the Premier League manager of the month award following Chelsea’s impressive performance in the month of October. Chelsea had a perfect record in October with wins over Southampton, Newcastle and Burnley. The Blues started the month with a 4-1 victory away to Southampton before a 1-0 home win against … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder and Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi in an interview with Sport Witness jokingly praised former teammate and current Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard on what he is currently doing with Blues young lad despite his inability to sign top-notch players in the last transfer window. Mikel who was partner with Lampard at … Read more
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea destroyed struggling Southampton 4-1 as in-form striker Tammy Abraham scored his eighth league goal of the season on Sunday. The Blues closed in on the English Premier League’s top four fifth place on 14 points from eight games, fourth-placed behind Leicester on goal difference, while Southampton stayed 16th on seven points, one … Read more
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea destroyed struggling Southampton 4-1 as in-form striker Tammy Abraham scored his eighth league goal of the season on Sunday. The Blues closed in on the English Premier League’s top four fifth place on 14 points from eight games, fourth-placed behind Leicester on goal difference, while Southampton stayed 16th on seven points, one … Read more