Chelsea's Thiago Silva celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on September 19, 2021
Thomas Tuchel says age is not key factor in Thiago Silva's future
The evergreen Brazil defender turned 37 this week and is already the second oldest active Premier League player.
Sep 24, 14:13
 Sevilla head coach Julen Lopetegui pictured on April 4, 2021
Preview:Sevilla vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 23, 18:23
 Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt in action at Euro 2020 on June 21, 2021
Chelsea 'make Matthijs de Ligt their top target'
Chelsea are reportedly considering an approach for Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
Sep 23, 08:18
 Marquinhos celebrates scoring for Brazil at the Copa America on June 13, 2021
Chelsea 'lined up £85m Marquinhos bid this summer'
Chelsea reportedly prepared an £85m bid for Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos this summer, but the Brazilian has no interest in leaving the Parc des Princes.
Sep 21, 12:12
 Sevilla head coach Julen Lopetegui pictured on April 4, 2021
Preview:Sevilla vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Valencia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 00:24
 Antonio Rudiger in action for Chelsea in May 2021
Juventus, Bayern Munich join Antonio Rudiger race?
Juventus and Bayern Munich reportedly join the race for Chelsea centre-back and soon-to-be free agent Antonio Rudiger.
Sep 19, 16:39
 Bayern Munich's Niklas Sule pictured in January 2021
Chelsea-linked Niklas Sule 'puts Bayern Munich contract talks on hold'
Talks between Niklas Sule and Bayern Munich over a contract beyond the summer of 2022 are reportedly put on hold amid links with Chelsea.
Sep 18, 22:45
 Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar celebrates scoring against Genoa on August 21, 2021
Chelsea 'dealt major blow in Milan Skriniar pursuit'
Chelsea-linked defender Milan Skriniar is reportedly set to put pen to paper on a new deal with Inter Milan until the summer of 2025.
Sep 18, 22:33
 Real Sociedad head coach Imanol Alguacil pictured on November 5, 2020
Preview:Real Sociedad vs. Sevilla - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Sevilla, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 17, 13:04
 Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2020
Manchester United 'turned down £34m Koulibaly deal before signing Varane'
Kalidou Koulibaly could have been Manchester United's new centre-back before the Red Devils decided on a move for Raphael Varane, according to a report.
Sep 16, 12:39
 Antonio Rudiger in action for Chelsea in May 2021
Chelsea 'to cash in on Antonio Rudiger against Thomas Tuchel's wishes'
Chelsea will reportedly look to sell Antonio Rudiger in January if the German centre-back fails to put pen to paper on a new deal.
Sep 16, 08:46
 France Under-21s centre-back Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Chelsea Jules Kounde hopes 'depend on Antonio Rudiger future'
Chelsea will reportedly only reignite their interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde if Antonio Rudiger fails to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 15, 08:20
 England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Andorra on September 5, 2021
Football rumours: English clubs lining up for Bukayo Saka
However, Arsenal are believed to be determined to hang onto the 20-year-old.
Sep 15, 06:07
 Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar celebrates scoring against Genoa on August 21, 2021
Romelu Lukaku 'recommends Inter Milan duo to Chelsea'
Romelu Lukaku reportedly recommends Chelsea to sign two of his former Inter Milan teammates Alessandro Bastoni and Milan Skriniar.
Sep 13, 17:45
 Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt in action at Euro 2020 on June 21, 2021
Real Madrid to rival Chelsea for Matthijs de Ligt?
Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt emerges as a transfer target for Real Madrid, according to a report.
Sep 11, 18:57
 Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt pictured on June 27, 2021
Chelsea 'weighing up summer move for Matthijs de Ligt'
Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt emerges as a transfer target for Chelsea, according to a report.
Sep 11, 07:23
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Thomas Tuchel confirms Chelsea's failed move for Jules Kounde
Thomas Tuchel admits that Chelsea attempted a failed move to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde in the transfer window.
Sep 10, 22:41
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Football rumours: Chelsea still keen on Kounde as Tielemans interest grows
Chelsea are keen on Sevilla's Jules Kounde, according to the transfer rumour mill.
Sep 10, 06:55
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Sevilla 'unlikely to drop asking price for Chelsea-linked Jules Kounde'
Chelsea will have to pay £68.3m if they wish to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, according to a report.
Sep 9, 17:27
 Antonio Rudiger in action for Chelsea in May 2021
Chelsea 'working on new contracts for three players including Antonio Rudiger'
Chelsea are working hard to agree new contracts with defensive trio Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen, according to a report.
Sep 9, 12:05
 France Under-21s centre-back Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Chelsea set to revive interest in Jules Kounde?
Chelsea are reportedly still interested in signing central defender Jules Kounde and will be monitoring him for a possible future deal.
Sep 7, 09:25
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Julen Lopetegui: 'Chelsea did not meet Jules Kounde asking price'
Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui says that Chelsea were unable to meet his club's asking price for central defender Jules Kounde.
Sep 5, 17:12
 Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema training for France on August 31, 2021
How France could line up against Finland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 qualifier with Finland.
Sep 5, 15:42
 France head coach Didier Deschamps pictured on June 8, 2021
Preview:France vs. Finland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between France and Finland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 5, 15:33
 Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2020
Chelsea considering January move for Kalidou Koulibaly?
Chelsea could move for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly at the start of 2022, according to a report.
Sep 3, 22:37
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Jules Kounde 'furious with Sevilla over blocked Chelsea move'
Jules Kounde is reportedly furious with Sevilla for blocking his move to Chelsea this summer and is ignoring phone calls from the Spanish club.
Sep 3, 12:48
 Finland players celebrate scoring against Bosnia on March 24, 2021
Preview:Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Kuwait - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kuwait, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 16:50
 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappe pictured on August 29, 2021
How France could line up against Ukraine
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2022 qualifying clash with Ukraine.
Sep 2, 10:18
 France head coach Didier Deschamps pictured on June 8, 2021
Preview:Ukraine vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Ukraine and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 10:06
 Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez pictured in May 2021
Saul gets the call from Chelsea as the midfielder moves from Atletico Madrid
The Blues were unable to sign Jules Kounde while Callum Hudson-Odoi remained at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 31, 23:19
 Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on March 3, 2021
Chelsea talks for Jules Kounde collapse?
Talks between Chelsea and Sevilla for the transfer of French centre-back Jules Kounde reportedly break down on deadline day.
Aug 31, 20:37
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Real Madrid to hijack Chelsea's bid for Jules Kounde?
Spanish giants Real Madrid are set to enter the race to sign Chelsea target and Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, according to a report.
Aug 31, 15:39
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Sevilla confirm failed Chelsea bid for Jules Kounde
Sevilla sporting director Monchi confirms that Chelsea will only be able to sign Jules Kounde if they agree to meet the defender's release clause.
Aug 31, 13:39
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Sevilla standing firm over Jules Kounde fee after rejecting Chelsea offer
The France defender has a buy-out clause of 80million euros (£68.7m).
Aug 31, 12:10
 France Under-21s centre-back Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Chelsea to make one last attempt to sign Jules Kounde?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to make a last-ditch attempt to get a deal over the line for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
Aug 31, 07:34
 Karim Benzema celebrates scoring for France against Portugal at Euro 2020 on June 23, 2021
How France could line up against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for their World Cup Qualifying clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday.
Aug 30, 17:39
 Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured for Chelsea on August 11, 2021
Borussia Dortmund keen to take Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi on loan
The young England star could find his path blocked to an advanced left-sided role with the Blues.
Aug 30, 15:31
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo tops transfer bill while Dan James and Jules Kounde may move
Several clubs are going into the final hours still with business to do.
Aug 30, 14:00
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Chelsea deal for Jules Kounde collapses?
Chelsea's pursuit of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde could be over after the Spanish club increased their asking price, according to a report.
Aug 30, 12:53
 Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Chelsea's Jules Kounde pursuit 'hanging in the balance'
Chelsea's hopes of signing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer are reportedly 'hanging in the balance'.
Aug 27, 23:05
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