Arsenal join race for Magalhaes as Willian deal edges closer
Gabriel Magalhaes has emerged as a serious target for Arsenal, while the Gunners are hopeful of finalising a deal to sign Chelsea winger Willian.
Drogba lured Hazard to the Premier League
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has disclosed that Didier Drogba contacted him, and urged him to join Chelsea from Lille, while Gervinho – Drogba’s Ivorian teammate – acted as a go-between.
EPL target Gabriel praised by Lille president
Lille president Gerard Lopez labelled Gabriel Magalhaes ‘an absolute machine’ as the defender reportedly attracts interest from Everton.
Chelsea, Everton among four clubs to have bids accepted for Magalhaes
Brazilian centre back Gabriel Magalhaes has been a target for several Premier League sides, who face serious competition for his signature.
Man Utd, Chelsea on alert as Lille manager admits target is unsettled
Lille manager Christophe Galtier has conceded that there are ‘tensions’ between the club and Baboukary Soumare.
Chelsea and Man United lock horns for sought after Lille midfielder
Chelsea and Manchester United are left to battle for Boubakary Soumare as other suitors bow out.
Chelsea edge Lille to advance to Champions League knockout stages
Chelsea moved through to the Champions League knockout stage with a 2-1 win over a largely compliant Lille side at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
Lampard expecting many more UCL goals from Abraham
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes Tammy Abraham’s maiden Champions League goal will be the first of many.
Willian grabs winner in landmark game for Chelsea
Willian marked his 300th appearance for Chelsea with the winner as Frank Lampard’s side dug deep to beat Lille 2-1 and get off the mark in the Champions League.
5 talking points ahead of this week’s Champions League fixtures
The Champions League returns this week with three of England’s four representatives at home.