Chelsea monitoring Martinez as backup to Osimhen Chelsea are intensifying its search for a new centre-forward, with Lautaro Martinez emerging as a prime target, according to HITC. Chelsea's primary choice for the striker role is Napoli's Victor Osimhen and his price is believed to have dropped to around £95 million from £150 million since last summer. However, if Chelsea fails to ...Full Story »

Chelsea are staring down the barrel of a bigger points deduction than the ones handed to Everton and Nottingham Forest, according to a football finance expert. The Blues are yet to be charged with breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules (PSR) but are facing an uphill battle to abide by them after spending nearly £1billion on players under Todd Boehly and failing ov...Full Story »

Arsenal duo set for transfer exits I wanted to clarify something on players who could leave Arsenal this summer. As I reported yesterday, Cedric Soares is not going to extend his contract at Arsenal – it's over between the player and the club, and there is not even a conversation to extend his contract. It's 100% going to be time for them to part ways at the end of this season. Soares ...Full Story »

OLIVIER GIROUD could be heading stateside. The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker is reportedly in advanced talks to complete a transfer to the MLS after three seasons with AC Milan. Olivier Giroud is reportedly in advance talks to head to the MLS Credit: Getty Giroud, who signed for Milan in 2021, is set to see his current contract with the Serie A outfit expire in the summer. And according...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has no plans to leave Arsenal despite links with Barcelona. Arteta has already addressed suggestions he could exit Arsenal this summer, and firmly shut them down. “No. That’s totally fake news,” he said in January. “I don’t know where that’s coming from, but it’s totally untrue and I’m very upset about it.” Barcelona havenR...Full Story »

Sjoeke Nusken scored her second brace in as many games as Chelsea beat Ajax 3-0 in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final.Emma Hayes’ side continued their search for European glory as they flexed their attacking pedigree at Johan Cruijff ArenA.Lauren James was among the scorers again before summer signing Nusken was on hand twice to extend their advantage ahead...Full Story »

Chelsea forward Erin Cuthbert still finds herself dreaming of a first Champions League trophy despite boss Emma Hayes’ firm reality-rooted approach to the competition.The Blues, who face Ajax at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena on Tuesday night in the first of their two-leg last-eight encounter, remain on course to become just the second English side to complete a quadruple – wit...Full Story »

Arsenal look to have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign one of Europe's most in-demand strikers, Napoli's Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has been linked with a number of Europe's elite clubs since leading Napoli to the Serie A title last season, their first in over 30 years. The Nigerian international scored 31 goals in 39 appearances in 2022/23 and signed a new contract ahead of the Januar...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino called for more trust and urged the Chelsea fans to offer “unconditional” backing to his young team after they progressed into the FA Cup semi-finals with a roller-coaster 4-2 win over Leicester.Stoppage-time goals by substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke settled a last-eight clash that had everything, with Leicester reduced to 10 men after Raheem Sterli...Full Story »

Chelsea needed stoppage-time goals from substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke to edge past 10-man Leicester 4-2 in a wild FA Cup quarter-final at Stamford Bridge.Mauricio Pochettino’s side led 2-0 before the visitors stormed back to level, but a glorious flick from the excellent Cole Palmer set up Chukwuemeka to slot the ball into the corner to put Chelsea 3-2 up before Madueke g...Full Story »

BRUNO GUIMARAES is set to be at the centre of a huge transfer battle this summer, according to reports. The Brazilian, 26, joined Newcastle in January 2022 and has been sensational for the North East club. Bruno Guimaraes is being linked with a host of Premier League clubs Credit: AFP Guimaraes has scored 13 goals and assisted another 13 in 96 appearances for the club - and is now attracting ...Full Story »

But the players were not allowed to scoff chargrilled treats with no fat, chips or booze - and all under the watchful eyes of the club’s strict dieticians. Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea BBQ was ruined by rainy weather Credit: Getty He had hoped to use the event as a bonding session for his players Credit: Getty It also poured with rain for much of the afternoon but head coach Pochettino...Full Story »

Silva, 39, is entering the final few months of his contract and could leave for nothing in the summer. Leny Yoro of Lille is linked to Chelsea According to The Standard, Chelsea are interested in Yoro as they weigh up their defensive options. Yoro has enjoyed a breakthrough season in France, causing Real Madrid and PSG to also keep tabs on the 18-year-old. The centre-back - dubbed the Raphae...Full Story »

Chelsea dominated Arsenal 3-1 in the Women’s Super League in a game which was delayed by 30 minutes due to a clash of socks.The league leaders moved three points clear of Manchester City, who have the chance to respond against Brighton on Sunday, and six ahead of the Gunners.The reigning champions avenged their 4-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates in December through goals fr...Full Story »

Manchester United are preparing to do battle with Chelsea to sign a young defender. Per The Mirror, both clubs are set to fight it out for the signature of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. United are desperate to sign a new left-back after injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia all season. Chelsea are also set to pursue defenders if they make sales from their current squad. Marc Cucur...Full Story »

The centre-back, 17, picked up the player of the match award on his Champions League debut on Tuesday night as he marshalled Victor Osimhen in a 3-1 win over Napoli. Pau Cubarsi is being linked with a Premier League move Cubarsi already had eyes on him before that performance as Sport understand Manchester City made a move for him last summer. However, they now reportedly face competition as ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Context : Club World cup !       SPANISHPERSON: HOLAME:   Palmer & Chelsea   Lamine Yamal watching Messi's debut     Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: originaltrollfootball, FootballLaughss, RudigerRunning, NoContextChe1)Full Story »

CHELSEA hero Frank Leboeuf's daughter Jade went viral with a series of lingerie posts. The 33-year-old has built up a huge online following as she often shares risque photos across her Instagram channel. Jade Leboeuf took social media by storm once more Credit: Instagram This time Jade posed in white lingerie on social media Credit: Instagram Jade has shared a series of risque photos on Inst...Full Story »

Man United and Chelsea are in the market for a centre-back this summer and both Premier League clubs are showing interest in Barcelona’s Jules Kounde. That is according to the Mundo Deportivo, who reports that the English clubs are showing strong interest in the Frenchman ahead of the summer transfer window. The defender has been at the Catalan club since 2022 having made the move to B...Full Story »

Chelsea face the prospect of having to accept a relative bargain bid from Tottenham for midfielder Conor Gallagher amid concerns about meeting Premier League financial rules. The English top flight’s profit and sustainability regulations have been a constant talking point this season, and Chelsea’s hefty pre-tax loss of £271.5m over the past three seasons’ worth of acco...Full Story »