Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
Olivier Giroud hints at Chelsea stay
Olivier Giroud insists that he is happy at Chelsea and wants to fight for a place in Maurizio Sarri's side next season.
Aug 8, 11:56
Mateo Kovacic celebrates after winning the Champions League final with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Mateo Kovacic 'booked for imminent medical at Chelsea'
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic is reportedly booked for a medical at Chelsea on Wednesday, ahead of a loan move to the Blues.
Aug 8, 11:42
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois warms up prior to a Premier League game in March 2018
Thibaut Courtois 'expected to arrive in Madrid on Thursday'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will arrive in Madrid on Thursday to finalise his switch to Real Madrid, according to a report.
Aug 8, 08:44
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during a Premier League clash with Watford in February 2018
Report: Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko close to AC Milan loan
AC Milan are in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan, according to a report.
Aug 7, 21:39
Ruben Loftus-Cheek reacts to a missed chance during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Lyon on August 7, 2018
Chelsea beat Lyon on penalties following goalless draw at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea win their final pre-season friendly of 2018-19 as Lyon are beaten penalties following a goalless 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 7, 21:11
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Brighton & Hove Albion want Tammy Abraham on loan?
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly considering taking Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham on loan for the season.
Aug 7, 14:47
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reacts during a match at the 2018 World Cup
Thibaut Courtois 'misses second training session'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reportedly misses training for the second day in a row.
Aug 7, 12:21
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea in the EFL Cup on January 24, 2018
Ross Barkley: 'Maurizio Sarri needs time at Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley insists that the Blues must be "patient" with new boss Maurizio Sarri if the Italian is to succeed in West London.
Aug 7, 11:24
Chelsea's Willian celebrates scoring their first goal against Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Willian: 'I hope Maurizio Sarri is not like Antonio Conte'
Willian admits that he found it "difficult" to play for Antonio Conte and hopes for a better relationship with new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri.
Aug 6, 21:55
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois warms up prior to a Premier League game in March 2018
Thibaut Courtois stays away from Chelsea training?
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois allegedly decides to stay away from the club's training ground in a bid to force a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Aug 6, 17:43
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois warms up prior to a Premier League game in March 2018
Thibaut Courtois reiterates desire to leave Chelsea?
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reportedly reiterates to Chelsea that he would like to join Real Madrid during the summer transfer window.
Aug 6, 11:45
Willian in action for Chelsea on February 25, 2018
Willian: 'I am very happy at Chelsea'
Willian says that he remains "very happy" at Chelsea, despite alleged interest from Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Aug 6, 09:18
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Chris Sutton: Chelsea "finished" if they sell Eden Hazard
Premier League title winner Chris Sutton insists that keeping hold of Eden Hazard is key to any hopes Chelsea have of achieving success in 2018-19.
Aug 5, 21:17
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea in the EFL Cup on January 24, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Ross Barkley a useful player for Chelsea'
Maurizio Sarri praises the "technical" ability of Ross Barkley, who he believes can be a "useful" player for Chelsea this season.
Aug 5, 20:29
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Maurizio Sarri admits to "difficult" first pre-season at Chelsea
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri concedes that it may take some time before his players get used to his methods, having been given little time to work with his new squad.
Aug 5, 18:39
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea have work to do'
Maurizio Sarri admits that Chelsea have a lot of work to do before they can think about closing the gap on Manchester City following their Community Shield loss.
Aug 5, 18:28
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois warms up prior to a Premier League game in March 2018
Maurizio Sarri to speak to Thibaut Courtois over Chelsea future
Maurizio Sarri stresses that he is "not interested" in what Thibaut Courtois's agent thinks about his client's future at Chelsea and will speak to the goalkeeper directly.
Aug 5, 18:10
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Southampton on May 13, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-0 win over Chelsea, as the Citizens eased their way to Community Shield success.
Aug 5, 13:00
Nigeria's Victor Moses in action with Croatia's Ivan Perisic during the World Cup group-stage match on June 16, 2018
Victor Moses: 'Chelsea looking forward to season'
Chelsea midfielder Victor Moses says that his side are "looking forward" to the season ahead under new boss Maurizio Sarri.
Aug 5, 12:24
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
Olivier Giroud rubbishes Marseille links
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud rubbishes reports that he could move back to France ahead of the new campaign.
Aug 5, 12:14
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain applauds fans at the end of the 2017-18 Serie A season
Gonzalo Higuain: 'Only Maurizio Sarri wanted me at Chelsea'
New AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain insists that only Maurizio Sarri wanted him at Chelsea while speaking of "achieving great things" at San Siro.
Aug 5, 10:25
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Eden Hazard has asked for late return to Chelsea duty'
New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri reveals that Eden Hazard requested for an extra day off ahead of reporting back to his club.
Aug 5, 08:31
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'I thought Manchester City had signed Jorginho'
Pep Guardiola admits that Manchester City thought they had managed to sign Jorginho from Napoli this summer before the Italy midfielder opted for Chelsea.
Aug 4, 11:29
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Alvaro Morata: 'I did not want Chelsea exit despite interest from other clubs'
Alvaro Morata reveals that he wants to stay at Chelsea and never sought to leave despite a lukewarm debut campaign and interest from other clubs over the summer.
Aug 4, 11:10
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson waves to the crowd after the match against West Bromwich Albion on May 13, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'I'd love to have Ruben Loftus-Cheek back at Crystal Palace'
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits that he would love to re-sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek before the end of the transfer window.
Aug 4, 08:58
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois warms up prior to a Premier League game in March 2018
Agent calls for Chelsea to sell Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid
The agent of Thibaut Courtois calls for Chelsea to allow the goalkeeper to seal a transfer to Real Madrid this summer.
Aug 4, 08:12
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea only need one more player'
Maurizio Sarri believes that Chelsea need to add just one more player to their ranks before the closure of the transfer window.
Aug 3, 21:54
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois warms up prior to a Premier League game in March 2018
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri unsure of Thibaut Courtois future
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri 'hopes' that Thibaut Courtois will remain at Stamford Bridge, but admits that he cannot be sure whether a move to Real Madrid will go through.
Aug 3, 16:31
Willian in action for Chelsea on February 25, 2018
Maurizio Sarri "very confident" of Willian stay
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri says that he is "very confident" that winger Willian will stay at the club.
Aug 3, 15:35
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Aug 3, 12:27
Pedro in action for Chelsea on December 30, 2017
Pedro signs new Chelsea contract
Spanish attacker Pedro signs a one-year contract extension with Chelsea until the summer of 2020.
Aug 3, 08:11
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole predicts the starting lineup that Maurizio Sarri could name for Chelsea's meeting with Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Aug 3, 06:45
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Aug 3, 06:00
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea on May 13, 2018
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Callum Hudson-Odoi must keep working hard at Chelsea'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta says that youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi must keep on working hard in order to maintain a place in the first-team squad.
Aug 2, 17:23
Willian in action for Chelsea on February 25, 2018
Chelsea's Willian claims identity theft
Chelsea attacker Willian reveals that he has instructed his solicitors to act on a "forged" document which has been "circulated through the football market".
Aug 2, 14:24
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho tips Maurizio Sarri to impress at Chelsea
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho tips Maurizio Sarri to be a success in his role as Chelsea head coach.
Aug 2, 12:12
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Callum Hudson-Odoi will stay at Chelsea'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri says that youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi will play a part in his first-team squad during the upcoming campaign.
Aug 2, 10:31
Willian in action for Chelsea on February 25, 2018
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants 'urgent talks' with Willian
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri admits that he is keen to resolve the ongoing transfer saga regarding midfielder Willian as soon as possible.
Aug 2, 10:08
Arsenal players celebrate the equaliser during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties after late equaliser
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Aug 1, 21:16
Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during a pre-season friendly with Boreham Wood in July 2018
Team News: Chelsea, Arsenal name strong XIs for clash in Dublin
Arsenal boss Unai Emery and Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri both name strong XIs for Wednesday's International Champions Cup match in Dublin.
Aug 1, 18:12
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