The champions allowed the Belgian midfield ace to join today’s opponents Southampton in early July, once their swoop for Kalvin Phillips was agreed. Chelsea failed with a bid for Romeo Lavia just weeks after he joined Southampton Credit: Getty However he was very highly-regarded by Pep Guardiola and staff at the Etihad. Therefore they secured an option to buy him back if any bids were a...Full Story »

Rodgers refuses to rule out Maddison exit James Maddison has had an electric start to the season, scoring five goals and assisting two in his opening eight games, and manager Brendan Rodgers admitted he knows there will be interest in the playmaker. However, he didn't rule out a transfer adding: "He also knows he's in a good place to develop and learn, and he knows he can focus on day-to-day...Full Story »

N’Golo Kante will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Wolves despite returning to training.Boss Graham Potter is determined to see the France midfielder fully shake off his latest hamstring issue before retuning to action.Defender Wesley Fofana will be out of action for several weeks due to strained knee ligaments.Wolves were dealt a major blow this week with the news winger Ped...Full Story »

Wesley Fofana is already totally focused on his recovery having hobbled out of Chelsea's 3-0 Champions League win against AC Milan. WHAT HAPPENED? Ecstasy soon turned to agony for Fofana in just his fourth appearance for Chelsea. He gave the Blues the lead against AC Milan with his first goal for his new club - and just his second in English football - but was reduced to tears with a potentia...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are the latest club to become interested in AC Milan's Rafael Leao. That's according to Fabio Cordella, who has claimed Antonio Conte's Lilywhites have joined their London rivals in the battle for Leao's signature. Leao, 23, will be out of contract in Milan in 2024, and because the attacker is unlikely to sign a new deal with the Rossoneri, the end of the season is going to...Full Story »

Inter Milan are planning to schedule a new meeting with Milan Skriniar's agent in order to offer him a new contract. Contract talks will begin next week, according to Fabrizio Romano, as the Serie A giants look to keep hold of one of their key players. The centre-back is in the final year of his contract at the San Siro and could leave for free at the end of the season if no new deal can be...Full Story »

Reece James’ thunderbolt strike put the seal on Graham Potter’s first Stamford Bridge win as Chelsea boss as the Blues thumped AC Milan 3-0 to revitalise their Champions League campaign.James’ finish capped a fine Blues victory, with the England wing-back also teeing up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for his second goal in as many games.Wesley Fofana opened the scoring, tapping home...Full Story »

Martial wants game time promise before agreeing Man Utd contract Fabrizio Romano - speaking to Caught Offside - has said that Anthony Martial is considered an important player to Erik ten Hag and, for that reason, Manchester United want to agree a new deal with him. Although, the Frenchman wants a promise of regular game time before signing along the dotted line and, at present, that is the de...Full Story »

Chelsea are said to be one of several clubs with a keen interest in snapping up Benjamin Sesko, who was linked with a move to Manchester United over the summer, from RB Leipzig before the start of next season. The Blues are currently in talks with Leipzig over the signing of Christopher Nkunku and have been tipped to raid the German heavyweights once again for the services of Sesko when the camp...Full Story »

Gallagher came off the Chelsea bench to score a screamer in the 90th minute - his first goal for his boyhood club - and break the hearts of his former supporters after starring on loan at Palace last season. Conor Gallagher has got the full support of his No1 fan and Wag Aine May Credit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy The Irish beauty is a model and professional dancer Credit: Instagram @ainemayken...Full Story »

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to battle it out for Chicago Fire attacker Jhon Duran. Since moving to America and signing for Chicago Fire, Duran has managed 13 goals and assists in 26 games despite being just 18 years old. The Colombian only emerged as a first-team player at Chicago Fire this season, and a report from The Sun claims clubs in Spain and Germany are keeping tabs on him. The re...Full Story »

The RB Leipzig star underwent a preliminary examination and the Blues were keen that nobody found out about their early transfer moves. Christopher Nkunku attracted interest from Chelsea and Manchester United over the summer Credit: Reuters But the news was leaked that the medical happened a few weeks ago. Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that all parties involved wanted to keep the discuss...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has embraced the extra pressure he is under at his new club after his first Premier League game in charge of the Blues ended in a late 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.The game looked to be heading for a draw before second-half substitute and former Palace loanee Conor Gallagher scored a 90th-minute winner.Some might have seen sending on the England midfielder as an inspired ...Full Story »

Conor Gallagher marked his return to Selhurst Park with a last-minute winner in Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.Odsonne Edouard opened the scoring after seven minutes before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalised with a neat finish late in the first half.But it was ultimately the former Palace loanee who had the final say as he came off the bench to curl in a 90th-minute effort to h...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter is open to bringing Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge next season. Lukaku, who struggled to win the favour of former boss Thomas Tuchel, is said to be keen on a permanent deal at Inter beyond his year-long spell, but the loan agreement does not include an option or obligation to buy next summer. ESPN says although the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on dea...Full Story »

Armando Broja was pinched from the Spurs academy by Chelsea Chelsea plucked Armando Broja from the Tottenham Hotspur academy when he netted nine goals against the Blues for Spurs. Broja experienced a break-out campaign for Southampton last season, and it has earned him valuable minutes at parent club Chelsea this time out. The Albanian striker has made four appearances for the blues, but he's ...Full Story »

Chelsea have attempted to secure an advantage in the race to sign Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig by arranging for the striker to undergo medical tests ahead of a proposed move, sources have told ESPN. Nkunku, 24, has attracted interest from several top clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. But Chelsea have attempted to position themselves at the front of the qu...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira will have James Tomkins at his disposal for the first time this season when Crystal Palace host Chelsea on Saturday.Tomkins returns from a calf injury, while fellow defender Nathan Ferguson (Achilles), goalkeeper Jack Butland (finger) and midfielder James McArthur (groin) remain unavailable.Saturday could also see the call-ups of one or more players from the under-21 side who...Full Story »

Chelsea attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic would reportedly be ready to accept a potential move to AC Milan in the January transfer window. The USA international has been a bit of a disappointment for most of his time at Stamford Bridge, despite previously looking like an elite young talent during his time at former club Borussia Dortmund. It seems Pulisic could now be nearing an exit as...Full Story »

Chelsea Champions League winner Ramires has announced his retirement. The 35-year old has called time on his 14-year playing career, where he played for Chelsea, Benfica, Palmeiras, Jiangsu Suning, Cruzeiro and Joinville. He announced his retirement this afternoon on Instagram, the Brazilian making the news official after he had been without a club since the end of November 2020 when he left...Full Story »