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
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (5-6 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's penalty shootout win against Chelsea in Wednesday evening's friendly match at the Aviva Stadium.
Aug 1, 18:00
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea in the EFL Cup on January 24, 2018
Ross Barkley determined to prove himself at Chelsea this season
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley hopes that his injury problems are behind him following a difficult first half-season at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 1, 14:05
Chelsea's Willian celebrates scoring their first goal against Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Report: Maurizio Sarri left frustrated by Willian's delayed return to training
A report claims that Maurizio Sarri is frustrated by Willian's failure to return to Chelsea training, nearly a month on from Brazil's World Cup exit.
Aug 1, 12:35
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri
Maurizio Sarri keen to keep Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea?
New head coach Maurizio Sarri reportedly indicates that he wants to keep forward Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea this season.
Aug 1, 11:57
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
Aston Villa keen to sign Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham on loan?
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in securing a season-long loan deal for Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham.
Aug 1, 11:23
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
Report: Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi on Valencia radar
Chelsea and Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi is believed to be a transfer target for La Liga giants Valencia.
Jul 31, 21:44
Mateo Kovacic celebrates after winning the Champions League final with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Report: Chelsea plotting move for Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea will reportedly turn their attention to Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic as they do not expect to agree a deal with Arsenal for Aaron Ramsey.
Jul 31, 12:21
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
Danny Drinkwater in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 17, 2018
Report: West Ham United keen on Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater
Chelsea and England midfielder Danny Drinkwater is believed to be a transfer target for Premier League rivals West Ham United.
Jul 30, 21:53
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
Blackburn Rovers loan Kasey Palmer from Chelsea
Chelsea confirm that midfielder Kasey Palmer has been allowed to move to Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan deal.
Jul 30, 15:01
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
Marseille 'reignite interest in Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud'
Olivier Giroud is reportedly back on Marseille's list of summer transfer targets, with the French side willing to pay £13m to sign the Chelsea striker.
Jul 30, 14:04
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea on May 13, 2018
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Chelsea are improving under Maurizio Sarri'
Defender Cesar Azpilicueta says that he and his Chelsea teammates are already starting to 'look better' under new head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Jul 30, 12:02
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
Olivier Giroud to fight for place at Chelsea?
Forward Olivier Giroud is reportedly intending to remain at Chelsea this season, rather than looking for a new club after the arrival of Maurizio Sarri.
Jul 30, 08:58
David Luiz in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 17, 2018
David Luiz wants to stay at Chelsea
Brazilian defender David Luiz insists that he wants to stay at Chelsea following the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as head coach.
Jul 29, 21:57
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during a Premier League clash with Watford in February 2018
Sevilla 'consider Tiemoue Bakayoko move'
Sevilla will move for Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko if Steven N'Zonzi leaves the Estadio Ramon this summer, according to a report.
Jul 29, 21:35
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
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain applauds fans at the end of the 2017-18 Serie A season
Chelsea 'lead race for Gonzalo Higuain'
Chelsea are allegedly the frontrunners to sign Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain after offering the Argentine a contract at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 29, 10:22
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri
Maurizio Sarri predicts "good things" from Chelsea youngsters next season
Maurizio Sarri hints towards utilising Chelsea's academy players more often in senior competition next season.
Jul 28, 21:56
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri open to Alvaro Morata departure
Maurizio Sarri responds to reports linking Alvaro Morata with a move away from Chelsea by stating that the Blues only want to keep their top players "if they want to be here".
Jul 28, 21:42
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
Inter Milan's Matias Vecino celebrates scoring their first goal against Roma on January 21, 2018
Report: Chelsea to enter talks with Inter Milan over Matias Vecino signing
Chelsea will reportedly begin talks with Inter Milan over the prospect of Uruguay midfielder Matias Vecino signing for the Blues.
Jul 28, 14:18
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Maurizio Sarri considering Eden Hazard for Chelsea captaincy?
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is reportedly considering making Eden Hazard captain in an attempt to convince the Belgian to remain at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 28, 10:08
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Report: Chelsea demand world-record £200m fee for Eden Hazard
Chelsea want a world-record fee in excess of £200m if they are to sell Belgium forward Eden Hazard this summer, according to a report.
Jul 27, 21:24
Juventus's Daniele Rugani celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Udinese on October 22, 2017
Agent: Chelsea have tabled "pretty big offer" for Daniele Rugani
The agent of Daniele Rugani reveals that Chelsea have tabled a "pretty big offer" for the Juventus defender, which reports suggest is worth upwards of £45m.
Jul 27, 17:13
Bernard in action for Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on March 13, 2018
Chelsea 'favourites for free agent Bernard'
Chelsea are the favourites to sign free agent Bernard ahead of the 2018-19 campaign, according to a report.
Jul 27, 14:23
Rob Green in action for Leeds United in November 2016
Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea staff 'bemused by Rob Green signing'
A report suggests that Chelsea brought in veteran English goalkeeper Rob Green behind new manager Maurizio Sarri's back.
Jul 27, 10:57
Pepe Reina in action for Napoli on April 29, 2018
Chelsea officials in Milan to push through Pepe Reina deal?
AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina reportedly remains a £5m target for Chelsea, despite the arrival of veteran stopper Rob Green.
Jul 26, 09:36
Juventus's Daniele Rugani celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Udinese on October 22, 2017
Agent confirms Chelsea interest in Juventus defender Daniele Rugani
Daniele Rugani is 'only thinking about Juventus' despite confirmed interest from Chelsea, according to the defender's agent Davide Torchia.
Jul 26, 09:12
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
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain applauds fans at the end of the 2017-18 Serie A season
Chelsea 'suffer blow in Gonzalo Higuain pursuit'
Juventus are reportedly considering a swap deal for former player Leonardo Bonucci which would take rumoured Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain to AC Milan.
Jul 25, 09:27
Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani in action during a Ligue 1 clash with Amiens in May 2018
Paris Saint-Germain 'reject Chelsea bid for Edinson Cavani'
French champions Paris Saint-Germain reportedly reject an official approach from Chelsea for striker Edinson Cavani.
Jul 25, 09:01
Chelsea's Willian celebrates scoring their first goal against Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Manchester United 'clear favourites to sign Willian'
Manchester United reportedly emerge as the clear favourites to sign Chelsea winger Willian this summer after Barcelona completed a deal for Bordeaux attacker Malcom.
Jul 25, 08:21
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
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley 'excited' by Maurizio Sarri tactics
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley says that he has been left 'excited' by the plans of new head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Jul 24, 16:09
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte poses with the FA Cup on May 19, 2018
Antonio Conte to be announced as new AC Milan manager?
Antonio Conte is reportedly set to be announced as the new manager of AC Milan as current boss Gennaro Gattuso faces an imminent exit from the club.
Jul 24, 15:10
Marcos Alonso in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 28, 2018
Marcos Alonso encouraged by Maurizio Sarri's style of play at Chelsea
Defender Marcos Alonso suggests that he has been left encouraged by the system which head coach Maurizio Sarri plans to use at Chelsea this season.
Jul 24, 10:26