An up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at Chelsea has rejected a last-minute move to Premier League rivals Burnley, it has been revealed. The player in question? Ian Maatsen. For those not aware, left-back Maatsen spent last season out on loan away from Chelsea, honing his craft with Vincent Kompany's Burnley. And to say that the 21-year-old went on to impress across his time at Turf ...Full Story »

Chelsea have had a €20 million ($22 million) offer for Corinthians youngster Gabriel Moscardo rejected by the Sao Paulo-based club, sources told ESPN Brasil. The Premier League side are willing to reach an agreement for the 17-year-old midfielder now ahead of him being able to complete a move to London in 2024, when he turns 18, sources said. Moscardo has been in the starting lineup si...Full Story »

The powers that be at Premier League outfit Chelsea are readying themselves for a late-window approach from capital rivals Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports. The player at the centre of the Lilywhites' predicted swoop? Conor Gallagher. As per a report from the reliable Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph, the Spurs brass have identified midfielder Gallagher as a potential last-minute signi...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino praised the performances of the players given their full Chelsea debuts in the narrow Carabao Cup win over AFC Wimbledon, but would not be drawn on reports that the club are on the brink of signing Manchester City’s Cole Palmer.It took a first Chelsea goal from Enzo Fernandez in the second half to finally see off the challenge of the League Two side and seal a 2-1 victo...Full Story »

Arsenal are said to have turned down an offer from Chelsea to sign Emile Smith Rowe. The attacking midfielder, who has barely featured for the club over the past 12 months, wants to leave. Smith Rowe wants to play regular first team football, while various British outlets state Chelsea are eager to sign him. However, The Mail states that a first bid from the Blues has been flatly rejected. ...Full Story »

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are both showing a keen interest in Barcelona's want-away star Ansu Fati. Fati considering his future at Nou Camp Spurs and Chelsea both interested 20-year-old under contract until 2027 WHAT HAPPENED? According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and Tottenham are two of the teams at the center of talks surrounding the Spain international. Spanish...Full Story »

Ansu Fati close to leaving Barcelona Ansu Fati is on his way out of Barcelona this summer as his father Bori Fati and agent Jorge Mendes met in Seville on Tuesday to decide on the player's future, according to Helena Condis Edo. Fati reportedly has offers from Premier League clubs Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur and a decision could be made by Wednesday. Lukaku in Rome to complete loan move t...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku will reunite with Jose Mourinho at Roma after Chelsea accepted a £5 million ($6m) loan offer from the Italian side. WHAT HAPPENED? Roma have agreed to pay £5m to loan Lukaku for the season, according to The Telegraph. The Belgian striker has accepted a wage cut so that Chelsea will not have to cover any part of the £6m ($8m) salary he will earn in Rome. THE BIGGE...Full Story »

Former Chelsea captain Eden Hazard is set to announce his retirement. Hazard, 32, is a free agent after being released from his Real Madrid contract a year early at the end of last season. The former Belgium captain has received enquiries from MLS, Saudi Arabia and across Europe. However, Foot Mercato says he has decided to hang up his boots. Hazard managed just six LaLiga appearances with ...Full Story »

The powers that be at Premier League giants Manchester United have made contact with their counterparts at Chelsea, over a potential swoop for an out-of-favour member of the Blues’ defensive ranks. The player in question? Marc Cucurella. The subject of potential left-back reinforcements, of course, has taken its place front and centre in the headlines on the red half of Manchester over...Full Story »

Chelsea have completed the signing of Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from MLS club New England Revolution, the teams announced Saturday. ESPN reported earlier this week that Petrovic was set to arrive for a transfer fee worth up to £14 million ($18m), with an initial £12.5m plus a further £1.5m in add-ons. "It's a big step for me and it's always been a dream of mine to si...Full Story »

The agent of Djordje Petrovic has been spotted at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea legend John Terry ahead of a move to the Blues. ·Kepa and Mendy leave Chelsea·Sanchez now first-choice keeper·Blues set to sign Serbian Petrovic WHAT HAPPENED? The goalkeeper is expected to complete a move to Chelsea for £14 million ($18m). Now, Fabrizio Romano claims the New England Revolution...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah, with Benjamin Pavard expected to leave the German side. ·Chelsea have told centre-back he can leave·Chalobah yet to make an appearance this season·Bayern in need of defensive cover WHAT HAPPENED? The Bavarians are poised to sell Pavard to Inter in the coming days, with the two clubs agreeing on...Full Story »

Brentford star Ivan Toney appears set to push for an exit from the club in the January transfer window. The centre forward, who is banned for gambling violations until January, wants to play for a Champions League club. Per The Mail, Toney has signed a deal to join renowned sports management firm CAA Stellar. With Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham among the teams chasing his signatur...Full Story »

Roma are in talks with Chelsea today for Romelu Lukaku. Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzio is reporting Roma vice-president Ryan Friedkin and sports director Tiago Pinto are in London today. "Now Roma fans can really dream: the yellow-red leadership blitz for Lukaku is starting," stated Di Marzio. "Vice-President Ryan Friedkin and DS Tiago Pinto are leaving the capital on a private flight to Lo...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino insisted Raheem Sterling deserves the credit for turning his Chelsea career around after his two goals fired the team to a 3-0 victory over Luton at Stamford Bridge.Sterling endured a disappointing debut campaign in west London but has looked a player transformed since his new manager took charge, and cemented a sensational return to form with a match-winning display against ...Full Story »

A highly-regarded up-and-coming member of the midfield ranks at Chelsea is all set to link up with Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest, it has been revealed. The player in question? Andrey Santos. For those not familiar with his name, Santos is a 19-year-old Brazilian international, who was snapped up by Chelsea this past January, in an £18 million deal. After initially being denie...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is priortising the sale of three senior players. The Blues manager is having to send some older players to train with the U21s as he doesn't have room to include them in first team training. As many as 19 players have left the club this summer, but there remains 32 at Cobham training daily. The London Evening Standard says the next three to leave will be Rom...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku is not in Chelsea's plans this season. There has been no contact between Mauricio Pochettino and Romelu Lukaku in recent weeks as the Belgian striker does not have a future at Chelsea. The 30-year-old frontman is currently training with the Blues' U21 side as the club continue to encourage bids for their former record signing. Lukaku blew his chances of returning to Italy with ...Full Story »

Man Utd's Raphael Varane not heading to Saudi Arabia Raphael Varane has never been in direct contact with Saudi clubs despite links — and he’s not interested in any move this summer 🔴🇫🇷 #MUFCManchester United also consider Varane key player not available on the market. pic.twitter.com/o00mED1eVF— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 22, 2023 Dortmund, Bayern ...Full Story »