Niall Keenan

Niall Keenan

Sports Journalist · 67 articles

Chelsea handed potential transfer boost regarding ‘top notch’ name
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Chelsea handed potential transfer boost regarding ‘top notch’ name

Journalist Pete O’Rourke believes Chelsea will be looking at bringing in Moises Caicedo after his recent admission and their current midfield situation. Graham Potter was appointed the new Blues Head Coach last month and could potentially reunite with Brighton midfielder Caicedo. While still in charge of the Seagulls, Potter claimed that it would take close […]

Chelsea interested in £44.5m January move for 26-year-old ace
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Chelsea interested in £44.5m January move for 26-year-old ace

Chelsea are prepared to pay €50m (£44.5m) for Denzel Dumfries in January before loaning him back for the remainder of the season, according to reports out of Italy. Back in the summer, it was reported by La Repubblica that the Blues were looking to bring the Inter Milan right-back to Stamford Bridge. However, no such […]

Journalist insists Chelsea ‘would love’ to sign European starlet
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Journalist insists Chelsea ‘would love’ to sign European starlet

Journalist Pete O’Rourke believes that Chelsea ‘would love’ to bring Rafael Leao to Stamford Bridge amid recent interest. According to The Times, Chelsea were in talks with AC Milan in the summer with the view of a potential deal. However, it came to light that the Serie A winners were unwilling to agree to a […]

Chelsea expecting offer for £76m ace from European giants
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Chelsea expecting offer for £76m ace from European giants

Journalist Simon Phillips believes Chelsea are readying themselves for a bid from Bayern Munich for Kai Havertz. The German giants are said to be interested in Havertz and according to a previous report by Phillips, a serious offer could be made. That same source suggests that if the reigning Bundesliga champions made an attempt to […]

Europe’s elite ‘lining up’ amid Kante contract standoff – journalist
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Europe’s elite ‘lining up’ amid Kante contract standoff – journalist

According to journalist Simon Phillips, a number of European clubs are interested in signing Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante amid delays over a renewed contract. Kante has been out of action since the 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham back in August missing each of Chelsea’s last six games. Indeed it appears that his persistent injury issues […]

Sky Sports man insists Chelsea aren’t the same without Jorginho
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Sky Sports man insists Chelsea aren’t the same without Jorginho

Paul Merson is convinced that Chelsea ‘aren’t the same team’ when Jorginho doesn’t play. The Italian midfielder was brought to Stamford Bridge for £50m back in 2018 and has since been a constant feature in the Blues line-up. Onto his fourth Blues manager in Graham Potter, Jorginho was a mainstay for Maurizio Sarri, Frank Lampard […]

Journalist drops ‘interesting’ Declan Rice claim after board change
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Journalist drops ‘interesting’ Declan Rice claim after board change

Journalist Paul Brown has said that Chelsea may have cooled their interest in Declan Rice following Marina Granovskaia’s exit. Last year, The Telegraph reported that the west Londoners were looking to revive their interest in Rice when former boss Thomas Tuchel was in charge. However, back in June, it was announced that Granovskaia would be […]

Chelsea more likely to target £103m-rated star than Caicedo
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Chelsea more likely to target £103m-rated star than Caicedo

Journalist Paul Brown has said that Chelsea will now focus on Jude Bellingham as they look to solve their midfield struggles. With both Jorginho and N’Golo Kante in the final year of their contracts and turning 31 and 32 this season respectively, the Blues’ midfield is in need of a revamp. Other options include Mateo […]

Ben Jacobs provides update on N’Golo Kante contract situation
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Ben Jacobs provides update on N’Golo Kante contract situation

Journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed that Graham Potter’s arrival at Chelsea may influence N’Golo Kante’s future in west London. The 31-year-old, who moved to Chelsea for £30m in 2016, sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of the season, and talks appear to be stalling over fresh terms. The Blues made an […]

Kai Havertz could face “interesting” post-Tuchel future
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Kai Havertz could face “interesting” post-Tuchel future

Journalist Paul Brown is intrigued to see what the future holds for Kai Havertz following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea earlier this month. The 23-year-old has started all but one of the Blues’ matches in all competitions so far this season and was named in Graham Potter’s first starting XI at home to […]

Victor Orta being targeted by Chelsea for sporting director role
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Victor Orta being targeted by Chelsea for sporting director role

Journalist Dean Jones has said that Victor Orta is now on the list of ‘strong contenders’ that Chelsea are eyeing to fulfil the vacant sporting director role at Stamford Bridge. Co-owner Todd Boehly has held the reins on an interim basis ever since it was announced that Marina Granovskaia was leaving her position in June, […]

Armando Broja attracting interest from AC Milan
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Armando Broja attracting interest from AC Milan

Reports out of Italy have suggested that Chelsea striker Armando Broja is on the radar of last season’s Serie A winners.  The Albania international has become part of the Blues’ first-team squad this season after impressing on loan at Southampton last term. He was labelled ‘sensational’ by former Saints star Francis Benali for his performances […]