Chelsea might not be playing much football at the moment – but there’s always drama down at the Bridge. Juventus have reportedly offered Miralem Pjanic in exchange for Maurizio Sarri favourite Jorginho and it has been revealed that top target Ben Chilwell is a lifelong Blues fan. The Blues are reportedly keen on re-signing Declan Rice from West Ham. Sky Sports claims Frank Lampard is on the hunt for a defensive midfielder this summer. And the English tactician has apparently earmarked Rice as the perfect man to protect Chelsea’s backline next season. Rice spent eight years coming up through the Blues’ academy and remains best pals with Mason Mount. But he was released in 2014 and ended up with rivals West Ham. Frank Lampard was spotted out
Coronavirus: Dybala and Paolo Maldini also test positive
Juventus and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala and former Italy captain Paolo Maldini have tested positive for coronavirus. In a message on his Instagram account, Dybala said he and his girlfriend both have the virus but were in good health. "Both Oriana and I have tested positive," Dybala, 26, said. "Luckily we are in perfect conditions." AC Milan technical director Maldini and his son Daniel both tested positive and a club statement said they "are well". The club added that Daniel Maldini, 18, had been training with the AC Milan first team and that he and his father, 51, had spent two weeks in self-isolation at home and would remain in quarantine "until clinically recovered". Dybala is the third Juve player to be confirmed to have the virus, following
Chelsea ‘tells’ Arsenal star wanted by Man United to join the club
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a target for Chelsea and Manchester United Even Spanish giants Barcelona are interested in having the super striker Aubameyang's deal at Arsenal will come to an end at the end of next season Chelsea have reportedly joined Spanish giants Barcelona and Manchester United in the race to sign Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who could leave the Emirates this summer. Manchester United were the first to show interest in the signing of the Gabonese footballer whose contract at the club will expire in 2021. But according to the report on UK Sun, Arsenal chiefs are aware that the former Borussia Dortmund striker is not ready to sign a new deal at the Emirates stadium. Since joining Arsenal in January 2018, Emerick Aubameyang has scored
Coronavirus: Lukaku reveals annoying thing self-isolation is doing to him
Romelu Lukaku seems to be having a difficult time in self-isolation The Inter Milan forward says he almost went crazy one day All football activities in Italy have been suspended as coronavirus continues to ravage the country Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has decried what self-isolation is doing to him saying he almost went crazy one day, GOAL reports. All players in Italy have been ordered into self-quarantine as the rampaging coronavirus continue to maim people in Italy with over 3,400 dead in the country. Italy has now recorded more deaths that China and the second most hit country due to the infection. "I almost went crazy one day. I can't go out, I can't go shopping. I'm locked up in the house. I miss everyday
Barcelona Names the EPL star they will sign after COVID-19 cases
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could fulfil his dreams of playing for Barcelona next season. The Catalans are eyeing a move for the Gabonese as a replacement for Luis Suarez this summer Aubameyang's deal with the north Londoners end in the summer of 2021 Spanish League giants Barcelona have reportedly concluded plans to lure Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang away from the Emirates Stadium. The Gabon international has been linked with a move away from the north Lond club with the Catalan club emerging as a possible destination for him. According to SunSport, the former Borussia Dortmund is also keen on signing for the La Liga defending champions at the end of this season. Barca are said to have made the Gunners forward their prime target as a replacement for
Coronavirus:W. Roony complains on how footballers treated
Wayne Rooney says the government and football authorities have treated footballers as "guinea pigs" during the coronavirus outbreak. Elite football in Britain has been suspended until at least 3 April, with the Premier League saying "conditions at the time" will determine its return. "For players, staff and their families it has been a worrying week," he said. "One in which you felt a lack of leadership from the government and from the FA and Premier League." Writing in his column in the Sunday Times, the former England captain said: "The rest of sport - tennis, Formula 1, rugby, golf, football in other countries - was closing down and we were being told to carry on. "I think a lot of footballers were wondering, 'Is it something to do
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Coronavirus: 2021 Afcon Qualifiers postponed “Covid-19”
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has postponed this month's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement on Friday, Caf said the 48 matches scheduled to run between 25-31 March have been postponed until further notice even though only a few cases have been reported on the continent. "Several players, who are supposed to play the next Afcon qualifiers, come from countries which have been severely affected by the virus (in) Europe and Asia," Caf wrote to member associations. Caf also explained that many African governments have imposed strong travel restrictions, which require 14 days of quarantine, on those arriving from Europe. At present, at least 18 African nations have reported cases of coronavirus. To prevent one life means more
England, France, Spain and Italian Leagues were postponed due to Covid-19
The English Premier League -- the world's richest top-flight division -- has been hit by the decision to postpone all professional football in England until early April due to the coronavirus outbreak. "The FA, Premier League, EFL and FA Women's Super League and FA Women's Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until Friday 3 April at the earliest," said a statement on the Football Association's website. "This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the Covid-19 virus." Friday's decision came after a number of Premier League clubs, players and managers were impacted by COVID-19. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is self-isolating after testing positive, the
Chelsea vs Covid-19: Hudson Odoi reveals recoveries of his recent Coronavirus symptoms
Hudson-Odoi reveals he has recovered from his coronavirus symptoms as he confirms week-long self-isolation. The Blues star tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this week, and will now be under quarantine for the next seven days. Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has revealed that he has entered into a week-long self-isolation period after recovering from symptoms of coronavirus. The 19-year-old sent a message to supporters via social media offering an update on his health, after being officially diagnosed with Covid-19 on Thursday. "Hi guys, as you may be aware I had the virus for the last couple of days, which I've recovered from," Hudson-Odoi began. "I'm following the health guidelines and self-isolating for the week. I hope to see everybody soon and hopefully be back on the pitch very