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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea considering bid for Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore?
Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore reportedly emerges as a surprise transfer target for Premier League leaders Chelsea.Jan 17, 16:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016")
Diego Costa returns to Chelsea training
Chelsea striker Diego Costa returns to training alongside the rest of the squad for the first time since falling out with manager Antonio Conte.Jan 17, 16:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Diego Costa move to China 'scuppered by rule change'
The owner of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian claims that rule changes in the division have scuppered a move for Diego Costa, Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani.Jan 17, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Chinese side claims Diego Costa agreement
Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian claim to have reached an "economic agreement" with Chelsea's Diego Costa.Jan 17, 09:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid 'monitoring Diego Costa situation'
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly monitoring Diego Costa's situation at Chelsea amid speculation that he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.Jan 16, 22:07
Antonio Conte 'will not hold peace talks with Diego Costa'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly has no plans to hold clear-the-air talks with Diego Costa amid speculation that the striker wants to leave the club.Jan 16, 19:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fthibaut-courtois.JPG "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")
Thibaut Courtois: 'Pressure is on title rivals'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois claims that his side do not have as much pressure on their shoulders as their Premier League title rivals.Jan 16, 19:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea 'to assess Diego Costa fitness on Tuesday'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will reportedly assess the fitness of Diego Costa on Tuesday amid rumours that the striker wants to leave the club.Jan 16, 15:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "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")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: "Money is not everything"
Antonio Conte claims that the Premier League remains the top division in the world to compete in, with the big money on offer in China 'no threat' to English football.Jan 16, 10:45
Chelsea to make £75m move for Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller?
A report claims that Thomas Muller is a £75m target for Chelsea, who are ready to pounce if Diego Costa departs for Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian over the next two weeks.Jan 15, 21:29
Antonio Conte, Diego Costa talks 'planned for next week'
A report claims that Antonio Conte is desperate to keep Diego Costa at Chelsea until at least the end of the season, with talks planned for early next week.Jan 15, 19:28
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 'Diego Costa vital to Chelsea'
Former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink urges the club to keep hold of Diego Costa amid reported interest from China.Jan 15, 13:14
Report: Diego Costa urged to apologise to Chelsea by teammates
Diego Costa is urged by his Chelsea teammates to issue an apology to Antonio Conte for their reported fallout, it is claimed.Jan 15, 09:47
Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa absence down to back injury'
Antonio Conte stresses that Diego Costa was left out of Chelsea's squad to face Leicester City due to a back problem, and not because of a training ground dispute.Jan 14, 20:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmarcos-alonso.jpg "Marcos Alonso in action for Chelsea on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea thrash Leicester City to edge seven points clear at Premier League summit
Chelsea extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points after claiming a comprehensive 3-0 win away at champions Leicester City.Jan 14, 19:22
Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Chelsea's Premier League 3-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.Jan 14, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Eden Hazard: 'Anything can happen in Premier League title race'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard insists that anything can happen in the Premier League title race, despite the Blues currently holding a five-point lead.Jan 14, 11:22
Graeme Souness: 'Diego Costa big loss for Chelsea'
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness claims that the current situation surrounding Diego Costa could cost Chelsea the Premier League title this season.Jan 13, 19:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fwillian-diego-costa.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring (apparently) with Diego Costa during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Chelsea 'refuse to comment' on Diego Costa reports
A report claims that Chelsea 'refuse to comment' on suggestions that Diego Costa has been unsettled by a bid from the Chinese Super League.Jan 13, 19:40
Chelsea's Diego Costa 'unsettled' by China interest
Reports claim that Diego Costa's future at Chelsea is in doubt after the striker received a big-money offer from the Chinese Super League.Jan 13, 19:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Preview:Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Sunday's huge Premier League clash between arch-rivals Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.Jan 13, 19:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_1.jpg "John Terry of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'John Terry going nowhere in January'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that John Terry will not be leaving the club this month amid reported interest from Bournemouth.Jan 13, 15:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri: 'Chelsea can be caught in Premier League title race'
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri insists that Chelsea can still be caught in the Premier League title race despite sitting five points clear at the top of the table.Jan 13, 15:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_2.jpg "Chelsea's John Terry during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016")
Eddie Howe: 'No negotiations for John Terry'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe denies speculation that the club have made a loan enquiry for veteran Chelsea captain John Terry.Jan 13, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "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 named Manager of the Month
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is named the Premier League's Manager of the Month for the third time in a row.Jan 13, 11:13
Chelsea to make move for Dimitri Payet?
Chelsea reportedly prepare an offer for wantaway West Ham United playmaker Dimitri Payet.Jan 12, 23:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante in action against former club Leicester City during their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Preview:Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between champions Leicester City and league leaders Chelsea at the King Power Stadium.Jan 12, 22:10
Chelsea 'planning move for Middlesbrough defender'
Chelsea reportedly line up Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson as a long-term replacement for John Terry.Jan 12, 12:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmichail-antonio.jpg "Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016")
West Ham United 'to resist Chelsea offers for Michail Antonio'
West Ham United will not sell star player Michail Antonio to rivals Chelsea this month, according to a report.Jan 11, 13:36
John Terry 'to reject Bournemouth interest to stay at Chelsea'
John Terry reportedly tells Chelsea that he wants to stay at the club amid rumours that Bournemouth are keen to take the defender on loan.Jan 11, 12:34
Bournemouth 'make John Terry loan enquiry'
Bournemouth reportedly enquire about the possibility of signing Chelsea captain John Terry on loan until the end of the season.Jan 10, 21:05
Paris Saint-Germain to enter race for Fernando Llorente?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly preparing to battle Chelsea for the signature of Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente during the January transfer window.Jan 10, 11:25
Chelsea keeping tabs on FC Koln and Germany full-back Jonas Hector?
Chelsea are reportedly keeping an eye on FC Koln and Germany full-back Jonas Hector ahead of a potential January transfer move.Jan 10, 09:12
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Antonio Conte has right qualities needed for management'
Antonio Conte has the right "kind of quality" needed to succeed in management, according to former boss Carlo Ancelotti.Jan 9, 21:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fnathan-ake.jpg "Nathan Ake in action for Bournemouth on December 4, 2016")
Nathan Ake focused on first-team chance with Chelsea
Nathan Ake says that he is now fully focused on breaking into the Chelsea first team after being recalled from his loan spell at Bournemouth.Jan 9, 19:00
Report: Antonio Conte to block Ruben Loftus-Cheek loan exit
Antonio Conte reportedly intends to keep Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Stamford Bridge this month, despite strong loan interest from a number of clubs.Jan 9, 15:55
Manchester City join Manchester United, Chelsea in chase for Tiemoue Bakayoko?
Manchester City reportedly join Manchester United and Chelsea in the hunt for Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.Jan 9, 10:01
Antonio Conte unsure if John Terry will be offered new Chelsea contract
Antonio Conte suggests that John Terry could leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of the season.Jan 9, 09:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmichy-batshuayi-chelsea.jpg "Michy Batshuayi controls the ball during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016")
Chelsea keen on Fernando Llorente, Michy Batshuayi swap deal
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente, with Michy Batshuayi moving in the opposite direction.Jan 8, 21:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmichy-batshuayi.jpg "Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte urges Michy Batshuayi to build on goal against Peterborough
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte urges striker Michy Batshuayi to build on his goal against Peterborough United in the FA Cup.Jan 8, 19:56
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