RAPHINHA is holidaying in Ibiza with stunning wife Taia Rodrigues amid sizzling transfer talk. The 25-year-old Brazilian was spotted taking a stroll with Rodrigues on the island beach before hiring a pedalo. Raphinha and wife Taia Rodrigues are enjoying a relaxing trip to Ibiza amid uncertainty over his club future The Leeds winger is set to snub Arsenal and Chelsea for a dream move to Barcel...Full Story »

Chelsea are ahead of Bayern Munich in the race for Mattijs de Ligt. The Juventus defender is being linked with an exit from Turin, with his contract set to expire in 2024. Thomas Tuchel is keen to bring De Ligt to Stamford Bridge and new owner Todd Boehly wants to help his manager. Bayern have also emerged as a suitor for the 22-year-old, but Goal says Chelsea are leading the race. So far ...Full Story »

Milan table De Ketelaere bid AC Milan have made an opening bid for Charles de Ketelaere, €20m plus add-ons. Club Brugge want more but AC Milan now opening direct talks, as per @DiMarzio. 🔴🇧🇪 #ACMilanLeeds have also approached Brugge for de Ketelaere as revealed weeks ago.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2022 Fiorentina sign Juve's Mandragora Rolando M...Full Story »

RAHEEM STERLING is closing in on a switch to Chelsea with Thomas Tuchel's side holding fresh talks with Manchester City. No fee has yet been agreed for the England ace – but talks are believed to have progressed well over the weekend. Chelsea are understood to be closing in on the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City SunSport exclusively revealed last month how City know they...Full Story »

Chelsea want to assess Armando Broja before sending him out on loan against next season. The Albania international scored nine goals in 38 games on loan at Southampton last season. Saints are keen to sign Broja again, but they are not alone. West Ham United and Newcastle have both been linked with the 20-year-old. Sky Sports claims that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel wants to assess Broja befo...Full Story »

According to reports from the Milan News, AC Milan plans to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea on a loan plus a buyout. Earlier media reports said that Ziyech was willing to move to Milan, the Rossoneri hoped to complete the transaction at a price of 25 million euros, while Chelsea's asking price was 30 million euros. Now, according to the Milan News, Milan plan to sign Ziyech on loan plus a buy...Full Story »

It is said that Chelsea are ready to offer Juventus 80 million euros for Matthijs de Ligt and 11 million euros a year for the player. According to Schilla, Juve are still bidding between €90 million and €100 million for Matthijs de Ligt, while Chelsea are prepared to make an offer of €75 million and €80 million for Matthijs de Ligt in the next few days, with an annual ...Full Story »

Hernan Crespo was a huge hit at Chelsea (Image: GETTY) At the height of his powers, Hernan Crespo was one of the most clinical strikers in all of Europe - but the former Chelsea man wasn't just content with scoring on the pitch. During his illustrious career, the Argentine superstar - who turns 47 on Monday - turned out for the likes of the Blues, Inter Milan and Lazio, notching over 270 goals...Full Story »

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are willing to pay 75 million euros to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha, but Barca have not given up yet. They are confident to take the Brazilian international for 50 million euros, which is the limit of Barceloa's budget to sign Raphinha. The advantage of Barcelona over Tottenham and Chelsea is that the player wants to join, and Raphinha's agent has been in B...Full Story »

Leeds United attacker Raphinha has pulled out of talks with Chelsea. Sport says Raphinha has told his representatives he doesn't want to join Chelsea as he calls on them to halt discussions. Chelsea looked to have leaped to the front of the queue, topping Arsenal's initial offer. However the Brazilian doesn't want to head to west London - and has told agent Deco to stop negotiating. The pla...Full Story »

Chelsea are watching Manchester United's talks for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Guardian says Chelsea are keenly monitoring any developments surrounding the 25-year-old. It comes after Manchester United agreed a fee with Barca worth around £56million with add-ons included. If the Blues are keen to match that bid, then they may be in for a transfer battle with their Premier...Full Story »

Dani Alves weighs up options after Barca exitAfter six months at Barcelona Dani Alves is once more a free agent, and keen for high-level football to bolster his hopes of making Brazil's World Cup trip to Qatar in November. Now, a new front-runner has emerged for his signature in the shape of ambitious Serie A club Athletico Paranaense. The Coritiba side's president has taken personal control...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is targeting the Dutch international as he looks to re-build his defence at Stamford Bridge for the new season. Nathan Ake has won two Premier League titles in his two years at Manchester City Credit: Getty However the champions have no plans to sell the former Bournemouth defender who only joined them two years ago in a £40million deal. Ake was on the books of Chelsea for ...Full Story »

The two parties are torn over where the Brazil international will move this summer The future of Leeds United's Brazil star Raphinha remains uncertain, with club and player in disagreement over where his next transfer destination lies. Raphinha is set on a move to Barcelona, who reached an accord with the winger back in May. But GOAL can reveal that his employers favour Chelsea's bid, leadi...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku has secured a sensational return to Inter Milan on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The Belgian moved from Inter to Chelsea last summer in a deal worth £97.5m. But after only 16 Premier League starts last season, Lukaku is back at the San Siro. Inter have paid a loan fee of around £7m to sign the 29-year-old. "I'm back baby," Lukaku said in a video on Inter's Twitte...Full Story »

Chelsea have been in contact with Koulibaly's agent in London over the past few hours. The Blues continue their search for a suitable defender in the transfer market. Chelsea have made bringing in defenders a priority in this summer transfer market, with Serie A becoming the main ground for the Blues to strengthen their backline. Previously, Chelsea has shown interest in Juve's Matthijs de L...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Manchester United fans:     Chelsea reach full agreement for Raphinha         Thiago Silva: "Neymar has to come to Chelsea. If that happens, it will be for the best. At the moment, I do not know anything, but I hope that it will materialise." Neymar Played Some of His Best Football Under Tuchel BallRATE on 10 ...Full Story »

Chelsea are close to agreeing a fee with Leeds United for Raphinha but the race for his signature is not over yet. The Blues have told the Yorkshire club that they are ready to pay a price north of £55million for Raphinha, which Leeds are said to be willing to accept, reports The Athletic. It would then come down to the Brazilian’s preference, with Chelsea said to be in pole posit...Full Story »

Chelsea have been handed a major transfer boost after Paris Saint-Germain have informed Neymar he is not part of the club's plans ahead of next season. The Brazilian signed for the French giants in a world-record £200million transfer in 2017. Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea have been monitoring Neymar's situation, as they ambition a swoop for the Brazilian this summer. Following a disappointing se...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Ronald Koeman says Frenkie de Jong told him he wants to stay at Barcelona. Manchester United fans:   Heung-min Son has a new mural in north London   We Witnessed Lionel Messi Assisting Cristiano Ronaldo's Winning Bicycle Kick Goal Against The Alien Team.   ONCE UPON A TIME...   Chelsea have made contact with Man City (Rah...Full Story »