Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has offered an update on his search for a new club captain, following the departure of long-serving Cesar Azpilicueta. The Spanish full-back joined Atletico Madrid earlier in the window, but Pochettino is yet to name his successor as he continues to get to grips with his squad while on a pre-season tour of the United States. There are a number of obvious ...Full Story »

Juventus are keen to secure Romelu Lukaku on loan from Chelsea with an option to buy, but the Blues want a permanent sale. WHAT HAPPENED? Juventus are set to make an attempt to convince Chelsea to loan Lukaku to them for the upcoming season, offering an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season. Lukaku, who spent last season on loan at Inter, is keen on a return to Italy and ...Full Story »

Lazio veteran Pedro is backing a move for former Chelsea teammate Callum Hudson-Odoi. Lazio are battling Fulham for the winger. Pedro said: “Hudson-Odoi is a strong player, he can play on the right or left, so it would be great news if he arrived here." The veteran, who turns 36 this week, has penned a new 12 month deal and said: “I saw we have improved so much, especially in te...Full Story »

Chelsea are working to rebuild their squad after their worst-ever Premier League season Chelsea are closing in on the signing of a new striker option ahead of the new season, after registering just 38 goals in the Premier League last season - their lowest since the league's inception in 1992. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left Stamford Bridge this summer, while both Chelsea and Romelu Lukaku ...Full Story »

It's certainly been the busiest of summers in terms of outgoing transfers as far as Chelsea are concerned, and it's likely that even more sales will occur before the end of the current window. Todd Boehly's attempt to buy his way to success over the past couple of transfer windows has come back and hit him like a juggernaut this summer. Staying on the right side of Financial Fair Play is imp...Full Story »

Chelsea have rejected a £40 million offer from West Ham United for Conor Gallagher, sources have told ESPN. The 23-year-old is part of Mauricio Pochettino's 29-man squad currently on a preseason tour of the United States where the new head coach has admitted they lack sufficient midfield options ahead of the new campaign. However, Gallagher is believed to be available for a fee in the r...Full Story »

Chelsea have launched a surprise bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise. The France U21 international is the subject of a £39m offer from the Blues - £4m above his buyout clause. Manchester City are also interested in Olise this summer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting: "Chelsea and Manchester City have both Michael Olise in their list. Understand there's rele...Full Story »

Chelsea agree deal in principle for Palace midfielder Olise According to RMC Sport, Chelsea are actively pursuing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and have submitted an initial offer of £39 million ($51 million) with add-ons. Olise, who missed England's participation in the European U21 Championships due to a hamstring injury, is fascinated by the idea of joining the Blues, who have ...Full Story »

Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi had a not-so-subtle dig at Chelsea and their lack of European football next season while discussing Moises Caicedo. ·Chelsea made Caicedo top target·Brighton standing firm on midfielder·De Zerbi makes snide comment WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea are attempting to sign Caicedo from Brighton, but are meeting resistance from the coastal side. De Zerbi has po...Full Story »

During the opening two windows of his Stamford Bridge reign, Todd Boehly was like a kid in a candy store buying as many players as he could realistically afford. Now, however, with Financial Fair Play issues looming, he's belatedly seen the error of his ways and has trimmed the first-team squad like never before. The upheaval is necessary though it can't be good for squad morale, and it still ...Full Story »

Chelsea are starting to see Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins as a potential target this summer. The Blues are seeking a new starting center forward as they push to sell Romelu Lukaku to an Italian club. Per Simon Phillips, the Blues are being tempted into making a big money move for Watkins. The England forward enjoyed an outstanding season last term under the guidance of Unai Emery. Manager...Full Story »

Caicedo has joined up with the Seagulls in Philadelphia for a pre-season friendly against Chelsea on Saturday as part of the brand new Premier League Summer Series. In the build up to the game, Caicedo has directly informed manager Roberto De Zerbi and senior members of the Brighton hierarchy that he wants to join Chelsea, and that he believes a recently rejected £70m offer was more than f...Full Story »

Wesley Fofana’s serious knee injury has prompted Chelsea to dip back into the transfer market for a centre-back and it is being reported that the Blues are interested in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi. Fofana has had surgery on his ACL and will be out for at least six months, which is a huge blow for Mauricio Pochettino as the Frenchman was certain to have a big role in his team. The ...Full Story »

Spurs will target the Aston Villa man if they sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Arsenal are ready to hijack Tottenham's move for Douglas Luiz Credit: Rex But they face competition from North London rivals the Gunners, who are eyeing a a fresh move for the Brazilian. They were keen on Luiz last summer but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park. Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for ne...Full Story »

The Canada international has impressed in his time in Ligue 1 and previously attracted plenty of attention from transfer gossip columns, though Romano admits it's currently looking pretty quiet for him. Romano did suggest there are a lot of clubs keeping an eye on David, though he didn't name names, and this follows Manchester United and Chelsea recently being linked with him by L'Equipe. Davi...Full Story »

The Blues are now preparing a third offer to secure their priority summer target – having also had a £60m proposal dismissed last month. Chelsea have had a £70m bid for Moises Caicedo rejected Credit: Getty Ecuadorian midfielder Caicedo is currently in the United States with the Seagulls on their pre-season summer tour – and is due to come up against Chelsea in Philadelph...Full Story »

Blues boss Poch left out several key names from his 29-man United States touring group this pre-season as he continues his epic squad streamlining in West London. Mauricio Pochettio is swinging the axe at Chelsea Credit: Getty Romelu Lukaku has been told he has no future at the West London club Credit: Getty He has overseen a mass departure this summer with ELEVEN outgoings so far, including ...Full Story »

West Ham are targeting a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to replace Declan Rice and are in talks with Chelsea's Conor Gallagher. WHAT HAPPENED? A report from Sky Germany claims that the Hammers have targeted an ambitious move for Goretzka as they look to replace Rice after his switch to the Gunners. The Germany international has made 179 appearances for Bayern, winning the Bun...Full Story »

Chelsea's high profile summer spending looks set to continue with another big name. Per Le Parisien, Paris Saint-Germain and Brazilian star Neymar is also a Blues target The Premier League giants are hoping to bring the winger to Stamford Bridge on a cut price deal. Given Neymar's immense wages and PSG's desire to move on from his time at the club, he will be available for a modest transfer...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic has completed his move from Chelsea to AC Milan. The USA captain joins the Rossonero for €25m and signs a four-year contract. "It was a difficult last few season with Chelsea. For whatever reason I wasn't getting the opportunities I wanted," he told a media conference for his unveiling. "For me it's a brilliant opportunity to step away, get a fresh start and play for...Full Story »