Chelsea’s Pursuit of Sunderland Captain Granit Xhaka Takes Unexpected Twist

The Blues wanted to reunite the veteran midfielder with his former Bayer Leverkusen manager.

Ken Bates, combative businessman who bought Chelsea FC for £1 in 1982 and restored its fortunes

Ken Bates, who has died aged 94, was a piratical and outspoken football club owner who made a distinctive mark not only on the fortunes of Chelsea and Leeds United but on the tenor of the whole national game.
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Sportin CP, Chelsea agree Jesse Derry loan — report

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Chelsea complete Marco Palestra transfer from Atalanta on seven-year contract

The Italy international is the first Chelsea signing since the appointment of new manager Xabi Alonso. Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a seven-year contract. The ...

Ex-Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior named Paris FC head coach

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has been named as the new head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC.

Sam Kerr's next club revealed after Chelsea exit: Report

Sam Kerr departed Chelsea FC last month. Her reported next move would be a full-circle moment for her and her wife, Kristie Mewis.

Former Chelsea boss Rosenior named Paris FC manager

Liam Rosenior is back in football management with Ligue 1 club Paris FC after being sacked by Chelsea in April.

Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea: ‘Since I was young, I dreamed of this moment’

United are also set to finalise a deal to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa due to the midfielder’s £35million release clause.