American boss Todd Boehly has been building his backroom staff since taking over from Roman Abramovich in May. Chelsea are set to announce Christopher Vivell as the club's new technical director Credit: Getty And according to Sky Sports in Germany, Vivell has signed with Chelsea and already received his working visa. The scouting expert is expected to be announced soon following his departure...Full Story »

Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Milinkovic-Savic enjoyed an impressive tournament with Serbia at the World Cup. The Lazio midfielder often featured in a more advanced role than he’s used to, with Dusan Vlahovic struggling with fitness. Clubs around Europe will have been keeping a close eye on Milinkovic-Savic during the tourname...Full Story »

Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has backed the Reds to secure a possible deal for Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic with both Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota on the injury table until at least February. Jota hasn’t played for Liverpool since their 1-0 win over Man City back in October, whilst Diaz has been missing since the Merseyside club’s defeat to Arsenal and is expected to be ...Full Story »

Manchester United have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko. Chelsea were recently claimed to have opened the bidding at £8.6million. But that fee could potentially rise with other Prem giants having entered the market. The Times says United and Chelsea would both love to bolster their forward lines with Moukoko in January. The Red Devils are ...Full Story »

That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports Real have "sealed" a deal for the 16-year-old prospect until 2027 with a further three-year option. Real Madrid have signed Palmeiras' 16-year-old wonderkid Endrick Credit: Getty However, the striker can't join Los Blancos for another 18 months due to rules in Brazil prohibiting underaged players from going abroad. That means E...Full Story »

Joao Felix & Cunha offered to Chelsea (Evening Standard) Atletico Madrid have approached Chelsea to offer them Matheus Cunha and Joao Felix in January, Evening Standard claims. The Stamford Bridge side are in the market for a new attacker and Portugal's Felix could be the man to solve their problems, while Cunha has attracted interest from elsewhere in the Premier League. Why can't Endr...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly looking to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona in the upcoming windows. According to a report from Fichajes, the highly talented winger has a €50 million release clause in his contract and the Blues are looking to bring him in. Graham Potter wants to improve his attacking options, and the newly appointed Chelsea manager has requested the signing of the Frenchman....Full Story »

Chelsea could play a big role in the future of Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha should the Blues move for a certain Borussia Dortmund star. According to German journalist Christian Falk, should Chelsea sign wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko in the summer, Dortmund are interested in replacing him with Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha. Both players are out of contract in the summer and woul...Full Story »

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga at the end of the season and a number of top clubs are keen on securing his services. A report from FootMercato claims that Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing the 20-year-old centre back and they have already lodged lucrative proposals to bring him to the Premier League. The French pu...Full Story »

Barcelona eye Morocco star Ounahi Barcelona are interested in signing Azzedine Ounahi from Angers, L'Equipe reports. The 22-year-old midfielder has impressed for Morocco at the World Cup and Barca see him as a good candidate to strengthen their squad in January. Tuchel & Pochettino in frame to replace Southgate as England boss Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are interested in tak...Full Story »

Manchester United have jumped into the battle for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. Foot Mercato says United and Manchester City have joined Chelsea in the battle for Gvardiol and have already made eye-watering offers to sign him in 2023. The Premier League champions' bid is currently the strongest, worth over £86million, including bonuses and a sell-on clause to lure him to the Etiha...Full Story »

Kante's contract with the Blues runs out in June, which means he can start talking to clubs overseas in January. Barcelona are close to signing Chelsea star N'Golo Kante in January Credit: Getty According to SPORT, Barca are holding talks with the midfielder's agents and the basis for a pre-contract agreement is practically in place. A deal between the Blaugrana and the France international c...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon extended their unbeaten run to eight matches as they secured a 0-0 draw at Swindon.Wimbledon were almost gifted an early goal as Sol Brynn slipped as he looked to kick the ball out, and it went straight to Ethan Chislett, but his shot lacked power and allowed the goalkeeper to get up and deal with it.Swindon controlled the play in the first half and had their best chance after 40 m...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Scott Lindsey will have midfielder Jonny Williams available again for the Sky Bet League Two clash with AFC Wimbledon.Wales international Williams, who is Town’s leading scorer with six goals, will add a much-needed attacking boost to the Robins’ line-up after World Cup duty.But fellow midfielder Saidou Khan will miss out after being stretchered off in the 2-0 defe...Full Story »

Real Madrid won't go for Leao, Gakpo or Garnacho in January Real Madrid are not planning any big signings in the January transfer window, Marca reports. The Spanish giants have been linked with the likes of AC Milan star Rafael Leao, Netherlands' World Cup hero Cody Gakpo and Manchester United's rising star Alejandro Garnacho. But they are set to snub moves for all three of those and stick ...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on a €70 million deal for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick after PSG dropped out of the race, according to reports. The 16-year-old striker has caught the attention of top clubs across Europe and Chelsea were among the sides being linked with a move. However, Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab) reports that Real Madrid are the frontrunners for his signature. PSG wi...Full Story »

Chelsea are said to be preparing a bid for AC Milan star Ismael Bennacer as the Premier League club looks to add another midfielder to their squad. Blues boss Graham Potter is said to want another midfielder in his squad and Bennacer is one of a few options that could be signed in January. Todofichajes are reporting that Chelsea have taken advantage of meetings with AC Milan over the signing ...Full Story »

German football is once again dealing with a crisis of confidence in their methods after a second consecutive exit at the group stage of the World Cup. It emerged that Oliver Bierhoff would be leaving his role as the technical director at the German Football Association (DFB) yesterday after 18 years in the job. President Bernd Neuendorf took the decision to get rid of Bierhoff two years earl...Full Story »

REAL MADRID have stolen a march on their rivals in the bid to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick by agreeing to an anti-Erling Haaland clause, a report says. Palmeiras forward Endrick, 16, is considered one of the best football prospects in the world and is on the radar of Europe’s top clubs. Real are receptive to the idea of ditching their long-time interest in Haaland in order to sign En...Full Story »

  England coach Gareth Southgate will not place pressure on Raheem Sterling to return to the World Cup squad this week. Sterling is prioritising his family's safety before contemplating heading back to Doha after a home invasion. He will deal with the police investigation over the next 48 hours. England staff are in touch with Sterling but Chelsea are taking a lead role while he is...Full Story »