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The huge £700m Barcelona decision that could see them overtake Chelsea in race for Jules Kounde
Not again, surely not again. Chelsea thought they were home and dry. They might have had serious plans for the announcement video. The link up in defence would have been something to behold. It can't happen again, can it?
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong refuses to rule out Chelsea move despite rejecting Manchester United – Paper Round
Chelsea to hijack Man Utd’s De Jong deal? Spanish media outlet Sport reveal that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is open to joining Chelsea this summer. The Netherlands international has reportedly already rejected Manchester United for multiple reasons. De Jong wants has no interest in living in Manchester, believes the Red Devils are an “erratic” club and – most importantly – wants to compete in the Champions League.
Chelsea second half player ratings vs Charlotte: Colwill good, Kenedy lively, Sterling sharp
The only player who kept his spot from the opening 45 minutes, Mendy was forced into action shortly after the hour mark to deny a low drive from Andrew Shinyashiki. The Senegal international should've been beaten when Shinyashiki was afforded a free header and wasn't able to stop Daniel Rios' late penalty.
Former Chelsea defender tells Thomas Tuchel to go 'all out' for Premier League star
Glen Johnson believes his former club Chelsea should go ‘all out’ for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice this summer and has responded to speculation linking Neymar with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Man Utd could 'soon' make offer for £70m star at Old Trafford
Manchester United could make an offer for Ajax winger Antony soon, claims transfer insider Dean Jones.
Chelsea have £60m Cesar Azpilicueta replacement as Thomas Tuchel builds dream defence
"We will absolutely focus on our strengths and the qualities that we absolutely have and build a team that nobody wants to play against." Thomas Tuchel's words after his first Chelsea match almost exactly 18 months ago still ring true. The Blues are further down the line than they were after a 0-0 draw against Wolves, but the same principles apply.
Chelsea meet Sevilla's Kounde demands with fresh €65m transfer bid
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.