Roman Abramovich
Chelsea's Roman Abramovich regrets appointing Rafael Benitez?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly regrets appointing Rafael Benitez as the club's new manager due to the club's inconsistent term under the Spaniard.
Jan 18, 09:56
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez refuses to be drawn on Chelsea future
Rafael Benitez refuses to comment on whether his chances of staying at Chelsea have increased following Pep Guardiola's move to Bayern Munich.
Jan 17, 09:09
Real's Luka Modric lies on the turf in a game against Real Betis on November 24, 2012
Chelsea eye £22m Luka Modric bid?
Chelsea want to sign Luka Modric in the summer and will offer Real Madrid £22m for the Croatian playmaker, according to reports.
Jan 12, 02:35
Pep Guardiola
Chelsea to offer £18m-a-year deal to Pep Guardiola?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly willing to offer Pep Guardiola £18m a year to become the club's new permanent manager.
Jan 11, 11:09
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Rafael Benitez coy over Chelsea future
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez refuses to admit that he wants the managerial job at Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis.
Jan 9, 09:07
Roman Abramovich
Andre Villas-Boas blasts Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas criticises Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for the treatment he received at the club, insisting that he does not know what is best for the Blues in the long run.
Jan 9, 08:52
Roman Abramovich
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'buys horse for daughter'
Chelsea billionaire owner Roman Abramovich reportedly spends an estimated £50m on a showjumping pony for his daughter Irina.
Jan 8, 13:44
Frank Lampard
Agent: 'Frank Lampard will leave Chelsea in June'
Frank Lampard will not be offered a new contract at Chelsea under any circumstances, according to his agent Steve Kutner.
Jan 6, 23:35
Frank Leboeuf
Frank Leboeuf wants Pep Guardiola at Chelsea
Frank Leboeuf admits that he is eager to seen Pep Guardiola handed the managerial duties at Chelsea.
Jan 6, 16:03
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Frank Lampard rejects Everton offer?
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has reportedly rejected an offer from Everton as his future still remains in the balance.
Jan 6, 08:22
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Report: Chelsea to offer Frank Lampard new contract
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly ready to ­perform a significant U-turn by re-opening contract talks with Frank Lampard.
Jan 6, 03:20
Frank Leboeuf
Interview: Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf
Sports Mole catches up with former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf to discuss the club's chances in the FA Cup, the arrival of Demba Ba and the chances of Pep Guardiola taking over at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 4, 13:50
Petr Cech
Petr Cech: 'Our defending has improved'
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that his side have improved in defence since the arrival of Rafael Benitez as manager.
Dec 28, 08:22
Chelsea fans call for the return of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2012
Mid-season report: Chelsea
Another season, another managerial shake-up at Chelsea. Sports Mole looks at the Blues' first half of the season under both Roberto Di Matteo and Rafael Benitez.
Dec 28, 07:00
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Chelsea to extend Rafael Benitez contract?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly considers offering interim manager Rafael Benitez a new long-term contract at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 28, 05:59
Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Report: Chelsea want Radamel Falcao and Willian in January
Chelsea will launch bids for Radamel Falcao and Willian in an £85m January spending spree, according to reports.
Dec 23, 07:22
Joao Moutinho scores for FC Porto on November 21, 2012
Chelsea 'to make January bid for Joao Moutinho'
Chelsea reportedly ponder a January bid for Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho and keep Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao at the top of their transfer wishlist.
Dec 19, 09:07
Diego Simeone
Diego Simeone to take over as the next Chelsea manager?
Chelsea are on the verge of trying to make Diego Simeone their next manager.
Dec 16, 03:06
Radamel Falcao scores the third of his five goals against Deportivo in a 6-0 win on December 9, 2012
Chelsea to offer Radamel Falcao £200k-a-week wages?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offer Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao £200,000 a week to move to Stamford Bridge.
Dec 14, 09:07
Pep Guardiola
Report: Roman Abramovich ready to break bank to bring Pep Guardiola to Chelsea
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will reportedly offer Pep Guardiola £20m a year to become the Chelsea boss at the end of the season.
Dec 8, 10:27
Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko lined up for Chelsea coaching role?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly considers appointing retired striker Andriy Shevchenko as a coach alongside interim boss Rafael Benitez.
Dec 7, 09:33
File photo of Rafael Benitez and Sam Allardyce from 2009
Sam Allardyce: 'Don't blame Roman Abramovich, Rafael Benitez has to deal with it'
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce says that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich can do "whatever he wants" and that interim boss Rafael Benitez will have to put up with it and "deliver".
Dec 3, 09:31
Avram Grant as Chelsea manager
Chelsea to offer Avram Grant role?
Chelsea could reportedly offer Avram Grant an advisory role if Rafael Benitez continues to struggle as interim manager.
Dec 3, 00:28
Roman Abramovich
Ray Wilkins: 'Not many managers left for Chelsea'
Ray Wilkins believes that Roman Abramovich is running out of realistic managerial options.
Dec 2, 12:22
Fernando Torres in action for Chelsea
Report: Anzhi Makhachkala interested in Chelsea's Fernando Torres
Anzhi Makhachkala are reportedly keen on signing striker Fernando Torres from Chelsea at the end of the season.
Dec 2, 05:22
Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea need to make January signings'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez claims that his squad needs to be strengthened in January or else the players could face burnout because of playing too many matches.
Dec 1, 04:51
Fernando Torres in the rain
Chelsea to axe Fernando Torres in January if he doesn't improve?
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly ready to sell Fernando Torres in the January transfer window if the Spaniard fails to pick up his form in the next month.
Nov 30, 09:08
Andre Schurrle
Report: Chelsea to bid for Andre Schurrle in January
Chelsea reportedly reignite their interest in Bayer Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrle.
Nov 29, 03:03
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill watches on on November 18, 2012
The Premier League sack race: Who is next?
Sports Mole takes a look at which Premier League manager could be next to be told to clear his desk.
Nov 27, 15:56
Roman Abramovich
Ruud Gullit: 'Roman Abramovich can do what he likes at Chelsea'
Ruud Gullit says that Roman Abramovich has the right do whatever he wants with Chelsea because he owns the London club.
Nov 27, 03:14
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola waiting for Manchester United job?
Reports suggest that Pep Guardiola wants to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and will reject Chelsea's approach in the summer.
Nov 25, 08:48
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Roman Abramovich is a nice person'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes that he can use his experience to get his ideas across to owner Roman Abramovich.
Nov 24, 08:26
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole in 2011
Rafael Benitez expects Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard to leave
Rafael Benitez reveals that he thinks Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole will leave Chelsea when their contracts expire in the summer.
Nov 23, 23:33
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola 'agrees in principal to become Chelsea manager in summer'
Pep Guardiola reportedly agrees in principle to replace new Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez at the end of the season.
Nov 22, 09:31
Andre Villas-Boas and Roberto Di Matteo
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Sacking managers is normal for Chelsea'
Andre Villas-Boas criticises Chelsea's managerial policy, while also wishing departing coach Roberto Di Matteo well.
Nov 21, 19:01
Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez boards plane for Heathrow?
Rafael Benitez is seen boarding a plane for Heathrow amid speculation that he is about to become Chelsea's new manager.
Nov 21, 16:08
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo sacking: What the Chelsea fans say
Chelsea supporters have their say on Sports Mole regarding the decision to sack Roberto Di Matteo.
Nov 21, 15:18
Roman Abramovich
Roman Abramovich: The sacking machine
Sports Mole looks back over the eight managers that have been sacked during Roman Abramovich's time as owner of Chelsea.
Nov 21, 15:15
Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez heading to England?
A close aide of Rafael Benitez claims that the Spaniard is travelling to England for potential discussions with Chelsea.
Nov 21, 14:50
Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Paul Elliott backs Roberto Di Matteo sacking
Paul Elliott believes that Roman Abramovich was correct to sack Roberto Di Matteo.
Nov 21, 14:40