Emerson Palmieri flying to London today to complete Chelsea medical and agree terms

EMERSON PALMIERI is closing in on a move to Chelsea.

The Roma star has become a top target for Blues boss Antonio Conte in recent weeks.

The left-back will provide much-needed competition for Marcos Alonso at Stamford Bridge.

And according to the Evening Standard, Palmieri will fly to London today or tomorrow to complete his move to Chelsea.

They claim the defender will undergo a medical and agree personal terms in the next 48 hours.

Palmieri was an unused substitute in Roma’s 1-1 draw with Inter Milan last night and the club’s sporting director Monchi hinted he may have made his final appearance for the Serie A giants.

When asked if the defender was joining Chelsea, Monchi said: "Whatever will be will be.

"I work every day to have players suitable to replace our players, my job is always to strengthen my club.

Chelsea are back in action on Wednesday night when the Blues travel to Arsenal for their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Should the Blues win, they will face either Manchester City or Bristol City in the final at Wembley.

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Victor Moses admits Chelsea FC star is ‘on fire’

Victor Moses has heaped praise on Eden Hazard following his top display for Chelsea FC in their 4-0 victory over Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Belgian playmaker was named as the man of the match as Antonio Conte’s men secured their first Premier League victory of 2018 to move up into third place in the top flight table.

Hazard scored Chelsea’s first and third goals on the south coast as the west London side ran riot, with Moses and Willian also getting on the scoresheet for the Blues.

The 27-year-old Belgian seems like he is approaching top form for Chelsea again this season as he bids to help the Blues enjoy a successful second campaign under Conte.

And Moses was thrilled to see Hazard firing on all cylinders again for Chelsea on Saturday as the Blues secured the three points against Brighton.

Speaking to Chelsea’s website after the game, Moses said: “It was very good and showed how good we are when counter-attacking.

“Eden was on fire. He showed that, on his day, he’s probably one of the best in the world and we’re very pleased for him. It was a good win for us.”

Chelsea now turn their attentions back towards League Cup affairs and the second leg of their semi-final clash against Arsenal at The Emirates on Wednesday night.

The west London side won the Premier League title in Conte’s first season at Chelsea last term.

Source: TheSportReview

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Hazard: Chelsea don’t need a target man – Man City have proved it

Eden Hazard has insisted Chelsea do not need to sign a target man.

Boss Antonio Conte appears to be keen to bring in a big striker, with Burnley’s Ashley Barnes among the players Chelsea have been considering.

Andy Carroll, who was lined up for a possible move from West Ham, has been sidelined by injury, and Stoke’s former QPR striker Peter Crouch is among others the Blues have shown an interest in.

But Hazard, who has been deployed as a centre-forward on occasions by Conte, believes the football runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City have been playing this season proves that an aerial presence up front is not needed.

Hazard said: “Who is the best team this year? Man City. The strikers, Jesus and Aguero, are not big. It’s simple.

“If you want to play with long balls you need a target man. If you want to keep the ball on the floor you need a small guy. It depends how you want to play.”

Alvaro Morata has struggled in front of goal for Chelsea in recent weeks, while Michy Batshuayi has been unable to establish himself as a first-team player and looks likely to leave on loan if another striker is brought in.

But Hazard said: “Football is simple. Keep the ball on the ground and try to play like we did.

“We have two very good strikers in Alvaro and Michy. If they are not ready to play. I can play striker. I don’t think we need another one.”

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Eden Hazard sends a clear message to Chelsea about the club's plans to sign a new striker

The Blues have been linked with a number of new strikers this month

Eden Hazard has stated that Chelsea don't need to bring a new striker to Stamford Bridge this month.

Following a run of three successive 0-0 draws for the Blues, Antonio Conte's team found their shooting boots once again as they hit four goals in Saturday's devastating win at Brighton.

However, that's still not stopped the rumours about a new frontman moving to west London before the transfer deadline.

Andy Carroll and Peter Crouch were previously linked with a move to the Premier League champions, while reports yesterday suggested that the club were now looking at Leicester's Islam Slimani and Burnley's Ashley Barnes.

Given all the talk of a new striker ahead of the last 16 of the Champions League, Hazard feels the team are in a good position with Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi.

Eden Hazard has urged Chelsea to not sign a new striker in the January transfer window. The Premier League champions are looking to sign a player to provide competition for Alvaro Morata, who is without a goal in his last six appearances.

Michy Batshuayi could also be allowed to leave on loan this month having failed to secure a regular role under Antonio Conte. Chelsea have held talks with Roma over a potential deal for Edin Dzeko, while Stoke City’s Peter Crouch and Burnley’s Ashley Barnes are also reportedly on the club’s striker shortlist.

But according to Hazard, Chelsea are not in need of a new addition in attack.

I think we have two very good strikers in Alvaro and Michy,’ said the Belgian. ‘If they are not ready to play I can play striker, so I don’t think we need [another striker].


Football is simple – keep the ball on the ground and try [to play] like we did. ‘Because we are missing chances people are saying we need another striker, but if we are scoring goals, we are the best attack in the league and no-one can say we need a striker. ‘It depends on the form of the team and I think we’re happy with the team we have.’

Source metro.cup.uk

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N’Golo Kante sends message to Chelsea FC fans about Ross Barkley

N'Golo Kante offers his reaction to Chelsea FC's signing of Ross Barkley from Everton this month

N’Golo Kante has expressed his happiness at seeing Chelsea FC secure a deal to sign Ross Barkley from Everton in the January transfer window.
The 24-year-old midfielder became the west London side’s first signing of the January transfer window earlier this month when he signed a long-term contract with the Blues.

Barkley is still waiting to make his debut for the Blues but has been training hard at Chelsea’s Cobham base in recent days.

The England international was an unused substitute in the 4-0 victory over Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday and will be hoping to make his debut soon.

And France star Kante has admitted that he is a big fan of the midfielder and is backing him to be a great addition to the squad at Stamford Bridge


Speaking to Chelsea’s website, Kante said: “He is a good player.

“I played against him when I was at Leicester and in my first season at Chelsea. He has the ability to score.

“He can play in different positions: he is a very good no.10 or no.8. He can help us achieve our target this season.”

Both Kante and Barkley will be hoping to feature for Chelsea when the Blues return to League Cup action on Wednesday night with the second leg of their semi-final clash against Arsenal at The Emirates.

The two teams played out a goalless draw when they met in the first leg at Stamford Bridge earlier this month.

Source The Sport Review

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