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Chelsea agree deal for Manchester City academy guru

Chelsea have agreed a deal to hire Glenn Van Der Kraan from Manchester City as part of a revamped academy set up. The dutchman has informed Man City that he is joining Chelsea, reports David Ornstein from The Athletic. Van Der Kraan has been hired by Chelsea’s Joe Shields, who knows him from his time […]

Neil Bath leaves Chelsea

Neil Bath, responsible for building Chelsea’s academy, has decided to leave Chelsea. Bath follows Jim Fraser out the door, raising more questions for Clearlake Capital. Bath was credited with the integration and development of many academy players including Mason Mount, Tomori, Tammy Abraham and more. Joe Shields and Sam Jewell will lead the restructuring process […]

Chelsea agree fee with Leicester for Kiernan Dewsbury Hall

Chelsea have agreed a fee of around £30m for Kiernan Dewsbury Hall, according to several reliable sources including David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano. Dewsbury Hall will join Chelsea after the completion of his medical this afternoon. He joins his former manager Enzo Maresca in making the way to Chelsea. Maresca was understood to not have […]

Chelsea interested in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Chelsea are interested in signing Kiernan Dewsbury Hall according to reports from Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein, who first revealed the exclusive interest. Dewsbury Hall scored twelve times and provided an impressive fourteen assists in the league last season and would be re-united with Enzo Maresca. Whilst interest has been confirmed and Chelsea have placed […]

Chelsea lose out to Bayern Munich over Michael Olise

Chelsea have lost the primary target for the summer window in Michael Olise. Olise has chosen to join Bayern Munich, with reports from The Athletic stating that Chelsea did not want to pay the finances involved in the deal. The reaction to losing Olise was met with anger, though some continue to back the ownership […]

Chelsea register interest in Bundesliga goal machine

According to a report from Germany Sky Sport reporter Florian Plettenberg, Chelsea have registered interest in Max Beier. Beier, who scored 16 goals in the Bundesliga last season for Hoffenheim, is 21 years old. The hunt continues for a new striker after bids were rejected for Samu Omorodion recently. Chelsea have interest in Jhon Duran […]

Chelsea have bid rejected for Samuel Omorodion

Chelsea have had a bid turned down by Atletico Madrid for their young striker Samuel Omorodion. Omorodion spent last season on loan to Alaves and scored just 8 goals in 35 matches, with 19 big chances missed. Atletico do not want him to leave and he has a €80m release clause. Chelsea reportedly bid around […]

Chelsea 2024/25 Premier League fixtures revealed

Chelsea’s fixtures for next season’s Premier League have now been officially published. The Blues will start off with a thrilling clash against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. They will then face Wolves away, followed by games against Palace, Bournemouth and West Ham. December for once looks favourable, with Tottenham away the only big clash. Boxing […]

Enzo Maresca set to become new head coach

Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal for Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca to become the new head coach. Maresca impressed the most in talks and sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart have flown to spain to conclude talks face to face with Maresca. It is expected that Maresca will agree on a five […]

Chelsea managerial shortlist revealed

Chelsea are set to hire one of Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna, Enzo Maresca or a fourth mysterious candidate, according to Matt Law from The Telegraph. The Blues are searching for a modern, dynamic coach and all three revealed names have been discussed internally. More to follow.