Jose Mourinho has revealed he never wanted Chelsea to sign Andriy Shevchenko, claiming Samuel Eto’o was the striker he wanted Roman Abramovich to bring to Stamford Bridge instead. Shevchenko completed a £30million move from AC Milan in 2006 after Chelsea had won consecutive Premier League titles under Mourinho. Almost two decades later, the former Blues […]
Chelsea have been told they overpaid for Morgan Rogers after spending a British-record £117million to sign the England international this summer. Rogers chose Stamford Bridge despite long-standing interest from Arsenal and signed a contract with Chelsea until 2033. The 23-year-old said the opportunity to work with Xabi Alonso and the direction of the club were […]
Chelsea’s final pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad gives several players one last major opportunity to force their way into Xabi Alonso’s plans before the Premier League begins. Saturday’s 2pm BST meeting at Stamford Bridge is the final scheduled test before Chelsea open their league campaign away to Fulham on 24 August. It will also be […]
Xabi Alonso is preparing to dramatically reduce Chelsea’s centre-back options, with the Blues looking to cut a group of 10 senior defenders down to just four or five before the transfer window closes. Chelsea’s defensive overhaul has accelerated after another busy summer of recruitment and the £52million arrival of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. Lacroix […]
Tosin Adarabioyo has emerged as a transfer target for Marseille, with Chelsea facing another decision over their crowded centre-back department before the window closes. Marseille have shown the strongest interest in the 28-year-old, while Benfica are also considering a move for the Chelsea defender, according to The Times. Chelsea are currently content to keep Tosin, […]
Josh Acheampong has emerged as a target for Frank Lampard at Coventry City, with Chelsea reportedly prepared to reconsider their previous refusal to entertain offers for the defender. The 20-year-old entered the summer regarded as one of the players Chelsea did not want to lose, with approaches from several major clubs rejected. That position may […]
Enzo Fernandez staying at Chelsea gives Xabi Alonso something even a £120million transfer fee could not immediately provide: certainty in the heart of his midfield. Friday’s 5pm cut-off passed without Manchester City meeting Chelsea’s valuation, with Fernandez now expected to remain at Stamford Bridge for the 2026/27 season. Chelsea’s £120m terms are also understood to […]
Enzo Fernandez is now expected to remain at Chelsea this season after the club’s 5pm deadline passed without an acceptable £120million offer arriving for the midfielder. Chelsea had given Manchester City and any other interested club until Friday evening to meet their valuation for Fernandez, bringing a firm end point to one of the summer’s […]
Como have made an initial approach for Liam Delap as the Serie A club consider a move for the Chelsea striker during the final weeks of the transfer window. The 23-year-old has emerged high on Como’s shortlist as they search for another centre-forward, with Chelsea prepared to allow Delap to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. […]
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has dropped a major hint over the club’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez just hours before Chelsea’s 5pm transfer cut-off. City have been strongly linked with the Argentina international as uncertainty continues around Rodri’s future, but Chelsea have placed a £120million valuation on Fernandez and want the situation resolved on Friday. […]
Xabi Alonso’s first match as Chelsea manager at Stamford Bridge already carries significance, but Saturday’s opponents make the occasion unusually personal. Chelsea face Real Sociedad in their final pre-season friendly before attention turns towards the Premier League, giving supporters their first opportunity to see Alonso’s new side at home. For the Spaniard, however, Real Sociedad […]
Chelsea Women will face Real Sociedad at AFC Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium in their first competitive match of the new season, with kick-off and ticket details now confirmed. Sonia Bompastor’s side host the Spanish club in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League third qualifying-round tie on Wednesday 26 August, with the game kicking […]
