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Emerson happy to stay at Chelsea next season

Emerson Palmieri has come out and confirmed that he’d be happy to stay with Chelsea next season amid several rumours that Thomas Tuchel sees him as a potential back up option at wing back for the upcoming season. The Italy international left-back spent last season out on loan at Lyon, and the French club refused manager Thomas Tuchel’s attempts […]

OFFICIAL: Chelsea confirm Rudiger’s Real Madrid move

The long awaited saga has finally come to an end today as Antonio Rudiger has announced that he’s joining Real Madrid on a free transfer from Chelsea as all the earlier rumours suggested. The German said: “I’m proud to announce that I’ll be joining Real Madrid. I’m super excited for all the challenges ahead and can’t […]

Atletico Madrid chief Berta targeted as Chelsea prepare to lose Granovskaia

According to BILD – Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is preparing to leave the club after the summer transfer windor. Atletico Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta is in line to replace Granovskaia – one of Roman Abramovich’s closet advisors – at Stamford Bridge. The news comes just days after a consortium led by American tycoon Todd Boehly […]

Everything You Need to Know: Lukaku agrees personal terms with Inter Milan

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has agreed a return to Inter Milan, it has been revealed. La Gazzetta dello Sport says the 29-year-old has agreed to rejoin Inter on loan for the 2022-23 campaign, with the move now in the hands of both clubs. Lukaku re-joined the Blues last summer for a club-record £98m after spearheading Inter’s run to the Serie A title, […]

Sergino Dest back on Chelsea’s Wishlist

Chelsea are interested in Barcelona fullback Sergino Dest. The 21-year old USA international is predominantly a right back but can also play on the left and that versatility is well liked by coach Thomas Tuchel. Dest was considered in January and has been monitored since his time at Ajax. Barca have already put offers to Chelsea pair Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta but with the financial straight […]

5 Potential Replacements Chelsea should look at for Antonio Rudiger

If you needed another reminder of how poorly managed Chelsea have been at times in recent years you should google the words “Antonio Rudiger” and “contract”. You can go all the way back to April 2020 to find stories on Sky Sports of the Blues attempting to negotiate a long-term deal with the German defender. […]

Chelsea to reignite interest in teenage goalkeeping sensation Gabriel Slonina

Chelsea are ready to make a new effort to sign Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina. Football.London says Chelsea will renew their efforts to sign Slonina this summer after a deal for the Chicago Fire goalkeeper broke down earlier this year following the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich. The 18-year-old established himself as Fire’s first-choice stopper during the 2021 campaign and has started each of their […]

Match Preview : Chelsea vs Watford.

Chelsea welcome Watford to Stamford Bridge to conclude their Premier League campaign for the 2021/22 season.  These sides played out an even contest in the reverse fixture in December, with Thomas Tuchel’s men claiming a narrow victory courtesy of Hakim Ziyech’s late strike.  Both sides having nothing to play for in the final gameweekof the season; Watford have already been […]

Player Ratings: Chelsea vs Leicester City

Chelsea all but secured 3rd place for the 2021/22 Premier League campaign, drawing 1-1 with Leicester at Stamford Bridge. Alonso scored a stunning volleyed equaliser for the Blues after Maddison had put the away side ahead early on. Christian Pulisic had the chance to win the game for Chelsea with an open goal, but he […]