A chillaxed Julian Nagelsmann watches on during the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim on August 23, 2017
Chelsea 'want Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann to replace Antonio Conte'
Chelsea reportedly identify 30-year-old Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann as a possible replacement for Antonio Conte this summer.
May 1, 08:33
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Report: Chelsea defender David Luiz on Monaco radar
Monaco are keeping an eye on David Luiz's situation at Chelsea and would be open to making an offer should he be put up for sale, according to a report.
Apr 29, 16:47
Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United on April 22, 2018
Robbie Savage: 'Arsenal players have had easy life for too long'
Robbie Savage believes that Arsenal's players have "had it easy for so long" under Arsene Wenger and need a disciplinarian manager to take over short-term next season.
Apr 29, 15:55
Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Antonio Conte unhappy with low goal return of Chelsea attackers
Antonio Conte acknowledges that the low goal return from Chelsea's attackers has made a Premier League top-four finish "very difficult".
Apr 29, 11:53
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte happy to put pressure on Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that his side's failure "to kill the game" against Swansea City very nearly came back to haunt them.
Apr 28, 18:58
Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Chelsea hold on against Swansea City to boost top-four hopes
Cesc Fabregas scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat relegation-threatened Swansea City 1-0 to close the gap on the top four to just two points.
Apr 28, 18:23
Carlos Carvalhal arrives for the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Team News: Federico Fernandez, Kyle Bartley sidelined as Swansea City host Chelsea
Defenders Federico Fernandez and Kyle Bartley are sidelined for Swansea City's Premier League home clash against Chelsea.
Apr 28, 15:36
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Live Commentary: Swansea City 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 1-0 win over Swansea City as Cesc Fabregas's 50th Premier League goal is enough for a victory which has major implications at both ends of the table.
Apr 28, 15:30
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Alvaro Morata: 'Chelsea have many attacking options'
Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata suggests that there is a friendly rivalry with teammate Olivier Giroud, with both men contributing in the final third in recent games.
Apr 28, 11:23
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea's Gary Cahill deserves spot in England World Cup squad'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Gary Cahill deserves a place in England's World Cup squad, despite not always playing the centre-back this season.
Apr 28, 08:11
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesc Fabregas hopes to stay on at Chelsea for another season
Cesc Fabregas declares himself "happy" at Chelsea and plays down talk of moving on at the end of the campaign.
Apr 27, 21:46
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte understands why Chelsea sold Mohamed Salah
Antonio Conte says that the improvement of Mohamed Salah since leaving Chelsea makes it difficult to work out whether pushing him out of the door was the right call.
Apr 27, 18:51
Jan Vertonghen and Tammy Abraham in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City on September 16, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Tammy Abraham can be important for Chelsea in future'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte acknowledges that Tammy Abraham's loan spell at Swansea City has been "very important for his development".
Apr 27, 15:59
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'David Luiz working hard to return'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that David Luiz is continuing to 'work hard' in an attempt to return to the first-team squad before the end of the season.
Apr 27, 15:42
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte impressed with Swansea City form
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte admits that he has been impressed with the home form of Swansea City, whom they face at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.
Apr 27, 15:32
Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery speaks at a press conference on January 3, 2017
Unai Emery to leave Paris Saint-Germain at end of season
Unai Emery is to step down as Paris Saint-Germain boss next month, reportedly paving the way for Thomas Tuchel to take over.
Apr 27, 11:46
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich pictured in 2016
Chelsea 'push on with transfer plans' amid Antonio Conte uncertainty
A report claims that Chelsea are to push ahead with their transfer plans, which includes signing Jean Michael Seri, despite uncertainty over Antonio Conte's future.
Apr 27, 11:09
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Preview:Swansea City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as relegation-threatened Swansea City welcome the visit of Chelsea to the Liberty Stadium.
Apr 26, 16:36
Kalidou Koulibaly in action for Napoli in October 2017
Chelsea 'to meet £65m asking price for Kalidou Koulibaly'
Chelsea are reportedly considering meeting Napoli's £65m asking price for centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly this summer as they look to bolster their defensive options.
Apr 26, 08:44
Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Chelsea 'to impose tighter budget on Antonio Conte successor'
Chelsea reportedly plan to impose tight budgetary restrictions on Antonio Conte's successor.
Apr 25, 17:04
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti takes his seat during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Carlo Ancelotti 'offered Italy manager's job'
A report claims that Carlo Ancelotti, linked with the Arsenal and Chelsea jobs, has been offered a two-year deal to take charge of Italy.
Apr 24, 09:47
Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Juventus 'turn down Chelsea boss Antonio Conte'
Juventus reportedly tell Chelsea boss Antonio Conte that they have no interest in his services.
Apr 23, 20:49
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde to consider Barcelona exit?
Ernesto Valverde is allegedly considering an exit from Barcelona at the end of the season, despite the likelihood of completing the double at Camp Nou.
Apr 23, 10:36
A chillaxed Julian Nagelsmann watches on during the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim on August 23, 2017
Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann 'ignoring' Arsenal, Chelsea talk
Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann suggests that he is paying no attention to reports linking him with both Arsenal and Chelsea.
Apr 23, 08:25
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte 'sounded out over Barcelona move'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was reportedly being considered as a replacement for Ernesto Valverde prior to Barcelona's 5-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday evening.
Apr 22, 19:18
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'I have no problem with Jose Mourinho'
Antonio Conte insists that his feud with Jose Mourinho is a thing of the past after his Chelsea side set up an FA Cup final showdown with Manchester United for May.
Apr 22, 18:40
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea will probably miss out on Champions League'
Antonio Conte suggests that Chelsea will "probably" miss out on a place in next season's Champions League given their struggles in the Premier League.
Apr 22, 17:25
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton hard done by against Chelsea'
Mark Hughes is unhappy with two incidents in Southampton's FA Cup semi-final 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday which he felt let the Blues off the hook.
Apr 22, 17:07
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Olivier Giroud eager to win first FA Cup with Chelsea
Olivier Giroud is targeting a fourth FA Cup victory, and his first with Chelsea, after helping his new club beat Southampton 2-0 to book a place in the final.
Apr 22, 16:49
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea want Premier League top-four spot and FA Cup'
Eden Hazard insists that Chelsea are aiming to finish the season in the top four of the Premier League and with the FA Cup in their hands.
Apr 22, 16:33
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Chelsea book FA Cup final against Manchester United with win over Southampton
Chelsea set up an FA Cup final clash with Manchester United courtesy of a comfortable 2-0 victory over Southampton in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 22, 15:51
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Chelsea beat Southampton 2-0 in their FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 22, 13:00
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte 'seeking £10m payoff before leaving Chelsea'
Antonio Conte's Chelsea departure has reportedly been delayed due to the Italian holding out for a £10m compensation package.
Apr 22, 10:43
Luis Enrique at the press conference after Barcelona training on October 18, 2016
Report: Chelsea, Arsenal locked in battle for Luis Enrique
Chelsea and Arsenal have both opened talks with Luis Enrique over replacing Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger respectively, according to a report.
Apr 22, 10:22
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'FA Cup more difficult to win this year'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte thinks that the FA Cup will be harder to win this season and admits the Blues missed out on a golden opportunity to lift the trophy last term.
Apr 22, 08:57
Jose Mourinho borrows old pal Wenger's coat to attend the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016
Antonio Conte defends Chelsea record compared to Jose Mourinho
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte defends his record across his first 100 games in charge, which he believes compares favourably with that of Jose Mourinho.
Apr 21, 10:00
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Antonio Conte hails 'influential' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hopes that Arsene Wenger gets the send-off that he deserves from supporters of all clubs as he begins his Arsenal farewell.
Apr 20, 18:50
Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Tiemoue Bakayoko impressed me at Burnley'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that he was impressed with Tiemoue Bakayoko's performance in the 2-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League.
Apr 20, 17:57
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte to wait on Emerson Palmieri recovery
Antonio Conte says that the club will monitor the recovery of Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri before deciding whether to include the January signing against Southampton.
Apr 20, 17:45
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Top four still a possibility for Chelsea'
Antonio Conte concedes that time is running out for Chelsea to catch Tottenham Hotspur, but is not giving up hope of finishing in fourth place just yet.
Apr 20, 14:37
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