15 h. ago Man United handed Viktor Gyokeres transfer boost as deal backed for completion

Viktor Gyokeres has been backed to join Manchester United this summer over Premier League rivals including Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City

Economics

16 h. ago Sophie Habboo's 'really bad' pregnancy craving prompts mums to share similar strange urges

Mothers-to-be have joined the former Made in Chelsea Star in confessing their strange food desires

Politics

21 h. ago England navigate elite demands in bid to retain European Under

Lee Carsley’s new generation can seize the narrative in Slovakia in the face of the Club World Cup hubbubIt summed up the lot of an England Under-21s manager when Liam Delap confirmed he would compete for his new club, Chelsea, this summer rather than join his international teammates in Slovakia. The Club World Cup has provided a fresh headache for Lee Carsley, a further example of the barrelling dominance with which elite club football overcomes its alternatives. Something special may be required over the next two and a half weeks if his team are going to make any impression on the public consciousness.Fortunately, England and Carsley have a record of producing exactly that. They kick off their Uefa Under-21 Championship campaign as the title holders and, if anyone needs enthusing, a look back at their win against Spain in the final two years ago should have the right effect. James Trafford’s last‑minute penalty save in Batumi was a genuinely thrilling moment that broke 39&nbs...

Politics

38 h. ago Chelsea cool interest in Mike Maignan and make £42m bid for Jamie Gittens

Milan want €25m for keeper who is free agent next yearBlues make second offer for Dortmund’s English winger Chelsea have cooled their interest in Mike Maignan after failing to agree a fee with Milan for the goalkeeper before the Club World Cup but have made a new £42m bid for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.Chelsea commenced talks with Milan after being presented with an opportunity to sign Maignan. The France international has a year left on his deal and has indicated that he wants to join Chelsea. Continue reading...

Economics

38 h. ago Man United set Alejandro Garnacho price as Chelsea and Aston Villa join five

United have set a price of £70m for the winger with Napoli, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen all showing interest

Politics

39 h. ago Chelsea halt negotiations with Milan for Mike Maignan after failing to agree fee

Milan want €25m for keeper who is free agent next yearBlues may resume Maignan talks when window reopensChelsea have cooled their interest in Mike Maignan after failing to agree a fee with Milan for the goalkeeper before the Club World Cup.The Stamford Bridge club, who are also pursuing a deal for the Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, commenced talks with Milan after being presented with an opportunity to sign Maignan. The France international has a year left on his deal and has indicated that he wants to join Chelsea. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago 'I thought I'd never leave Real Madrid – Roman Abramovich changed that and I joined Chelsea'

EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid is the end goal for most football players, but one midfielder departed the Bernabeu after being convinced to join Chelsea by Roman Abramovich

Politics

6 d. ago Chelsea STRIP £89m star Mykhailo Mudryk of their No 10 shirt and hand it to Cole Palmer

Mudryk, who joined Chelsea for £89m from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023, has not played for the Blues since November after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium.

Economics

6 d. ago Liam Delap reveals why he joined Chelsea as Manchester United handed transfer snub

England Under-21 striker has been given the No9 shirt at Stamford Bridge after £30m transfer from Ipswich

Sport

7 d. ago Chelsea confirm £30m signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich on six

Chelsea met release clause in striker’s contract last weekDelap asked to miss U21 Euros to play at Club World CupChelsea have strengthened their attack by completing the £30m signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich. The club were determined to bring in a new striker this summer and have moved swiftly to secure one of their top targets.Delap, who has signed a six-year deal, chose to join Chelsea after receiving pitches from Everton, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. The 22-year-old scored 12 goals for Ipswich last season and was available at an affordable price following their relegation from the Premier League. Chelsea met the release clause in his contract last week. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Sam Thompson supported by Chris Hughes amid gruelling Soccer Aid challenge

Celebrity Big Brother's Chris Hughes joined the Made In Chelsea star on the road as part of the mammoth 260-mile journey for UNICEF on Tuesday, June 3.

Politics

8 d. ago Jamie Laing says Sophie Habboo is pregnant with couple's first child

The married couple, who are both former Made In Chelsea stars, shared a joint Instagram video post on Tuesday

Politics

9 d. ago UK ‘fully prepared’ to take Roman Abramovich to court over frozen £2.5bn

Proceeds from Chelsea sale earmarked for Ukraine aidGovernment issues statement over recovery of moneyThe government says it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5bn frozen from the sale of Chelsea.In a rare joint statement, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, and the foreign secretary, David Lammy, confirmed the UK was ready to escalate its efforts to secure the money which has been promised to support humanitarian activity in Ukraine. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Florian Wirtz: Real Madrid 'launch transfer hijack' to leave Liverpool move in the balance

The most in-demand player in Europe has looked destined for the Premier League

Politics

1 week ago Inside Chelsea's Conference League party: Blues enjoy 4am karoake session and are joined by WAGs in post

Moises Caicedo was seen leading Chelsea's celebrations as they Blues toasted their Conference League final victory into the night in Poland.

Sport

2 w. ago Jadon Sancho might hit a new shattering low after leaving Manchester United

Jadon Sancho joined Chelsea on loan with an option to make it permanent but the move might not go through.

Sport

2 w. ago Liverpool 'ready to rival' Chelsea for blockbuster £84m Hugo Ekitike transfer

Liverpool have joined the race to sign Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike with Chelsea also keen on the £84m-rated Frenchman as the Reds plot their summer recruitment

Economics

2 w. ago Davide Ancelotti 'on brink' of accepting Rangers next manager job as boss hunt reaches endgame

The son of legendary boss Carlo is preparing to leave Real Madrid after the final game of the La Liga campaign against Sociedad

Society

2 w. ago Xabi Alonso poised for Real Madrid job after club confirm Carlo Ancelotti’s exit

Madrid president Pérez praises Ancelotti’s work Ancelotti already announced as new Brazil coachReal Madrid have finally announced that Carlo Ancelotti will not continue at the Santiago Bernabéu after the Brazilian Football Confederation announced him (CBF) as their new coach. He will be replaced by Xabi Alonso. The former Bayer Leverkusen manager, who publicly revealed that he would not be continuing in Germany last Friday, will formally begin on 1 June in time for the Club World Cup, while Ancelotti joins Brazil on 26 June, the day after the end of the Spanish league season.An agreement to bring Alonso to the Bernabéu was made after Madrid were defeated by Arsenal in the Champions League, although he had long been identified as the replacement for Ancelotti, who departs as the most successful coach in the club’s history having won 15 trophies, including three Champions Leagues, two league titles and two Copa del Reys over two spells in charge. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Luka Modric in huge career announcement as Swansea City fans now all say the same thing

The 39-year-old is leaving Real Madrid this summer

Politics