Robert Lewandowski in action for Poland on October 8, 2017
Chelsea 'desperate to sign Robert Lewandowski'
Chelsea are desperate to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski before this summer's transfer window closes, according to a report.
Jul 31, 10:12
Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring for Borussia Dortmund on December 16, 2017
Report: Chelsea open talks with Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic
A report claims that Chelsea and Liverpool could go head to head for the signing of Borussia Dortmund's highly-rated winger Christian Pulisic, who is valued at £65m.
Jul 29, 18:31
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Maurizio Sarri: 'Jorginho is a wonderful player'
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri labels midfielder Jorginho a "wonderful player" following his performance against Inter Milan on Saturday.
Jul 29, 10:35
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea on May 13, 2018
Chelsea overcome Inter Milan on penalties in International Champions Cup
Chelsea overcome Inter Milan on penalties after their International Champions Cup encounter at the Allianz Riviera finishes 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Jul 28, 20:09
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Personality most important quality in new players'
Pep Guardiola insists that "personality is the most important" quality in a prospective new signing for Manchester City.
Jul 28, 17:05
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic in action during a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon in September 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City won't sign Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that the Premier League champions are not interested in signing Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
Jul 25, 10:48
Pedro in action for Chelsea on December 30, 2017
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: "We have to improve very quickly"
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri hopes to see his players step things up as pre-season goes on after claiming a narrow 1-0 win over Perth Glory.
Jul 23, 15:29
Pedro in action for Chelsea on December 30, 2017
Pedro goal earns Chelsea win over Perth Glory
An early goal from Pedro earns Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Perth Glory to give Maurizio Sarri a win in his first game in charge of the Premier League side.
Jul 23, 13:34
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Team News: Jorginho handed Chelsea debut in Perth Glory friendly
Jorginho is named in Chelsea's starting lineup to face Perth Glory in the Blues' first pre-season outing of the summer.
Jul 23, 10:47
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri
Live Commentary: Perth Glory 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Maurizio Sarri begins his Chelsea reign with a 1-0 win over Perth Glory in Monday's friendly in Australia.
Jul 23, 10:30
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri
Aurelio De Laurentiis: 'Maurizio Sarri tried to dismantle Napoli'
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis claims that Maurizio Sarri tried to "dismantle" the club by signing a number of his former players for new team Chelsea.
Jul 22, 13:25
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
New Chelsea star Jorginho: 'I will bring new skills to Premier League'
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is confident that he can offer something never seen before in the Premier League following his move from Napoli.
Jul 19, 19:12
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain applauds fans at the end of the 2017-18 Serie A season
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'in Milan to seal double deal'
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly decides to travel to Milan in an attempt to wrap up the signings of Juventus pair Daniele Rugani and Gonzalo Higuain.
Jul 19, 10:32
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during a Premier League clash with Watford in February 2018
Sevilla 'want Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan'
Sevilla are reportedly interested in signing Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan from Chelsea for the 2018-19 season, and will pay up to 90% of his £6m-a-year wages.
Jul 17, 08:56
Mateo Kovacic celebrates after winning the Champions League final with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Manchester City 'unwilling to meet Mateo Kovacic asking price'
Manchester City reportedly decide against making a move for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic after being quoted £80m for the Croatia international.
Jul 17, 08:17
Serbia's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Chelsea to move for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a summer approach for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who is a target for a number of top European clubs.
Jul 16, 11:32
Kalidou Koulibaly in action for Napoli on March 31, 2018
Napoli 'tell Chelsea £80m for Kalidou Koulibaly'
Napoli inform Chelsea that it will cost them £70m to sign centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly this summer, according to a report.
Jul 15, 13:53
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Manchester City 'furious with Napoli' after Jorginho snub
Manchester City feel that Italy international Jorginho was 'bullied' into joining Chelsea from Napoli, according to a report.
Jul 14, 20:37
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Chelsea confirm Jorginho deal
Chelsea confirm the arrival of Italy midfielder Jorginho from Napoli on a five-year contract.
Jul 14, 11:25
Maurizio Sarri in charge of Napoli on May 6, 2018
Chelsea target Maurizio Sarri 'arrives in UK on private jet'
Maurizio Sarri reportedly makes his way to London via a private jet as Chelsea look to appoint the Italian as the club's new boss.
Jul 13, 13:55
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Napoli president: 'Jorginho favours Chelsea over Manchester City'
Chelsea are reportedly close to hijacking Manchester City's deal to sign Jorginho from Napoli as the midfielder would prefer to live in the English capital.
Jul 11, 12:10
Maurizio Sarri in charge of Napoli on May 6, 2018
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis: 'Maurizio Sarri close to Chelsea move'
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that Maurizio Sarri is close to finalising a deal to become the new boss at Chelsea.
Jul 11, 11:34
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Chelsea target Jorginho 'boards flight to London'
Napoli midfielder Jorginho reportedly boards a flight to London at a time when the Italy international is being linked with a transfer to Chelsea.
Jul 11, 10:41
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Chelsea 'to hijack Manchester City's Jorginho deal'
Chelsea are reportedly considering a late swoop for Napoli midfielder Jorginho, who has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City this summer.
Jul 9, 15:08
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Manchester City target Jorginho left out of Napoli training camp
Manchester City target Jorginho is left out of Napoli's pre-season training camp in Northern Italy.
Jul 3, 15:54
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Agent: 'Manchester City, Napoli still working on Jorginho deal'
The agent of Jorginho still expects the Italy international to swap Napoli for Manchester City this summer, despite talks between the two sides dragging on.
Jun 28, 08:58
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Agent: 'Verbal agreement in place between Jorginho, Manchester City'
Premier League champions Manchester City have a verbal agreement in place to sign Napoli and Italy midfielder Jorginho, according to agent Joao Santos.
Jun 24, 09:58
Maurizio Sarri in charge of Napoli on May 6, 2018
Maurizio Sarri 'wants Napoli quartet at Chelsea'
Maurizio Sarri is reportedly planning to bring four Napoli players to Chelsea, should the coach sign as the Blues' new boss.
Jun 22, 10:03
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Manchester City chief: 'Jorginho move not yet complete'
Negotiations between Manchester City and Napoli regarding a deal for Jorginho are still ongoing, according to Citizens board member Alberto Galassi.
Jun 21, 10:44
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Jorginho 'nears £46.5m Manchester City switch'
Manchester City reportedly close in on a deal worth around £46.5m for Napoli midfielder Jorginho.
Jun 18, 17:58
Toni Kroos in action for Real Madrid at the Champions League final on May 26, 2018
Manchester City plotting move for Real Madrid's Toni Kroos?
Manchester City allegedly turn their attention to Toni Kroos in their search for midfield reinforcements.
Jun 18, 16:47
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Germany on June 8, 2018
Barcelona 'want £50m Ilkay Gundogan as Andres Iniesta replacement'
Barcelona reportedly identify Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as a potential replacement for Andres Iniesta and are willing to offer £50m for the German.
Jun 15, 09:12
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Aurelio De Laurentiis: 'Jorginho deal could be done in next few days'
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that a deal with Manchester City for the transfer of Italy international Jorginho could be done in the "next few days".
Jun 10, 13:46
Nice's Jean Michael Seri in action with Napoli's Marek Hamsik on August 22, 2017
Manchester City turn attention to Nice's Jean Michael Seri?
Manchester City are linked with a summer bid for Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri after failing to land Napoli's Jorginho.
Jun 9, 21:58
Mateo Kovacic celebrates after winning the Champions League final with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Manchester City 'to focus on signing Mateo Kovacic'
Manchester City could focus solely on signing Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid if Napoli do not soften their stance on Jorginho in the coming days, according to a report.
Jun 9, 15:22
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Manchester City move for Jorginho in doubt?
Manchester City's hopes of signing Jorginho from Napoli reportedly take a blow as the Italian outfit turn down the chance to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko as part of the deal.
Jun 7, 14:00
Mario Lemina in action for Southampton on February 3, 2018
Manchester City keeping tabs on Mario Lemina?
Manchester City are reportedly keeping tabs on Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina, should a deal for Jorginho fail to materialise.
Jun 7, 09:59
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Report: Manchester City hold fresh talks with Napoli over Jorginho
Napoli midfielder Jorginho reportedly remains top of Manchester City's transfer wishlist, but the Citizens fear that they may be priced out of a move.
Jun 7, 08:32
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic in action during a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon in September 2017
Juventus 'reject Manchester City bid for Miralem Pjanic'
Juventus reportedly reject a €50m (£43.7m) offer from Manchester City for playmaker Miralem Pjanic as Pep Guardiola considers alternatives to Jorginho.
Jun 6, 08:23
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match against England on March 23, 2018
Netherlands peg back 10-man Italy with late Nathan Ake goal
Nathan Ake scores two minutes from time as the Netherlands snatch a 1-1 draw against 10-man Italy in Turin.
Jun 4, 20:39
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