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Antonio Conte unsure on Diego Costa's Chelsea future
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that he "does not know" whether Diego Costa will remain at the club this summer or join former side Atletico Madrid.Jul 31, 10:47
Antonio Conte worried Chelsea could repeat woeful 2015-16 form
Antonio Conte puts Chelsea's 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid down to tiredness, but admits that his side need to improve their teamwork and positioning when not in possession.Jul 31, 10:23
Report: Chelsea defender Abdul Baba Rahman to join Schalke 04 on loan
Chelsea and Ghana defender Abdul Baba Rahman is set to join Schalke 04 on a season-long loan, according to reports.Jul 30, 19:16
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Chelsea, as Los Blancos hold off a late onslaught from their opponents.Jul 30, 18:00
Antonio Conte: "N'Golo Kante is a bit shy"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes N'Golo Kante as "a bit shy" on his first day of training with the Blues.Jul 30, 17:09
Atletico Madrid "confident" of signing Diego Costa
Atletico Madrid are thought to be "confident" of completing a deal for Chelsea's Diego Costa "within the next few days".Jul 30, 16:59
Diego Simeone: 'Premier League is attractive'
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits that the prospect of managing in the Premier League is "attractive".Jul 29, 16:59
John Barnes backs Jurgen Klopp over Mamadou Sakho punishment
Liverpool legend John Barnes backs Jurgen Klopp's decision to send Mamadou Sakho home from the club's pre-season tour of the United States for disciplinary reasons.Jul 29, 14:43
Report: Chelsea consider £18m Nikola Maksimovic move
A report claims that Chelsea are to launch an £18m bid for Torino's 24-year-old centre-back Nikola Maksimovic.Jul 28, 19:08
Antonio Conte: 'John Terry important both on and off the pitch'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that captain John Terry will continue to be an influential figure at Stamford Bridge next season.Jul 28, 11:41
Cesc Fabregas shown straight red as Chelsea defeat Liverpool in California
Cesc Fabregas is sent off as Chelsea seal a 1-0 win over Liverpool in Wednesday night's International Champions Cup match in California's Pasadena Rose Bowl.Jul 28, 08:13
Willian predicting "difficult" Premier League
Chelsea attacker Willian claims that the 2016-17 Premier League season will be "the most difficult in history".Jul 27, 19:36
Chelsea, Everton 'battle for William Carvalho'
A report claims that Chelsea and Everton will go head to head for the signature of Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho this summer.Jul 27, 14:57
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte pleased with "good signings"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Michy Batshuayi and N'Golo Kante are "good signings" but suggests that he wants more.Jul 27, 10:36
Five clubs chasing loan move for Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford?
Five clubs, including Celtic, are reportedly keen on sealing a loan deal for Chelsea for Patrick Bamford.Jul 27, 08:58
Antonio Conte: 'Nemanja Matic is a very important player for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that rumoured Juventus target Nemanja Matic remains a "very important" part of his side, despite the arrival of N'Golo Kante.Jul 26, 21:12
Michy Batshuayi delighted with Chelsea move
Michy Batshuayi says that he has fulfilled "a childhood dream" by making the move to Chelsea from Marseille this summer.Jul 24, 21:58
Oscar: 'We must be strong this season'
Chelsea midfielder Oscar urges his teammates to be "strong and confident" ahead of the new season.Jul 24, 13:46
Jose Mourinho unfazed by facing world's top managers in Premier League
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that testing his managerial wits against the likes of Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte is 'no different' to past experiences.Jul 24, 08:56
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte keen to sign five more players?
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reportedly tells owner Roman Abramovich that he wants to sign five more players before the end of the transfer window.Jul 23, 08:48
Real Madrid 'demand £67m for Chelsea target Alvaro Morata'
Real Madrid reportedly tell Chelsea that it will take an offer of £67m to prise Alvaro Morata away from the Bernabeu this summer.Jul 22, 12:25
Antonio Conte eyes Champions League return for Chelsea
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that the club need to get back into the Champions League this season as it is their "home".Jul 22, 09:19
Report: Chelsea consider Victor Lindelof move
Chelsea could move for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof this summer as Blues boss Antonio Conte targets a new centre-back, according to a report.Jul 21, 16:48
Michy Batshuayi debuts in Chelsea win
Bertrand Traore, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Nathaniel Chalobah score the goals as Chelsea record a 3-0 win over Austrian side RZ Pellets WAC in a pre-season friendly.Jul 20, 19:52
Team News: Diego Costa named in Chelsea starting XI
Striker Diego Costa is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for the friendly with RZ Pellets in Austria.Jul 20, 17:08
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must take time over Kurt Zouma return'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte warns against the risk of rushing Kurt Zouma back from the ACL injury that he suffered in February.Jul 19, 18:10
Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa is very happy at Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that Diego Costa is "very happy" at the club despite speculation suggesting that he wants to return to Atletico Madrid.Jul 19, 12:36
Claudio Ranieri: 'Antonio Conte is made for Chelsea'
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri says that new boss Antonio Conte is a perfect match for the Blues.Jul 18, 11:56
Asmir Begovic: 'Chelsea need time to improve under Antonio Conte'
Asmir Begovic insists that Chelsea's players will need time to adapt to Antonio Conte's methods, but says that life under their new manager has been "great so far".Jul 17, 20:15
N'Golo Kante: 'Antonio Conte convinced me to join Chelsea'
New Chelsea signing N'Golo Kante reveals that a speech from manager Antonio Conte convinced him to join the club.Jul 17, 16:41
Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard can become as good as Lionel Messi'
Antonio Conte claims that Eden Hazard can become the best player in world football at Chelsea if he digs deep and works hard on and off the field.Jul 17, 13:10
Antonio Conte: 'Juan Cuadrado will stay at Chelsea next season'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hopes to integrate Juan Cuadrado back into the first team this coming campaign following a season on loan at Juventus.Jul 16, 21:37
Antonio Conte: 'Lessons to be learned from pre-season defeat'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte refuses to criticise his players after seeing them fall to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Rapid Vienna in their pre-season opener.Jul 16, 20:35
Antonio Conte: N'Golo Kante signing "very important" for Chelsea
Antonio Conte is "very, very happy" to have signed N'Golo Kante from Leicester City, claiming that Chelsea have recruited a vital midfield cog.Jul 16, 20:22
Chelsea suffer defeat to Rapid Vienna in Antonio Conte's first game in charge
Chelsea lose 2-0 to Rapid Vienna in their first pre-season outing, courtesy of strikes from Joelinton and Tomi Correa either side of half time.Jul 16, 17:54
Live Commentary: Rapid Vienna 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Rapid Vienna, as the Blues fell to defeat in Antonio Conte's first match at the helm.Jul 16, 15:30
Team News: Diego Costa starts in Antonio Conte's first match in charge of Chelsea
Diego Costa leads the line in Antonio Conte's first pre-season friendly in charge of Chelsea as the team face Rapid Vienna in Austria.Jul 16, 15:02
N'Golo Kante 'perfect fit' for Antonio Conte's philosophy at Chelsea
Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo says that new signing N'Golo Kante is a "perfect fit" for manager Antonio Conte.Jul 16, 14:54
N'Golo Kante completes move to Chelsea from Leicester City
Chelsea announce the signing of N'Golo Kante from Leicester City on a five-year deal for a reported £32m fee.Jul 16, 14:06
Diego Costa 'keen on Atletico Madrid return'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is reportedly keen on a move back to former club Atletico Madrid this summer.Jul 15, 15:03
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