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West Ham close to €30m Vlasic deal after ending Lingard chase

The Croatian midfielder could make his way to London Stadium before the August 31 transfer deadline

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Chelsea proving 'defence wins titles' mantra

The Blues tapped into their values and earned a point at Anfield on Saturday after suffering a serious setback with Reece James' red card

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Dortmund interested in Hudson-Odoi loan

The winger has struggled to nail down a starting spot under Thomas Tuchel since the head coach's arrival

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Christensen to sign new four-year Chelsea contract

The Blues centre-back has found a breakthrough in his talks with the west London club and is set to extend his deal

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Bakayoko set for two-year AC Milan switch

The France international has found himself frozen out of contention in west London and is heading back for a second loan spell with the Rossoneri

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Will Chelsea regret losing Livramento for just £5m?

The right-back is already earning rave reviews for his performances for the Saints, meaning many Blues fans are wondering why he was allowed to leave

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Chelsea sell Ugbo to Genk as Lokomotiv move for Anjorin

The Blues are selling more homegrown talent to possibly fund a big money signing in the last week of the transfer window

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Who is in the Chelsea loan army?

The Blues are famous for sending a lot of players out on loan and have continued to do so in the latest transfer window

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Chelsea keep Kounde contact as West Ham make £26m Zouma move

The Blues could make one final transfer this summer - but could do with clearing some space in their squad before doing so

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Lukaku's dream second debut a Drogba-esque Arsenal demolition

The Belgium superstar announced his return to the Premier League in style with a performance his Blues hero would have been proud of

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Caballero: I would have faced penalties in UCL final

The veteran goalkeeper reveals life behind the scenes in the Blues goalkeeper group and under the German coach

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Messi's like Michael Jordan! - Caballero

The documentary featuring the NBA superstar reminded Chelsea's former goalkeeper of the new PSG signing's performances with his national team

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Chelsea's Miazga joins Alaves on loan with option to buy

The Blues centre-half is stuck in the club's loan system but will make his first move to La Liga

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Chelsea to give Chalobah new deal

The Cobham academy star is set to fully graduate into the first-team this season after taking his chance under the Blues boss

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Kenedy joins Flamengo as Emerson nears Lyon switch

The Blues will see two players depart as they continue to trim their squad

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Was Abraham harshly treated by Tuchel and Chelsea?

The ex-academy star has been deemed expendable due to the signing of Romelu Lukaku but scarcely got a look in under new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel

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Emerson & Zouma could leave amid Lyon & West Ham interest

The Blues are willing to move both players on before the transfer deadline, but only if the price is right

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Kane returns to full Spurs training amid transfer talk

The England international striker has taken in a first session with the rest of Nuno's squad following his exploits at Euro 2020

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Batshuayi set to depart Chelsea for Besiktas loan

The Belgian striker will join the Turkish side, who are expected to also have an option to buy

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Kante & Lukaku fit to face Arsenal but Loftus-Cheek positive for Covid

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has confirmed mixed news ahead of his side's trip to face the Gunners next weekend

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Abraham to undergo Roma medical ahead of €40m move

The England international is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Stadio Olimpico having fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge

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How Chelsea will line up for 2021-22 season

The Blues have completed their first piece of major business this summer and it could easily see them go from a fourth-place finish to champions

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Chelsea apologise for unfinished Stamford Bridge work

The Blues had wanted to rebuild trust with their fan base after the Super League debacle but have faced criticism again

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Tuchel laughs off Lewandowski transfer rumours

The Blues have signed a superstar striker but their manager said that he is not enough - with tongue firmly in cheek

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Chelsea's new king: Lukaku ready to inherit Drogba's throne

The Belgium striker only started one league game during his previous spell at Stamford Bridge but he is now returning to lead Thomas Tuchel's attack

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Chelsea accept Roma's €40m transfer bid for Abraham

The Blues have an offer they are happy with from their former manager and the Serie A giants

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Chelsea's Ugbo close to €5m Genk move

The Blues striker is in final talks over a move back to the Belgian top-flight after excelling at Cercle Brugge last season

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Rudiger: 'Beast' Lukaku is a top striker

Ahead of his high-profile move, the Blues defender has praised the club's newest signing for his physicality and scoring ability

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West Ham close on Milenkovic after missing out on Zouma

The Serbian looks set to join David Moyes' ranks at the London Stadium with Fiorentina ready to cash in before his contract expires in 2022

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Valencia move for Chalobah as Chelsea make space for Kounde

The Liga giants have been watching the English defender during the Blues' pre-season and are ready to offer him a chance on loan in Spain

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Chelsea agree £98m deal in principle for Lukaku

The Blues are on the verge of landing their man, with Thomas Tuchel keen to add a classic targetman to his Champions League-winning squad

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Lukaku open to Chelsea move as Inter brace for €130m bid

The Blues are ready to step up their pursuit of the Inter striker, and Tammy Abraham could be sold to make room

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Inter would consider Lukaku sale at €120m

The Blues hope to lure the Belgian back to Stamford Bridge this summer, although the Nerazzurri don't want to lose their star striker

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Kane absent from Spurs training again

The England striker is expected back at Hotspur Way this week following a summer holiday after his exploits at the European Championship

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Livramento to leave Chelsea for Saints in £5m deal

The teenage defender was a top target for the Seagulls, but a summer switch to the south coast will now take him to St Mary's

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Leeds interested in Traore deal as Wolves set £30m price

The Spanish attacker could be on the move after stalling on signing a new contract with his current club

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Chelsea in Kounde talks with Zouma swap discussed

The 22-year-old recently featured in France's Euro 2020 squad and is considered one of the continent's brightest young defenders

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Chelsea reach agreement to sign ex-Fulham keeper Bettinelli

The 29-year-old is set to replace Willy Caballero as the Blues' third-choice shot-stopper ahead of the 2021-22 campaign

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Premier League footballers will need Covid-19 vaccinations for new season

England's top-flight league is keen to ensure that those involved at the elite level are on board with the UK's vaccination programme

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Simeu rejects Chelsea contract to join Southampton

The Blues are expected to lose two of their young defenders to teams on the south coast of England

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Chelsea overcame Covid-19 scare early in pre-season

The Blues' preparations for the 2021-22 Premier League campaign have been hit by an outbreak at the training ground among a group of players

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Chelsea start Sterling talks after defender's comeback

The youngster was highly regarded by Antonio Conte and is beginning to impress another manager through his ability to play at wing-back

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Brighton make final push to sign Chelsea's Livramento

The Blues duo are nearing the Stamford Bridge exit door having been offered fast-tracked pathways to first-team football

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'Disappointed' - Abramovich's reaction to anti-semitic attacks

For the first time during his ownership, the Blues owner has found himself coming under attack for more than just being wealthy

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Chelsea wonderkid Bate close to joining Leeds

The 18-year-old is a highly-regarded member of the club's academy but is set to move on as he seeks first-team opportunities

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Tino Livramento: Chelsea teen with top European clubs chasing him

The 18-year-old full-back is still waiting for his Blues debut despite consistently impressing in the youth ranks, meaning he could leave this summer

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Why is Pulisic called 'Captain America'?

The 22-year-old has earned comparisons to one of the world's most famous superheroes

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Chelsea injuries: Which players are out & when will they return?

The Blues's ability to win trophies could hinge on keeping their players fit through what promises to be a busy campaign

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Anderlecht consider Ugbo as replacement for Arsenal's Lokonga

The forward is finally ready to leave the club that he has been at since he was 10 years old.

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Chelsea agree Guehi sale to Crystal Palace

The highly-rated defender, who spent last season on loan at Swansea, is crossing London to link up with the Eagles

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Chelsea agree record fee to sign Man Utd's Lauren James

The Blues are set to have a brother and sister duo in their two senior teams next season

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I felt like I must've killed someone in a past life - Ex-Chelsea teen Wakefield

The ex-England youth international is eager to help other players who may be struggling with their mental health after his own off-the-field battles

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England still ahead of schedule in quest for major trophy

Once the disappointment of Sunday's penalty shootout defeat to Italy recedes, England will take stock and realise they remain on the right path

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Jorginho: Euro 2020's surprise Ballon d'Or contender

The midfielder has been outstanding at Euro 2020, converting a penalty in ice-cold fashion to eliminate Spain and earn Italy a place in the final

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AC Milan make final push to complete Giroud move

The France international is keen on a move to San Siro, while Tiemoue Bakayoko is also being lined up by the Serie A giants

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Saka to replace Sancho in Euros semi-final

The Gunners star is being recalled after an ankle problem prevented him from starting in the Three Lions' quarter-final win against Ukraine

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'I blame myself' - Dele refuses to criticise Mou for Spurs woes

The England international endured the worst season of his career in 2020-21, but is keen to show under Nuno Espirito Santo exactly what he can do

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Sancho & Mount set to start for England

The Dortmund winger, who is joining Manchester United, is set to be handed his first major tournament start in the Three Lions' quarter-final clash

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Haaland in, Abraham out: How will Chelsea line up in 21-22?

The European champions have yet to make a signing this summer but are hoping to land a prolific goalscorer before the transfer window closes

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Chelsea & Man Utd on alert after Rice rejects West Ham offers

The Hammers are keen to reward their star midfielder with a new deal but he is keeping his options open ahead of a possible transfer

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Chelsea make final bid for Man Utd's Lauren James

The Blues want to add another star forward to their squad after a successful campaign under Emma Hayes

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Time to show Sterling, Southgate & England some respect!

The Three Lions roared into the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 with a 2-0 victory over their great rivals that vindicated their manager's approach

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Sancho, Bellingham & the English takeover of German football

More and more the Bundesliga has become the go-to destination for young Premier League players, with the Three Lions reaping the benefits

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Leipzig, Southampton and Brighton join the race for Chelsea's Livramento

The exciting Blues youngster has yet more clubs queuing at the door for his services

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Why Chelsea need to make Christensen's contract a priority

The quietly spoken defender has found his voice and his rocket against Russia was just another example of his growing importance

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Mount and Chilwell hopeful of early all-clear to face Germany

The England duo have had a nightmare week but are still hopeful of featuring in the European Championship round of 16

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Tottenham in talks with Nuno over manager role

The Portuguese manager has emerged as the latest coach linked with the job, following the likes of Antonio Conte, Gennaro Gattuso and Paulo Fonseca

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Chelsea head to Ireland for pre-season

The Blues are deep into their preparations for the 2021-22 campaign, as their star players aim for glory at various international tournaments

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England take in Sheeran concert ahead of German clash

The Three Lions got a rare day off ahead of a clash with Joachim Low's side and got a celebrity visitor to their training base

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Norwich want to loan Chelsea wonderkid Gilmour

The midfielder has been one of the younger players to excel at the European Championship but he could still leave west London this summer

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Leicester close on Bertrand deal ahead of Arsenal

The Saints left-back has chosen to move to the Midlands to work with Brendan Rodgers despite interest from the Gunners

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Colwill set to sign new Chelsea contract

The young defender will sign a new four-year deal and has a temporary switch agreed to head to a club in England's second tier

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Giannis Konstantelias: Greek teen compared to Messi & Neymar

The 18-year-old has a long line of clubs, including Barcelona and Chelsea, monitoring his progress as he prepares for a breakthrough season at PAOK

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Kane kept quiet as England struggle to play to star man's strengths

The Three Lions' lack of cutting edge has become a cause for concern, with their striker becoming an anonymous figure

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Chelsea offer Alonso and Zappacosta in Hakimi deal

The Blues have a lot of players they can offer to Simone Inzaghi's side, who are open to selling one star this summer to ease their financial worries

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Ashley Young makes Aston Villa return

The 35-year-old is leaving Inter after winning the Serie A title with the club and is heading back to the Premier League

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Bellingham on Chelsea transfer radar

Two Borussia Dortmund stars feature heavily in the Blues' short and long-term transfer plans, with a Tottenham striker also on the radar

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Rashford: I'd rather be Ronaldo than Prime Minister

The Manchester United star is still focused on taking his game to the next level despite his impact away from football

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Mings backs taking the knee after Patel criticism

The Aston Villa defender is resolute in his country's ongoing protest despite negative reactions from some, including government ministers

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Miazga set to return from Anderlecht loan to Chelsea

The US men's national team defender seemed to find a home in Belgium's capital club but his loan deal won't be made permanent

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Fabregas: Messi deserves happy ending at Barca

The pair played together both throughout their youth careers at La Masia and on the senior stage at Camp Nou

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'Gilmour on the same career path as Foden'

The Blues youngster is following in the Manchester City forward's footsteps by ignoring calls to go on loan and develop with a world class side

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'Yorkshire Pirlo': Phillips silences critics with England display

The Leeds United midfielder produced an energetic display in the sun that helped haul his team to victory in their Euro 2020 opener against Croatia

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Mount: Fabregas remembered me!

The Spain midfielder has won the Euros twice and Mount is out to emulate the player that he grew up watching and then trained with

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Mount: I asked Kovacic to get me Modric's shirt!

The Blues attacking midfielder has grown up watching the Croatian superstar's game and will now face him for the third time this season

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Lineker and Shearer on England's Euro 2020 chances

Gareth Southgate's side are in action at Wembley on Sunday, with the former Three Lions strikers believing they can have a positive tournament

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'I don't like complaining about the squad' - Cesc on Spain's chances

The former Chelsea midfielder is backing Luis Enrique's side to shrug off their critics at Euro 2020 and emulate his own team's success

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Jorginho's journey from Brazilian coast to Euro 2020

The Chelsea & Italy star has endured a colossal amount of criticism over the years, but is now finally starting to receive the credit he deserves

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James: Cole gives me weekly advice

The Blues full-back is following in the footsteps of his idol after winning the greatest prize in club football

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Time running out for Belgium 'golden generation' - Lukaku

The full-back, whose older brother, Romelu, will be leading the line for the Red Devils this summer, feels his sibling can inspire the team to glory

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'It's not about marketing' - Friedel hails USMNT stars Pulisic & McKennie

The USMNT enjoyed a history-making win over Mexico at the weekend and the core of the new generation is thriving around Europe's top clubs

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Chelsea make contact over Haaland and Hakimi

The Blues could pay more than £200m ($283m) for two players this summer as they aim to make a statement in the market

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Foden thanks Southgate for second chance after Iceland incident

The Manchester City forward has admits that he is thankful to be with the squad having been sent home from duty last year

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Shaw opens up on long road back to England squad

The Manchester United defender has reflected on his rocky journey ahead of the European Championships with the Three Lions

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Lineker expects Manchester clubs or PSG to win Kane race

The Spurs talisman is pushing for a move away from his boyhood club this summer as he aims to win major trophies before the end of his career

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AC Milan in advanced talks for Tomori

Serie A giants are eager to keep a loan star on their books, while another centre-half at Stamford Bridge is set to stay in west London

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Havertz heroics sum up Tuchel's transformation of Chelsea

The German recorded a third consecutive victory over Pep Guardiola as the Blues deservedly beat Manchester City 1-0 in Saturday's final in Porto

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Kante is the best midfielder in the world - Azpilicueta

The Blues captain lauded his team mate after a man of the match display on the biggest stage in club football

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Tuchel set for new contract after UCL triumph

The Blues boss has hinted that there will be an announcement on an extension to his current 18-month deal

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'Best news ever' - Tuchel confirms Mendy and Kante are fit

The Blues boss gave the definitive team news update ahead of Saturday's final against Pep Guardiola's side

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Cole tips Chelsea to move for Lukaku this summer

The Belgian superstar is being tipped for a return to his former club this summer despite achieving glory in Italy this season

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How Christensen drew Pep's interest and became 'Danish Maldini'

The Dane has begun to establish himself for Thomas Tuchel's side although a slight injury has put his Champions League final participation in doubt

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Werner support reminds Geremi of Mourinho mentality

The Cameroonian takes great encouragement out of the way in which Thomas Tuchel's players are rallying around their struggling Germany striker

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Green lauds Mendy for clean sheets in UCL run

The ex-England international has split loyalties as to the Blues No 1 role, but respects the £22 million stopper after his recent impact

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Tottenham make contact to bring back Pochettino

The Argentine could make a stunning return to the Premier League, with the north London club keen to bring him back

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'I deserved to play' - Kovacic eyes UCL glory after Madrid snubs

The Croatia international picked up three winners' medals at the Santiago Bernabeu but he never featured in any of the finals

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Hudson-Odoi to stay at Chelsea despite Kane swap talk

The young winger isn't looking at moving away from west London despite question marks having emerged over his long-term future

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Chelsea secure UCL football despite Villa defeat

The Blues had a nervy last day of the season but Thomas Tuchel completed a mission that took the club from tenth to four place in the league

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Liverpool & Barca target Traore set to sign new Wolves deal

The Spain winger stalled over fresh terms earlier this season, but is now ready to commit his future to the Molineux club

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Tuchel close to completing Chelsea's Mission: Impossible

Dreams of a top-four finish may have been far-fetched when the coach was appointed but, thanks to their win over Leicester, they are nearly there

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Kane tells Tottenham he wants to leave this summer

The England striker has alerted rivals to his availability and told his current club that he is keen to make his next big career move

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Abramovich key to Chelsea Women's remarkable rise

The Blues were still an amateur outfit as recently as 2013 but, on Sunday in Gothenburg, they will take on Barcelona in the biggest game in Europe

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Tuchel's Chelsea flirting with failure after FA Cup blow

The German has done an incredible job since taking over in January but Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Wembley has left the Blues' season on a knife-edge

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James out to emulate FA Cup final hero Drogba

The right-back would dream of lifting the FA Cup with Chelsea as a youngster and has been an integral part of the resurgence under Thomas Tuchel

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Kacper Kozlowski: 'Polish Pogba' on Man Utd's radar

The 17-year-old has already made his full international debut and could feature at Euro 2020 after recovering from a serious car crash last year

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Sloppy Chelsea stand-ins leave top-four door open

The Blues' loss to Arsenal proved that they can't relax in the league despite having two cup finals to look forward to in the next couple of weeks

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Arsenal & Milan want Bertrand after contract talks collapse

The England international is looking for the last big move of his career and has four of Europe's biggest clubs vying for him

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Tuchel: Wins over Man City give Chelsea 'true and genuine belief'

The Blues have beat City twice in the span of a month ahead of a third meeting later in May

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Two games, two wins: Do Chelsea now have the edge over City?

The Blues came from behind at the Etihad Stadium to delay Pep Guardiola's title celebrations and lay down a further marker ahead of May 29 in Istanbul

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Tuchel: De Bruyne needed to leave Chelsea but Werner and Havertz don't

The Blues duo have had a turbulent season but are beginning to show signs that they can enter a good period of form

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Revealed: Sancho's asking price lowered to around £78m

The Bundesliga club have lowered their demands for the England winger, although Premier League interest has cooled in recent months

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In-fighting to Istanbul: How Tuchel turned Chelsea into UCL finalists

Since replacing Frank Lampard in January, the German coach has overseen a dramatic change of fortunes, which culminated with victory over Real Madrid

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Tuchel: I can't stop hugging Kante

The Blues midfielder was UEFA's official man of the match winner in the first leg and will likely have a huge say in the second game

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Tuchel faces one question after perfect preparation before Madrid

Victory over Fulham boosted their efforts to finish in the top four but the match was also navigated in such a way to ensure they can win in midweek

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Tuchel: I am involved & I should be involved in transfers

The Blues manager feels like he is in the loop when it comes to doing business this summer but accepts that he can't have it all his own way

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Milan need UCL windfall to buy Chelsea's Tomori

The defender is keen to stay in Italy but faces a nervous last few weeks to ensure his club earn the money to afford him

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Werner missed another big one – Tuchel

The Blues forward missed one clear chance in the first half, a moment that left his coach frustrated

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Tuchel not happy with Champions League changes

The Blues boss thinks Europe's elite competition has been changed for the worse and it went under the radar amid focus on the Super League last week

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'This is what you dream of' - Tuchel on Real Madrid tie

The Blues are one step away from reaching the final in Istanbul but must defeat the 13-time winners and most successful side in the competition

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Werner finally gets the girl as Chelsea see off West Ham

The Germany forward netted a 43rd-minute winner as the Blues moved three points clear of their hosts with a crucial victory over their London rivals

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Rafa Mir ignoring Valencia transfer rumours

The 23-year-old striker has been in impressive form during his loan spell with Huesca, leading to suggestions he could be call up by Spain

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Tuchel hints Abraham set for Chelsea recall

The Blues boss is considering recalling the England international after leaving him out of his last few matchday squads.

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'I take care of my body' - Pulisic is working hard to end Chelsea injury run

The winger has been looking after himself but not getting the rewards that he deserves over the last year

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Chelsea supporters continue call for high-profile resignations

Fans remain adamant that heads should roll over a botched attempt from their side to disrupt football's ecosystem

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Chelsea draw Brighton battle but fans win Super League war

On a night of high emotions outside Stamford Bridge, Blues fans belatedly forced their club into a dramatic U-turn on their Super League plans

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Chelsea chairman discusses Super League concerns with players

The Blues chairman has been trying to calm tensions around the club's stance ahead of a clash against the lowly Seagulls

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Chelsea fans express anger at Super League plans

Supporters will make their views clear towards the board ahead of Tuesday's Premier League game at home to Brighton

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Premier League clubs excluded from Super League set to meet

The 14 clubs will meet on Tuesday with the intention of formulating a response to the move made by the league's other six teams

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Tuchel: I feel like part of the Chelsea family

The Blues boss only has a short-term deal but is earning rave reviews over his performances in the managerial dugout

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The hunt is on! Chelsea end Man City's quadruple dream

Hakim Ziyech scored the only goal of the game as the Blues deservedly beat the Premier League leaders 1-0 in a tight FA Cup semi-final at Wembley

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Top scorer Abraham dropped for FA Cup despite being fit

The Blues striker finds himself on the fringes in west London after one manager left and another came in

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'Messi will stay if Barca can win and compete for trophies'

The Argentinian superstar's future remains in doubt but there's hope that he will remain at the club he joined as a 13-year-old

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Tuchel: I let players have a wine or beer to relax in Seville

The Blues boss took the unusual step of letting his players have some freedom to unwind overseas ahead of the upcoming match at Wembley

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Kante in but Kovacic out of FA Cup semi

The Blues midfield is lacking a key player, but they remain in good shape ahead of their clash at Wembley on Saturday evening

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Captain America is back! Pulisic reborn again at Chelsea

The winger has been in superb form ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester City, with comparisons to Eden Hazard having resurfaced

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Mendieta: Zidane deserves more respect

Los Blancos shocked many when they overcame Liverpool in the first leg but the former Spain midfielder thinks that they are being underrated

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Ugly but effective Chelsea edging closer to UCL glory

The Blues may not have played pretty football but they progressed to the last four with a dour 1-0 defeat in Seville that sealed a 2-1 aggregate win

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Ajax & Monaco battle for Recife teenager Gustavo

The two European clubs are looking to add the Brazil Under-20 international to their extensive and youthful squads

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Chelsea striker Ugbo a £5m target for several clubs

The Blues academy graduate has impressed on loan at Cercle Brugge this season and could be set for a permanent move at the end of the campaign

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Tuchel: Havertz 'is not a Diego Costa kind of guy'

The Germany international isn't a combative figure but he is still highly valued by the Blues manager

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The real Kai Havertz finally shows up in Chelsea rout

The German has struggled since his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen but he scored one goal and set up another in a 4-1 win at Selhurst Park

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Tuchel warns Chelsea strikers of possible replacements

The Blues manager says there's time for his forwards to show that he doesn't need to enter the market after the season is finished

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Lampard admits he wanted Rice at Chelsea

The former Blues manager revealed that he has already rejected offers after leaving Stamford Bridge and that he is waiting for the perfect opportunity

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Tuchel explains why he doesn't pick Abraham

The Blues striker has been on the fringes of the squad since the arrival of the new manager in January

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'He would bite your ankles' - How Messi became a 'monster'

In an exclusive interview, former Blaugrana attacker Andrea Orlandi reveals while the Argentine was shy off the field, he was ferocious on it

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'Messi must follow his heart & return glory to Barca'

As speculation around the six-time Ballon d'Or winner continues to swirl, a former international colleague has urged him to remain at Camp Nou

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Tuchel: Havertz and Werner had 'tough match'

Christian Pulisic was praised by his manager after coming on in the Champions League clash, but those who went off didn't fare quite so well

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Mount moment of magic lifts Tuchel after week from hell

The England international's superb strike helped put the Blues in pole position to reach the Champions League semi-finals after victory over Porto

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Pulisic & Kante fit for Chelsea's Porto tie

The Blues boss confirmed the good news that his side have a clean bill of health ahead of a huge European quarter-final

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How joining Porto nearly ended teenage Thiago Silva's career

Back in 2004, the defender contracted tuberculosis while playing for the Portuguese outfit's 'B' team, and came close to being forced into retirement

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Rudiger dismissed from training due to Kepa bust-up

The players got into an altercation in the wake of their Premier League defeat to West Brom

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Tuchel confirms another Pulisic hamstring problem

The American star has suffered another setback and he will be assessed by the club's medical team ahead of the final weeks of the season

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Chelsea deliver defensive disasterclass in shock defeat

The Blues were hoping to strengthen their hold on fourth place but suffered a stunning 5-2 loss at home to Sam Allardyce's relegation-battlers

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Tuchel: Even if we had a transfer ban, I would still be happy

The Blues boss addressed possible summer signings with his club entering the final weeks of the season

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Tuchel reacts to Aguero & Haaland transfer rumours

The Blues boss answered questions on the club's future transfer business ahead of a home clash against West Brom

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How Red Bull became the European scouting kings

A host of the continent's top talents came through either Leipzig or Salzburg, and now those who made it happen are building their own projects

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'Is it about development or winning?' - Boothroyd fights for England U21s future

The former Watford manager is facing growing calls to leave his post in charge of developing young players in English football

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Chelsea's Gallagher learning through hard times at West Brom & England U21s

The Blues midfielder has had to get used to being out of possession and losing more this season than he has in the previous parts of his career

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Hudson-Odoi returns to Chelsea with injury as Mount fears squashed

The winger could be out for the Blues' upcoming games after ruling himself out for the Young Lions and flying back to London

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England U21s striker Nketiah: Slump not Boothroyd's fault

The Young Lions's advancement hopes hang by a thread

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Hayes: Chelsea's 'Kerrby' partnership is like prime Henry and Bergkamp

The duo are being widely praised for their fluid link-up ahead of a key European clash in the Champions League.

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Werner takes stance on Chelsea future

The Germany forward has been the centre of attention for the wrong reasons in west London but he is not giving up just yet

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In-demand NXGN star Mendes backed for summer transfer

The 18-year-old, who this week made his full Portugal debut, has been linked with a host of top clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid

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Mount learning from Chelsea roller-coaster

The England international is preparing for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers but hailed his club manager for speeding up his development

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England helped me break through at Chelsea - Guehi

The youngster has been one of the picks from the Blues' loan group this season and is pushing to be recalled by Thomas Tuchel in the summer

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Milan want to keep Tomori but must pay Chelsea full £26m

The one-time England international finds himself in a good position through his positive performances since arriving at San Siro on loan

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Watkins: I've been copying Kane, now I train with him!

The Three Lions striker has had quite the influence on forwards across the country due to the way he plays and his professionalism

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Pulisic's poor finishing casts doubt over Chelsea future

The Blues winger has failed to impress in either of his last two starts, and with competition for places, he faces a fight for his future

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Why Ziyech is struggling to adapt to Tuchel's Chelsea

The Morocco international has yet to complete 90 minutes under the German manager but that are glimmers of hope for the 28-year-old

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Tuchel admits Abraham 'concerned' about his role

The striker has found his minutes limited with Chelsea in recent weeks and was left off the Three Lions squad this week

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Tuchel takes blame for Giroud absence

The Blues boss spoke about two strikers who have increasingly been on the fringes of his plans with his team in a good run of form

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Onana training alone ahead of drug ban appeal

The Cameroon international failed an out-of-competition test and cannot play football of any kind at the moment, with the Dutch giants having appealed

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Chelsea's £150m attack step up to prove UCL mettle

Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner and Kai Havertz combined to devastating effect as the Blues beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals

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Why playing for Chelsea boss Tuchel is 'f*cking hard work'

Chelsea play the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid tonight with one of Tuchel's former charges revealing all

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Tuchel not concerned after Kepa dropped by Spain

The goalkeeper has been left fearing that he will miss out on Euro 2020, having been ever-present in his country's squads recently

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PSG and Mourinho wanted me - Rudiger

The defender could have departed Stamford Bridge in the fall but opted to stay and has regained his place as a vital squad member

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Boothroyd admits Hudson-Odoi is unlucky to be in England's U21s

The Chelsea academy graduate has been ever-present for his side in recent weeks and he was tipped for a return to the senior set up

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Musiala's decision to choose Germany accepted by Boothroyd

The Young Lions will soon try to win silverware with a host of exciting English talent but have lost one who is making waves in the Bundesliga

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Tuchel dismisses transfer talk amid Haaland links

The Blues have been misfiring despite their unbeaten run and are looking for answers to their woes in front of goal

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Pulisic fails to take chance to impress Tinkerman Tuchel

The German manager has enjoyed great success to date by rotating his squad regularly but his changes held the Blues back at Elland Road

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'Do you not understand?!' - Tuchel explains Werner telling off

The Blues boss was caught yelling at the forward in German by pitch-side microphones

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Is Pulisic's Chelsea career doomed under Tuchel?

Despite their shared history at Borussia Dortmund, the American has struggled for game time under the German coach, sparking talk of a transfer

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Tuchel plays down Pulisic exit talk

The winger has been out of the line-up in recent weeks but the Blues manager has defended his continued decision to leave him on the bench

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Chelsea's missing piece? Havertz shines as a false nine

The Germany international has endured a difficult start to life in a blue shirt, but his new manager seems to have found him an ideal role

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Chelsea keen to renew Christensen's contract

The Denmark international has been solid at the heart of the Blues defence in recent weeks and his future is up for discussion

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Valencia is perfect club for USMNT wonderkid Musah - Angulo

The teenage sensation is becoming a key player for the Spanish giants despite his young age

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Tuchel warns Chelsea stars he may block them from international duty

The likes of Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy may be stopped from playing for their countries amid fears they would have to quarantine upon their return

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Tuchel blown away by 'unbelievable' Kante's fitness levels

The Blues midfielder earned plaudits for his display against Liverpool on Thursday night and seems to be back to his best under his new manager

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Will Chelsea end up as the best of the rest?

While Man City are far and away the best team in the land, Thomas Tuchel's side are on a 10-game unbeaten streak and made light work of Klopp's men

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Tuchel admits he must earn right to emulate Klopp rebuild

The Blues boss wants to close the gap with Manchester City and Liverpool quickly to prove himself to his board and owner

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