May 24, 2020

The summer transfer window of 2015 was a curious one at Chelsea. Jose Mourinho was determined to strengthen in attacking areas and the headline arrival was Pedro Rodriguez's £21million signing from Barcelona. But there was another target who dominated headlines for much of that summer that stayed put and has never really lived to the...

May 24, 2020

Chelsea are gearing up for a frenetic transfer window as Frank Lampard prepares to overhaul his squad this summer. A number of new signings in key areas are required, and the Blues have already been linked with a host of potential transfer targets. But the ongoing coronavirus crisis is placing a huge strain on club...

May 24, 2020

Chelsea is looking to beat Spurs to the signing of Arkadiusz Milik as the Blues look for a new striker of their own. Milik has emerged as a target for Spurs in recent months as the Lilywhites look to get a top striker in as a backup to Harry Kane. Kane has been Tottenham’s most reliable...

May 24, 2020

The German midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League What does the future hold for Kai Havertz? If his performances since football returned in Germany are anything to go by, the future is bright. The Bundesliga returned to action last weekend following a two-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Games have been played...

May 23, 2020

This summer could be an interesting one for Chelsea with the transfer window potentially looking like a difficult one for players to come in. Frank Lampard has been lauded this season for his use of the Blues academy and giving those loanees who have returned a chance to prove themselves in the first team. There is...

May 23, 2020

All the latest Chelsea news, views and transfer rumours in your Chelseacontent morning digest. The advantage Liverpool have in the race for Kalidou Koulibaly Kalido Koulibaly’s time at Napoli appears to be coming to a close. The Senegalese defender has gained a reputation as one of Europe’s finest centre-backs, but with club’s battling huge financial constraints in...

May 22, 2020

Earlier this month, we covered claims from Sport that Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have cooled their interest in Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Bayern Munich and the ongoing Bundesliga season, which resumed last week, is expected to finish on June 27th. Journalist Miguel Rico, writing on the last page of Mundo...

May 22, 2020

Chelsea could be set for a bid from Valencia for Kepa Arrizabalaga, but Barcelona goalkeeper Neto could play a role. Chelsea are preparing for Valencia to make a bid to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer, according to reports in Spain. Arrizabalaga has been tipped to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after a reported falling-out with...

May 21, 2020

Chelsea news and gossip is coming in thick and fast and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the very latest from Stamford Bridge. Ben Chilwell pressure Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Chelsea target Alex Telles, Le10Sport claim. And that could pile the pressure on Chelsea to complete a deal for Leicester star Ben...

May 21, 2020

The summer transfer window will be an important time for Chelsea. Frank Lampard’s first year as manager of the club has seen the integration of several promising youngsters including Fikayo Tomori, Mason Mount, and Tammy Abraham, while a clutch more have made first-team debuts. Such a strong foundation will serve Chelsea well in the coming years,...

May 20, 2020

The 21-year-old has not featured for the Blues since New Year's Day due to injury. There is no doubt that football’s hiatus came at a decent time for some of Chelsea’s players. Before the break in March, the Blues were struggling with injuries to some key men, with issues cropping up for several of Frank Lampard’s...

May 20, 2020

The Blues defence may need revamping this summer as Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri flatter to deceive, and Raphael Guerreiro could be the man to make the position his own. Like most football people desperate for a hit of live action, Frank Lampard may well have watched Borussia Dortmund’s 4-0 Bundesliga victory over Schalke at...

May 19, 2020

Chelsea have reportedly offered Willy Caballero and Olivier Giroud contract extensions, with the future of Pedro Rodriguez and Willian still in doubt. Chelsea will keep Olivier Giroud and Willy Caballero at the club for one more year, with Willian and Pedro still looking likely to leave. All four players mentioned above were all running down the...

May 19, 2020

Xavier Mbuyamba is contemplating leaving Barcelona less than a year after joining the Spanish champions. Chelsea are leading the race to sign Barcelona's Xavier Mbuyamba, the youngster's agent Carlos Barros has revealed. Mbuyamba joined the Spanish champions last August from Dutch side MVW Maastricht. The 18-year-old defender, however, is already considering leaving the Nou Camp due...

May 19, 2020

Chelsea look set to miss out on the signing of Dries Mertens in the transfer window as he prefers to stay with Napoli and now is set to sign a new contract there. Chelsea will likely have to turn their attention elsewhere in the transfer market in their bid for Dries Mertens. The Belgium international looks...

May 18, 2020

Former France youth international Jeremie Boga joined Chelsea’s youth setup at 11 years-old, moving to London with his family to embark on a footballing career. Boga made his first U23 appearance for Chelsea at the age of 15, before featuring more heavily in the following seasons. As a teenager, Boga was a regular in the Premier...

May 18, 2020

Chelsea teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi has been arrested following a late night tryst with a woman during the early hours of Sunday morning. Metropolitan Police officers attended reports of an incident at the England international's apartment after being called by the woman in question. An ambulance also attended the scene. A police spokesman said: 'Police and London...

May 17, 2020

Chelsea are looking for a big fee to let go of Jorginho amid interest from Maurizio Sarri's Juventus. Chelsea have held talks with Frank Lampard over the future of Jorginho. Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri is interested in a reunion with the 28-year-old midfielder, who he took to Stamford Bridge from Napoli in 2018. Jorginho has enjoyed...

May 17, 2020

The Bundesliga returned to action on Saturday afternoon. And for most Chelsea fans that would have meant taking another look at Jadon Sancho. Sancho has long been a target for the Blues in the summer transfer window, although they will face stiff competition from the likes of Manchester United for his signature. That is, if either side...

May 17, 2020

The England attacker is only a substitute for the game against Schalke because of a minor injury This was not part of the plan. After two months without games and huge anticipation about the Bundesliga's return, Chelsea fans hoping to grab a glimpse of their big transfer hope, Jadon Sancho, have been left deeply disappointed. The...

May 16, 2020

Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has spoken about his admiration for Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Sergio Busquets. It is no surprise to hear that Lampard has been an inspiration for a lot of players, especially midfielders. The Chelsea legend is renowned for his goal-scoring ability from midfield, scoring over 300 times in his playing career. Lampard still...

May 16, 2020

When players are presented with a choice, it’s always interesting to see the local newspapers try and guess what said footballers want. Take Dries Mertens for example: the Belgian is out of contract in the coming month, and has to decide whether he wants to stay in Naples or try a new adventure elsewhere, with...

May 16, 2020

Joaquin has revealed how he rejected a move to Chelsea because of he did not want to adapt to English culture. The Spanish midfielder instead carved out an impressive career in La Liga, becoming a club legend at Real Betis while also enjoying a five-year spell at Valencia. Joaquin was scouted by Jose Mourinho during...

May 15, 2020

Chelsea are planning to offload several first-team players this summer to help Frank Lampard rebuild his squad, but there are two players they are definitely not looking to sell. Lampard is keen to revamp his squad this summer after not adding to his charges in January and they are believed to be interested in Jadon...

May 15, 2020

All the latest Chelsea news, views and transfer rumours in your Chelseacontent morning digest Blues already have Jorginho replacement There is a feeling that if the right offer came in for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, then the Blues could be tempted to cash in on the Italian, as Alan Smith writes. Juventus, who are managed by ex-Chelsea boss...

May 14, 2020

Chelsea has interest in one of Lyon’s main men, but they should sign a former Premier League forward from the same French squad instead. On April 28, Ligue 1 announced it would not be completing its season. This controversial decision leaves Lyon in deep trouble as they fail to qualify for any European competitions next...

May 14, 2020

Miralem Pjanic could be making his way to Chelsea this summer, despite having already agreed terms with Barcelona. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international looks set to depart Juventus this summer, with a number of clubs interested in his services. Barcelona have been strongly linked with the 30-year-old, and reports suggest he has struck an agreement with...

May 13, 2020

The Football Association has taken FIFA to court over Chelsea's transfer ban and their case will be heard next month. The Court of Arbitration for Sport will consider the FA's complaint on June 26 over FIFA's disciplinary processes. In February last year, Chelsea and the FA were sanctioned for breaches relating to the international transfer...

May 13, 2020

Donny van de Beek has been encouraged to move to Chelsea instead of Manchester United due to the midfielder’s similarities to Blues manager Frank Lampard. The Ajax ace has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford for several transfer windows but former Chelsea winger Jesper Gronkjaer believes Stamford Bridge could suit the 23-year-old...

May 12, 2020

Chelsea will have another opportunity to sign Dries Mertens in the next window after failing to land the Napoli star in the winter market. The striker’s contract runs until the end of the season, and the Serie A side are keen on retaining him for next season. On May 7th, we covered claims from Calciomercato that...