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Oliver Birch

Oliver Birch

Sports Journalist · 325 articles

Fulham to rival West Brom in race for Chalobah
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Fulham to rival West Brom in race for Chalobah

Fulham look set to rival West Brom in the race for Chelsea youngster Trevoh Chalobah this summer, as both sides target a return to the Premier League next season. The 19-year-old enjoyed an impressive loan spell with Ipswich Town in the Championship last season despite their relegation down to League One, and there is said […]

Atletico Madrid confirm intention to keep Morata amid recall threat
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Atletico Madrid confirm intention to keep Morata amid recall threat

Atletico Madrid have reportedly informed Alvaro Morata of their intention to keep the striker at the club this summer amid concerns the Spaniard was set to be recalled by Chelsea. The Blues were said to have threatened to recall Morata from his 18-month loan spell with the La Liga giants if they did not sign […]

Hudson-Odoi issues positive injury update
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Hudson-Odoi issues positive injury update

Callum Hudson-Odoi has revealed on his official Twitter page that his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon is progressing well ahead of next season.  The winger limped off during Chelsea’s entertaining 2-2 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge in April, and had been expected to miss the start of the 2019/20 campaign. However, in a […]

10 Chelsea players who have the chance to impress in pre-season
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10 Chelsea players who have the chance to impress in pre-season

Following the respective departures of Maurizio Sarri and Eden Hazard this summer, and given Chelsea’s two window transfer ban, there are a number of Blues players who have the chance to assert their authority on the side in pre-season. Competition for places will still be high even given Chelsea’s inability to sign a replacement for […]

Atalanta set to extend Pasalic loan
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Atalanta set to extend Pasalic loan

Atalanta are set to extend the loan of Mario Pasalic this summer after failing to negotiate a lower fee to sign the midfielder permanently. The Serie A side had the option to buy the Croatian for €15million due to a clause in the loan deal, but were said to be hoping to negotiate a lower fee […]

Chelsea hit stumbling block in Willian contract negotiations
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Chelsea hit stumbling block in Willian contract negotiations

Chelsea are looking to offer Willian a new deal amid interest from La Liga giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, but are reportedly struggling to agree a new deal with the Brazilian. The Blues rejected bids of £35million from both Barca and Atleti for Willian on Monday, and have responded by initiating talks with the winger […]

Leon Bailey’s agent rules out immediate Chelsea move
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Leon Bailey’s agent rules out immediate Chelsea move

Chelsea have suffered a slight setback in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen starlet Leon Bailey, as his agent confirms the winger would be best suited to staying in Germany for at least another season.  The Blues had been linked with a move for the 21-year-old once again this summer, after showing an interest in the winger […]

Sarri set to determine Higuain’s future
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Sarri set to determine Higuain’s future

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri looks set to determine the future of Gonzalo Higuain this summer, with the Italian expected to be named as Masimiliano Allegri’s successor at Juventus in the near future. That’s according to Calcio Mercato, who suggest via Sky Sports that Sarri will make a decision on whether to keep Higuain at Juventus […]

Reece James suffers “heavy” ligament sprain amid broken ankle fears
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Reece James suffers “heavy” ligament sprain amid broken ankle fears

Chelsea have been handed an injury boost ahead of next season after X-rays confirmed that youngster Reece James did not suffer a broken ankle whist playing for England’s Under-20s on Friday. James enjoyed a fine campaign on loan with Wigan last season, and has emerged as one of Chelsea’s brightest young prospects, with many calling […]

Atalanta looking to negotiate Pasalic fee
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Atalanta looking to negotiate Pasalic fee

Atalanta are keen on a move for Mario Pasalic this summer following the midfielder’s successful loan spell with the Serie A side last season, but are looking to negotiate the agree optional fee clause in the deal. Pasalic made 42 appearances for Atalanta last season, scoring eight goals and creating six assists to help the […]

Coutinho hands in transfer request
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Coutinho hands in transfer request

Chelsea have been given a potential boost in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho as the Brazil international has reportedly handed in a transfer request to force a move away this summer. Coutinho’s future with the Catalan giants has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, with the likes of Juventus, Paris […]