4-2-2-2: a formation we could see more of?

Thomas Tuchel surprised us all on Wednesday evening in the 2-0 victory against Tottenham in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge. Having been previously reluctant to veer too far from his tried and tested back-three system, Tuchel lined up with a back-four for (almost) the first time in his reign... Continue Reading →

Declan Rice – The missing piece in Chelsea’s squad

It’s been quite the year for Declan Rice. From captaining West Ham to their highest league finish in over 20 years, to starting in the final of the Euros at Wembley in July and now scoring for the Hammers in Europe, the 22-year-old just keeps progressing. Despite West Ham’s dubious £100m valuation, reports suggest Rice... Continue Reading →

20th + 21st August 2021 , Chelsea Transfer News Roundup

Ike Ugbo Ike Ugbo will make his decision 'soon' as he has the option of Genk and Marseille to move to on permanent deals. Fee is expected around £5m. (Fabrizio Romano) Davide Zappacosta Zappacosta is set to join Fiorentina on loan with the option to buy. (Fabrizio Romano) Malang Sarr Bologna want Malang Sarr on... Continue Reading →

7th August 2021 , Chelsea Transfer News Roundup

Romelu Lukaku The Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea deal is completed. Chelsea will pay Inter €115m (£97.5m) for Lukaku and no Chelsea players will be going to Inter. Lukaku will sign a five year contract and get €12m net + add-ons per year. (Fabrizio Romano) Lukaku will be the highest earner at Stamford Bridge as he... Continue Reading →

3rd August 2021 , Chelsea Transfer News Roundup

Romelu Lukaku Chelsea have made a formal bid for Lukaku that consists of €100m guaranteed and Marcos Alonso also. Inter have rejected the offer as they deem Lukaku as 'untouchable' and they want to keep him. Inter expect Chelsea to try again for Lukaku soon. (Fabrizio Romano) If Chelsea bid up to €120m for Lukaku,... Continue Reading →

14th July 2021 , Chelsea Transfer News Roundup

Erling Haaland One of the busiest days for one of the most lucrative transfer sagas of the summer. One of the biggest sports newspapers in the world, BILD released lots of details about a potential Haaland deal today. Firstly, they mention that Chelsea want to guide Erling Haaland to London with a mega offer of... Continue Reading →

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