Everton boss Ronald Koeman has refused to rule out a move for Chelsea striker Diego Costa RONALD KOEMAN has refused to rule out a temporary deal for Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Costa, 28, has failed to comply with his contract at Chelsea after opting against a return to training. His time at Stamford Bridge appears to be finished following Antonio Conte's text, which outlined that the Spain ...Full Story »

Chelsea made a dismal start to their Premier League title defence as they fell to a 3-2 defeat by Burnley that featured red cards for Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas. Cahill was sent off by referee Craig Pawson after only 14 minutes when he ended Steven Defour's run with a high tackle that was clumsy rather malicious. Even when a man down Antonio Conte could not have predicted the capitulation t...Full Story »

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte insisted on Friday he was "not looking for sympathy" over the size of his squad. The Italian led the Blues from 10th the previous campaign to the Premier League trophy last season. But with a return to the Champions League resulting in additional fixtures, the Blues' squad size appears thin. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had an answer, pointing to Chelsea send...Full Story »

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is ready to ask Real Madrid to name their price for Gareth Bale. With Antonio Conte complaining his Chelsea squad is short of numbers, Abramovich has instructed his directors to intensify their transfer plans in the final weeks of the market. Don Balon says on their shopping list remains Bale, whose future is still in doubt after a low-key performance in Real's...Full Story »

John Obi Mikel left Chelsea in January The Italian chief has had a frustrating summer in the transfer market and desperately needs to offload Costa. The maverick target man was told he is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge via a text from Conte. But until a transfer is agreed, Costa is refusing to return to the club and is staying in Brazil. However, Sakri - who was a youth team play...Full Story »

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has sustained another injury at training as his exit from the club looks more unlikely. The 23-year old has been linked with a move to Chelsea or Tottenham after Ronald Koeman publicly placed him on the market. But now, according to the Sun, any potential deal could be in jeopardy after Barkley left training clutching his hamstring. He will now undergo a scan...Full Story »

Diego Costa has been told to come back to Chelsea The AWOL striker has been in Brazil since the middle of June and claimed on Monday he is being treated like a "criminal" by the champions. But despite boss Antonio Conte dumping the Spain international by text, the Blues have now called on the hitman to return to first team training. They have made it clear they want him available for selectio...Full Story »

Diego Costa has accused Chelsea of treating him like a "criminal" this summer, and revealed that he has lost all respect for Antonio Conte as a person over the Italian's handling of the situation. Chelsea began their Premier League title defence with a shock 3-2 defeat against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the absence of their top scorer last season, who has remained in his home tow...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte defended his team selection for defeat to Burnley. The champions suffered a nightmare start to the campaign as they suffered their first opening day-defeat for 19 years and found themselves 3-0 down in the first half. Conte named five rookies on the bench and handed a Premier League debut to Ivory Coast midfielder Jeremie Boga who lasted just 20 minutes after Gary ...Full Story »

Sam Vokes celebrates Sure, a memorable second half fight-back, even when they were down to nine men for the final minutes, was a stirring spectacle in the Stamford Bridge sunshine. And, sure, there was rare promise to behold in the dynamic performance of £60million striker Alvaro Morata when he came on as a substitute. But, let’s get real, too. Chelsea were a team of chaos for much...Full Story »

Antonio Conte has declared Chelsea are not favourites to win the Premier League ANTONIO CONTE has confessed he does not see his Chelsea team as one of the favourites for the Premier League title this year. Conte's team won the title last year against the odds, but the Italian is worried his squad is not strong enough to defend their title and take on the Champions League as well. There were n...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea star Hernan Crespo has delivered his predictions for this season’s Premier League. The action begins again tomorrow night as Arsenal take on Leicester at the Emirates Stadium. Crespo, who won the Premier League with the Blues in 2005/06, is backing Arsene Wenger’s men to reclaim a spot in the top-four, along with Man City, Man Utd and Chelsea. But he is siding with ...Full Story »

It has not taken John Terry long to make a return to Chelsea as the club legend checked in on his former team-mates at the club's Cobham training ground. Terry bid an emotional farewell to the Blues at the end of last season, 19 years after making his debut for the club. The 36-year-old consequently signed with Aston Villa and dropped by prior to the Championship club's EFL Cup tie at Colche...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes the club need more signings to cope with the added demands of playing in the Champions League and warned his players they will have to work even harder than they did during last season's title-winning campaign. Chelsea, who were not in Europe but won the domestic title by seven points in Conte's first season in charge, have signed four players so far, in...Full Story »

Willian says his agent talked to Manchester United Chelsea midfielder Willian reveals his agent held talks with Manchester United before he committed his future to the Blues. Willian struggled under new boss Antonio Conte last season and was linked with a summer move away from Stamford Bridge. "There were a few conversations with my agent. I worked with Mourinho and I became his friend as wel...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has told the club he wants them pursue Tottenham full-back Danny Rose. The Italian has failed to recruit any reinforcements at the full-back position this summer. Marcos Alonso and Victor Moses played the two positions last summer, but there has been no competition brought in to push them. The Blues have been priced out of a move for Juventus' Alex Sandro, and now...Full Story »

Chelsea have launched a bid of £25m to Arsenal for winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to the Daily Mail. The Blues have been interested in the 23-year old for sometime but they have stepped up their interest over the past week. Arsenal have initially rejected Chelsea's early attempts at signing the England international. However, Chelsea are now prepared to offer £25m for O...Full Story »

Eden Hazard has told Barcelona he's not interested in joining them Spanish outlet Don Balon say the Chelsea forward's name immediately jumped to the top of the Catalan club's wishlist after selling Neymar. The La Liga giants are on the prowl for replacements after losing their brilliant Brazilian to Paris St-Germain for £198m earlier this week. They immediately sounded out the injured Ha...Full Story »

Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer Frank Lampard has criticised the strength of the club's current squad and called for Antonio Conte to make urgent additions. The former England international was speaking after watching Arsenal beat the Blues, courtesy of a penalty shootout, to lift the 2017/18 Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. The former Chelsea midfielder was particularly concerned ...Full Story »

Olivier Giroud scored the winning spot-kick as Arsenal won the 2017 FA Community Shield 4-1 on penalties. Here are three quick thoughts from Wembley ... 1. Arsenal get the win they deserved over Chelsea The game may have meant little and told us barely anything about the season to come, but Arsenal have started the campaign in encouraging style by winning the Community Shield, beating Chelse...Full Story »