Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has backed his knock-out kings to deliver again when they host Lille in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg on Tuesday. The Blues needed an 89th-minute winner from Hakim Ziyech to clinch all three points at Crystal Palace on Saturday following a subdued performance in which Romelu Lukaku only had seven touches of the ball. While Chelsea have struggled for...Full Story »

AC Milan target €30m Berardi AC Milan will have to pay around €30 million to sign Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo, according to Calciomercato. The Sassuolo star came close to leaving for Fiorentina last summer but no deal went through and now a switch to San Siro could go ahead this summer. Dybala agent holding back Juventus extension Paulo Dybala's agent will have to give up hi...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admitted Romelu Lukaku’s lack of touches during the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace showed he was “obviously not involved” but insisted everybody is giving their best.The Blues lacked fluency in south London but were able to back up their Club World Cup success in Abu Dhabi last weekend with three more points in the Premier League thanks to Hakim Ziyech&r...Full Story »

The Chelsea midfielder, who has previous road convictions, is understood to have hired a driver for the next 12 months. Football ace Ross Barkley faces a driving ban after being caught on his phone behind the wheel of his £150,000 Mercedes-AMG Credit: MJ-Pictures.com The £84,000-a-week Chelsea star will appear at Bromley magistrates court in South East London next month after totting...Full Story »

Azpilicueta's deal with the Blues is up at end of the season and it doesn't seem likely that he will remain at Stamford Bridge. There's still a possibility that the defender may remain with the Blues as he's yet to accept Barca's proposal Credit: AFP The uncertainty over the Spaniard's future has prompted Barca to pounce on the 32-year-old with hopes of bringing him to the Nou Camp. The Catal...Full Story »

Crystal Palace will be without Conor Gallagher for Saturday’s visit of Chelsea in the Premier League.The midfielder is unable to face his parent club due to the terms of his loan agreement, but the Eagles will have Will Hughes available after he recovered from a slight knock sustained in last weekend’s 0-0 draw at Brentford.Defender Nathan Ferguson (hamstring) remains the only injury...Full Story »

Chelsea and Antonio Rudiger have not recently engaged in talks over a new contract. Talks between the German centre-back's representatives and Chelsea had taken place last month. Sky Sports states no new and improved contract offer has been presented to the 29-year-old. Rudiger recently said he was happy at the club, but "there are also other people who have to make decisions". Real Madrid...Full Story »

Timbers sign Rasmussen Portland Timbers have announced the signing of 2022 MLS SuperDraft defender Justin Rasmussen. The defender has joined from Grand Canyon University on a one-year contract, but they have options to extend for another three years. Marsch in line to replace Bielsa at Leeds Jesse Marsch is Leeds' first choice to replace Marcelo Bielsa as coach. Marsch is available after...Full Story »

England could be set to lose one of their brightest young attacking talents.That’s according to a recent report from London World, who claims Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is considering changing his nationality. Hudson-Odoi, 21, has spent his entire career with Chelsea after joining their youth academy all the way back in 2007. Since forcing his way through the Blues’ youth ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is expected to be without Mason Mount for two key fixtures at the Times report that the Chelsea graduate is set to miss the Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool and their upcoming tie vs Lille. Mount was forced off in the 31st minute of the Blues’ Club World Cup final clash against Palmeiras, having suffered an ankle ligament injury after an early collision in the encounter. Th...Full Story »

ARMANDO BROJA has impressed during his loan spell at Southampton Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have signalled an interest in Southampton striker Armando Broja. The Albanian international is enjoying a very exciting and promising breakout season, having been sent on loan to Ralph Hasenhutl’s side at the start of the campaign from Chelsea. Broja has netted six Premier League goals an...Full Story »

Chelsea haven't given up in their pursuit of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. The European and world champions came close to signing the Frenchman last summer, but the Andalusian club stood firm and refused to sell for less than their asking price. In London, however, the Blues are readying another bid in an attempt to sign the player this coming summer, as they are preparing to make a lot of c...Full Story »

After Romelu Lukaku's opener had been cancelled out by Raphael Veiga, the Germany international slotted home a 117th-minute winner from the spot Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras (AET): Match Statistics Once again, Kai Havertz was the match-winner. On Saturday evening in Abu Dhabi, the man who scored the only goal in last May's Champions League final stepped up to take one of the most important penalti...Full Story »

The Catalan giants are on a tight budget due to their financial disarray. Erling Haaland is a summer transfer target for Barcelona Credit: AFP Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen could both switch Stamford Bridge for the Nou Camp Credit: Reuters Barcelona need to bolster in defence and midfield and have identified players nearing the end of their deals. And according to ESPN, they want...Full Story »

ROMELU LUKAKU has suggested he is unhappy at Chelsea through a message shared on social media. Romelu Lukaku has shared a cryptic message on social media to heighten speculation that he is unhappy at Chelsea. Lukaku has endured a mixed season since rejoining the Blues from Inter Milan in the summer and his comments suggest he is unsettled in west London. Chelsea paid Inter a club-record fee of...Full Story »

A fresh insight into the stance of the powers-that-be at Premier League giants Chelsea when it comes to the future of shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been provided on Thursday. The name of Spanish international Kepa has of course come back to the fore in a major way in west London over the course of the last month. This comes with the 27-year-old having been forced to step up as Chelsea's...Full Story »

CHELSEA could lose Antonio Rudiger for nothing at the end of the season when his contract expires. Chelsea are growing more confident that they can reach an agreement with Antonio Rudiger over a new contract. Bayern Munich had been interested over a free transfer but have turned their attention to Andreas Christensen instead. Chelsea are near to an agreement with Rudiger over a new contract at...Full Story »

But if the Blues are to see off Brazilian side Palmeiras and win this competition for the first time, they will have to do a hell of a lot better than this laboured semi-final win here in Abu Dhabi. Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku broke the deadlock after firing home in the 32nd minute Credit: Getty Lukaku reacts after grabbing his ninth goal of the season for the Blues Credit: AFP What should ...Full Story »

Chelsea hope Romelu Lukaku’s lucky goal can spur the Belgium hitman into top form and drive the Blues to a maiden Club World Cup crown.Lukaku pounced on Yasir Alshahrani’s moment of misfortune to blast home and seal Chelsea’s 1-0 Club World Cup semi-final win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.Chelsea’s £98million club-record signing Lukaku ended a five-game goal dr...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku’s gift-wrapped goal proved enough for Chelsea to overcome a resolute Al Hilal 1-0 and reach the Club World Cup final.Belgium hitman Lukaku spurned a clutch of fine openings but could not miss when presented with Yasir Alshahrani’s unwitting deflection just yards from goal.The 28-year-old lashed into the net in Abu Dhabi, to end a five-match goal drought and book the Blu...Full Story »