Chelsea

Chelsea lead their second pre-season friendly of the summer at half time thanks to a goal from U.S star Christian Pulisic.

Another 45 minutes in the tank for the Italian, who has looked far fresher in Chelsea's opening pre-season fixtures than he did for much of the second half of the last campaign. The Croatian's first outing of pre-season and he didn't miss a beat as he moved the ball forward at pace throughout the opening 45 minutes. This was business as usual for Silva. Even though he spent much of the half in a back four rather than a back three, the 37-year-old was comfortable on the ball and was never pulled out of position.

The official club website wrote: “Severe weather conditions around the stadium forced a late start to Chelsea's game vs Charlotte. The match was due to kick off ...

They wrote: “Severe weather and lightning remains in the area and shelter in place is still in effect. That is where the focus will be." Gates are still closed.— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) That is how I would handle it.” Severe weather and lightning remains in the area and shelter in place is still in effect. A new start time will be advised.”

Sevilla want to accept Chelsea's bid over that of Barcelona as it offers straight cash while Barca were proposing players such as Memphis Depay.

Chelsea are confident of signing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde after making an improved £55million offer on Wednesday. - Chelsea are now confident of landing the Sevilla defender Jules Kounde Chelsea make improved offer of £55MILLION for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as they look to see off competition from Barcelona... with the France star having already agreed personal terms with the Blues

Chelsea are trying to negotiate with a European heavyweight for one of their stars, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The above are just a couple of things Tuchel probably likes about his former player. He is a great defender, a leader. He is direct in the human relationship.

The departure of Marina Granovskaia has 'changed the situation' as Chelsea look to wrap up a £55million deal for a Thomas Tuchel target, it has been ...

When asked whether personal terms have already been agreed, Romano told GIVEMESPORT: “It was the case a few months ago. “But then they changed the board and the situation changed because Barcelona jumped into it, thanks to Xavi and his relationship with Jorge Mendes, who is taking care of this potential deal.” According to The Sun, Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel’s lengthy pursuit of Kounde is set to pay off after a £55million deal was agreed with Sevilla.

The 23-year-old has been the peak of Chelsea's interests since negotiations fell through with Sevilla last summer. football.london understands that the Blues ...

The departure of Christensen and possibly Azpilicueta will leave the Blues with just Trevoh Chalobah playing as a right centre-back. football.london understands that the Blues are in advanced negotiations with Sevilla over a deal that could see Todd Boehly fork out £50million for the Frenchman - which is better than the original £56 million. The Blues had turned to Ake as a choice for Thomas Tuchel as he makes up for the loss in centre-backs this summer.

Chelsea needed to sign defenders this summer and in landing Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly for around €40m, they have made a wonderful choice.

Having first arrived as a defender who was rather coy with the ball, he waved goodbye to the passionate San Paolo fans as one of the best ball-playing centre-backs in Serie A -- rarely afraid to fire pinpoint passes through crowded areas in the middle of the pitch instead of opting for an easy ball to his full-back or a central defensive partner. With centre-backs always being in the thick of the action defensively -- having to read the game perfectly and time their interventions to the split second -- the odd misjudgement comes with the territory. He plays with his head up, is calm in possession, dominates his opponents and plays with a certain "aura" -- another banned word in many analytics departments -- which is not necessarily common for modern-day defenders. Though his numbers show that he's still behind the likes of Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk overall, he compares favourably with Man City's Ruben Dias and Rudiger, who is now at Real Madrid. Not bad company to keep. Becoming a star at Napoli since his arrival from Genk for around €8m in 2014, Koulibaly has made his name in Serie A and when asked what his weak points were, one chief scout from the Italian league told ESPN: "What weak points? In an age when even the traditional top European clubs are almost exclusively looking for value and potential from new arrivals, a €40m transfer fee for a 31-year-old in the final year of his contract may appear somewhat extravagant.

Chelsea have increased their bid for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde to the €65 million (£55m/$66m) asking price provided by the Spanish outfit, with the ...

While the Blues have seen a fleet of outgoing faces following uncertainty surround the transition to the Todd Boehly era, the club now look to be moving forward with a belated transfer agenda. Having been turned down with a recent move for the defender, the Blues have returned with a package they hope will appease Sevilla, who have been reluctant to let one of their star performers depart the club this summer. Chelsea have increased their bid for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde to the €65 million (£55m/$66m) asking price provided by the Spanish outfit, GOAL can confirm, with the Blues tabling a fresh transfer offer in their attempt to bring the Frenchman to Stamford Bridge.

Christian Pulisic and Thiago Silva start, while Raheem Sterling is on the bench, for our pre-season friendly against Charlotte.

Chelsea lost to Charlotte FC, after a 1-1 draw in normal time, following a 5-3 defeat on penalties during their second match of their pre-season tour.

Ethan Ampadu - 7/10 [45] Solid performance from the young Welshman, who impressed in a midfield role. Kai Havertz - 6/10 [45] Led the line well, but will be disappointed with his first touch after being gifted a chance in the second half. Malang Sarr - 6/10 [45] Fairly decent performance on the left of the three and didn’t put a foot wrong. Raheem Sterling - 7.5/10 [45] A decent runout for the new signing, who was direct with his running and movement in attack. Dispatched a fine penalty in the shoot-out. Will be disappointed after scuffing his shot on goal after being played in by Kenedy. A dreadful penalty in the shootout didn’t help either. Gave away a sloppy foul on the edge of the box, and will be hoping to do more to impress the German as they prepare to face Arsenal in Orlando. Didn’t play badly, registering an assist for the Blues’ only goal of the game. Made a few decent tackles in the first half. Looked controlled, and didn’t give the ball away. An uneventful half for James, and another 45 minutes in the bank. Could prove to be an option in this role for next season.

Even though Barcelona are said to be very interested in the Frenchman, the Blues' intensity in this deal looks set to pay off. Yesterday, Chelsea had an ...

This source has been fairly reliable during the whole Kounde to Chelsea saga so it would not be a surprise if this was reported by more reliable journalists tomorrow. According to InfoSevillismo, via Blue_Footy, the Kounde to Chelsea operation will become official tomorrow. Reports have been relentless during the past couple of days regarding the Kounde to Chelsea deal.

Chelsea continue their preseason tour of the United States with an east coast visit to brand new MLS club Charlotte FC on Wednesday at Bank of America ...

Still, the spread is just 1.5 goals, indicating that while many expect Chelsea to emerge victoriously, there is respect for the fight Charlotte are expected to put up. 112 mins to kick: Christian Pulisic is back in his home nation, and he's exploring sights throughout Chelsea's travel across the country. Thomas Tuchel admitted his forward room is jam packed, and he will be looking to establish some continuity on the field through the season to keep his best players in form. 95 mins to kick: All eyes will be on the Chelsea attack today. 22 mins to kick: Chelsea are not the only Premier League team in the United States dealing with inclement weather. It results in a bad pass from Kovacic to Hudson-Odoi on the right flank. +61 mins to kick: The new kickoff time is in just a few minutes as lineups are announced, but the seats at Bank of America Stadium are still very sparse. A nervy moment for the Chelsea goalkeeper, but he handled the pressure with ease. Thiago Silva puts in a poor tackle on Swiderski in midfield and concedes a foul, but takes the brunt of it physically as well. A Hakim Ziyech cross from deep down the left is right in Pulisic's path, but as he comes flying in with a karate kick, he just can't reach it. When asked what his goal from the friendly is, Charlotte FC head coach Christian Lattanzio said, "I would like to have a team that competes to give a good game to Chelsea, and therefore to our supporters so they enjoy the experience. Chelsea, meanwhile, topped Club America 2-1 in the preseason opener on Saturday, needing goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount to overcome a Reece James own goal.

Thomas Tuchel is desperate to sign another defender ahead of the new Premier League season and has revisited his interest in Kounde. Last year, Sevilla remained ...

Chelsea have now tabled a bid in the region of £51m (€60m) for Kounde and 'expect' to conclude an agreement with Sevilla today, reports suggest. Experienced Senegalese star Koulibaly has since joined Chelsea from Napoli for around £32m. The Blues apparently held an interest in former academy graduate Nathan Ake but were turned down by the now- Manchester City man. The impending arrival of Kounde at Stamford Bridge would complete Tuchel's overhaul of his defence. Chelsea 'expect' to agree a fee with Sevilla for defender Jules Kounde as their lavish summer spending continues, according to reports. He made 32 appearances as Sevilla finished fourth. The former Bordeaux man was reportedly frustrated that he was unable to join Chelsea last year but enjoyed a successful season in the Spanish top-flight.

Chelsea duo Kepa Arrizabalaga and Kepa Arrizabalaga have not travelled with the Blues ahead of their clash against Charlotte FC.

He wrote: “Understand Kepa and Timo Werner haven't travelled up with the Chelsea squad to Orlando for this one. Told Timo Werner has an injury. It remains to be seen as to why Kepa is not with the squad, with Tuchel likely to reveal all to the press after the clash. I am happy when I play and score goals. “I know that we are very privileged to have Edou and Kepa in our squad but I also know for sure that Kepa is not happy about the situation because he deserved to play more and he can be a very strong number one. That’s the fact.

Chelsea suffered a penalty shootout defeat against Charlotte after their second pre-season game of the summer ended 1-1 after normal time.

The German replaced Michy Batshuayi but was quiet during his 45 minutes on the pitch. The England international came close to getting on the scoresheet for the second game in a row but was denied by George Marks. 6 Another step on the comeback trail for the wing-back, Chilwell didn't see too much of the ball in the attacking third but was an outlet throughout. The Wales international handled himself well in midfield and once again, his willingness and ability to play forward stood out in the second half. Tuchel stated in his pre-match press conference that he hadn't seen enough of the academy graduate, so this was an opportunity for Colwill to catch the eye in the middle of the back three. He always looked to play forward when on the ball and wasn't afraid to bark instructions to his teammates.

An equaliser from the penalty spot in the last seconds of open play, followed by a shoot-out that did not go the Blues way, denied us what looked set to be ...

Sterling embarked on a threatening run as the pendulum swung back Chelsea’s way, and Havertz very nearly made something of some loose play by the home side inside their penalty area. Daniel Rios narrowly missed out at the far post when a cross flicked up off the leg of Chalobah, and then Mendy was forced into a save. Into added time, there was a Brian Romero shot inside a crowded Chelsea penalty area. To the MLS side’s misfortune, when a defender blocked Batshuayi’s effort, it fell kindly to Pulisic who took the easy chance from close range with his second touch. Midway through the first half, Charlotte hit the woodwork. Edouard Mendy was given his first match action of pre-season as part of the starting line-up and Pulisic, in his homeland, was also in the 11 that began the game.

Chelsea were beaten on penalties in the early hours of Thursday morning following a 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC.

Off-the-ball, it was the three-back formation but when in possession, Chelsea would then change to a four-back system. It was a defeat in the Blues' second match, but some things may have excited supporters and Tuchel alike. With just over a couple of weeks to go until the new Premier League campaign kicks off, everyone is eagerly waiting the announcement. It was a special moment for the American to score on his home soil, and he did so with a clever and delicate finish. Trevoh Chalobah was adjudged to have handled the ball and Daniel Rios scored from 12 yards – and the match went to a penalty shootout, much to everyone's bemusement. Was it worth the wait for Chelsea supporters?

Conor Gallagher took one of the worst penalties seen in a very long time as Chelsea were beaten in a shoot-out by Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC.

Chelsea lose on penalties to Charlotte FC— B/R Football (@brfootball) But Charlotte FC, who were only formed in December 2019, were handed the opportunity to level the scores in the dying seconds of the game when Trevoh Chalobah was penalised for blocking a shot with his hand. Conor Gallagher took one of the worst penalties seen in a very long time as Chelsea were beaten in a shoot-out by Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC.

Charlotte FC beat Chelsea in an international friendly soccer match at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. The game ended in penalty kicks.

Owen wore a customized Chelsea kit with his name on the back and a matching pair of shorts. He picked up his fandom because of Drogba, the team’s striker. Vead made her case with the star of the US Men’s National Team: Chelsea attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic. “It could be a bad game, but I’m still watching it.” A number of North Carolina natives attending the game found themselves cheering against the home team and instead took the opportunity to watch their favorite team, one they’d rarely seen play in person. Vead, 28, also spent her entire life in Charlotte and picked up the fandom from him.

Christian Pulisic scored but was unable to prevent a Chelsea defeat against Major League Soccer side Charlotte as Thomas Tuchel's team lost on penalties ...

Chelsea will look to bounce back from the defeat when they face Arsenal in the Florida Cup on Saturday evening. USMNT star Pulisic opened the scoring in the 30th minute after seizing on a blocked effort from Michy Batshuayi, while Sterling showed impressive flashes after coming on at the start of the second half. Christian Pulisic scored but was unable to prevent a Chelsea defeat against Major League Soccer side Charlotte as Thomas Tuchel's team lost on penalties after drawing 1-1.

New signing Kalidou Koulibaly has sent a message to the Chelsea fans following his £34 million arrival from Napoli.

When I see this I want to give them back on the pitch. “I want to thank them,” he said. "I want to thank the staff, the coach who wanted me, the boss.

Chelsea lost 5-3 on penalties to Charlotte FC after it ended 1-1 after 90 minutes at the Bank of America Stadium.

His decision making in the midfield was excellent, as well was his passing and distribution. After playing as a centre-back against Club America, the 21-year-old was deployed in midfield against Charlotte FC, showcasing his versatility to Thomas Tuchel. His performance did himself no harm in his wish to make it at Chelsea and be part of the first-team next season. Just like against Club America at the weekend, Thomas Tuchel made wholesale changes at half-time. A good first run out for the attacker. Daniel Rios stepped up and slotted past Edouard Mendy to take the game to, surprisingly, penalties. He made no mistake, slotting past Kristijan Kahlina to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the interval with a lead.

Chelsea Transfer News: The Blues have been linked with a move for Adrien Rabiot recently and Arsenal could stifle Thomas Tuchel's hopes of wrapping up a ...

He wrote: "In agreement with the club and for personal reasons, I will stay in Italy to finish my physical training." Amid the routine commotion of a summer transfer window, Rabiot has confirmed that he won't be joining Juventus on their pre-season tour of the United States due to 'personal reasons'. Arsenal could hand Chelsea a devastating blow in the summer transfer window this summer, with Mikel Arteta seemingly in a position to stifle Thomas Tuchel's Declan Rice backup plan.

Chelsea News: Thomas Tuchel has explained why Timo Werner, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ross Barkley and Cesar Azpilicueta were absent from the Blues' clash with ...

They said: "The key is to basically work with Tuchel to come up with the best players that are available. I think it's a combination of moves, and there's five or six that we're going to look to make." Tuchel said: "Kepa has some pain that disturbs him to feel free in his movements.

Raheem Sterling made his first Chelsea appearance vs Charlotte FC after signing from Manchester City.

Operating primarily from the left of the attack, Sterling was a constant thorn in Charlotte’s side with his speed and directness, something his new manager touched on during the post-match press conference. One man who did manage to find the back of the net in the shootout for Chelsea was Raheem Sterling and all in all, the £45 million signing from Manchester City was pretty impressive on debut. In the end, it was Conor Gallagher’s dreadful spot kick that allowed the hosts to secure a 5-3 victory in football’s equivalent of the lottery draw.

The England international fluffed his lines in a shootout against the MLS expansion side which resulted in the Premier League heavyweights suffering a shock ...

They will hope that victory over Chelsea inspires them to complete a play-off push in the MLS Eastern Conference, as they currently sit just outside of that pack in eighth place, while the Blues will be back in action on Saturday when facing London rivals Arsenal at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The Blues took the lead at Bank of America Stadium through USMNT star Christian Pulisic, but saw Daniel Rios restore parity from the spot in the 92nd minute, leading to a test of nerve from 12 yards – with Gallagher scuffing a tame effort straight down the middle. Conor Gallagher is desperate to prove his worth at Chelsea after returning to Stamford Bridge from a loan spell at Crystal Palace - but he endured a game to forget against Charlotte FC after getting an attempted Panenka penalty all wrong.

Chelsea are locked in discussions with Jules Kounde as the Stamford Bridge outfit looks to beat Barcelona to the central defender's signature, according to ...

Romano told GIVEMESPORT: “They are discussing with the player, but Kounde is also speaking to Barcelona, so it is another battle with them after the Raphinha situation. Romano understands that Chelsea are holding talks with Kounde as they look to get the deal over the line as soon as possible. The Blues have already been frustrated by the La Liga giants after seeing Raphinha opt to head to the Nou Camp despite already agreeing a fee with Leeds United, so they are looking to avoid a repeat of that failed swoop.

Chelsea are kidding themselves if they think a new forward isn't a must, Thomas Tuchel needs midfield steel - and to sell deadwood... FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED ...

Think of the money that those sort of players could accumulate in the transfer window and the replacements that could be bought - Jules Kounde and a striker to begin with. Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho are also competent options. Everybody knows that a big squad is required in the modern game - and the return of five substitutes in the Premier League this season will require greater depth - but still, Chelsea are carrying far too many passengers. There are plenty of players in the squad who have only ever shown flashes of their brilliance and who, in the depths of a brutal campaign, will not get regular game-time. Chelsea fans finally got a glimpse of the front three that they can expect to lead their team into the new season - unless they dramatically sign a new striker in the coming weeks. Tuchel opted to play Havertz as a central striker in the second half in North Carolina with England duo Sterling and Mount flanking him. Think back to last season's pair of domestic cup final defeats against Liverpool and the way Chelsea wilted in the glare of a penalty shootout would not have happened in previous teams. The same goes for both Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley. Both have been at the club for years but neither have ever had a constant run in the side. They are tidy in possession but neither possesses the desire to carry out the dirty work that midfielders must do - especially when they play as a pair. Chelsea urgently need defenders and a new striker so it seems central midfield is way down the list of priorities for Tuchel and new owner Todd Boehly. Kai Havertz was the lone Chelsea forward in the second half but is not a natural goal scorer It seems pretty obvious that when Chelsea allowed Romelu Lukaku to return to Inter Milan on loan that they should have been prioritising the signing of a new No 9.

The future of Sevilla's Jules Kounde is very close to being determined, with Chelsea having reportedly placed a new bid for his services on Wednesday.

Gissing also mentions that Sevilla director Monchi is waiting on Barcelona's next step in their pursuit of the defender. The report states that the West London side have made a new bid of £52-55 million for the central defender. After their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt petered out due to the player preferring Bayern Munich, Chelsea zeroed in on the Frenchman as an alternative.

Chelsea fell to defeat in their second friendly of the summer as Charlotte FC earned a win via penalties.

That's what we are so sure, and that's why it was like for us top of the list." The introduction of his leadership was expected but Sterling has also proposed a level for Callum Hudson-Odoi to reach. The main point is his intensity and the amount of repetition of intensity that he delivers. It's exactly what we need to raise the level of our players, that they understand what is needed. The Chelsea boss was not happy with the lack of quality produced by his side, particularly in the second period. Tuchel said: "Second half, it took us half an hour to show some quality and then it was maybe for ten minutes, so it was not good at all.

Jules Kounde is set to leave Sevilla this summer and has been linked with Chelsea over the last 12 months.

Kounde was widely expected to be Chelsea's first signing of the summer having made early progress over a deal. The Blues were said to be confident of agreeing a deal with Sevilla, though reports suggest that Barcelona have not given up hope. football.london understands that Chelsea made good progress over a deal with the Spanish side earlier this week with a deal worth £55 million, including add-ons, close to being agreed.

Interest from Chelsea in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has intensified to the point that GOAL has learned that the France international defender is now ...

A switch to west London is considered to be the most likely outcome at this stage, but reports in Spain continue to suggest that Barcelona may make a late play for Kounde as they look to further bolster their defensive unit. Kounde is willing to listen to what Chelsea have to say and is looking into the possibility of unpacking his belongings at a house that Lukaku last occupied. Interest from Chelsea in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has intensified to the point that GOAL has learned that the France international defender is now exploring the possibility of moving into the house recently left vacant by Romelu Lukaku following his loan move back to Inter.

Conor Gallagher is back at Chelsea but he certainly won't be on penalty duty next season after taking a dreadful penalty against MLS side Charlotte FC.

Whatever. It's reality that counts, and every day in training and matches like these count. "So, it doesn't matter what I have in my mind. Next up for the Blues is a match with Arsenal in the Florida Cup, on Sunday, and if it goes to penalties there's one young English midfielder who might not be asked to step up this time... All that matters what we see on the pitch. From there we go." The midfielder, who was on loan at Crystal Palace last season, impressed in the team's first pre season game against Club America but his spot kick was not in keeping with his form.

Charlotte FC defeated Chelsea in a penalty shootout to settle a 1-1 score in regulation in front of 52673 fans at Bank of America Stadium.

Charlotte, N.C. — Charlotte FC defeated Chelsea in a penalty shootout to settle a 1-1 score in regulation in front of 52,673 fans at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC dramatically tied the game at 1-1 when Daniel Rios scored in the second minute of stoppage time. Charlotte FC defeats Chelsea in front of more than 50,000 fans at Bank of America Stadium

Good morning and welcome to the football.london's live blog for all of today's Chelsea transfer news and updates from Thomas Tuchel's friendly against ...

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are feeling confident that a £55m bid is in line with Sevilla's demands. Just as the Blues looked to have made their decisive move in a year long game of chess, the board gets given another shake up and things could leave their hands once more. However, the Todd Boehly-Clearlake ownership model promises to be different. Arsenal could hand Chelsea a devastating blow in the summer transfer window this summer, with Mikel Arteta seemingly in a position to stifle Thomas Tuchel's Declan Rice backup plan. football.london understands that the west Londoners are readying a bid for the 23-year-old, which will be submitted this week. Jules Kounde has been left out of Sevilla's 31-man squad to travel to Portugal for their second training camp of the summer. Thomas Tuchel on Chelsea's second-half performance: "It took us half an hour to show some quality and then it was maybe for ten minutes, so it was not good at all. And, Pavard, whose contract at the Allianz Arena expires in two years, is said to be in the Blues' sights. Werner, who sees his contract at the club expire in 2025, has featured 37 times for the Blues in Premier League since Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard, directly contributing towards just eleven goals. The Chelsea boss was not happy with the lack of quality produced by his side, particularly in the second period. Heading into today it appears vital that Todd Boehly moves quickly to secure a deal for the Frenchman as Barcelona's unpredictable financial tales keep the Blues on their feet once more. Broja, who sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire in 2026 after signing a new long-term deal last summer, featured 38 times for the Saints, directly contributing toward ten goals.

John Terry, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard all feature in Chelsea's greatest ever XI - but there is no room for N'Golo Kante or Branislav ...

Chelsea would go on to win after a penalty shootout, with Drogba inevitably converting the decisive spot-kick. With 211 goals in 648 appearances, he is the club's all-time record goalscorer, while he also won four Premier Leagues, four FA Cups, a Champions League and a Europa League. The Ghanaian helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles and four FA Cup trophies, as well as the 2012 Champions League, though he had a bit-part role in that campaign. During the five years he spent at Stamford Bridge, Makelele was an integral part of the team. The marauding left-back spent eight years at Stamford Bridge, amassing more than 330 appearances in all competitions. A no-nonsense defender known for his strong tackles and commanding style of play, Terry was a captain who truly led by example. More importantly, Azpilicueta led Chelsea to victory in the 2020-21 Champions League. The current Chelsea captain is an automatic choice at right-back. He also lifted the FA Cup four times, and claimed the Premier League Golden Glove award on three occasions. Petr Cech is an absolute legend at Chelsea, having made 494 appearances for the Blues and helping them win multiple honours. There have been some absolute legends who have donned the blue shirt of Chelsea over the years. Five Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies, interspersed with multiple FA Cup wins, have only highlighted that fact.

It looks like Jules Kounde's transfer to Chelsea could be completed as early as today according to reports from Spain.

- Thomas Tuchel Refuses To 'Point The Finger' At Ruben Loftus-Cheek And N'Golo Kante Hopefully Chelsea can get this deal over the line so Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff can start figuring out how to implement the Frenchman into their team for the next campaign. Another report also claimed that Chelsea offered double the salary that Barcelona were willing to offer the 23-year-old, a figure that would mean Kounde will be the Blues' top earner.

That is exactly what he is going to get coming into Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side next season. The Blues aren't on the level of Manchester City or Liverpool at ...

- Thomas Tuchel Refuses To 'Point The Finger' At Ruben Loftus-Cheek And N'Golo Kante - Thomas Tuchel Wanted Romelu Lukaku To Stay At Chelsea, The Striker Believes He Never Should Have Left Milan - ‘Number One Priority’ - Thomas Tuchel on Chelsea Signing Raheem Sterling

Benjamin Pavard is the latest defender to be linked with Chelsea as Todd Boehly prepares for Cesar Azpilcueta departure.

Chelsea are not the only team interested in the 26-year-old. Pavard is similar to Azpilicueta in the sense that he can play centre-back and right-back at a high level when needed. There are a couple of current first-team squad members set for a departure before the transfer window closes, Cesar Azpilicueta among them.

The financing arrangements consist of a roughly £300mn revolving credit facility and a £500mn term loan, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter ...

Chelsea and Sevilla are on the same page when it comes to the transfer of Jules Kounde. The Blues desperately want him and the Spanish side want to sell him as ...

This has promoted claims that Chelsea are 'confident' that they can complete the deal for Kounde in the coming days. Unfortunately for the Spanish side, it has been reported that Todd Boehly has offered Kounde €12-13million a year, double what Barcelona are willing to offer him. Chelsea and Sevilla are on the same page when it comes to the transfer of Jules Kounde.

Chelsea are close to agreeing £55m fee for the Sevilla defender, but Barça are hoping to fund a bid by selling off a stake in their merchandising arm.

Chelsea missed out on Nathan Aké after Manchester City decided not to sell the Netherlands defender, and they were also frustrated in their attempts to strengthen their attack when Barça won the race to sign Raphinha from Leeds. However, others have questioned whether Barça have the funds available after signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich. Thomas Tuchel needs to strengthen his defence after losing Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers.

Chelsea are 'focusing on centre-backs' at this moment in time over other positions, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

“I think they are now focusing on centre-backs. The Guardian have reported that Chelsea are ‘close to agreeing a fee’ with Sevilla for long-term target Jules Kounde. Romano believes that talks for Antony, who has a £68m asking price, are not ‘advanced’ at this stage and that Chelsea are ‘desperate’ for central defenders as the upcoming campaign fast approaches.

Two days after making FIFA history, Chelsea Women's star Sam Kerr has picked up yet another award on the back of a phenomenal campaign for the Blues.

From playing as a kid, to being in the game and now on the global cover! Kerr took to Instagram after the news had broken and said: "One of your FIFA23 cover stars. The Australia captain became the first female footballer to appear on the cover of EA Sports FIFA video game, in a ground-breaking season for the platform which will be featuring women's teams for the first time since it's creation.

Raheem Sterling said he was intrigued by the football project at Chelsea, and his curiosity helped lead him to Stamford Bridge this summer.

"I was certain that this is a place I want to be. "The club's already got that winning mentality but to keep doing it every single year and keep winning more and more trophies and building on the previous season, I think that's what top managers like Thomas [Tuchel] do. I just think it's the perfect platform for me.

The Blues are trapped at third place in the Premier League. There is so little competition above or below them that something drastic needs to be done to ...

The only signings on the cards so far are defenders being used to fix the hole bore in the back of the team from the departures of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger. They aren't going to change the club's trajectory. The main issue is that Sterling is not Hazard, they are not nearly the same player, and though the Englishman will likely be a major asset to the outfit, the current Chelsea star hasn't had a talisman to push them on and challenge the top two spots in the league.

Thomas Tuchel is prioritising defensive recruits after completing a deal for Raheem Sterling with Kimpembe emerging as a top target in recent weeks. What is the ...

Romano told GIVEMESPORT: “Their conditions, so €65 million and not the €50 million as Chelsea wants. Kounde and Kimpembe appear to be the two players most coveted by Tuchel this summer as he looks to plug some significant gaps at the back and make a fast start under the new ownership. So it’s the organisation to be discussed in the coming days.