Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Saul Niguez: Chelsea sign Atletico and Spain midfielder on loan after Sevilla reject Kounde bid

Chelsea sign Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Saul Niguez on loan with an option to buy - but miss out on Kounde.

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Saul Niguez: Chelsea make late move for Atletico and Spain midfielder after Sevilla reject Jules Kounde bid

Chelsea make a late attempt to sign Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Saul Niguez.

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Jules Kounde: Sevilla stand firm over transfer fee for defender wanted by Chelsea

Sevilla reject Chelsea's 'unsatisfactory' offer for France defender Jules Kounde, insisting he will not be allowed to leave for less than 80million euros.

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Monday, August 30, 2021

WSL: Predict the 2021-22 Women's Super League table

Chelsea successfully defended the Women's Super League title in May - but will they make it three in a row this season? Here's your chance to forecast the final table.

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Tiemoue Bakayoko: Chelsea midfielder joins AC Milan on loan until 2023

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko joins Serie A side AC Milan a two-year loan.

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Sunday, August 29, 2021

Reece James red card: Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel not happy at way decision was made

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is not happy with the "decision making" that saw Reece James sent off and Liverpool awarded a penalty in their 1-1 draw.

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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Kurt Zouma: West Ham sign France defender from Chelsea for £29.8m

West Ham sign France centre-back Kurt Zouma from Chelsea on a four-year deal for £29.8m.

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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel says his side deserved point after Reece James sending-off

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says his side "deserved a point" against Liverpool after they held on for a 1-1 draw despite having Reece James sent off just before half-time.

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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Jurgen Klopp says it was clear handball by defender Reece James

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it was a "clear handball" by Reece James who was sent off as 10-man Chelsea held on to draw 1-1 with his side in the Premier League.

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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Mohamed Salah penalty equalises Kai Havertz header at Anfield

Mohamed Salah scores a penalty to equalise against 10-man Chelsea as Liverpool come from behind to earn a draw at Anfield.

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Friday, August 27, 2021

Transfer rumours: Mbappe, Richarlison, Haaland, Jesus, Cavani, Zouma, Witsel, Barkley

Everton's Richarlison is wanted by Paris St-Germain, Chelsea running out of time to sign Kounde, Cavani staying at Manchester United, plus more.

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'If we play like ABBA, how will we win?' - Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is asked to use a musical genre to describe his side.

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Kurt Zouma: West Ham close to signing France defender from Chelsea

West Ham are closing in on the £25m signing of Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma.

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Champions League draw: Manchester City to face PSG and Chelsea will meet Juventus

Premier League champions Manchester City will face Lionel Messi's new club Paris St-Germain in the Champions League group stage.

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Jorginho: Chelsea midfielder win Uefa men's player of the year award

Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho is named Uefa men's Player of the Year 2020-21.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Champions League draw: When does it take place? Who has qualified? All you need to know

The draw for this the Champions League takes place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Istanbul, as defending champions Chelsea await their fate.

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Davide Zappacosta leaves Chelsea to join Atalanta

Italian right-back Davide Zappacosta leaves Chelsea to return to Serie A side Atalanta.

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Transfer rumours: Aubameyang, Kane, Saul, Rice, Kounde, Camavinga, Nketiah, Moore

Arsenal willing to listen to offers for Aubameyang, Tottenham chairman Levy will not drop Kane valuation, Chelsea weigh up late Saul move, plus more.

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Sunday, August 22, 2021

Match of the Day 2: Romelu Lukaku 'perfect piece' for Chelsea, says Ian Wright

Ian Wright says Romelu Lukaku is the 'perfect piece' for Chelsea's team as the Match of the Day 2 pundits discuss his performance in the Blues' 2-0 win at Arsenal.

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Romelu Lukaku: Striker 'unplayable' on second debut for Chelsea in win over Arsenal

Romelu Lukaku's second debut for Chelsea turns into a dream afternoon in an "unplayable" performance against Arsenal which the player himself describes as "dominant".

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Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea: Gunners situation 'difficult and unprecedented', says Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are in a "difficult and unprecedented situation" after their record-breaking poor start to the season.

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Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea: Mikel Arteta says Chelsea were 'the better team today'

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta says Chelsea's "world class quality" was too much for his side, but insisted there were still positives to take out of the 2-0 loss at the Emirates.

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Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel impressed by Romelu Lukaku debut

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he was impressed with new signing Romelu Lukaku as he opened the scoring in the Blues' 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates.

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Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku scores as Blues win London derby

Romelu Lukaku scores his first ever Chelsea goal - almost a decade after his debut - as Thomas Tuchel's team deservedly beat Arsenal.

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Arsenal v Chelsea - rate the players

Rate the players out of 10 in Arsenal's Premier League game against Chelsea.

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Women's Champions League: Man City face Real Madrid in qualification with Chelsea already through

Manchester City face European debutants Real Madrid in the second qualifying round for the Women's Champions League.

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Saturday, August 21, 2021

Archive: Romelu Lukaku's best Premier League moments for Chelsea, West Brom, Everton and Manchester United

As Romelu Lukaku prepares to make his second Chelsea debut, BBC Sport takes a look back at his best Premier League moments.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic to miss Arsenal game after positive coronavirus test

Christian Pulisic tests positive for coronavirus and will miss Chelsea's Premier League game at Arsenal on Sunday.

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Kai Havertz: 'People are still homeless and I want to help' - Chelsea midfielder on effect of German floods

Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz will auction off special football boots to help raise funds for victims of the German floods.

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Emerson Palmieri: Chelsea defender joins Lyon on loan until end of season

Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri joins Ligue 1 side Lyon on loan until the end of the season.

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Premier League trio Jorginho, N'Golo Kante and Kevin de Bruyne up for Uefa award

Chelsea's Jorginho and N'Golo Kante and Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne make up Uefa's three-man shortlist for men's player of the year.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

'Maturity has been important' - Lukaku on Chelsea return

Striker Romelu Lukaku says he has matured as a player as he prepares for his Chelsea return after re-signing in a club-record £97.5m deal from Inter Milan.

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Chelsea: 'More mature' Romelu Lukaku ready for Arsenal test on Sunday

Romelu Lukaku says he has matured as a player as he prepares for his Chelsea return against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Michy Batshuayi: Chelsea forward signs contract extension but joins Besiktas on loan

Forward Michy Batshuayi joins Turkish side Besiktas on loan until the end of the season after extending his contract with Chelsea until 2023.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Tammy Abraham: Roma sign striker from Chelsea for £34m on five-year deal

Striker Tammy Abraham completes a £34m move to Italian side Roma from Chelsea.

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Jorginho: Chelsea and Italy star's rise from Brazil's beaches to Ballon d'Or contender

Jorginho has overcome some big hurdles to become the king of Europe - but still wants more success.

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Sunday, August 15, 2021

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham to have Roma medical before £34m move to Italian side

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is flying to Italy on Sunday for a medical before a £34m move to Roma.

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Diego Costa: Ex-Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker joins Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro

Ex-Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker Diego Costa signs for Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, ending his eight-month spell without a club.

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

Trevoh Chalobah: Chelsea scorer cries after scoring first goal

"When I scored, I didn't know what to do. I dropped to my knees. I was crying." Trevoh Chalobah's rise has taken everyone by surprise.

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Chelsea 3-0 Crystal Palace: Thomas Tuchel delighted with 'perfect day' for Trevor Chalobah

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he is delighted with the "perfect day" had by Trevor Chalobah who scored a stunning goal on his debut as his side beat Crystal Palace 3-0.

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Chelsea 3-0 Crystal Palace: Premier League title contenders cruise against Patrick Vieira's side

Chelsea show their Premier League title credentials with a thoroughly comfortable win over Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace.

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Transfer rumours: Torres, Milenkovic, Odegaard, Aubameyang, Kane, Mbappe

Tottenham prepare Pau Torres move, Real Madrid open to selling Martin Odegaard, Chelsea turn down Robert Lewandowski, plus more.

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Romelu Lukaku: Striker's agent says he was threatened over Chelsea move from Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku's agent, Federico Pastorello, says he and his family received threats while he was working on the striker's Chelsea move.

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Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea manager 'surprised' by Premier League favourites tag

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is surprised his Champions League-winning side are considered favourites to win the Premier League title.

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Liverpool: We 'cannot compare' with other clubs' financial power, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is "never surprised about the financial power of Chelsea or Manchester City or Manchester United", adding that "we cannot compare".

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Romelu Lukaku: Why have Chelsea re-signed the striker they first bought in 2011?

Why have Chelsea broken their transfer record to re-sign Romelu Lukaku - and how much better is he after returning to the club he first joined in 2011?

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Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea re-sign Belgium striker from Inter Milan for a club record £97.5m

Chelsea have re-signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan for £97.5m.

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Chelsea: Seating issue could see some fans miss season opener

Chelsea warn fans there could be a seating issue which may prevent some from attending their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace

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Chelsea: Kepa Arrizabalaga switch with Edouard Mendy pre-planned, says Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Kepa Arrizabalaga's substitution with Edouard Mendy was pre-planned and that he was delighted with the team spirit shown.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Chelsea win Super Cup: Kepa goes from penalty villain to hero

Kepa Arrizabalaga's time at Chelsea has been defined by an incident involving a substitution with penalties looming - and now another, but in much happier circumstances.

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Hakim Ziyech injury 'serious', says Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel

Hakim Ziyech has a "serious" injury, says manager Thomas Tuchel, after the Moroccan winger appeared to suffer a shoulder problem in Wednesday's Super Cup victory over Villarreal.

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Transfer rumours: Lukaku, Ramsdale, Varane, Abraham, Kounde, Vestergaard, Messi

Romelu Lukaku close to Chelsea move, Arsenal chase Aaron Ramsdale, Manchester United set to announce Raphael Varane deal, plus more.

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Chelsea v Villarreal - rate the players in Uefa Super Cup

Rate the Chelsea and Villarreal players in their Uefa Super Cup game in Belfast.

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Tammy Abraham: Roma step up pursuit of Chelsea and England striker

Roma's general manager Tiago Pinto arrives in London in an attempt to complete the signing of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham.

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Uefa Super Cup: Five talking points ahead of Belfast's big showpiece occasion

The National Stadium at Windsor Park will host the biggest club fixture ever to be held in Northern Ireland when Chelsea face Villarreal in the Uefa Super Cup on Wednesday night.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Super Cup: Tammy Abraham in Chelsea squad despite transfer link to Roma

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Super Cup game between Chelsea and Villarreal.

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Armando Broja: Southampton sign Chelsea teenager on season-long loan

Southampton sign teenage Albania forward Armando Broja on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

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Monday, August 9, 2021

Transfer rumours: Messi, Lukaku, Pogba, Doku, Abraham, Lingard, Sterling

Manchester United may be preparing late offer for Messi, Romelu Lukaku in line for Chelsea opener, plus more.

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Archive: Romelu Lukaku's best Premier League moments for Chelsea, West Brom, Everton and Manchester United

BBC Sport takes a look back at striker Romelu Lukaku's best Premier League moments.

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Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea close to sealing £97.5m deal for Inter Milan striker

Chelsea are close to sealing a deal to re-sign striker Romelu Lukaku for £97.5m from Inter Milan.

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Friday, August 6, 2021

Transfer rumours: Messi, Lukaku, Romero, Odegaard, De Ligt, Milenkovic, Ward-Prowse

Chelsea enter the race for Messi as a deal for Lukaku edges closer, while West Ham are up against Juve for Milenkovic, plus more.

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Emilio Ballack: Eighteen-year-old son of Michael Ballack dies in quad-bike accident

Emilio Ballack, the son of former Germany and Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack, dies in a quad-bike accident, aged 18.

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Transfer rumours: Lukaku, Bernardo, Abraham, Pogba, Coutinho, Messi, Maddison, Kounde

Inter expect Chelsea to improve Lukaku bid, Grealish deal could trigger Bernardo exit, Atalanta interested in Abraham, PSG still keen on Pogba plus more.

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Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea target wants to leave Inter Milan if suitable offer is made

Chelsea target Romelu Lukaku tells Inter Milan he wants to leave the club if they receive a suitable offer.

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Tottenham Hotspur: No Harry Kane in team for Chelsea friendly

Tottenham line up for their friendly at Chelsea without striker Harry Kane, who failed to turn up to training this week.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Romelu Lukaku: Inter reject Chelsea's £85m bid for Belgium striker

Inter Milan reject Chelsea's £85m bid for striker Romelu Lukaku.

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Transfer rumours: Kane, Haaland, Lukaku, Trippier, Messi, Ramsey, Asensio, Ward-Prowse

Manchester City are short of Tottenham's £160m asking price for Harry Kane, Chelsea have not given up on re-signing Romelu Lukaku, plus more.

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Sunday, August 1, 2021

Tammy Abraham scores winner as Chelsea beat Arsenal in friendly

Tammy Abraham scores the winner as Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 in a pre-season game at Emirates Stadium.

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Andriy Shevchenko: Former Chelsea and AC Milan striker leaves role as Ukraine boss

Andriy Shevchenko has left his role as head coach of Ukraine, the former Chelsea striker announces on Instagram.

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