Manchester City weigh up Declan Rice transfer but wary of another Harry Kane saga

Manchester City are deliberating whether or not to make a move for Declan Rice, but are wary of being dragged into another Harry Kane-style summer transfer saga….

Chelsea set for tough summer with two new defenders and Romelu Lukaku talks needed

Just as Chelsea were up against one of their biggest rivals in the market for a world-class goalkeeper four years ago, the European champions will find that…

Paul Canoville backs Boehly Chelsea bid and opposes Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams involvement

Canoville’s announcement saw him express what he liked about the bids being fronted by Boehly and Stephen Pagliuca, as well as the failed Ricketts Family offer, and…

Chelsea bidder Stephen Pagliuca mystified by ‘dirty tricks’ after claim his offer will be eliminated

The consortium fronted by Stephen Pagliuca have been left mystified by a claim they are set to be eliminated from the Chelsea bidding amid fears over a…

Jorginho’s miss against West Ham is the perfect example of how not to take a penalty

Whatever the reason, there can be no debate about the quality, or lack of, in his miss. With three minutes left Chelsea were struggling to breach an…

Antonio Rudiger rejected new Chelsea offer of over £200,000 a week as he targets summer move

Antonio Rudiger turned down an offer worth more than £200,000 a week to stay at Chelsea, with the defender set to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer….

Thomas Tuchel blames Chelsea pitch as angry Cesar Azpilicueta confronts own fans after Arsenal defeat

Thomas Tuchel complained about the state of the Stamford Bridge pitch following Chelsea’s dramatic defeat at home to Arsenal, saying the surface is “awkward” and “difficult” for…

Thomas Tuchel: Arsenal, Spurs and Man Utd had ‘huge advantage’ over Chelsea – and failed to take it

“Personally, I was not happy when Tottenham were out of the (Europa) Conference League,” said Tuchel. “Because I thought like, ‘wow, I know what Antonio Conte can…

Ruben Loftus-Cheek wants to stay at Chelsea despite impending Conor Gallagher return

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is focused on prolonging his Chelsea career past this season, despite the club’s plan to bring Conor Gallagher back from his season-long loan at Crystal…

Romelu Lukaku has ‘six weeks to save Chelsea career’, says Joe Cole

Cole’s fellow pundit Ian Wright, the former Arsenal and England striker, agreed with Cole. “When you’re going through what Lukaku is going through, this is the type…

Ricketts-led consortium withdraws bid to buy Chelsea

The race to own Chelsea took yet another dramatic twist on Friday when the consortium led by the American Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs baseball…

‘He’s not fully aware of what he can produce’: Thomas Tuchel’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek conundrum

Gallagher has been an instant success at Palace and one of the breakthrough players of the Premier League season. Loftus-Cheek also thrived at Selhurst Park when he…

‘This is as good as it gets’: LA Dodgers model shows why Chelsea fans should be excited by Boehly bid

Ten years ago, it was Magic Johnson rather than Roman Abramovich who was running the rule over potential American investment as the ‘for sale’ signs went up…

Once a cog, now Chelsea’s driving force – Mason Mount proves his class on the biggest stage

Shortly before half-time in one of the most thrilling European ties in recent memory, Real Madrid’s David Alaba strode angrily towards Casemiro and clapped his hands towards…

Thomas Tuchel accuses referee of joking with Carlo Ancelotti after Chelsea loss to Real Madrid

Thomas Tuchel accused the referee of laughing and joking with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti at full-time of his side’s devastating defeat in the Spanish capital, with…

How Chelsea can do the ‘almost impossible’ and knock out Real Madrid

Thomas Tuchel, the Chelsea head coach, has said his players must write a “fantastic script” if they are to make history and overturn a 3-1 first-leg deficit…

Doubting Thomas Tuchel may still drop Timo Werner for Real Madrid clash despite two-goal salvo

There wasn’t even a smile, let alone an extravagant celebration, after Timo Werner tucked away two of Chelsea’s six goals at Southampton on Saturday. Instead, he dispensed…

Paul Canoville warns Chelsea’s shortlisted bidders they must do more to tackle anti-black racism

Chelsea have undertaken a number of different anti-racism and antisemitism initiatives, and last year launched the No To Hate campaign against racism, antisemitism or any form of…

Chelsea demolish dismal Southampton in six-goal rout

With next season’s Champions League qualification likely but by no means assured, even with a Champions League second-leg and an FA Cup semi-final on the way, Tuchel’s…

Chelsea players concerned takeover paralysis will see club fall behind Manchester City and Liverpool

Chelsea players fear the current paralysis caused by the sale of the club could see them lose further ground on Manchester City and Liverpool. Telegraph Sport understands…

Chelsea bidders get extra time to submit takeover proposals as Ricketts family try to win over fans

The four parties bidding to buy Chelsea have been granted an extended deadline to submit their proposals to take control of the European champions.    American merchant bank…

From world’s best to waning force: What has happened to N’Golo Kante

Eleven months ago N’Golo Kante painted his masterpiece in a quarter-full Estádio do Dragão. The Champions League final against Manchester City seemed made for him, a tense…

Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea ‘will get hammered’ if they repeat first leg performance at Bernabeu

Thomas Tuchel has written off Chelsea’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League and claimed his team will get “hammered” at the Bernabeu next week…

Chelsea’s defensive weaknesses exposed again by Karim Benzema and Real Madrid

Tuchel must, of course, take some responsibility for the defensive downturn. One could sympathise with Azpilicueta struggling to hit his top form after being shifted to left…

Thomas Tuchel calls on Chelsea fans to ‘be better’ and create special atmosphere for Real Madrid clash

Thomas Tuchel has appealed for the Chelsea fans to be “better” and make the most of the fact they are allowed into Stamford Bridge by creating a…