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
Willian to miss Chelsea's Super Cup clash against Bayern Munich
Chelsea's new signing Willian is not included in the travelling squad for the Blues' European Super Cup match against Bayern Munich in Prague.
Aug 29, 14:04
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
Report: Manchester United make £30m David Luiz bid
Manchester United are reportedly readying a £30m bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz.
Aug 28, 01:48
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
Preview:Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the eagerly-anticipated Premier League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on Monday evening.
Aug 24, 11:03
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
John Terry: 'I'm not guaranteed a place in Chelsea team'
Chelsea captain John Terry admits that he is not guaranteed a place in the club's first team this season.
Aug 23, 21:23
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
Team News: Fernando Torres starts for Chelsea against Hull City
Jose Mourinho opts to play Fernando Torres up front instead of Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea's Premier League opener against Hull City.
Aug 18, 14:15
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
Jose Mourinho: "No chance" of David Luiz leaving
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims that there is "no chance" of David Luiz leaving the club for Barcelona this summer.
Aug 15, 06:48
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz tells Chelsea he's staying?
Chelsea defender David Luiz reportedly tells the club that he has no interest in trying to force through a move to Barcelona this summer.
Aug 15, 05:28
Barcelona's Gerard Pique celebrates after scoring the opener on December 1, 2012
Gerard Pique: 'Barcelona don't need a new defender'
Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique insists that the club's defence is not in need of reinforcements, amid reports linking the La Liga champions with both Daniel Agger and David Luiz.
Aug 13, 23:16
Brazil's Paulo Paulinho is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's second goal against England during a friendly match on June 2, 2013
Preview:Switzerland vs. Brazil
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's friendly between Brazil and Switzerland in Basel.
Aug 12, 14:46
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Dani Alves: 'Jose Mourinho won't let David Luiz join Barcelona'
Dani Alves believes that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will stop David Luiz from joining Barcelona this summer.
Aug 12, 08:54
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Luiz to force through move to Barcelona?
David Luiz is preparing to force through a move to Spanish champions Barcelona should Chelsea stand in his way, according to reports.
Aug 11, 14:42
Chelsea players congratulate Frank Lampard after a penalty against Swansea on April 28, 2013
Chelsea trio struggling to be fit for season opener
Frank Lampard, David Luiz and Juan Mata are rated as doubtful to be fit for Chelsea's opening-weekend Premier League fixture against Hull City.
Aug 10, 09:52
Daniel Agger
Liverpool 'reject £15m bid from Barcelona for Daniel Agger'
Liverpool reportedly turn down a bid in the region of £15m from Barcelona for defender Daniel Agger.
Aug 8, 08:25
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Report: Chelsea tell Barcelona to forget David Luiz deal
Reports suggest that Chelsea are in no mood to negotiate with Barcelona over a deal for David Luiz.
Aug 8, 03:53
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Barcelona table bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz?
Barcelona reportedly make a bid for Chelsea's Brazilian international David Luiz.
Aug 7, 11:04
Barcelona's Gerard Pique celebrates after scoring the opener on December 1, 2012
Gerard Pique: 'It's hard for Barcelona to buy defenders'
Gerard Pique says that Barcelona's style of football makes it difficult for the club to buy new centre-backs.
Aug 6, 07:35
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Jose Mourinho impressed with "quality" David Luiz
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho declares himself impressed with David Luiz, after the Brazilian returned for pre-season training following Confederations Cup duty.
Aug 6, 03:05
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: 'Young squad will challenge for years'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that the young players in his squad will help the club challenge for major trophies for years to come.
Aug 5, 02:59
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Report: Chelsea place £45m price tag on David Luiz
Chelsea place a £45m price tag on defender David Luiz to ward off interest from Barcelona, according to a report.
Aug 4, 01:28
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Report: Barcelona open David Luiz, Daniel Agger talks
Barcelona reportedly open talks with Chelsea and Liverpool for David Luiz and Daniel Agger respectively.
Aug 3, 04:26
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell in the stands during his sides match with Viktoria Plzen on 19 October, 2011
Barcelona target one more signing
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell reveals that the Catalan giants want to sign one more player before the new La Liga season gets underway.
Aug 2, 12:37
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the equaliser against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Chelsea brush aside Inter Milan
Chelsea defeat Inter Milan 2-0 in their International Champions Cup meeting in Indianapolis.
Aug 2, 02:21
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Barcelona 'plotting £30m David Luiz swoop'
Barcelona are reportedly planning to table a bid for Chelsea's Neymar.
Jul 31, 22:11
Pep Guardiola
Bayern Munich's Pep Guardiola rules out David Luiz move
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola rules out a summer move for Chelsea defender David Luiz.
Jul 30, 17:08
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Report: Chelsea will rebuff David Luiz offers
A report claims that Chelsea will reject any approaches for defender David Luiz, who is an apparent target of European giants Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Jul 30, 00:08
David Luiz
Bayern Munich renew David Luiz interest?
Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to offer Chelsea an initial £34.5m for defender David Luiz.
Jul 29, 00:11
Gerardo Martino celebrates his Paraguay side scoring at the 2010 World Cup.
Agent: Gerardo Martino could move for Santiago Vergini
New Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino will try to bring Newell's Old Boys defender Santiago Vergini to Camp Nou, according to the player's agent.
Jul 27, 13:58
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Barcelona's Gerardo Martino 'not keen on signing Daniel Agger or David Luiz'
New Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino reportedly has no plan to consider Liverpool's Daniel Agger or Chelsea's David Luiz this summer.
Jul 25, 16:18
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'David Luiz has incredible potential'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho describes David Luiz as a player with "incredible potential", but only as a central defender under his regime.
Jul 20, 00:48
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Barcelona reignite interest in Chelsea's David Luiz?
David Luiz reportedly returns to the top of Barcelona's transfer wishlist following their failed attempts to land Thiago Silva.
Jul 19, 14:40
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz will not leave Chelsea
David Luiz insists that he does not want to depart Chelsea this summer.
Jul 18, 17:26
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'No chance Juan Mata, David Luiz will leave Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho rejects suggestions that Juan Mata and David Luiz could leave the club this summer.
Jul 18, 15:26
Old Trafford
Why is Ed Woodward returning to Manchester?
Sports Mole assesses the possible reasons behind chief executive Ed Woodward returning from Manchester United's pre-season tour.
Jul 17, 15:58
Old Trafford
Ed Woodward returns to Manchester?
A report says that chief executive Ed Woodward has left Manchester United's pre-season tour to conduct urgent transfer talks.
Jul 17, 14:51
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea offer Juan Mata or David Luiz in bid for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney?
Manchester United reportedly reject Chelsea's offer of £10m plus either Juan Mata or David Luiz for the services of striker Wayne Rooney.
Jul 17, 09:19
Chelsea's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against West Brom on March 2, 2013
Five players who could leave Chelsea
Sports Mole picks out five players who could depart Stamford Bridge during the summer after the return of Jose Mourinho.
Jul 12, 06:06
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Report: Barcelona begin David Luiz bidding at £30m
Barcelona will reportedly open the bidding for Chelsea defender David Luiz at £30m, but will have to pay more to prompt the Blues into selling.
Jul 9, 01:00
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Top five best Brazilians in Premier League history
Sports Mole selects five Brazilians that have shone during their respective spells in the Premier League.
Jul 3, 10:54
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Bayern Munich play down David Luiz rumours
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer denies reports linking the club with a bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz.
Jul 2, 14:56
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
David Luiz emerges as Bayern Munich target
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola makes Chelsea defender David Luiz his top transfer target, according to reports.
Jul 2, 01:58
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