Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Olivier Giroud from Arsenal on an 18-month deal with the option of a year’s extension.
Borussia Dortmund is already in a formal agreement with Chelsea over a loan move for the out-of-favour attacker, Michy Batshuayi.
CHELSEA are reportedly looking to sign Olivier Giroud from Arsenal if they miss out on Edin Dzeko.
Chelsea Manager, Antonio Conte has admitted Chelsea can no longer compete with the Manchester clubs in terms of their spending power.
Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas will be missing for Chelsea when they travel to Arsenal for a record 5th time in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
Super Eagles star, Victor Moses produced a superb performance on the right wing back position to help Chelsea to a 4-0 victory over Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon with a fantastic goal.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has refused to comment on the club’s reported interest in 36-year-old Peter Crouch and Roma striker Edin Dzeko.
Alexis Sanchez’s transfer to Manchester United was 75 percent completed as of Monday night despite late interest from Chelsea as Manchester City pulled out of the race.
Chelsea were held to a goalless draw at home by 10-man Leicester City on Saturday with Super Eagles holding Midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi starring.
The stalemate gave the advantage to Manchester United in what has become a race for second place in the Premier League behind runaway leaders Manchester City.
The champions struggled for much of the game against the team that won the title a year before them, with Leicester creating a string of chances in the first half, thanks in large part to winger Riyad Mahrez.
Chelsea, who drew 0-0 in two cup games before Saturday’s return to the league, improved after coach Antonio Conte replaced Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas with Pedro and Willian in the 58th minute.
Leicester went down to 10 men when defender Ben Chilwell was booked twice in five minutes midway through the second half.
Wilfred Ndidi was on top of his game for the whole duration of the game as he controls the foxes Midfield alongside James, and Sub Vincent Iborra.
Leicester held on for the draw which leaves Chelsea on 47 points, the same as Manchester United who play on Monday at home to struggling Stoke City.
Leaders Manchester City have a 15-point advantage over both club