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Chelsea’s poor start to the Premier League season continued as Ollie Watkins’ fine strike saw Aston Villa to a 1-0 win against the 10-player Blues. It is the first time Villa have beaten Chelsea in back-to-back league games in 30 years, while Mauricio Pochettino’s side have made their worst start to a top-flight season after the opening six games since Read More

Mauricio Pochettino gave a defiant response after seeing his Chelsea sided booed for a disappointing showing against Bournemouth. Chelsea continued their lacklustre start to the season with a goalless draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. The Blues have just five points from five games and sit 14th in the table but their cause has not been helped by a multiple players Read More

Chelsea are planning to build two eight-foot lion statues outside Stamford Bridge just weeks after scrapping subsidised travel for fans. Per the Daily Mail, Chelsea have submitted a planning application to Hammersmith and Fulham Council for permission to erect one of the giant sculptures, with Todd Boehly keen to deliver his promise to upgrade Stamford Bridge’s facilities and appearance. The Read More

Callum Hudson-Odoi has left Chelsea after being at the club for 16 years. The midfielder penned a letter to the London giants via Instagram. Callum Hudson-Odoi was acquired by Nottingham Forest from Chelsea on the last day of the transfer window. The Blues will get an initial £5 million, with the potential for add-ons to bring the total to £8 Read More

Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson can be “one of the greatest strikers in the Premier League”, says Mauricio Pochettino, after his first goal for the club. After drawing a blank in his first two outings for the Blues, the £32m ($37m) former Villarreal man got off the mark with a close-range finish against Luton Town, after Raheem Sterling’s double had set the Read More

The Premier League is investigating Chelsea for potential financial rule breaches during Roman Abramovich’s ownership of the club. Chelsea’s new owners reported their own club to UEFA and the Premier League after their takeover last summer. At present, Chelsea have not been charged with anything by the Premier League. If they were found guilty of rule breaches, sanctions could include Read More

Chelsea are now reportedly open to the idea of a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. It’s claimed by Sky Sport Italia that Chelsea are now more receptive to the idea of letting Lukaku join the Old Lady, paving the way for Vlahovic to move the opposite way in an exchange. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are understood Read More

Chelsea were crowned winners of the inaugural Premier League Summer Series with a 2-0 victory over Fulham as Christopher Nkunku scored again. Mauricio Pochenttino clinched his first trophy with the Blues following a 4-3 win over Brighton and a 1-1 draw with Newcastle during their pre-season tour of the USA. Thiago Silva opened the scoring in the 20th minute with Read More

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle with Monaco for defender Axel Disasi for a fee in the region of £38.6m. Disasi has entered the final two years of his contract and had been linked with Manchester United and Newcastle in this transfer window. Monaco wanted to have a degree of certainty over a replacement before sanctioning a move for Read More

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Michael Olise, and have offered Crystal Palace £39 million for the midfielder. Chelsea are actively pursuing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and have tabled an opening bid of £39m ($51m) including add-ons, according to RMC Sport. Olise, who suffered a hamstring injury at the European U21 Championships with England, is Read More

Chelsea are demanding just €6 million (£5m/$6.7m) for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with Marseille close to signing the Blues flop. Chelsea have communicated to Aubameyang’s suitors Marseille that they are unwilling to let him depart on a free transfer this summer. Both the club and the player are keen on parting ways, with the 34-year-old already being offered to Saudi Arabia. Read More

New AC Milan signing Christian Pulisic has admitted that he wanted more opportunities to prove himself at Chelsea. Pulisic has admitted that he wanted more chances to prove his worth at Stamford Bridge but simply did not receive them. The winger made a total of 58 starts for the Blues in the Premier League and saw his minutes gradually diminish; Read More

Moises Caicedo has admitted that he “can’t say no” to Chelsea as the transfer saga surrounding the Brighton midfielder drags on. Chelsea have been leading the charge to sign the Ecuador international as they look to strengthen in midfield and replace Mason Mount following his move to Manchester United. The Blues have had a hard time convincing Brighton to sell Read More

Chelsea have confirmed their capture of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig. The France forward has signed a six-year contract, after the two clubs pre-agreed a deal for Nkunku to make a summer move to Stamford Bridge at the end of last year. The 25-year-old underwent medical tests early last season before an agreement was reached in December. Nkunku, who had Read More

Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead before UEFA Champions League final. The Blues have identified the shot-stopper as their first-choice target to become Mauricio Pochettino’s new number one. Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy are facing uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge, with new head coach Pochettino wanting to sign a new goalkeeper, football.london understands Read More