Watford manager Slaven Bilic reports no fresh injury concerns ahead of his first home game in charge against Swansea.Forward Joao Pedro missed the 4-0 win at Stoke on Sunday with a calf injury and is not expected to be rushed into a return.Defender William Troost-Ekong picked up a hamstring problem while on international duty with Nigeria and Craig Cathcart, who was forced off late on against Su...Full Story »

New Watford boss Slaven Bilic hailed his side’s emphatic 4-0 win at Stoke as a “dream start” to his Hornets tenure and the blueprint for success going forward.Bilic is the Hornets’ ninth manager in three years last week after Rob Edwards’ sacking on the back of just one win in seven Championship games.Ismaila Sarr, Ken Sema, Keinan Davis and Vakoun Issouf Bayo all g...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic enjoyed a memorable start to life as Watford boss with a fine 4-0 victory at Stoke.Former West Ham boss Bilic became the Hornets’ ninth manager in three years after Rob Edwards was sacked on Monday following a torrid run of just one win in seven Championship games.Goals from Ismaila Sarr, Ken Sema, Keinan Davis and Vakoun Issouf Bayo secured Bilic an impressive win at the bet3...Full Story »

Watford have sacked manager Rob Edwards and replaced him with former West Ham and West Brom boss Slaven Bilic. The Sky Bet Championship club announced the latest overhaul of their coaching staff on Monday, less than three months after appointing Edwards. The former Forest Green manager oversaw just 11 games and leaves with the club 10th in the table as they bid to bounce back from relegation...Full Story »

A SOUTHAMPTON mascot brutally left Cesar Azpilicueta hanging in the tunnel before Chelsea's visit to St Mary's. The Chelsea captain was invited to shake the young fan's hand as the two teams lined up before kickoff. A mascot mascot brutally left Cesar Azpilicueta hanging in the tunnel But as Azpilicueta reached out to shake the mascot's hand - he was left savagely trolled. The defender lined...Full Story »

There has been no official agreement between Chelsea and Barca, but Nou Camp boss Xavi is not backing down. Xavi has his heart set on signing Azpilicueta Credit: Getty It is thought that Thomas Tuchel would like to keep Azpilicueta at Stamford Bridge. But according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Xavi remains dead set on landing his compatriot. A report by Spanish news outlet AS stated: 'Xavi...Full Story »

Negotiations for Barcelona to sign Cesar Azpilicueta are progressing well, according to COPE. According to previous reports, Azpilicueta may become Barcelona's next signing this summer after Jules Kounde. The 32-year-old Spanish defender's contract with Chelsea is set to expire in 2023, and COPE says talks to sign Cesar Azpilicueta are progressing well.Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel admits he is reluctant to grant Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta's desire to depart for Barcelona, with the Blues boss stating that he has to prioritise the aims of his squad rather than individual players. The veteran defender has been outspoken in his desire to switch to Camp Nou this summer, following Andreas Christensen out of the door in making a move to the Blaugrana. Th...Full Story »

Chelsea's £7m bid for Azpilicueta has stalled negotiations with Barcelona, according to the Daily Mail. Barcelona have offered Azpilicueta a lucrative two-year deal, but they are in talks with Chelsea for a fee. Burley met with Laporta last week, and Barca have offered Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso contracts, hoping Chelsea will release him for free or at a lower price. But Chelsea are ...Full Story »

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly arrived in Barcelona from London on Thursday to meet with the Spanish club's directors and discuss the departures of Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, two of Barcelona's targets in the transfer window. The meeting comes before the English side leave on a tour of Asia this Saturday, as all parties want a solution to the situation before they depart. Negotiations hav...Full Story »

The Chelsea captain wants to leave this summer and return home to Spain. Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta has been urged to hand in a transfer request if he is to push through a move to Barcelona Credit: AFP But Nou Camp giants Barca are growing frustrated with the lack of progress over the defender’s bid to talk his way out of the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. Azpilic...Full Story »

Chelsea defender’s Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta could be on their way out the door this summer. Azpilicueta has been at Chelsea for the majority of his career, so could be looking for a new challenge, and Alonso isn’t a regular starter at the club when Ben Chilwell is fit. According to Mundo Deportivo, Alonso and Azpilicueta are attracting the interest of Barcelona, and it...Full Story »

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has held exit talks with management today. Marca says Azpilicueta wass having showdown talks over his Chelsea future with Thomas Tuchel TODAY. The Blues defender wants to clarify what his position will be at the club next season if he stays. He also would like to sit down with the Blues' new owner Todd Boehly to hear the American's vision for the club going...Full Story »

Luka Modric has never had it easy, but his brand of football early in his professional career caught the eye of Slaven Bilic, the Croatia head coach at the time. On the occasion of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Chelsea, Modric invited Bilic to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu 18 years after he went to watch him play for Inter Zapresic. "From the beginning I lik...Full Story »

CESAR AZPILICUETA angrily confronted a Chelsea fan in the stands after his side's disastrous 4-2 defeat to Arsenal. The club captain appeared to take exception to something the fan shouted after the referee blew for full-time. Cesar Azpilicueta argued angrily with a fan at the end of his side's 4-2 defeat to ArsenalCredit: Getty The Chelsea fan appeared to be moaning about a lack of fightCred...Full Story »

The Blues have extended their captain's deal despite suffering from sanctions imposed on them by the UK Government. Cesar Azpilicueta has seen his Chelsea contract extended despite sanctions limiting the operation of the club. The limited operation licence that has been placed on the European and world champions came after accusations from the UK Government that Roman Abramovich had close l...Full Story »

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is refusing to talk about his future. The 32-year-old can leave Chelsea on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of this season. Barcelona have been pushing hard to sign Azpilicueta, but the Spain international is remaining coy about his next move. "This is not the time or place to talk about the future," Azpilicueta said. "If there's one th...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta are doubts for Chelsea ahead of Sunday’s match against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.Pulisic missed Thursday’s 3-1 win at Norwich because of illness while Azpilicueta was withdrawn at half-time at Carrow Road because of stomach problems, leaving the pair’s involvement against the Magpies uncertain.Reece James is expected to be unavailable ...Full Story »

Azpilicueta's deal with the Blues is up at end of the season and it doesn't seem likely that he will remain at Stamford Bridge. There's still a possibility that the defender may remain with the Blues as he's yet to accept Barca's proposal Credit: AFP The uncertainty over the Spaniard's future has prompted Barca to pounce on the 32-year-old with hopes of bringing him to the Nou Camp. The Catal...Full Story »

Tagliafico unhappy with Ajax after being denied 'dream' Barca moveAjax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico has admitted he is unhappy with his club for denying him a January move to Barcelona. "They have their reasons but it's a shame," Tagliafico told AS. "I feel that opportunities cannot be missed and this was a unique opportunity, being able to go to a club like Barca. For me it was a dream oppo...Full Story »