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Sources: Kenedy to complete Newcastle loan

The Blues have allowed their young wide man to complete his move with a replacement expected imminently to compete with Marcos Alonso

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Conte: Batshuayi may leave in January

The Blues boss admits that some of his players may be feeling the spotlight with potential moves available in the transfer window

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Hazard: My dad’s in trouble for Real Madrid outburst!

The Blues forward spoke about the club’s attempts to sign a new striker and about his father’s comments on his contract talks situation

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Chelsea interested in Burnley's Barnes

The Blues are looking at a whole range of options for a secondary striker in the January transfer market and have shown interest in the Clarets man

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Chelsea pour pressure on Morata as Dzeko looms large

Eden Hazard scored twice as Chelsea were back among the goals without their under-pressure No.9

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Conte: Chelsea struggle in transfer fight with Man City

The Blues have been linked with less fashionable names, while the Manchester clubs are targeting superstars in the January window

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Batshuayi fears Carroll injury may block Chelsea exit

The Belgium international had hoped for a loan move to increase his World Cup chances, but that dream might now be scuppered

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El-Mhanni draws transfer interest amid racism row

The Toon attacker has seen a number of clubs enquire about his availability as his club investigate complaints about their Under-23 coach

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Chelsea team news & line-up vs Brighton

The Blues travel to the relegation-threatened club as they aim to turn around a mediocre run of form that has seen them struggle to score goals

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Conte: VAR error cost Chelsea

The Blues boss was unhappy at how the VAR wasn't used as Willian was harshly booked for diving after contact was made with the Norwich defender

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Barkley: Conte said Chelsea is perfect for me

The Blues midfielder will be in contention to face Brighton at the weekend and spoke about his chances at the club ahead of his debut

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Why Chelsea didn't fight Manchester clubs for Alexis

The Chile international has sparked a bidding war for his services, but the reigning Premier League champions refuse to spend big money on the forward

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Chelsea consider Emerson move

The Blues are showing signs of moving on from their long-term target who looks unable to move once again in the winter transfer market

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Chelsea stall on Batshuayi loan amid Carroll talks

While Batshuayi looks set to spend the rest of the season away from Stamford Bridge, the Blues are trying to land a new striker

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Barkley ineligible to make Chelsea debut against Norwich

The newest Blues signing was due to make his debut from the bench in the cup match, but he became ineligible due to a little-known rule

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Conte won't 'waste words' talking about Alexis

The Blues boss is resigned to losing out on a player that he admires as Jose Mourinho's side are expected to close a major January move

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Chelsea cannot count on Hazard to carry them

Saturday's scoreless draw with Leicester, who dominated the first half before being reduced to 10 men, shows nearly all of the Blues are struggling

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Chelsea preparing to part with Hazard

Kylian, the lesser-known sibling of the Blues' superstar forward Eden, is hoping to find a new club as he aims to kick-start his career

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Conte: I didn't want Vardy at Chelsea

The Blues boss insists that he never asked his board to secure the Leicester City striker

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Chelsea want Musonda to make PL loan move

The Blues youngster has seen interest in his services increase as it becomes clear he will go out on loan in the January transfer window

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Chelsea team news & line-up vs Leicester

The last two teams to win the Premier League face each other on Saturday as the Blues welcome the Foxes to west London

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Conte: Chelsea wanted to sign Van Dijk

The Blues boss has revealed that his club tried to sign the now Liverpool defender but that they missed out on their target

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Conte: I don't hate anyone

The Blues boss said he doesn't have any hatred for his counterparts despite a week of verbal sparring in his press conferences

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Christensen's road to Chelsea stardom

The Blues have not had too many success stories from their loan group but their brightest star has made the breakthrough this season

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McManaman: Barkley needed Chelsea move

The Blues' newest signing has made the right move to improve his game, according to the former England winger

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McManaman: Van Dijk already showing he's the boss

The Reds legend also thinks that the fee is no pressure on the new arrival with his price tag being the going rate for a player of his quality

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Lampard: Chelsea can help Barkley's World Cup dream

The Blues hero went to Brazil with the 24-year-old and thinks that his transfer £15 million to Stamford Bridge can help take the midfielder to Russia

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McManaman: Coutinho sale hurts Liverpool

The Reds legend is sad to see his former club sell their star player, saying they have lost a significant amount of creativity on the pitch

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Misfiring Chelsea need Barkley boost

The Blues looked toothless in the final third against lesser opposition and may need the spark that their new signing can provide

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Chelsea in talks for £15m Barkley move

The Blues are making progress in their attempt to add the Everton midfielder during the January transfer window

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Courtois & Hazard prove worth but Morata misfires again

The Blues stopper was pivotal to ensure his side weren't beaten in the London derby at the Emirates having produced several world class saves

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How Morata can become a Chelsea great

His goal record is good but stats show that it could be even better as he lags behind his rivals and even his own record in previous seasons

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Chelsea team news & line-up vs Arsenal

The Blues have a showpiece London derby on Wednesday night in what could be a pivotal match in the race for the top four spots

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Conte open to letting unhappy players leave

The Chelsea boss says he understands the mindset of players in a World Cup year, opening the door for potential exits for players who need more time

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Conte keen on 'best in world' Alexis & Vidal

While the manager admits he has only limited input in his side's transfer policy, he has identified the two Roja stars as top targets

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Drinkwater shows Bakayoko & Cesc he's Chelsea's man

The Blues midfielder has been mostly a fringe player since signing in the summer but his stunning goal on Saturday showed he has a bright future

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From 'ghost player' to wonderkid: Zouma's journey

The Potters defender is fulfilling his dreams in football and has shown the path it takes to go from the streets to the very top of the game

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Chelsea team news & line-up vs Stoke

The Blues have put together a good winter run and go into the game as strong favourites against the struggling Potters

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Conte hopes Chelsea ambition will stop Hazard leaving

The Blues are likely to face a fight to keep their star player this summer, with the Liga champions having been strongly linked with a move

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Chelsea to open Hazard talks amid Madrid links

The Blues are keen to tie down their star attacker as interest from the European champions continues

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Conte to help decide Chelsea transfers

The Blues boss has signalled that his word will be listened to as his club await the opening of the winter market

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Chelsea must buy to compete with Man City & Messi

The Blues find themselves a whopping 16 points behind Man City at Christmas, and they simply must delve into the market to close the widening gap

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Chelsea offer to make Courtois world's best-paid 'keeper

The Blues shot-stopper has been offered around twice his current wage, but he has yet to agree terms as uncertainty remains

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Chelsea team news & line-up vs Everton

The Blues are in good form but they face their toughest of the month with a resurgent Toffees side rebuilding their season

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Has Conte found a Luiz replacement in Ampadu?

The Spanish striker netted the late winner against Bournemouth but the Blues' teenage sensation turned in another hugely encouraging display

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Conte: Christensen can become Chelsea great

The Blues defender was compared by his manager to the recently departed club legend ahead of the Carabao Cup clash on Wednesday

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'Batshuayi must prove he’s better than Hazard'

The Blues boss has issued a challenge to his back-up striker to find a way to secure more minutes on the pitch at the club

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Morata dip a major problem for toothless Chelsea

The Blues striker was a surprise omission from the squad against the Saints but his place should be safe in the coming weeks

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Zappacosta: Pavel Nedved was my hero

The Blues wing-back revealed some surprising facts about his life as a youngster in Italy including who inspired him to become a footballer

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Conte: David Luiz not leaving, just injured

The Blues boss has strongly denied that he has problems with the Brazil defender, and refuted claims that the 30-year-old is set to leave

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Conte: City got all their first-choice targets

The Blues boss thinks that the league leaders are benefiting from a perfect transfer window in which they signed a group of superstar players

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Chelsea's Musonda to make late decision on future

The Blues youngster still hopes he can force his way into the first team and he will make a late call on whether to accept a loan move away

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'Chelsea can replace Hazard if he joins Madrid'

The Belgian has been mooted as a potential transfer target for Los Blancos and the former Blues centre-back thinks they could cope without him

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Chelsea's forgotten men show they can be trusted

The Blues saw their fringe players step up as their manager rotated on Tuesday night against the Terriers, which bodes well for the rest of the season

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Chelsea join Arsenal & Liverpool in Lemar chase

The Blues are monitoring the interest from their Premier League rivals in the £90m-rated attacking midfielder as the January window approaches

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up vs Huddersfield

The Blues travel to the John Smith's Stadium for a match against the Premier League new boys coming off the back of a London derby defeat to West Ham

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Chelsea must show ambition or risk losing Hazard

The Blues are out of the title race as their big-spending rivals get a return on their investment, and the Belgian star's exit could come next

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Morata injured for Chelsea's Huddersfield trip

The Blues boss confirmed that the club's No.9 will miss the trip to Yorkshire on Tuesday evening due to a back complaint

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Conte: Chelsea switching focus to top-four finish

The Blues boss wants to secure European football next season and says he won't let his stars take their foot off the gas in the league

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Is Chelsea's title defence over already?

The Blues are on the brink of failure in the league following their 1-0 defeat to West Ham and are a shadow of the side from the 2016-17 campaign

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Conte: Kante can never win the Ballon d'Or

The Blues boss thinks that attackers are far more likely to be rated as the world's best players but believes his own midfielder deserves recognition

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up vs West Ham

The Blues travel to the London Stadium for a derby match against David Moyes's struggling Hammers side on Saturday

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Essien warns Chelsea over Hazard as Real lurk

The former Blues enforcer hopes that the club's attacking sensation commits himself to a new deal soon but he admits that the lure of Madrid is big

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Azpilicueta: It hurts to be rested!

The Blues' vice-captain joked about his incredible league record after his side's most recent game versus Atletico Madrid

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Courtois: Barcelona don't want to draw Chelsea

The Blues goalkeeper says that Europe's elite won't want to face his side after they finished second in the Champions League group on Tuesday

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PSG or Barca? Chelsea could pay for losing top spot

A 1-1 draw with the Rojiblancos allowed Roma to take top spot in Champions League Group C, meaning the Blues could face a heavyweight in the last 16

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The Thibaut Courtois story: Chelsea's 'ice-rabbit'

The brilliant Belgian, who faces former club Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, is one of the world's best goalkeepers but his DNA is rooted in volleyball

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Domenech: PSG can win Neymar the Ballon d'Or

The former France boss thinks the Brazilian forward will gain a lot more than just money from his move to Ligue 1

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Lineker: Benzema spat an 'overreaction'

The former Barcelona star caused quite the stir on social media but he insisted that his comments were taken out of context

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Lineker: Messi renewal vital but Barca need more

The former Barcelona striker is delighted to see the Argentine renew his deal but still thinks the Catalans need more to be great again

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Hazard is Chelsea's Galactico and a true genius

The Blues forward is scoring consistently and his latest performance in Saturday's 3-1 win over Newcastle showed how crucial he is to the team

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up vs Newcastle

The Blues welcome the Magpies to Stamford Bridge as they aim to take steps to retain their title in a busy winter run of fixtures

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Conte: Premier League fixtures hurt Chelsea

The Blues boss is upset at how the schedule has hurt his side in their bid to retain their title against a fiercely competitive rival

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Zouma: France need World Cup win

The centre back was recently called up by his country after a long spell on the sidelines and is fighting for a seat on the plane for Russia 2018

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Why Chelsea fans don't like Benitez

The ex-Blues boss is disliked by fans at Stamford Bridge and he will get an usually frosty welcome back with the Magpies

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Conte loses his head but Rudiger uses his

The Blues boss was sent to the stands after losing his cool but the centre-back he signed during the summer netted the only goal against Swansea

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Fabregas has evolved to survive at Chelsea

The Blues midfielder faced the first major hardship of his career and survived it by adapting both his mind and his body

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up vs Swansea

The Blues return to Stamford Bridge after a decent run of away results and welcome a side that's stuck in the relegation zone

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Conte: Chelsea need to improve finishing

The Blues boss says he wants his forward to improve their ability to get goals as his side attempt to keep pace with a brilliant Manchester City side

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Chelsea need much more from €45m Bakayoko

The Blues midfielder was rightly criticised for a mediocre performance at Anfield, despite his side recording a decent result versus Liverpool

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Conte: Courtois contract out of my hands

The Blues boss is keen to see the Belgian international remain at the club but admits it is not his final decision on whether to agree to his demands

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Why Liverpool sensation Salah failed at Chelsea

The Blues are watching their former player make a huge impact in the Premier League ahead of Saturday's trip to Anfield

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues face a tough test as they travel away to Anfield with a short gap after their long Champions League away trip

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Willian reminds Chelsea of his worth

The Brazilian was involved in all four goals as the Blues secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League win an easy win in Baku

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Ndlovu: I slept in a toilet to go pro, now I face Chelsea

How far would you go to make it in football? Maybe not as far as the Azerbaijani champions’ South African striker who will realise his dream

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'Madrid will sack the players before Zidane!'

The former France coach thinks that Los Blancos will show faith in their legendary player turned manager despite their recent track record

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Conte: Chelsea trying new tactical plans

The Blues boss is evaluating changes to the team's approach in hopes of solidifying his defence

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Welcome to A&E! Morata and Hazard scare defenders to death

The duo combined to devastating effect on Saturday, scoring three goals between them, as Chelsea thrashed West Brom 4-0

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues looking to keep pace in their efforts to defend the Premier League title as they travel to the Midlands to face the Baggies

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Conte rules out taking Italy job

The 48-year-old has denied that he would be interested in replacing Gian Piero Ventura and remains keen to stay with the Premier League club

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Conte unhappy with England over Drinkwater

The Chelsea boss has expressed his frustration at the Three Lions for not contacting him prior to asking the midfielder to join up with the squad

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'World-class Kane up there with Ronaldo & Suarez'

The Chelsea legend has broken across club rival lines to praise the in-form Tottenham and England striker

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Cole: How I went to war in Indonesia

The ex-England striker describes his turbulent spell with Persib Bandung and opens up about his desire to be a successful manager

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Victor Moses: Chelsea don't fear City

The Blues wing-back says his side are ready to close the gap on the league leaders as they look to retain their title this season

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Wolves boss Nuno the latest to turn down Everton

The Toffees have tried to secure a new manager over the international break but haven't yet found the right man for the job

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Moses: Azpilicueta my biggest influence

The Chelsea wing-back has hailed his team-mate's influence over his adaptation to a more defensive role after being nominated for individual honours

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'Morata more like Kane than troublemaker Costa'

Former Chelsea striker Carlton Cole has hailed the Spaniard and believes he is determined to make his mark at Stamford Bridge

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'Kante the first player I'd sign for anyone!'

The former France manager is a huge fan of the Chelsea midfielder and believes the 26-year-old is a player that his teams can no longer do without

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Why did Emenalo quit Chelsea role?

The Nigerian worked behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge in a transfer-policy position that was often mystifying to the club's fans

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Emenalo leaves Chelsea role

The club's technical director has decided to end his 10-year trophy-laden association with the club, as speculation rages over Antonio Conte's future

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Kante makes Chelsea twice as good

The Blues have been underperforming for weeks and they have proved in recent weeks that they are simply not good enough without their midfielder

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The story of Matic’s move to Man United

The Blues are seeing criticism of their sale of the Serbian ramp up ahead of their clash at Stamford Bridge but why exactly did they let him go?

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up vs Man United

The Blues are hoping to continue their recovery from a bad spell of form as they face the Red Devils on Sunday

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Conte pleads for patience after 'miracle' title

The Blues boss has made a strong statement about exaggerated expectations around Stamford Bridge despite last season's league success

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How Drinkwater recovered from Man Utd rejection

The Blues midfielder is just starting life at his new club and has had to go the long way round to prove his worth at one of the top clubs in England

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Conte: Chelsea will ignore Mourinho

The Blues boss thinks that players on both sides will be able to focus despite seeing their former managers on the touchline in the Premier League

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Courtois: I understand why Chelsea sold Matic

The Blues stopper saw his side well beaten in Rome and now faces another tough test against the Red Devils who line up with a former team-mate of his

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Cole: Madrid move would make Kane world class

The former England international striker thinks that the Tottenham hitman would earn more recognition if he moved to the Spanish giants

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Courtois: Chelsea must beat Man United

The Blues stopper is keen to see his side win all three points on Sunday as the Blues look to bounce back from defeat with a win in the league

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Kante still a doubt for Man United

The Blues midfielder is still a doubt for the clash against Jose Mourinho's side despite his return to first-team training

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Rudiger & Chelsea defence suffer Halloween horror show

The Blues have been conceding goals galore in recent weeks and shipped another three in Rome as they suffered a heavy Champions League defeat

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Conte predicts bright future for England

The Blues boss congratulated the Three Lions Under-17 team after their World Cup win and has insisted he will give opportunities to his young talents

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Ake unfazed by £20m price tag

The former Chelsea defender suffered defeat against his former club but is determined to kick on and prove himself with Eddie Howe's side

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Rudiger: My parents knew I'd face Roma!

The defender has revealed he is pleased with the start he has made to his Blues career and that he doesn't mind if the team have to win ugly

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Chelsea hero Hazard bails out misfiring Morata

The Blues dominated Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium but it took a strike from the Belgian, rather than the £60 million man, to break the deadlock

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'Chelsea more than just Kante' - Conte

The Blues boss is close to seeing his star midfielder back in action but insists that his side now know how to play without his industry

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'Bullsh*t!' - Conte blasts Chelsea unrest rumours

The Stamford Bridge boss addressed "incorrect" reports that his players had been texting former Blues assistant Steve Holland

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up vs Bournemouth

The Blues are hoping to continue their recovery from a bad spell of form as they face the relegation threatened south coast side on Saturday

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Caballero: I knew Courtois would become great

The Blues backup first faced the Belgian in La Liga, and even at that early stage, knew that the goalkeeper was going to be world class

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Teenager Ampadu shows Conte the kids are alright

The Blues played a youthful side against the Toffees and they showed that they are all good enough to play at Premier League level on Wednesday

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The Brazilian wonderkid taking PL by storm

The Hornets forward has made a huge impact since his move to England with his fearless playing style and last-minute goals

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Cahill: Chelsea delighted for Batshuayi

The Blues captain saw the Belgium international come off the bench and turn the game for his side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday

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Conte: Carabao Cup is a waste of time!

The Blues boss is faced with a busy schedule and he is preparing to put out an experimental side against Everton on Wednesday

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Chelsea have big problems as Conte rescued at death

The Blues are still just about alive in the title race following a late comback against Watford, but there are gaping holes throughout the squad

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Conte: I am a magician!

The Blues boss recognised that his side would be in for a difficult season in August and he says that he has ultimately been proved correct

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Hazard: United & City are stronger

The Blues forward put in a good performance against Roma and he was positive about his side’s chances this season despite a bad spell of form

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up vs Watford

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon

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Chelsea icon Vialli predicts Morata golden boot

EXCLUSIVE: The ex-Blues forward has backed the striker to beat rivals to the goalscoring honour in his first season at Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea and Conte in ruins after Roma collapse

The Blues have not won any of their last three games and they are looking like a shadow of the team that romped to the Premier League title in May

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The story of Antonio Rudiger's youth

Ahead of the German's meeting with former club Roma on Wednesday, Goal looks back at the defender's perilous journey to the top

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Chelsea’s failed attempt to sign Nainggolan

The Blues wanted the Belgian midfielder as the first signing for their current manager, who arrived at the club shortly after Euro 2016

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Sutton: Transfer window lost Chelsea the title

The former striker feels like glory in the Premier League isn't going to happen and believes the problem is the size of the squad

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Conte: Chelsea were all bad, it wasn't just Batshuayi

The Blues striker was criticised as he was substituted early in the defeat against their London rivals but his manager has come out in his defence

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Chelsea royally screwed in Palace nightmare

The Blues were without their two injured stars against the Premier League's bottom side and it proved very costly in a shock defeat

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon

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Was Musonda right to rant about Chelsea?

The Blues youngster caused controversy this week by complaining about his situation at Stamford Bridge on social media but did he have a point?

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Conte: Batshuayi will get his chance

The Blues coach has praised his striker's development at Chelsea as he prepares to step into the injured Alvaro Morata's place

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Vialli wants fans to invest in their clubs

The former Italy striker has entered the unlikely world of football finance and is already impacting a host of big-name clubs with his new project

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Vialli: Man City are Premier League favourites

The Blues legend, speaking exclusively to Goal, is worried about the threat that Pep Guardiola's side pose after their impressive start to the season

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Musonda slams Chelsea over contract talks

The Blues youngster has only just broken through this season but he is disappointed by his lack of opportunities under Antonio Conte

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'Pirlo one of the best ever midfielders'

The Italy and AC Milan legend announced he will retire in December and his old team-mate is sure he will go down as one of the greats

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Chelsea to offer Hazard bumper new deal

The Blues are keen to keep hold of their two Belgian superstars as they become more and more pivotal to the club’s continued success

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Chelsea blow as Morata sidelined for 4-6 weeks

The Blues striker is set for a period on the sidelines after coming off in the first half against his side's title rivals last weekend

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Batshuayi's Chelsea career at risk

Antonio Conte's decision not to bring the striker on immediately after Alvaro Morata's injury versus Man City shows that he simply doesn't trust him

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening

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Conte: 'Decisive' Hazard not obsessed with goals

The Blues boss has compared his Belgian forward to the superstar attackers from Real Madrid and Barcelona

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'Beast' Conte shows axed Ancelotti way forward

The current Chelsea manager offers a fine example to a former Blues boss of what is required of a coach in the modern, cut-throat world of football

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Morata: Conte believes in me

The Blues striker joined the club to play more games at the top level, and his start has been close to perfect as he keeps scoring key goals.

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Kante hails Hazard after historic win

The Blues midfielder is looking for Antonio Conte's side to maintain the momentum following an impressive Champions League victory in Spain

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Conte sends another message to Costa

The former Chelsea striker was watching on from the stands as the Blues proved their Champions League credentials with a 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid

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Costa not the monster he is portrayed to be

The departing Blues striker has been misunderstood - and nowhere more so than in England - as he finally completes his move to Atletico Madrid.

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Costa completes £58m move to Atletico Madrid

The Spain striker has officially finalised his move ahead of the two clubs facing off in the Champions League group stage

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Conte: Morata has adapted to the Premier League

The Blues manager has heaped praise on his striker after a stunning hat-trick away to Stoke City as he looks ahead to a Champions League clash

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Forget Costa, Morata already killing it!

The Blues have transitioned seamlessly from one star striker to another and they are showing that they are serious about the title once again

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon

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Conte: I'd let Morata marry my daughter!

The Blues boss thinks that his new frontman is a good signing for his side but he wants to teach him to add more aggression to his game

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The Chelsea youth ace with world at his feet

The Blues have an absolute gem of a youngster amongst their group and he is will break the mould by making it Stamford Bridge

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Goodbye to the most hated player in England

The controversial striker will return to Atletico Madrid but he should be remembered fondly by all Chelsea fans for everything he did for the club

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Atletico Madrid close to signing Diego Costa

The Blues are close to an arrangement with the Spanish club over the sale of their striker after months of negotiations

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Musonda leads the way for Chelsea's young stars

Antonio Conte saw his side dominate their lower league opponents as he handed debuts and overdue starts to a host of younger players

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Chelsea put 17-year-old in squad for cup game

The Blues will put out a young side in the League Cup on Wednesday night which could see one of their youngsters get his first start

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Hazard FC: Can Kylian follow in Eden's footsteps?

The Blues brought in the brother of one of their superstars during the transfer window but is he good enough to play for the English champions?

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Chelsea red cards could cost the title

Ill-discipline is creeping into the champions' game, and the Blues must learn to curb it if they are to retain their title this season

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon

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Hazard & Sanchez highlight Chelsea & Arsenal divide

The Blues have been in constant battle with the Gunners throughout the decades of Premier League competition but a gap is starting to open up

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Conte: Bakayoko can copy Kante

The Blues boss is keen to see his midfielder follow the lead of last season’s Player of the Year as he aims to improve his £35m signing in training

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Conte: Morata wants to be the best

The Blues manager is excited by the Spanish striker's start to life in England, but expects him to get even better as he aims to join the global elite

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Chelsea boss Conte defiant in face of terror attack

The Blues boss has given his thoughts on the developing situation as police investigate an incident on the London Underground

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Kante: Bakayoko can replace Matic

The Blues midfielder admits that he will miss his former team-mate’s influence but he is happy to see his compatriot come into replace him

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Kante excited by Drinkwater reunion

The midfield pair have enjoyed unlikely success together as the engine for their former club as they prepare to reunite in the Blues shirt

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Courtois pleased with timing of Arsenal game

After four straight victories, the Blues goalkeeper believes the Premier League champions are raring to go for another huge encounter

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Zappacosta shows Chelsea can compete on all fronts

The Blues eased to 6-0 victory against lesser opposition as they showed that they have the depth required to be competitive this season

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Morata should score with his feet too, jokes Hazard

The Blues winger was in good spirits after he marked his return from injury in an away win at the King Power Stadium on Saturday

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Hazard putting fear back into Chelsea's rivals

The Blues only have one true superstar and he is due to return on Saturday after completing the final step in his rehabilitation

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon

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Conte moves on from lost transfer targets

The Blues boss has given his opinion on this summer’s business after his side were outspent by several Champions League rivals

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Diego Costa not going to Fenerbahce

The Spain international remains a long way from playing football as his standing continues to fall in west London

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Chelsea interested in Leverkusen's Akkaynak

The Blues are looking at one of Germany's brightest talents but they are joined by the La Liga giants in watching the defensive midfielder

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'Chalobah will be a top player for England'

The pair were team-mates in Chelsea's title win and remain close friends, despite their paths changing in football

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Conte unlikely to change stance on Costa

The Blues' failure to sell the 28-year-old striker is liable to cause them more harm them good due to the tempestuous nature of the player

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Aina: I chose Nigeria because of Mikel

The Blues youngster is now on loan in the Championship but he has recently switched national team allegiances because of the Super Eagles captain

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Anger growing as Chelsea narrowly avoid disaster

The Blues had an underwhelming transfer window as they failed to secure a number of targets but went some way to making amends in the final hours

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Chelsea's complete list of loanees

The Blues are famed for their extensive loan policy in which they send their youngsters and fringe players out on temporary moves

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Chelsea's £35m move for Barkley collapses

The Blues made a late swoop to bring in the England international from Merseyside but the deal could be revived in January

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Spurs set to beat Chelsea to £15m Llorente deal

The Swans striker is ready to snub the Premier League champions as he edges closer to his exit from South Wales on transfer deadline day

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Chelsea close to £23m Zappacosta signing

The Blues are nearing a move for the Serie A full-back on a frustrating final day in the English transfer window

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Chelsea make £32m offer for Drinkwater

The Blues are expecting to secure the midfielder but are facing more negotiations over financial terms with the Foxes

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Makelele: Pogba can lead France to World Cup

The former midfielder revealed that he had a conversation with the Manchester United man about playing with freedom for his country

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Chelsea consider keeping Kenedy after Ox snub

The Blues manager wants to keep the Brazilian wide man after they lost out on one of their key targets late into the transfer market

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Tottenham match Chelsea's £15m Llorente bid

The Blues have already missed out on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the last 24 hours and could face a difficult deadline day on Thursday

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Tottenham interested in Maidstone United striker

The teenager has interest from professional clubs as he carves out a career in the highest division in non-league football

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Aurier gets work permit ahead of £23m Spurs move

The Paris Saint-Germain defender saw his proposed transfer to the Premier League held up, but any issues no appear to have been resolved

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Drinkwater wants to join Chelsea

The Foxes midfielder hopes to make a move to Stamford Bridge before the end of the transfer window and he has made his feelings known

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Chelsea and Atleti still have no Costa deal

The Madrid club have yet to meet the Blues' asking price but both sides remain hopeful a deal can be thrashed out, despite little time remaining.

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Chelsea want £15m Swansea striker Llorente

The Blues are keen to add another striker to their squad and have been chasing the World Cup winner for more than six months

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Chelsea agree a fee for Oxlade-Chamberlain

The Blues have agreed a fee for the midfielder, who is expected to undergo a medical and join up before the transfer window closes on Thursday night

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Chelsea make £70m push for Ox & Drinkwater

The Blues are getting increasingly confident that they will land both of their main targets ahead of the transfer deadline

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Morata firing Chelsea in the right direction

Antonio Conte's Blues produced their first dominant display of the season in a win over Everton at Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon

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Bakayoko eases Matic loss for Chelsea

The former Monaco man made his debut ahead of all expectations following injury, and proved there is life after Matic at Stamford Bridge

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