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Champions League giants in “direct talks” with Chelsea about move for 24-goal forward Soccer players.

Soccer players.

Champions League giants in “direct talks” with Chelsea about move for 24-goal forward

Barnaby Lane 27 August 2025, 17:30

Chelsea’s 2025/26 campaign has exploded into life. After grinding out a gritty 0-0 against Crystal Palace on...

Bayern Munich agree to take “important” Chelsea star on season-long loan deal Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. (Reuters/Vincent Carchietta)

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. (Reuters/Vincent Carchietta)

Bayern Munich agree to take “important” Chelsea star on season-long loan deal

Barnaby Lane 26 August 2025, 18:06

Chelsea’s 2025/26 season has started with a bang. After a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on...

Maresca hints at exit for Blues striker who has been left out of squad for West Ham game Premier League - Newcastle United v Chelsea

Premier League - Newcastle United v Chelsea

Maresca hints at exit for Blues striker who has been left out of squad for West Ham game

Nadji Grizzle 21 August 2025, 16:28

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea’s trip to West Ham on Friday...

“Incredible” Chelsea star reaches personal terms with new club ahead of Stamford Bridge exit Christopher Nkunku, Renato Veiga. (REUTERS/Isabel Infantes)

Christopher Nkunku, Renato Veiga. (REUTERS/Isabel Infantes)

“Incredible” Chelsea star reaches personal terms with new club ahead of Stamford Bridge exit

Barnaby Lane 20 August 2025, 16:51

Chelsea have had yet another frantic summer, with the club continuing its spending spree in what seems...

Chelsea submit £43 million offer for Italian “monster” to replace injured Levi Colwill Alessandro-bastoni-tottenham-premier-league

Alessandro-bastoni-tottenham-premier-league

Chelsea submit £43 million offer for Italian “monster” to replace injured Levi Colwill

Barnaby Lane 18 August 2025, 20:19

Chelsea kicked off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign in frustrating fashion, grinding out a 0-0 draw against...

Bayern Munich in talks for Chelsea castaway, deal could start transfer domino FA Cup - Third Round - Chelsea v Morecambe

FA Cup - Third Round - Chelsea v Morecambe

Bayern Munich in talks for Chelsea castaway, deal could start transfer domino

Nadji Grizzle 15 August 2025, 15:38

Bayern Munich have opened talks with Chelsea over the signing of Christopher Nkunku. Nkunku has been tipped...

Manchester City considering hijack of top Chelsea target Nations League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Spain v Netherlands

Nations League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Spain v Netherlands

Manchester City considering hijack of top Chelsea target

Nadji Grizzle 13 August 2025, 15:32

Manchester City are considering a hijack of Chelsea’s impending deal for Xavi Simons. The highly rated Dutchman...

Chelsea lodge shock £43 million bid for “outstanding” Liverpool star Liverpool's Alisson and Ibrahima Konate. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)

Liverpool's Alisson and Ibrahima Konate. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)

Chelsea lodge shock £43 million bid for “outstanding” Liverpool star

Barnaby Lane 12 August 2025, 19:13

Chelsea have been one of the busiest Premier League teams this summer, perhaps second only to Sunderland...

Chelsea in talks over swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku and “complete” international midfielder Christopher Nkunku. (Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Christopher Nkunku. (Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Chelsea in talks over swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku and “complete” international midfielder

Barnaby Lane 11 August 2025, 17:18

Christopher Nkunku’s Chelsea career has been a long, frustrating story of unfulfilled potential. Signed from RB Leipzig...