Timo Werner and Ben Chilwell’s late strikes sent Chelsea top of the Premier League as the Blues dispatched 10-man Southampton 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. James Ward-Prowse scored a penalty only to be sent off for a late, lunging tackle on Jorginho, opening the door for Werner and Chilwell to send the Blues back to winning ways. Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Everton teed up the ch...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has taken a swipe at Gareth Southgate for calling up injured Chelsea defender Reece James. Southgate selected the full back in his squad this week for England’s World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary - but that came as a shock to Tuchel, who ruled James out yesterday because he is not even back in training after an ankle injury. The Blues boss said “When I s...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been named as the footballer involved in an alleged betting scandal being probed by police. The 32-year-old striker, currently playing for Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, has been identified by national press in his homeland as the one of the people being investigated by detectives in his home state of Sergipe. Diego Costa is allegedly under a police inv...Full Story »

Reece James will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Southampton due to continued ankle trouble.Boss Thomas Tuchel also revealed the full-back would miss next week’s World Cup qualifiers with England, despite having been called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad this week.Mason Mount is fit after a minor knock, but N’Golo Kante (self-isolation) and Christian Pulisic (ank...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly ready to try offering around €50million for the transfer of Paulo Dybala as his Juventus future continues to look in serious doubt. The Italian giants are keen to tie Dybala down to a new deal, but it seems not much progress has been made, leading to plenty of transfer rumours linking the Argentina international with a move away. Latest reports claim Chelsea are ...Full Story »

The Italian tactician, who delivered a Premier League title to Stamford Bridge, worked with the Belgian striker at San Siro Chelsea have failed to “figure out how to use” Romelu Lukaku, with former Blues and Inter boss Antonio Conte questioning Thomas Tuchel’s tactical approach. The Belgium international striker was taken back to Stamford Bridge for a second spell during th...Full Story »

The French defender was the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout the summer as Chelsea tried and failed with a bid to sign him from Spanish side Sevilla Jules Kounde has opened up about his Sevilla future after a summer of transfer speculation that saw Chelsea fail with a bid to sign the France international. Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Kounde but were unable to finali...Full Story »

Three of Europe’s biggest clubs are reportedly interested in signing Juventus attacker Federico Chiesa. Chiesa began to make a name for himself towards the end of last campaign, with his performance in Juventus’ Champions League clash with Porto a notable day to remember for the young Italian (at least on a personal level). However, that cannot compare to what he achieved on the ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel admitted Chelsea were “not free enough” as they slumped to a 1-0 Champions League defeat at Juventus.Federico Chiesa’s sucker-punch strike just 11 seconds into the second half floored the Champions League holders in Turin.Chelsea slipped to a second straight 1-0 loss, following Saturday’s Premier League defeat by Manchester City.And manager Tuchel held up hi...Full Story »

Federico Chiesa’s rocket finish stunned Chelsea in Turin as Juventus condemned the Blues to a second straight 1-0 defeat.Italy forward Chiesa sneaked in on goal and lashed past Edouard Mendy as Chelsea were caught cold just 11 seconds into the second half.The visitors were still processing their half-time adjustments when Juventus struck, and Thomas Tuchel’s side never recovered.Chel...Full Story »

Despite signing Romelu Lukaku earlier this summer for a whopping £103.5m, Chelsea is reportedly one of four top European clubs interested in signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. That’s according to a recent written report from Gazzetta Dello Sport (as relayed by Sports Witness), who claims the prolific forward could be set for yet another bumper transfer. Osimhen, 22, only joine...Full Story »

The France international midfielder will sit out a European clash with Juventus on Wednesday and a domestic date with Southampton N'Golo Kante had been hoping to rediscover his best form for Chelsea after shaking off a groin injury, but he is now back on the sidelines due to a positive coronavirus test and will sit out key Champions League and Premier League fixtures. The World Cup-winning m...Full Story »

Mamardashvili set for Valencia buyout Valencia are set to exercise their buyout clause for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, says Todo Fichajes. The Georgia international signed on loan in La Liga from Dinamo Tbilisi in his home country in June. Originally intended to figure in the reserves, he has instead figured regularly for the senior side this term and will be rewarded with a full-time st...Full Story »

Chelsea are eyeing a fresh move for Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. The Blues reportedly put forward an incredible offer of £85m for the Italy international in the past summer window. Chiesa, who won Euro 2020 with Italy, has struggled in the early rounds of this season. According to Calcio Mercato, Thomas Tuchel wants the club to have another go at signing Chiesa to bolster his attac...Full Story »

Real Madrid reportedly have Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell and Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold on their radar as they look to strengthen in the full-back positions. The Premier League boasts some of the world’s best talent, which is one of its major selling points. However, fans of Premier League clubs are frequently having to endure transfer speculation surrounding their favouri...Full Story »

Manchester United may reportedly be set to look abroad for cheaper alternatives to West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. The England international has shone for the Hammers and is sure to earn a big move in the near future, with football.london recently mentioning both Man Utd and Chelsea as potential suitors for him. Still, it might now be advantage Chelsea in this particular transfer battle as ...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus fired an early Premier League warning shot as defending champions Manchester City toppled title rivals Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.Brazil forward Jesus angled a deflected finish in the 53rd minute to help City leapfrog Chelsea in the table on goal difference, ending the Blues’ unbeaten league start.City offered far the greater enterprise, with Jesus’ winner helping P...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka has become a key man for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, but reports in Spain are linking him with a move to Atletico Madrid next summer thanks to a possible Chelsea transfer Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Arsenal star Bukayo Saka next summer. Saka has become one of the leading players in the Premier League with his fine form for the Gunners, as well as impressing f...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger is ready to leave Chelsea for a bank-busting contract. The Mirror says Rudiger is set to make himself one of the highest paid defenders ever with a £400,000-a-week pay packet abroad. The 28-year-old Chelsea defender, one of the most influential figures within the European Champions' ranks, is out of contract at the end of the season. Bayern Munich and Juventus, famed fo...Full Story »

The German once again drew praise last weekend for the tactical tweaks he made in his side's ultimately comfortable 3-0 win at Tottenham As soon as Chelsea lifted the Champions League trophy in Porto, talk began of an impending Premier League title challenge. Thomas Tuchel’s tactical victory over Pep Guardiola clearly signified if not the passing of the torch at least the beginning of a...Full Story »