6 d. ago They are free to go – Enzo Maresca says unhappy players can leave Chelsea

It is proving a busy summer at Stamford Bridge, with a plethora of signings already coming through the door.

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1 week ago Football transfer rumours: Manchester United switch focus to Ollie Watkins?

Today’s rumours aren’t going out in this weatherManchester United’s search for a suitable striker continues to occupy the minds of the gossip-mongers, with Ollie Watkins now reported to be firmly on Ruben Amorim’s radar. As United toil to get a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo over the line, amid rumours the Cameroon striker may be persuaded to remain in west London, Aston Villa’s Watkins has emerged as a strong target, the Athletic reports. However, a deal may be dependent on Rasmus Højlund being bundled out of the Old Trafford exit door.United also continue to be dogged by the “How do you solve a problem like Marcus Rashford?” conundrum; the striker faces starting the season at Old Trafford because Aston Villa will not be taking up the £40m option to sign him. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Enzo Maresca taking Club World Cup ‘game by game’ as Benfica clash looms

The Blues secured their place in the last 16 of the tournament with a comfortable 3-0 win over Esperance Tunis on Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has high hopes for new recruit Liam Delap

The striker scored his first goal for his new club in the win over Esperance Tunis.

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2 w. ago Chelsea: Can Nicolas Jackson play again at Club World Cup after 'stupid' red card?

Jackson has now been sent-off twice in his last four Chelsea appearances

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2 w. ago Delap is Chelsea’s shiny new toy but uncut gem Jackson offers rare point of difference | Jonathan Liew

While battle lines are drawn between the two strikers with very different journeys to the top, there is a way both can thrive“They are quite similar,” Enzo Maresca said last week of Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson, but of course nobody wanted to take any notice of that bit. Already battle lines are being drawn, positions entrenched. Delap or Jackson. Jackson or Delap. One must survive. One must go reluctantly on loan to Serie A. Those are just the rules.On these terms alone, it’s been a very good week for Delap. Against Flamengo in the Club World Cup on Friday, he was preferred up front, and played with bristling, controlled aggression for more than an hour before making way for Jackson. He then watched as his replacement lost possession with his first touch, went studs‑up with his second, was sent off and scapegoated for Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat, and later issued a grovelling apology on social media for his actions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liam Delap: New Chelsea striker hints 'old school' play style could be his edge over Nicolas Jackson

Jackson handed Delap an early advantage in their battle for striker supremacy when he was sent off against Flamengo

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2 w. ago Chelsea face new Jamie Gittens transfer twist as Nicolas Jackson stance made clear

Blues will not allow potential fresh complication to throw them off course in battle for No1 summer target

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2 w. ago Chelsea open transfer talks for £76m striker after Nicolas Jackson decision

Chelsea are reportedly willing to sell Nicolas Jackson this summer and could replace him with Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, who impressed on loan at Juventus last season

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2 w. ago Nicolas Jackson's 'transfer price set' as ruthless Chelsea make call after 'stupid' actions

Nicolas Jackson's availability status at Chelsea appears to have changed following Liam Delap's arrival and his latest red card picked up at the FIFA Club World Cup, and the Blues have a fee in mind

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2 w. ago Chelsea take drastic action after Nicolas Jackson red card fiasco at Club World Cup

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson is generating interest from Serie A and the Blues could be willing to sell the Senegal international after he was sent off against Flamengo

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2 w. ago Chelsea star gives damning response to Nicolas Jackson red card: "He needs to improve"

Chelsea were beaten in their Club World Cup clash against Flamengo as they ended with ten men after Nicolas Jackson received a second red card in as many months

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2 w. ago Nicolas Jackson apologises for costly red card against Flamengo: ‘So angry at myself’

It was the Senegal forward’s second dismissal in his last four appearances for Chelsea.

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3 w. ago Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to Nicolas Jackson red card

Chelsea imploded against Flamengo as the Brazilian side came from behind to score twice in six minutes and substitute Nicolas Jackson was sent off

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3 w. ago Nicolas Jackson says he is ‘so angry at myself’ after red card in Flamengo loss

It was the Senegal forward’s second dismissal in his last four appearances for Chelsea.

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3 w. ago Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson issues lengthy public apology: 'I let you down'

Nicolas Jackson's position at Chelsea is under threat from Liam Delap, and his response to losing his place to the £30m new boy on his birthday was a shocker

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3 w. ago Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson issues public statement after Club World Cup red card

The striker was shown a red card just four minutes after coming on

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3 w. ago Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to clear Nicolas Jackson red card

Chelsea imploded against Flamengo as the Brazilian side came from behind to score twice in six minutes and substitute Nicolas Jackson was sent off

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3 w. ago DAZN forced to apologise after Chelsea icon's angry rant at 'stupid' Nicolas Jackson

Former Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel, who won a host of trophies during his hugely successful time at Stamford Bridge, let rip at Nicolas Jackson following his red card in the FIFA Club World Cup

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3 w. ago 'Stupid, stupid, stupid': Mikel John Obi savages Nicolas Jackson after Chelsea red card

The striker was sent off just four minutes after coming on

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