Thorgan Hazard
Chelsea send trio out on loan
Thorgan Hazard, Gael Kakuta and Patrick van Aanholt are loaned out for next season by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Jul 24, 19:06
West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Romelu Lukaku: 'I would welcome Wayne Rooney to Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku declares that he would welcome Wayne Rooney to Stamford Bridge "with open arms".
Jul 23, 02:23
Kenwyne Jones flicks the ball past Kelvin Davis to score the equaliser on December 29, 2012
Report: West Bromwich Albion hope to recruit Kenwyne Jones
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke is targeting Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones to help new signing Nicolas Anelka, according to a report.
Jul 23, 01:04
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the third goal against Malaysia XI during their friendly soccer match on July 21, 2013
Chelsea fans remove Manchester United shirt from supporter
A fan reportedly has his Manchester United shirt confiscated by a group of Chelsea supporters.
Jul 22, 12:40
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the third goal against Malaysia XI during their friendly soccer match on July 21, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Romelu Lukaku can challenge Fernando Torres'
Jose Mourinho says that Romelu Lukaku can challenge Fernando Torres for the striker's role at Chelsea.
Jul 22, 08:58
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Jose Mourinho: 'Romelu Lukaku, Didier Drogba comparisons not helpful'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that Romelu Lukaku is ready to play first-team football at Stamford Bridge next season.
Jul 21, 23:14
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the third goal against Malaysia XI during their friendly soccer match on July 21, 2013
Chelsea ease to victory in Malaysia
Chelsea continue their pre-season tour of Asia with a 4-1 win over a Malaysia XI in Kuala Lumpur.
Jul 21, 15:47
Nacer Chadli
In profile: Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Nacer Chadli
Sports Mole profiles incoming Tottenham Hotspur winger Nacer Chadli.
Jul 21, 15:12
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the equaliser against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Team News: Three Belgians start for Chelsea
Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku will all feature from the beginning during Chelsea's friendly in Malaysia.
Jul 21, 13:36
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Malaysia XI 1-4 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole coverage from Shah Alam where Chelsea took on a Malaysia XI.
Jul 21, 13:03
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho gets off to winning start
A penalty from Romelu Lukaku seals a 1-0 win for Chelsea in Jose Mourinho's first match in charge since his return.
Jul 17, 14:55
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Singha All Star XI 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's pre-season friendly victory over the Singha All Star XI.
Jul 17, 12:05
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Roman Abramovich was ahead of the curve'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that owner Roman Abramovich was ahead of the curve signing young players such as Romelu Lukaku and Kevin de Bruyne.
Jul 17, 00:14
West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Romelu Lukaku desperate to stay at Chelsea
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku insists that he does not want to leave the club on loan again next season.
Jul 15, 12:33
Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012
Where next for Sevilla's Alvaro Negredo?
Sports Mole identifies five possible suitors for Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo.
Jul 14, 11:55
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Romelu Lukaku rejects West Ham United move?
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku rejects a loan move to West Ham United, according to reports.
Jul 12, 06:18
Ryan Bertrand
Ryan Bertrand dines with new Chelsea signings
Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand tweets a picture of himself eating out with new teammates Andre Schurrle and Marco van Ginkel.
Jul 11, 12:20
West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Romelu Lukaku: 'West Bromwich Albion improved me'
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku believes that last season's spell on loan with West Bromwich Albion improved him as a player.
Jul 10, 10:07
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Where next for Christian Benteke?
Sports Mole assesses the options available to Aston Villa's wantaway centre-forward Christian Benteke.
Jul 9, 10:14
Nicolas Anelka
Steve Clarke: Nicolas Anelka will add much-needed "firepower"
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke feels that the signing of Nicolas Anelka will be massive boost to his side's "firepower" ahead of the new season.
Jul 4, 21:47
Sunderland's Craig Gardner celebrates after scoring his sides first goal against Fulham on March 2, 2013
Five players West Bromwich Albion should sign
Sports Mole picks out five players that will help West Bromwich Albion carry on their positive performances from last season.
Jul 2, 10:30
Salomon Kalou for Lille
Steve Clarke ponders Salomon Kalou reunion at West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke is weighing up a cut-price reunion with Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou.
Jul 2, 03:43
Nicolas Anelka
Report: West Bromwich Albion consider Nicolas Anelka swoop
West Brom manager Steve Clarke wants to reunite with Nicolas Anelka, with whom he worked at Chelsea, and is considering offering the free agent striker the chance to move to The Hawthorns.
Jul 2, 00:50
Chelsea's new striker Demba Ba warms up before the third round tie with Southampton on January 5, 2013
West Bromwich Albion want Demba Ba loan deal?
Chelsea centre-forward Demba Ba emerges as a reported loan target of West Bromwich Albion.
Jun 30, 14:32
Sociedad striker Carlos Vela, when playing for Arsenal on July 30, 2011
Five players Swansea City should sign
Sports Mole picks out five new signings who would improve Swansea City ahead of their European adventure.
Jun 30, 10:17
Nigeria's Victor Moses in action during the Africa Cup of Nations on January 25, 2013
Five players Everton should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players who could be of interest to new Everton manager Roberto Martinez.
Jun 22, 11:23
West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Romelu Lukaku wants to be a "deadly" threat next season
Romelu Lukaku promises to be "deadly" for Chelsea next season by working hard in pre-season.
Jun 20, 10:16
Arouna Kone is joined by James McCarthy after scoring the winning goal against Norwich on March 30, 2013
West Bromwich Albion 'turn to Wigan Athletic's Arouna Kone'
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly considering a move for Wigan Athletic striker Arouna Kone.
Jun 18, 09:25
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
Steve Clarke: 'It's about finding the right player for the right club'
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke insists that the secret to success in the transfer market is to find the right player for the right club.
Jun 13, 20:23
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho to give loan players chance
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that he will allow any players who were loaned out by the club last season to prove themselves.
Jun 12, 12:56
Real boss Jose Mourinho complains to photographers as they surround him in the dugout during the start of the match against Osasuna on June 1, 2013
Jose Mourinho wants Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne next season
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants Romelu Lukaku and Kevin de Bruyne to join the first-team squad next season.
Jun 10, 13:40
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba faces Chelsea exit?
Chelsea will reportedly listen to offers for Demba Ba this summer, just five months after signing the 28-year-old.
Jun 8, 22:45
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku staying at Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku says that Jose Mourinho has assured him of his place within the Chelsea first team.
Jun 8, 03:07
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
Steve Clarke: 'No signings till July'
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke tells supporters that they shouldn't expect new players to be brought into the club until July at the earliest.
Jun 7, 18:44
West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Jose Mourinho facing Romelu Lukaku battle
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly facing a battle to keep striker Romelu Lukaku at the club for the new Premier League campaign.
Jun 4, 17:37
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho's transfer plans for the summer ahead
Sports Mole looks at the work that lies ahead for Jose Mourinho following his return as manager of Chelsea.
Jun 3, 16:13
Ireland's Shane Long celebrates after scoring the opening goal against England on May 29, 2013
Shane Long: 'I'm still learning to be a goalscorer'
West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long believes that he is still learning about goalscoring in the Premier League.
Jun 3, 16:10
West Bromwich Albion's Shane Long celebrates after he scores against Wigan on May 4, 2013
Shane Long: 'I can replace Romelu Lukaku'
West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long feels that he is up to task of replacing Romelu Lukaku at The Hawthorns next season.
Jun 2, 02:24
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku happy to leave Chelsea on loan
Romelu Lukaku says that he is willing to secure another loan move to play regular football but wants to fight for his place at Chelsea.
May 31, 06:47
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Liverpool to move for Romelu Lukaku?
Liverpool could attempt to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku on loan next season, according to reports.
May 30, 07:58
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