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Thiago Silva: I'm not too old for the Premier League

The Blues defender thinks that his status as a champion will help the club's youngsters learn what it takes to earn glory at the highest level

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New faces, same problems: Chelsea far from title contenders

Defensive issues continue to plague the Blues while their expensively-assembled attack is yet to properly fire in the opening weeks of the campaign

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'We all make mistakes' - Mount says Chelsea squad back Kepa

The Blues star has issued his support for the struggling goalkeeper after his error during their 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday

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Lampard needs Mendy to resolve Chelsea's Kepa problem

The Spaniard is likely to start against Liverpool on Sunday but his place is now under serious threat because of the Senegalese's imminent arrival

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Havertz reveals love of donkeys, piano and 'inspirational' Ballack

The Blues star offered a unique look into his character on and off the field ahead of his home debut against Liverpool on Sunday

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Lampard: Werner helped Chelsea sign Havertz

The Blues have a new forward line to take on the champions of England but their signing won't be ready in time for the match

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Chelsea agree £22m deal to sign Rennes goalkeeper Mendy

The Blues are set to add a remarkable seventh new signing to the club in a busy transfer window for Frank Lampard and his side

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Werner becomes first Chelsea men's star to join Common Goal

The Blues forward is the latest to sign up to the organisation which urges footballers to donate a small portion of their salaries to charities

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Lampard tight-lipped on Hudson-Odoi transfer rumours

The Blues striker has started brightly but his presence might see one of England's young talents struggle for future game time

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Werner: I am 'Turbo Timo' but I am not one-dimensional

The dynamic striker spoke about how decades of training for speed have helped him make it as a professional but adds that he is more than a speedster

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Lampard gives thoughts on Klopp rivalry

The Blues boss answered questions about apparent tensions in the Premier League dugouts after a few exchanges in recent press conferences

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Chelsea midfielder Baker set for Trabzonspor loan with option to buy

The Blues star is now verging on his third overseas loan and eighth overall after breaking through the Cobham academy system

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Havertz unfazed by 'normal' £70m price tag

The attacking midfielder addressed his cost, best position and what it means to move to a new league ahead of his side's match against Liverpool

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Werner 'wants no excuses' over adapting to the Premier League

The former Bundesliga star has no fears about adapting to a slightly tougher division and new environment

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No Thiago Silva but Moses strikes in Chelsea friendly

The Blues considered using their new defender but held him back as the loan group got a chance to sharpen their touches against the EFL side

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Lorenzen wants to crack England after scoring against Chelsea

A host of big name Blues stars played a friendly ahead of going out on loan - but there was another story from the match at Cobham

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Havertz struggles give Lampard food for thought

Lining up in an unfavoured position on the right side of the Blues attack, the £70m man didn't have the brightest of debuts against Brighton

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Plen-Timo to come! Werner steals debut show as Havertz outshined

The striker may not have found the net in his first showing for a Blues side in need of improvement but his quality was on display for all to see

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'Lampard needs to win trophies as Poch will be waiting to swoop in'

The Blues have recently spent over £200 million on signings and the club icon has been tipped for a swift axing if he doesn't deliver silverware

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Lampard laughs off Klopp taunt over Chelsea spending

The Blues boss is keen to deliver his own perspective on his club's aggressive market strategy as fellow managers begin to offer their views

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Lampard: Players hould be lifted by new signings, not afraid of them

The Blues boss refutes that his new signings will have an unsettling effect on the harmony of his group training at Cobham

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Chelsea make Mendy transfer breakthrough

The Blues are closing in on their seventh major signing of the summer with the Senegal international set to complete a move in the coming days

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'I'm half-robot' - How Bielsa & Chelsea rebuilt Blackman

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the giant goalkeeper discusses his long and painful road to recovery after breaking his leg two years ago

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'Joao Felix needs the Messi role at Atleti'

The 20-year-old was signed from Benfica last summer and has yet to truly get to grips with the Spanish game, but his talent has never been in doubt

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Chelsea wonderkid Lawrence set for new deal & loan move

The star of the Blues academy is set to join a substantial loan group this season as players look for first-team chances outside of the squad

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No Juve offer for Giroud as Inter explore Kante signing

The World Cup-winning pair currently look set to remain in London for the upcoming season despite interest from Serie A

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No excuses: Pressure on Lampard after £200m spending spree

The scrutiny at Stamford Bridge now turns to the Blues manager following an almost unprecedented summer of transfer activity

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Lampard: Mount unhappiness over Havertz is a 'fabrication'

The young star faces increased competition for a place but his boss says that he hasn't seen any signs of discontent over the big summer transfer

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Napoli and Rennes battle for €40m-rated Boga

The forward has interest from clubs across Europe but his current side are holding firm over their transfer fee demands

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'Grealish wants Man Utd to push to sign him - like Sancho'

The Red Devils have been linked with the Aston Villa captain but appear to be more focused on attempting to bring in the Dortmund winger

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Nketiah backed for England call after Foden & Greenwood axe

The Gunners man continues to impress for his country's Under-21s and should be considered as a replacement for the disgraced duo, the ex-striker says

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Chelsea defender Tomori considering Everton loan move

The defender started the last season well but his progress ground to a halt later in the year, leading to a possible loan move away

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Palace opt for Batshuayi ahead of Gallagher from Chelsea's loan army

The Belgium international gets a chance to rebuild his career at his former club, while the Blues protect their investment

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Chelsea's Ampadu joins Sheffield United on a season-long loan deal

The Blues youngster will get his first Premier League loan at Chris Wilder's side having completed the move on Monday evening

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Chelsea pushing to complete Mendy signing

Frank Lampard's side are ready to raise the stakes in order to sign the keeper, while several players are set to leave Stamford Bridge on loan

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'Griezmann can be La Liga top-scorer if Barca use him correctly'

The France international struggled for consistency during his first season at Camp Nou, scoring just 15 goals across all competitions

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'King of Catalunya' - Messi backed to end career at Barca

Following his world exclusive interview with Goal, the Argentina star is set to remain at Camp Nou this season despite previously wanting to leave

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Chelsea complete £70m Havertz signing

The highly rated Germany playmaker has become the latest big-money addition to Frank Lampard’s squad at Stamford Bridge

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Out wide or No.10: Where will Chelsea play Havertz?

The Germany international has arrived at Stamford Bridge for a club-record fee, but how does Frank Lampard plan to use him in 2020-21?

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Havertz leaves Germany camp to finalise £70m Chelsea move

The Bayer Leverkusen star will now undergo a medical and complete a switch to Stamford Bridge, with the move set to be announced in the next 24 hours

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Foden: England wonderkids will ignore hype and past failures

The Man City wonderkid is preparing to make his boy at international level and he spoke about what inspired him to reach the top

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Chelsea to benefit as Rennes submit bid for Boga

The Blues are set to receive some much-needed funds as their former midfielder closes in on another transfer

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Chelsea consider loan moves for NxGn stars

The Blues are very active in the transfer market but are opting to wait and see with some of their potential loanees

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The making of Havertz: Leader of Lampard's revolution

Chelsea have agreed to pay a club-record fee to sign the 21-year-old playmaker who possesses supreme talent and a unique skill set

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Chelsea reach agreement on £72m Havertz fee

Frank Lampard is on the verge of completing the sixth major signing of his reign at Stamford Bridge, with the Germany star set to travel to England

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Chelsea youngster Gallagher set for Palace loan

The Blues midfielder is set for another season away from Stamford Bridge but he is going to get a campaign in the Premier League for the first time

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Leverkusen line up Havertz replacements as Chelsea move nears

The Bundesliga side are resigned to losing their star man but are lining up high-profile alternatives ahead of a lucrative windfall

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Four Chelsea players test positive for Covid-19

Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Christian Pulisic and Fikayo Tomori are four of the first-team squad members now isolating

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How Chelsea became transfer window kings once more

The arrival of Ben Chilwell is just the latest sign that the Blues are operating in a different way to many of their rivals at home and abroad

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Sarr agrees five-year Chelsea contract

The Blues are incredibly active in the market with multiple possible incomings in the near future and many players leaving on loans or permanent deals

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Chelsea set Emerson's asking price at £26m

The Blues begin their round of player sales following a remarkable transfer splurge which could lead to more new signings arriving imminently

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Chelsea in talks to sign Sarr on free transfer

The young defender could be the Stamford Bridge club's sixth signing of the season by the time this week has ended

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Werner & Havertz will benefit from Chelsea moves, says Marsch

The Red Bull Salzburg boss believes sister club Leipzig lost a world-class player for a cheap fee when Timo Werner opted to join the Blues

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Chelsea ready to pay £90m Havertz asking price

The Blues' aggressive summer rebuild is set to continue as they close in on three signings that could take their expenditure to as much as £220m

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Why Klopp's Liverpool sign players from Salzburg

Salzburg face the current Premier League champions in a friendly in Austria on Tuesday with plenty of familiar faces in the opposition ranks

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'Neymar was still wrong to leave Barcelona for PSG'

The former Chelsea man says that the Brazilian attacker would have won more Champions League titles had he remained at Camp Nou

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Chelsea close in on £50m Chilwell deal

The Blues are closing in on their third major signing of the year, with the Foxes set to sanction the departure of the England defender

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Chelsea offered PSG legend Thiago Silva

The club have big decisions to make at the back in the near future as they enter training sessions for the 2020-21 season.

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Former Barca youngster Mbuyamba joins Chelsea

The club has signed the young defender on a free transfer beating a host of interest from English clubs

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How Chelsea created the world's best academy

Neil Bath and Sam Page tell Goal how the staff at Cobham managed to transform the Blues into a world leader at under-age level

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Chelsea still €20m off Havertz asking price

The Blues remain intent on their main transfer target with talks for the young attacking midfielder active this week

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Ampadu wants to fight for Chelsea spot

The Blues are finding options for a host of their young stars, who have had meetings with their parent club in recent weeks about their future

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'If Neymar is £200m, then Ronaldinho would be priceless!'

Roberto Hilbert, who won the Bundesliga with Stuttgart, lists the Brazilian playmaker as the greatest player he's ever faced

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Xavier Mbuyamba: Chelsea lead chase for 'new Van Dijk'

The 18-year-old Dutch defender spent a year at La Masia but is now set to move on, with Frank Lampard's side keen on adding him to their ranks

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'Part Ozil, part Ballack - Havertz can win PL for Chelsea'

The Blues have already signed Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, and the addition of his Germany international team-mate can take the club to the next level

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Bayern hammering shows how far Chelsea have to go

This was the Blues' worst-ever European defeat over two legs and a demonstration of the weaknesses which plague the club heading into the new season

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No hard feelings between Lampard & Arsenal-bound Willian

The Blues manager was full of praise for the winger who only misses out through injury ahead of his side's away Champions League clash

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Lambert backs Bayern to win Champions League

The former Dortmund midfielder was impressed with the Bavarians' performance at Stamford Bridge and thinks they're capable of going all the way

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Rennes want Chelsea's Tomori on loan

The Blues academy graduate has only just signed a new deal but a lack of minutes in the final weeks of the season has led to frustration

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Chelsea youth to face Bayern amid injury crisis

There could be three debutants and a whole host of youngsters in Frank Lampard's squad as the Blues try to produce a miracle in Munich

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No Man Utd or Arsenal move for David as Lille agree €30m deal

A host of Premier League clubs had expressed an interest in the young striker but he now looks all set to make the switch to France

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Parker leads Fulham to Premier League promised land

The west London club stand to earn around £130m by competing in the top flight having spoiled the Brentford fairy-tale at Wembley on Tuesday

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Rudiger: Willian is like Hazard & I'll be sad if he leaves

The Blues winger is set to depart in the summer having rejected a two-year contract offer from the club, with Arsenal having been strongly linked

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Chelsea & four other PL clubs in race for ex-Barca teen Mbuyamba

The 18-year-old centre-back has left the Camp Nou outfit and is set to make a decision over his next club in the coming week

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Lampard: Willian must decide his own future

The winger has five offers from a variety of clubs and may have played his last game for the west Londoners

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Lampard: Chelsea injuries show players need a break

The Blues are suffering from a crisis ahead of their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich

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Chelsea need Lampard's inner Mourinho

Despite an encouraging first season in charge, Saturday's FA Cup final illustrated the Blues boss needs to instil a ruthlessness into his young squad

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Lampard grateful for Cech as he plans Chelsea future

The Blues boss has put his all into this season, but praised the club's former goalkeeper who is working in the shadows to help kickstart a new era

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Rudiger 'not happy' with his form ahead of FA Cup final

The Blues defender has faced challenges on and off the pitch this season but returns to the scene of his first club trophy this weekend

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'Gutted' Gallagher unsure on Chelsea future

The on-loan midfielder was involved as the Championship side fell to Brentford in the play-off semi-final on Wednesday night

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Rudiger hails 'great talent' Havertz amid Chelsea links

The Blues are attempting to bring in the Bayer Leverkusen star having already signed Timo Werner from the Bundesliga this summer

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Chelsea retain Chilwell focus in left-back pursuit

Frank Lampard remains steadfast in his vision of having the England international at Stamford Bridge next season despite the Foxes reluctance to sell

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Man Utd target Maddison signs new Leicester deal

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's focus has long turned away from the Foxes talisman due to him committing to his future at the King Power in recent weeks

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Willian expected to make FA Cup final comeback

The Blues look set for a boost to their attacking options ahead of the game with Arsenal on August 1 as details emerge of the Brazilian's recovery

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Chelsea making final push in Havertz talks

The Blues have made the Bayer Leverkusen star their primary target as they chase a game-changing transfer window after finishing in the top four

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Announce Havertz! Chelsea into overdrive after UCL qualification

The Blues saw off Wolves on the final day of the Premier League season to ensure they can continue their aggressive recruitment drive this summer

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Don't blame Lampard for Chelsea's UCL fate hanging by a thread

The 2019-20 campaign was always going to be a challenging one for the Blues' coach and he deserves praise rather than criticism

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Lampard: One person crossed the line on Liverpool's bench

The Blues boss has further explained his TV comments after Jurgen Klopp responded to criticism following their hot-tempered Premier League clash

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Familiar failings leave Chelsea facing final-day UCL showdown

The Blues were a sideshow at Liverpool's party, but their defeat was just another example of chronic problems that have led to a nervy conclusion

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How do Liverpool-like Chelsea find their own Van Dijk?

The Blues' ambitious transfer plans should see them close the gap on the Premier League champions, but as yet no new centre-backs have been targeted

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Lampard: Champions League will help us attract world's best

The Blues are preparing to give a guard of honour to the new champions but hope to overcome Jurgen Klopp's Reds in the near-future

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Chelsea left frustrated in moves for Chilwell & Rice

The Blues are keen on signing the England international duo although their rivals are not interested in letting go two of their top players

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Chelsea enter talks for €76m Leverkusen star Havertz

The Germany international is keen on a switch to Stamford Bridge, though Frank Lampard's side are yet to have agreed a fee with the Bundesliga club

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Oblak to cost Chelsea €120m as Valencia eye Kepa

The Blues are keeping their options open about signing a goalkeeper this summer but one of the world's best won't come with any discount

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Lampard & Chelsea's season-defining week off to perfect start

After securing a place in the FA Cup final on Sunday, the Blues and their manager can turn attentions towards qualifying for the Champions League

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Lampard: FA Cup won't impact top four race

The Blues boss is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of a pivotal week for the west Londoners in the league and cup

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Rudiger & Christensen talks stall as Blues weigh up centre-back move

The Blues are in two minds whether to stick or twist with their defence as they try to complete a successful end to the season

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Giroud showing Pulisic why Hazard loved Chelsea striker

The Blues have been celebrated for their youthful focus this season but an older head is becoming the club's most important player

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Misfiring Abraham's Chelsea future under threat

The striker started the season in exceptional form but has a lot to prove in order to demonstrate he can lead the line in the long term

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Azpilicueta expects Chelsea to earn CL spot as Man City decision looms

The Blues captain issues a rallying cry and isn't looking for a handout to get his side into Europe's elite competition again next season

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Lampard: New signings are not distracting Chelsea's players

The Blues boss is torn between bright visions of the future brought by new signings and the current defensive problems blighting his side

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CAS to the rescue? Chelsea's hopes hanging by a thread

Frank Lampard's side could find themselves in fifth place by the time of their next game after a chastening 3-0 loss to Sheffield United

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Lampard: There's a tough nature to Gilmour

The Blues boss has sent encouraging words to one of his club's most valuable young assets following a serious injury that needs surgery to correct

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Abraham has Chelsea contract extended to 2023

The Blues striker has now reached the appearance and goal requirements to see his current deal extended by a further year

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Gilmour out for rest of season with knee injury

The Blues have lost an increasingly important part of their midfield, with two others in the same position on the sidelines

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Inter eye move for Chelsea duo Emerson & Giroud

Antonio Conte wants to take the duo to San Siro, with the Blues looking to offload more first-team players ahead of the 2020-21 campaign

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'Not good enough' - Chelsea defenders fighting to win over Lampard

The Blues have few issues going forward and should be even stronger next season but there are serious question marks over their back-line

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Chelsea in pole position to sign €100m Leverkusen star Havertz

The Blues will have to secure Champions League football for next season to convince the 21-year-old to make the move to Stamford Bridge this summer

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Undroppable to unused: Does Jorginho have a Chelsea future?

The midfielder has not featured for the Blues since the Premier League restarted and is unhappy at being left on the sidelines by Frank Lampard

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Lampard: Abraham's form not affected by contract situation

The Blues boss has urged his striker to soldier through his period of bad form and insists that he hasn't been adversely impacted by off-field issues

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Lampard: Kante might need to change to stay injury-free

The Blues boss had used his World Cup-winning midfielder in every minute of every game since the restart - before he went down injured against Watford

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'Pulisic has been blazing since Premier League's return'

The winger has been praised for his impact as the Blues chase Champions League qualification for next season

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Pulisic's like Hazard: Only fouls stop Chelsea's American sensation

The Blues star is stringing together another run of consistent displays as his side bid for a top four finish

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World's best free agent? Willian proving it with Chelsea

The Blues have re-opened contract negotiations with the Brazilian playmaker but should he depart he will not find himself short of suitors

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Lampard: New signings needed to stop corner weakness

The Blues boss admits he has been aware of the defensive issue since before the season began, and he has done his best to counteract it

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Can Werner play centre-back?! Chelsea rue defensive disaster

The Blues have worked hard to bolster their attack ahead of next season, but they have issues to solve at the other end of the pitch this summer

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Lampard: Mount is as big for Chelsea as he was for Derby

The Blues attacking midfielder has stepped up significantly in level but has remained ever-present for his manager this season

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Revitalised Pulisic proving he can fire Chelsea to top-four finish

The USMNT star has been the Blues' standout player since the Premier League returned and is now the competition's top-scoring player aged 21 or under

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Lampard praises Chelsea youth despite half-time subs

The Blues boss transformed the game through the use of English football's temporary rules and he hopes his youngsters don't get disheartened

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How Robson-Kanu is following Rashford & Sterling's lead

Inspired by the England duo's efforts to change society, the West Brom striker is doing what he can to help the UK's doctors and nurses fight Covid-19

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Barkley form suggests Chelsea may not need Havertz

The England international sent the Blues to the FA Cup semi-finals, and his form seems to say that signing another midfielder should not be a priority

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Pulisic can be a goalscorer like Salah or Mane, says Chelsea boss Lampard

The USMNT international earned a roaring endorsement from his manager after scoring in the Blues' first two games since the restart

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Can Lampard challenge Klopp & Pep for next season's title?

With a young, improving squad that has already been strengthened, the Blues boss will be under pressure to compete for the Premier League next season

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Giroud's revival, Werner's arrival - what about Abraham?

The 22-year-old is the Blues' top scorer this season with 15 goals, but his future at Stamford Bridge has been thrown into doubt over the past week

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Lampard contests Sterling comment

The Blues coach was pointed to as an example of how white managers receive more opportunities than their minority counterparts

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Kante has the attributes to play all roles - Lampard

The Blues boss feels the midfielder's skills are underestimated and feels he has the quality to play in several positions

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Lampard details Willian's impact behind closed doors

The Blues forward has signed a short-term extension to his contract to help the club to qualify for next season's Champions League

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Willian agrees short-term deal to remain at Chelsea

The Brazil international's contract was due to expire at the end of June but he will now see out the campaign at Stamford Bridge

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Jamal Musiala: Ex-Chelsea teen breaking records at Bayern

The German-born midfielder has thrived since joining the Bundesliga champions from Chelsea in 2019, with some likening him to Dele Alli

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Chelsea in control of top-four race as Pulisic inspires comeback

Frank Lampard's side are now five points clear of fifth-place in the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Aston Villa

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The burning questions Chelsea must answer as PL restarts

The Blues are nicely placed to qualify for the Champions League but their top-four hopes are likely to hinge on their top scorer's frame of mind

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Lampard: Chelsea will not be forced into selling Kante after Werner deal

The World Cup-winning midfielder remains coveted by his club who are keen to see him back to his best after overcoming injury

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Lampard: We want to keep Willian and Pedro despite contract uncertainty

The Blues boss has asked his two forwards to complete the campaign as his side battle for a top-four spot against the likes of Manchester United

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Pedro moves closer to Chelsea exit after agreeing Roma contract

The former Barcelona forward is set to depart Stamford Bridge on a free transfer before the Blues' 2019-20 campaign has been completed

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Werner refuses to play Leipzig's UCL games ahead of Chelsea move

The Bundesliga outfit are already through to the quarter-finals of the European competition, but the forward does not want to play any further part

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From Willian to Alonso: Chelsea's potential summer sales

The Blues have already hit the release clause of two major transfer targets but they will need to find solutions to sell players too this summer

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Hudson-Odoi, Kante & James all fit for Chelsea's trip to Villa

The Blues are almost entirely clear of injury woes ahead of the restart to action in English football

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Bayern promote ex-Chelsea wonderkid Musiala to first team

The England U-17 star scored twice for the Munich club's second team last time out and has now earned his spot on the bench for the Bundesliga fixture

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'Only the jealous don't love Ronaldo!'

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner continues to strive to be the best, with one incident on the Real Madrid training ground illustrating that perfectly

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Kante returns to contact training at Chelsea

The World Cup-winning midfielder has spent time working away from the rest of Frank Lampard’s squad, but is now fully back in the fold

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'Fantastic Fernandes can lead Man Utd back to the top'

The ex-Porto star has enjoyed watching his compatriot make an instant impact on the Premier Leaguel having twice missed on a move to England himself

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Hayes: WSL champions Chelsea are here to stay due to Abramovich backing

The Blues Women have been crowned champions but they have already begun planning for next season with no concerns about their future investment

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Roma confident of completing Pedro deal as talks heat up

The Spanish veteran will not renew his contract at Stamford Bridge and seems to be on his way to the Italian capital

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The goalkeeping error that made Mourinho 'The Special One'

The midfielder and his team-mates ignored instructions to score a 90th minute goal against Manchester United that changed Jose Mourinho's life

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Chelsea plan to sign Chilwell after £54m Werner deal

The Blues stunned the football world with their intent to trigger the buyout clause of one of the game's hottest forwards and now plan left-back raid

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'Camavinga should ignore critics & join Real Madrid now'

The midfielder may only be 17, but ex-Rennes defender Mario Melchiot believes only the teenager himself knows if the time is right to join Los Blancos

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Kasami on being fired and rehired in lockdown

FC Sion hit the headlines when they laid off nine of their playing staff, including ex-Premier League players Kasami, Alex Song and Johan Djourou

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Chelsea propose increase to nine Premier League substitutes

The Blues are hoping the idea is voted through at an upcoming meeting of all 20 clubs

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Dortmund unwilling to drop £100m-plus Sancho asking price

Chelsea and Manchester United have both been linked with the 20-year-old forward but doing a deal in a post-coronavirus market looks unlikely

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Kante returns to Chelsea for solo training

The Blues midfielder has offered his club some cause for optimism that he will come back for the proposed restart of the English season on June 17

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'I always struggled with my mental health in football'

The former Watford and Bolton striker has opened up on his battle with depression in the hope it will inspire other players to follow suit

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Chelsea to cash in on Boga interest after Sassuolo talks

Interest is mounting in the Blues' academy graduate following a stellar season in Serie A which has seen some of Italy's top clubs come calling

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'Sancho should be in no rush to leave BVB for Man Utd'

The England winger is set to be in action on Tuesday as Bayern Munich arrive at Westfalenstadion, and one ex-BVB star feels he should stay in Germany

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Willian open to temporary Chelsea deal

The Brazil star is facing various difficult choices over his future, with the likes of Tottenham and Arsenal having shown an interest in signing him

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'Only four clubs can offer Sane as much as Man City'

The Germany international remains a priority target for Bayern Munich, and the ex-England star feels signing for the Bavarians will be hard to resist

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'Special Havertz is half-Ozil, half-Ballack & would thrive in PL'

The Germany international has enjoyed a superb 2020 thus far and has been tipped to leave the BayArena for pastures new this summer

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Meet the former Chelsea starlets thriving in Sweden

Scandinavia represents a different kind of opportunity for players dropping out of the Premier League side's academy system

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Kante misses Chelsea training due to safety concerns

The Blues midfielder remains unconvinced about the league's Project Restart plans, despite testing negative for Covid-19 on Tuesday

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Roberto Carlos: I was very close to joining Chelsea

The iconic left-back had already met with Roman Abramovich and Peter Kenyon and was all set to move to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer

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Hudson-Odoi back in training despite arrest

The Blues have returned to Cobham after 72 days away amid the coronavirus outbreak in the United Kingdom

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Caballero earns one-year Chelsea contract extension

The veteran Argentina goalkeeper's deal had been set to expire at the end of the June but he has now signed on for another year

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Juventus join race for Chelsea youngster Iling-Junior

The youngster is in high demand, with the likes of PSG, Bayern Munich, Ajax and Schalke having all been linked with the England U-17 star

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Sturridge in talks with MLS clubs Inter Miami and DC United

The ex-Premier League star is close to seeing his betting ban end and he is targeting a return to professional football soon after it ends

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'Not even Messi or Cristiano compare to unique Ronaldo'

The legendary left-back feels that his former Selecao and Real Madrid team-mate could do it all despite playing in a far tougher era for forwards

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Chelsea still chasing Mertens after Inter approach

The approach of the Italian giants has left the Belgium international facing a three-way decision on his future

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'Werner would only sit on the bench at Liverpool'

The German icon is in no doubt his compatriot has the ability to shine in the Premier League but says he should spend one more year in the Bundesliga

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'Why is Pep letting Sancho go?' - Matthaus shocked by City sale

The German legend can still remember the first time he saw the England winger in action and was stunned when he was allowed to leave the Etihad

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FA gets legal hearing against FIFA in Chelsea transfer ban case

The legal battle around the Blues' sanctions continues even after the club have since moved on to make their first major deal

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'Van de Beek more suited to Chelsea than Madrid or Barca'

The Netherlands midfielder continues to be linked with a move to La Liga's big two, but a former Ajax star feels he is not quite at that level yet

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'Mourinho threatened to sell Matic at half-time in a friendly!'

Jordan Houghton came through the Chelsea academy and featured in and around the first team under the Portuguese coach alongside several Blues stars

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'Ziyech will succeed in Premier League with Chelsea'

The Morocco international will make his long-awaited move to west London in less than two months with the Dutch season curtailed due to Covid-19

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Can football ever be free of racism?

The political climate across the western world has led to an increase in hate crimes around the sport - but can they ever truly be extinguished?

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Chelsea re-open training ground ahead of 'Project Restart' meeting

The Blues are verging on a full return to training but a league-wide meeting on Monday should decide how it is done

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Conte wanted me, then I did my ACL - Ex-Chelsea youngster Kane

The Cobham academy graduate, who is now plying his trade at QPR, had impressed the Italian coach with his performances on loan in Eredivisie

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Why Chelsea released Rice - but now want him back

The Blues are interested in re-signing the England international, whom they let go at 14 and then watched flourish at West Ham

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Chelsea's £1bn goal: How Gronkjaer changed football history

The Dane's strike against Liverpool on the final day of the 2002-03 Premier League season proved key to the Blues' transformation into an elite club

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How Chelsea built the best youth teams since the Busby Babes

The Blues equalled the record set by Manchester United in the 1950s when they won five successive FA Youth Cups between 2014-18

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Roma join race for ex-Chelsea winger Boga

The Serie A giants are one of the biggest clubs to come forward and register an interest in the former Blues winger

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Roma & Real Betis in race to sign Pedro on free transfer

The ex-Barca man has several options available to him as he approaches the end of his current contract at Stamford Bridge

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Mepham: I almost became a gardener after Chelsea rejection

The Cherries defender spent his teenage years being told he was not good enough but has bounced back to realise his dreams

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Chelsea ask players to return for possible PL restart

The Blues trio are among stars overseas who will need to come back as targets are set for squads in England to return to training

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Revealed: The protocols for the Premier League's June 8 'Project Restart'

Plans are being drawn up outlining how English football will look upon its return once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted

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Mertens keeping options open amid Chelsea interest

Football is braced for a financial shock due to the coronavirus-enforced stoppage, increasing interest in players like the Napoli forward

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'Liverpool told me to keep an eye on Eder Militao!'

The centre-back was part of a talented Sao Paulo generation and he was coached there by Michael Beale, now working with Steven Gerrard at Rangers

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Bakayoko set for Chelsea return as Monaco priced out of purchase

The Blues are set to see their midfielder return even though they hoped to recoup the fee paid for him from his former employers

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West Ham to resist Chelsea interest in Rice

The Hammers are not interested in selling the England international and will not negotiate with Frank Lampard's side over a possible summer deal

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Meet Jo Drogba: The Chelsea legend's musician brother

The Champions League winner's youngest sibling was once a promising footballer himself but has swapped his boots for a career in music

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Abramovich's first signing on early days of Chelsea revolution

Injury restricted the chances of Austrian goalkeeper Jurgen Macho but he had a close-up view when the first batch of star names began to arrive

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How Mourinho helped Chelsea sign Abraham & Mount

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the Blues' former Development Centre officer Michael Beale details the highs and lows of his time at Cobham

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Chelsea exercise Giroud option to protect against Inter swoop

The Blues have moved to keep hold of their frontman amid uncertainty in the upcoming summer transfer window

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'Alexander-Arnold was a star even as an U-14 centre-back'

The England international has become one of the world's best right-backs having made his way through the Reds' academy system

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Ozil joins Rudiger's bid to help Sierra Leone amid Covid-19 crisis

The Arsenal playmaker has teamed up with his cross-city rivals to provide aid to the African country

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Chelsea battling Atletico to sign Lukaku-like Sankoh

The Liga club are competing with the Blues who want to add another talent to their production line at Cobham Training Centre

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Rudiger covers three months of nurse catering costs in Berlin

The defender has offered his financial muscle to help out his home city as he continues to train at home amid the Covid-19 outbreak

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Lampard to accept salary reduction amid Covid-19 outbreak

The Blues manager is ready to help his club amid the coronavirus pandemic as talks progress with the squad over their salary decreases

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Rangers close to signing Hagi permanently

The Scottish giants are reported to have had competition from Serie A for the Romanian second generation star but feel confident he will join

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'Schmeichel would do overheads and free kicks like Ronaldo'

The Leicester star is better with his feet than many think and loved playing outfield in training, his former coach tells Goal

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'Gilmour and McTominay could be a perfect partnership'

Excitement grows north of the border as two talented midfielders are coming out of two of English football's biggest clubs

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'Kepa needs to find a way to enjoy playing for Chelsea'

The Blues goalkeeper has had a difficult season to date but a former star at the club has backed him to come good

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Chelsea players seek 10% pay reduction in talks over wage cuts

Blues captain Cesar Azpilicueta is leading negotiations on behalf of his team-mates, with Blues hierarchy unlikely to get the 30% cut they desired

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