Managers are now pressing ahead with their plans for the summer transfer window so we’ll bring you all the latest news and gossip from around the globe. Today, more on the future of James Rodriguez…. Chelsea and Manchester United have put forward ‘serious’ offers for James Rodriguez as the attacker looks to secure a move away from Real Madrid this summer, according to a ...Full Story »

Speculation The Van Dijk departure saga has been one of the longest and most drawn-out stories of the summer so far, with a new club seemingly linked with a move for the talented Dutchman every day. Liverpool had been rumoured to be close to a deal for Van Dijk several weeks ago, though negotiations eventually collapsed due to Jurgen Klopp and co. ‘tapping up’ the Saints star. O...Full Story »

Proceeds from a clash between London soccer giants Arsenal and Chelsea will go to support people caught up in the Grenfell Tower fire, the Football Association said on Friday. Officials said they were hoping to raise "in the region of 1.25 million pounds" when FA Cup winners Arsenal take on Premier League champions Chelsea for the 2017 Community Shield at the Wembley Stadium on Aug. 6. At le...Full Story »

Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci is wanted by Chelsea The Blues boss looks set to splash the cash this summer with Champions League football back on the agenda at Stamford Bridge. Starsport understands Chelsea have agreed a deal for Everton talisman Romelu Lukaku. But Conte won't stop there as he looks to bolster his squad. The Telegraph say Bonucci and Van Dijk are top targets to boost his de...Full Story »

What was Georges-Kevin NKoudou thinking?It’s not been a great day for Tottenham midfielder Georges-Kevin NKoudou. Twelve months ago, NKoudou moved from Marseille to Spurs in an £11 million deal, however he struggled to get into the Tottenham starting XI. In total, the 22-year-old only made eight Premier League appearances last term, and all of those were as a sub. A Chelsea fan? S...Full Story »

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN have NOT contacted Chelsea over a deal to sign Izzy Brown permanently this summer, according to reports. Huddersfield are not preparing an £8m bid for Izzy Brown Huddersfield were thought to be eyeing a swoop for Brown following his successful loan campaign at the John Smith’s Stadium last season. Brown scored five goals for the Terriers to help them to Premier Le...Full Story »

CHELSEA star Nemanja Matic wants to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, according to reports. Manchester United have been linked with Matic despite the Serbia international inspiring Antonio Conte's side to the Premier League title. Manager Mourinho is determined to add a midfielder to his squad to coax the best out of Paul Pogba. The France international endured a tricky first ...Full Story »

Antonio Conte's proposed new deal will see him become the best-paid manager in Chelsea's history Antonio Conte is close to agreeing to sign a new contract at Chelsea after positive talks, according to Sky in Italy. Conte has two years left on his current deal but Chelsea are rewarding him with a new improved contract after he won the title in his first season at the club. The new deal will se...Full Story »

Antonio Conte is not close to leaving Chelsea and has not expressed frustration with their transfer strategy or management structure, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC. On Thursday, reports in Italy and England claimed Conte was on the verge of quitting after losing patience with Chelsea's speed of movement on his transfer targets and a lack of communication with owner Roman Abramov...Full Story »

Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp tabled a contract offer to former Chelsea captain John Terry. Terry left Stamford Bridge at the end of the season following a 22-year association with the Premier League champions. Top-flight sides Bournemouth and West Brom are believed to be interested in signing the free agent, but Redknapp has confirmed he is attempting to convince the 36-year-old t...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku is the perfect replacement for Diego Costa, according to Ray Parlour That is according to former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour, who believes the Everton striker is capable of filling Diego Costa's boots. Costa looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after claiming that Antonio Conte has told him he is not in his plans for next season. And Starsport understand Lukaku has ...Full Story »

Cesc Fabregas has not been a first-team regular for Chelsea this season Cesc Fabregas has not been a first-team regular for Chelsea this season Starsport can reveal the Blues had been looking to ship out the former Arsenal midfielder this summer. The Premier League champions let it be known they were open to offers for Fabregas. But after a strong end to the season, Fabregas has won over Che...Full Story »

Chelsea striker Diego Costa was happy to score in Spain's World Cup qualifying win over Macedonia. Costa spoke about his Chelsea future after the victory. "I have two years left on my contract at Chelsea so they have to know what to do with me," he said to reporters after the match. "I now have to wait for the club's decision." Costa was very pleased to avoid a potential banana skin agains...Full Story »

Chelsea have moved a step closer to completing the signing of French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco. The 22-year-old, who has long been admired by Blues boss Antonio Conte, is expected to travel to England soon to finalise his £35m move. Bakayoko, originally valued at £43m, will become the club's first major acquisition this summer after a breakthrough in negotiations betw...Full Story »

Could Romelu Lukaku be the reason Chelsea are happy for Diego Costa to go? Diego Costa is not wanted at Chelsea but why is Antonio Conte now looking elsewhere? Adam Bate assesses the situation... "I'm a Chelsea player, but they do not want me there," said Diego Costa. "Antonio Conte has told me by message. Conte said he did not count on me for next season. It's a shame, I've already forwarded...Full Story »

Harry Kane has scored 78 goals in 113 appearances for Spurs The Blues have been heavily linked with the Everton forward. He left Stamford Bridge in 2014 but has been hotly tipped to return to his former stomping ground. The Toffees won't let him leave on the cheap and Chelsea might need to fork out over £80m. Given the Belgian's hefty asking price, Burley says the Blues should focus on ...Full Story »

At times, Diego Costa's relationship with Antonio Conte has appeared rather strained and now the Chelsea man has confessed that his club boss doesn't expect him to be at the Premier League champions next season. A January falling out between the pair erupted over a potential move to China and yet the Spanish striker ended the year as the Chelsea top scorer. "My relationship with the coach ha...Full Story »

Eden Hazard got injured on duty with the Belgium national side Chelsea forward Eden Hazard will miss the start of the season after returning to London for surgery on his fractured ankle. Hazard incurred the injury in training with Belgium at the National Football Centre in Tubize on Sunday and Chelsea have confirmed he will be out for three months. He was immediately ruled out of their friend...Full Story »

The Serbia international has enjoyed a stellar three-and-a-half year stint since returning to Stamford Bridge from Benfica. And he played a key role as Chelsea secure a second league title in three seasons last month, as well as helping them into the FA Cup final. Matic’s future is uncertain though as Antonio Conte looks to overhaul his squad ahead of September’s return to Champion...Full Story »

The Premier League champions have opened talks with the Belgian playmaker and are ready to pay him £320,000 to snub a switch to Spain. Hazard was hugely influential in helping Antonio Conte’s side win the their second Premier League title in the last three seasons. He still has three years left to run on his current £200,000 a week but the club are ready to dig deep to ensure h...Full Story »