Loic Remy’s failed move to Liverpool is going to benefit their title-race opponents, as multiple reports say Chelsea have swooped in for the French international striker who netted 14 times for Newcastle last season.
Chelsea let Fernando Torres skate to AC Milan on a two-year loan on Friday, and Blues boss Jose Mourinho clearly had a better option for his strike force in mind.
Remy, 27, did not score in France’s World Cup run but was dangerous all last season for the Magpies, and Mourinho will remember Remy’s Man of the Match performance in a 2-0 win over Chelsea at St. James Park.
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He made his mark in Ligue 1 with four-straight double-digit goals seasons between Nice and Marseille before engineering a move to the Premier League.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp was adamant that he did not want Remy to leave town, and this seriously dents their hopes for a strong season from their strike force.