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Chelsea considering approach for Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez as they look to strengthen their backline before the end of the transfer window.Aug 18, 23:27
Preview:Watford vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League showdown between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road.Aug 18, 15:44
Gary Cahill: 'Players already benefiting from Antonio Conte arrival'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill claims that the benefits of boss Antonio Conte's gruelling training sessions during pre-season are already being felt throughout the squad.Aug 18, 10:43
Chelsea make club-record bid for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly?
Napoli ace Kalidou Koulibaly is reportedly made the subject of a £60m bid by Chelsea as they look to strengthen their defensive ranks.Aug 18, 10:05
Report: Cesc Fabregas eager to prove himself at Chelsea
Cesc Fabregas is fully focused on playing for Chelsea and working under new head coach Antonio Conte despite rumours of a desired exit, according to reports.Aug 16, 14:22
Chelsea planning Jonas Hector move?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a bid of £20m for FC Koln left-back Jonas Hector.Aug 15, 23:11
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard can improve a lot'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Eden Hazard can "improve a lot", despite putting in an impressive performance against West Ham United.Aug 15, 21:41
Chelsea's Antonio Conte: 'Referee right not to send off Diego Costa'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that referee Anthony Taylor was right not to send off Diego Costa following a lunge on West Ham keeper Adrian.Aug 15, 21:35
Chelsea captain John Terry: 'Winning start was vital for us'
Chelsea captain John Terry has claimed that it was "vital" to start the season well after sealing a 2-1 victory over West Ham United.Aug 15, 21:28
Chelsea's Eden Hazard: 'We played like tigers against West Ham United'
Eden Hazard says that Chelsea "played like tigers" in their opening-day 2-1 win over West Ham United.Aug 15, 21:16
Diego Costa strikes late to give Chelsea victory over West Ham United
Antonio Conte oversees his first Premier League win as Chelsea manager following a late strike from Diego Costa, which seals a 2-1 win over West Ham.Aug 15, 20:53
Thibaut Courtois: "I'm happy at Chelsea and want to stay"
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois pledges his future to the club by stating that he has no intention of leaving.Aug 15, 19:08
Team News: N'Golo Kante handed debut as Chelsea welcome West Ham United
N'Golo Kante is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for the visit of West Ham United, while the visitors integrate two new signings into their XI.Aug 15, 18:02
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text commentary of the Premier League opener between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.Aug 15, 18:00
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea are title contenders'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects his side to challenge for the Premier League title during the upcoming campaign.Aug 14, 22:26
Antonio Conte backs Diego Costa to have "good season"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte backs Diego Costa to enjoy a "good season", having kept him at the club despite speculation of a return to Atletico Madrid.Aug 14, 21:59
Frank Lampard: 'Andrea Conte will have Chelsea challenging for title'
Frank Lampard says that he has consulted Andrea Pirlo about Antonio Conte and believes that the new Chelsea boss can mount a Premier League title challenge.Aug 14, 12:35
Antonio Conte inspired by Claudio Ranieri's success at Leicester City
Antonio Conte tells his Chelsea players to look at Leicester City's title-winning success of 2015-16 as an example of what is possible when players work as one. Aug 14, 10:20
Antonio Conte 'to spend £140m on three players'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is reportedly given up to £140m to splurge on three new players before the transfer window shuts.Aug 14, 00:43
Eden Hazard looking forward to "fresh start"
Eden Hazard says that he is looking forward to "a fresh start" under new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.Aug 13, 12:17
Antonio Conte "excited" about new Premier League season
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is "excited" about the new season and hopes to restore his team's confidence following their disappointing 2015-16 campaign.Aug 12, 18:59
Gary Lineker: 'Leicester City will rue N'Golo Kante departure'
Gary Lineker believes that Leicester City will struggle to replicate last season's historic achievements without midfielder N'Golo Kante.Aug 12, 17:32
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's opening fixture of the 2016-17 Premier League season at home to West Ham United on Monday evening. Aug 12, 16:30
Chelsea confirm Bertrand Traore loan move
Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore signs a new three-year deal with the club and will spend the first of those on loan at Ajax.Aug 12, 13:46
Antonio Conte: 'Nemanja Matic an important player for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that Nemanja Matic remains an "important" part of his plans despite speculation linking him with a move to Juventus.Aug 12, 13:27
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere: 'Arsene Wenger wants to do something special with us'
Jack Wilshere says that manager Arsene Wenger wants to do "something special" with his Arsenal team this season.Aug 10, 09:36
Chelsea victorious in final pre-season outing at Werder Bremen
Chelsea beat Werder Bremen 4-2 in Germany to end their pre-season programme with a victory.Aug 7, 14:54
Report: AC Milan interested in Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado
AC Milan want to buy Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado, but they will first need to sell forward Carlos Bacca so they can raise money for the purchase, according to reports.Aug 7, 08:38
Chelsea teen Tammy Abraham joins Bristol City on season-long loan
Chelsea teenage striker Tammy Abraham joins Bristol City on a season-long loan.Aug 5, 09:50
Atletico Madrid's Enrique Cerezo: 'Never any plans to re-sign Diego Costa'
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo insists that the club were never interested in re-signing Diego Costa from Chelsea this summer.Aug 4, 15:53
Oscar scores twice for Chelsea in pre-season win over AC Milan
Oscar scores twice as Chelsea defeat AC Milan 3-1 in a pre-season International Champions Cup match in New Jersey.Aug 4, 08:32
N'Golo Kante gearing up for Chelsea debut
N'Golo Kante says that he is working hard to get fit for the start of the new season and will make his debut for Chelsea against AC Milan tonight.Aug 3, 15:33
Antonio Conte: Diego Costa "very happy to stay" at Chelsea
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists that Diego Costa is not looking to exit Stamford Bridge this summer, amid talk of a return to Atletico Madrid in recent weeks.Aug 3, 14:36
Chelsea offer Loic Remy to Everton as Romelu Lukaku makeweight?
Chelsea have offered Everton a player-plus-cash deal worth around £70m to sign Romelu Lukaku, according to a report.Aug 2, 19:32
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard can play up front'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that he will consider playing Eden Hazard as a forward this season.Aug 2, 10:16
Romelu Lukaku to hand in transfer request to force through Chelsea move?
Romelu Lukaku is reportedly considering handing in an official transfer request at Everton in order to force through a move to Chelsea.Aug 2, 09:43
Chelsea's Baba Rahman completes move to Schalke 04 on season-long loan
Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman joins Schalke 04 on a season-long loan.Aug 2, 08:45
Antonio Conte: 'I have mixed emotions over European absence'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he has mixed emotions over the club's failure to qualify for this season's Champions League.Aug 1, 18:22
Arsene Wenger welcomes Pep Guardiola arrival
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger welcomes the competition that new Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will bring to the Premier League.Aug 1, 11:49
Chelsea 'to increase bid for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to £68m'
Chelsea are reportedly planning to bid £68m for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, despite the Merseyside club holding firm on their £75m asking price.Aug 1, 09:45
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