While the most of the footballing world has been busy with international matches, Chelsea are trying to seal the moves they’ve been interested in for quite a while, and if reports from outside of England are true, they’ve managed to secure the signings of both Edinson Cavani from Napoli and Andre Schurrle from Leverkusen. More
Unlike their big rivals, Real Madrid aren’t exactly known for excellent youth development, or being able to hang on to the talented ones. Dani Carvajal is one of those that got away, enjoying a fantastic season playing for Bayer Leverkusen, which could earn him a ticket back to club he grew up in. More
While the part of Kevin de Bruyne in the deal is still to be determined, both Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen want to complete their issue with Andre Schurrle, who most likely will become a Blues player in the next few days, if everything progresses according to plan. More
It might be still early in the season to talk about transfers, but it seems Chelsea are on their way to secure their first big signing for the 2013-2014 season by acquiring Andre Schurrle from Bayer Leverkusen, who haven’t agreed on a price yet, but have already sent Rudi Voller to seal the deal, which includes more than just financial compensation. More
The 2013 summer is going to be another one of change, expensive signings and big names leaving, with Chelsea hoping to finally sign Andre Schurrle from Leverkusen, 12 months too late in the eyes of some, while the departure of Frank Lampard, possibly to the Los Angeles Galaxy, becomes more and more imminent. More
Getting three bids rejected isn’t enough, as Chelsea are still trying to land Andre Schurrle from Leverkusen despite seeing offers for the German winger getting refused time and time again this summer, but the looming transfer deadline is giving the European Champions an incentive to try again. More
If Chelsea want to get Oscar from Internacional, they’re going to have to spend more money than initially thought, as the 20 year old Brazilian is expected to become the most expensive transfer ever to come out of the Brazilian league, while Andre Schurrle from Leverkusen is officially (for now) off the table. More
Having their first bid for Leverkusen winger Andre Schurrle rejected hasn’t stopped Chelsea, one of the busiest sides if not the busiest of them all in this off-season, from trying to sign the 21 year old German international, working on a new bid to get him across the channel. More
Lionel Messi became the first player in Champions League history to score 5 goals in one match. Forget about Barcelona beating Leverkusen 7-1 and the aggregate score of 10-2. I don’t know what Guardiola is planning for next year and his future in the game, but it seemed like Messi and the rest put on a show just to convince him to stay. More
What would be the biggest surprise? Leverkusen actually coming back from losing 1-3 to Barcelona at home, or APOEL Nicosia beat Lyon by the right amount of goals and continuing their magical run in the Champions League? Knowing what we know now, seeing Leverkusen in the UCL quarter finals would be a bigger shock. More