Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte eager to sign more players in order to be competitive
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that the club will struggle to win the Premier League title if their top transfer targets are not signed.
Aug 9, 08:42
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Jamie Carragher expects Antonio Conte to have left Chelsea by this time next year
Jamie Carragher believes that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will leave the club within the next 12 months.
Aug 8, 08:29
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Ray Wilkins "worried" Chelsea could suffer this season due to transfer business
Ray Wilkins admits that he is "worried" about Chelsea's season if the club fail to bring in more players.
Aug 7, 19:48
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Chelsea eyeing shock move for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale?
Chelsea could steal a march on title rivals Manchester United by tabling a £90m bid for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale in the coming weeks, according to a report.
Aug 7, 12:42
Petr Cech in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Petr Cech 'surprised by Thibaut Courtois penalty'
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech admits that he was 'surprised' by Thibaut Courtois's penalty during Sunday's Community Shield.
Aug 6, 21:57
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Antonio Conte defends Thibaut Courtois penalty
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that Thibaut Courtois is 'one of the club's best penalty takers', despite the stopper missing from the spot in Sunday's Community Shield.
Aug 6, 21:08
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte: "Alvaro Morata needs to work"
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that record signing Alvaro Morata 'will need a bit of time' before making his mark in English football.
Aug 6, 20:56
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after the FA Cup final victory over Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties to win Community Shield
Arsenal win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium after beating Chelsea 4-1 in a penalty shootout.
Aug 6, 15:11
Alexandre Lacazette in Arsenal training gear in July 2017
Team News: Alexandre Lacazette leads Arsenal line in Community Shield
Alexandre Lacazette starts for Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield, but new Chelsea signings Antonio Rudiger and Alvaro Morata are only on the bench.
Aug 6, 12:04
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 (1-4 on penalties) Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Arsenal's victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield, which came thanks to a penalty shootout.
Aug 6, 12:00
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Community Shield match between FA Cup holders Arsenal and Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley.
Aug 4, 23:11
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Antonio Conte defends £200m Neymar fee
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte defends Paris Saint-Germain for spending a world-record £200m to acquire Neymar from Barcelona.
Aug 4, 13:59
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Eden Hazard, Tiemoue Bakayoko out of Community Shield
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that Eden Hazard and new signing Tiemoue Bakayoko will play no part in Sunday's Community Shield match against Arsenal.
Aug 4, 13:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Redknapp: 'Tottenham Hotspur have best starting XI'
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp claims that the club have the Premier League's best starting XI, despite being yet to add to their squad this summer.
Aug 3, 19:08
Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on December 11, 2016
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Alvaro Morata turned us down because of Harry Kane'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino suggests that Alvaro Morata rejected the club two years ago because he felt threatened by Harry Kane.
Aug 2, 09:27
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chelsea 'interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater'
Chelsea are reportedly considering a swoop for Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater.
Jul 31, 20:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Zinedine Zidane coy on potential new arrivals
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says that he is "happy with this squad" after being questioned on potential new arrivals this summer.
Jul 30, 13:36
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata must improve condition'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that club-record signing Alvaro Morata "has to improve his condition" in a bid to be ready for the start of the new season.
Jul 29, 18:54
Luciano Spalletti watches on during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017
Inter Milan beat Chelsea despite freak Geoffrey Kondogbia own goal
Inter Milan register a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the International Champions Cup in Singapore, but the game will be remembered for Geoffrey Kondogbia's freak own goal.
Jul 29, 13:36
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-2 Inter Milan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Inter Milan's 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the International Champions Cup.
Jul 29, 10:30
Juventus's Alex Sandro and West Ham United's Martin Samuelson in a pre-season friendly on August 7, 2016
Chelsea prepared to break record for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro?
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to break the transfer record for a defender with an improved bid of £61m for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro.
Jul 29, 10:18
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'I would buy Harry Kane'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte calls Harry Kane "one of the best strikers in the world", and reveals that he would jump at the chance to sign the Tottenham Hotspur forward.
Jul 27, 13:22
Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016
Thibaut Courtois backs Alvaro Morata to "score a lot of goals"
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident that £70m summer signing Alvaro Morata will "score a lot of goals" for the club.
Jul 26, 20:46
A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United are not among title favourites'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho expects his side to be in the title mix next season, but does not believe they are "big candidates" to win the Premier League.
Jul 25, 21:54
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata will need time to adapt at Chelsea'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Alvaro Morata requires time to adapt to life with the Blues before producing his best performances.
Jul 25, 16:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bayern Munich hold on to beat Chelsea in Singapore
Three goals in the opening 27 minutes help Bayern Munich to a 3-2 victory over Chelsea in Singapore.
Jul 25, 13:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-3 Bayern Munich - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bayern Munich's 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the International Champions Cup.
Jul 25, 10:30
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Chelsea 'ready to spend £150m on three new players'
Chelsea are reportedly ready to spend £150m on bringing in three new signings before the transfer window shuts next month.
Jul 24, 21:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Alvaro Morata: 'Playing under Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is destiny'
Alvaro Morata says that playing under Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been his "destiny".
Jul 24, 18:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cesar Azpilicueta hails Chelsea's move for Alvaro Morata
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta suggests that Alvaro Morata's transfer to Stamford Bridge is the perfect move for both the club and player.
Jul 24, 16:28
Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016
Alvaro Morata to make Chelsea debut against Bayern Munich
Antonio Conte confirms that Chelsea's latest recruit Alvaro Morata is to feature against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, but only from the bench.
Jul 24, 10:23
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Zinedine Zidane: 'I have not asked for a new striker'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists that he is happy with his current attacking options, despite losing striker Alvaro Morata to Chelsea last week.
Jul 24, 09:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gianluca di Marzio: 'Chelsea lead Richarlison race'
Respected Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio says that Chelsea lead the race to sign Fluminense forward Richarlison this summer.
Jul 23, 15:54
Alvaro Morata in action for Real Madrid against Espanyol in La Liga on September 18, 2016
Zinedine Zidane: 'Alvaro Morata exit has left Real Madrid short of a striker'
Zinedine Zidane reveals that Real Madrid are in the market for a new forward player following the loss of Alvaro Morata to Chelsea.
Jul 23, 10:55
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte reveals that new Chelsea signing could be imminent
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects to add to the recent signings of Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata with another new recruit in the next week.
Jul 23, 09:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Zinedine Zidane: 'Danilo has left Real Madrid'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane admits that right-back Danilo has "gone", with Manchester City believed to be close to completing a deal for the 26-year-old.
Jul 22, 20:29
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day
Yaya Toure predicts "more exciting, more difficult" Premier League season
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure believes that the upcoming Premier League season will be "more exciting and more difficult" than ever before.
Jul 22, 12:16
AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe lines up ahead of the Champions League game against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Real Madrid win race to sign AS Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe?
Real Madrid reportedly think that they have emerged victorious in the race to sign AS Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe.
Jul 22, 09:31
AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe lines up ahead of the Champions League game against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Fernando Morientes tips Zinedine Zidane to sign new striker
Former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes backs Los Blancos to move for a new centre-forward this summer following the departure of Alvaro Morata.
Jul 21, 18:26
Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016
Spain striker Alvaro Morata finalises club-record switch to Chelsea
Alvaro Morata joins Chelsea from Real Madrid on a five-year deal, costing the Blues a fee of up to £70m.
Jul 21, 17:34
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