Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea

Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.

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Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".

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Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.

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Man Utd and Liverpool want Gomes - Sunday's gossip

Manchester United and Liverpool make Joao Gomes contact, Chelsea open talks over Jonathan Rowe, an MLS side are looking to sign Mohamed Salah, plus more.

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Colourful, controversial and significant - ex-Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates, who has died aged 94, was a colourful and controversial figure - but also a significant one for English football, writes Phil McNulty.

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Garnacho absent from Chelsea pre-season training

Alejandro Garnacho has not yet joined up with Chelsea for pre-season as the club actively look to sell the winger.

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England defender Charles joins Man City from Chelsea

Manchester City have signed England international Niamh Charles for £500,000 from Women's Super League rivals Chelsea.

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