33 h. ago Nicolas Jackson forced to return to Chelsea after Bayern pull out of deal

German club unable to revive loan deal for strikerJackson had remained in Munich in hopes of moveNicolas Jackson has been left frustrated after Bayern Munich called off their attempt to revive a deal to sign the striker on loan from Chelsea. Jackson is due to return to London but is understood to be disappointed with how the situation has played out. Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea head coach, may face a challenge to lift the forward’s spirits when he rejoins the squad after the international break.It had seemed Jackson was set for a new challenge when he was given permission to fly to Munich on Saturday after Bayern reached an agreement on a loan with an option to buy for €65m (£56m). However, Chelsea contacted the German club to inform them that they would not permit the deal to go ahead after Liam Delap sustained a hamstring injury against Fulham later in the day. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Furious Nicolas Jackson refuses Chelsea return after Bayern Munich move called off

Liam Delap could be out for up to six weeks

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60 h. ago 'Quite clear': Enzo Maresca delivers surprise verdict on VAR controversy after Chelsea beat Fulham

Blues boss believes officials got the big calls right in incident-packed west London derby, including ruling out Josh King’s goal

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60 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca explains angry Enzo Fernandez reaction during Fulham derby win

Blues midfielder did not look happy at half-time of controversial 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge

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63 h. ago Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich off after injury to Liam Delap

Delap limped off with a hamstring problem 13 minutes into the west London derby and could be out for up to six weeks.

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63 h. ago Enzo Maresca provides Liam Delap update in latest injury blow for Chelsea

The Chelsea striker left the pitch against Fulham after 13 minutes following a hamstring injury with the Blues running out 2-0 winners

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64 h. ago Three things we learned from Chelsea win over Fulham as Enzo Maresca faces striker shortage

Liam Delap injury means impressive Joao Pedro will have to shoulder burden alone for now - a good job he’s in such good form

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64 h. ago Liam Delap injury: Enzo Maresca confirms major Chelsea blow after double transfer decision

Summer signing joins Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill on the sidelines after Blues sanction exits of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson

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3 d. ago Enzo Maresca insists he will not police Chelsea players’ social media activity

Incoming Chelsea signing Alejandro Garnacho drew an angry backlash from Manchester United fans for his social media activity.

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3 d. ago Cole Palmer injury: Enzo Maresca gives update after Chelsea star left out of England squad

Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer for their London derby with Fulham on Saturday due to the groin injury that prevented him featuring in last week's 5-1 win over West Ham

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4 d. ago Chelsea poised to close £36.2m Nkunku deal with Milan as Spurs step up Simons pursuit

Leipzig midfielder Simons is also a Chelsea target Nicolas Jackson could go on loan with buy obligationMilan are poised to sign the Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku for a package worth €42m (£36.2m). The deal contains a sell-on clause for the France international, who has agreed personal terms with the Serie A club.Chelsea have revamped their attack and decided Nkunku is not part of their plans. They are expected to add to Enzo Maresca’s options by signing the Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho for between £35m and £40m. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Milan close to signing Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea in £36.2m deal

Move may clear Chelsea to pursue López or SimonsNicolas Jackson could go on loan with buy obligationMilan are poised to sign the Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku for a package worth €42m (£36.2m). The deal contains a sell-on clause for the France international, who has agreed personal terms with the Serie A club.Chelsea have revamped their attack and decided Nkunku is not part of their plans. They are expected to add to Enzo Maresca’s options by signing the Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho for between £35m and £40m. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Enzo Maresca must change the position of Chelsea goalscorer for West London derby vs Fulham

Enzo Maresca must change the position of Chelsea goalscorer for West London derby vs Fulham  The Chelsea Chronicle

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9 d. ago Chelsea hold firm over two transfers as Leipzig chief makes Xavi Simons statement

Chelsea need to offload Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku before adding new attackers to Enzo Maresca's squad

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9 d. ago Chelsea star confirms where future lies amid Saudi transfer interest

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has revealed that a new contract has been agreed, although the club are yet to officially announce that the Spain international has put pen to paper

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9 d. ago Enzo Maresca's £65m mistake called out after Chelsea transfer U

Nicolas Jackson has been deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea by Enzo Maresca, but Premier League pundit Paul Merson believes the Blues boss is making a mistake letting the striker go

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9 d. ago Buildup to Premier League and EFL action, transfer news and discussion – matchday live

Latest news before the afternoon kick-offsTen things to look out for | Mail Matchday liveLet’s start with last night, shall we? Chelsea will be waking up this morning feeling a lot better about themselves than after their opening bore-draw against Crystal Palace. Despite losing Cole Palmer in the warm-up and going behind to Lucas Paquetá’s early stunner, Enzo Maresca’s world champions looked very much that, with five goals in reply.The headlines, though, have been reserved for Graham Potter, whose comeback job at West Ham is not exactly going to plan. The ease with which Chelsea found the net, particularly at set pieces, will no doubt trouble the former Blues manager. The mass exodus that greeted every Chelsea goal and the boos at full-time of this 5-1 defeat were proof of the (exponentially) growing discontent among West Ham supporters. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Chelsea win at West Ham proves we’re not reliant on Cole Palmer – Enzo Maresca

The 23-year-old withdrew from the starting line-up minutes before kick-off after feeling discomfort in his groin during the warm-up.

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1 week ago ‘I have to do better’: Potter admits he’s under pressure after Chelsea defeat

West Ham manager insists ‘the players care’Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca delighted with Estêvão’s displayGraham Potter accepted that he has to improve after West Ham’s dismal start to the season continued with a humiliating 5-1 defeat by Chelsea at the London Stadium.Potter, who is desperately looking to strengthen his struggling squad before the transfer window shuts, did not hide from the situation after his side followed up their 3-0 defeat by Sunderland in their opening game with another atrocious performance. The former Chelsea manager has made little impact since taking charge at West Ham in January and there is growing unhappiness behind the scenes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Chelsea: Cole Palmer injury revealed by Enzo Maresca after surprise setback

Chelsea star suffered setback minutes before kicking off against West Ham

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