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Raheem Sterling Chelsea 2024

Sterling among NINE players omitted from Chelsea website

Raheem Sterling has been included in Chelsea's 'bomb squad' that consists of nine out-of-favour stars whom the Blues are looking forward to selling this summer. Sterling left for Arsenal on loan last summer but has now returned to Stamford Bridge after a disappointing spell at Emirates Stadium. The English winger has been linked to multiple clubs ahead of an expected exit.

Emiliano Martinez Aston Villa 2025

Chelsea urged to beat Man Utd to Martinez signing

Former Chelsea and France star Emmanuel Petit has urged Chelsea to sign Manchester United target Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa this summer. The Red Devils have been linked with the World Cup-winning Argentine goalkeeper since the start of the transfer window and the club even saw their loan bid rejected by the Villans. However, Martinez could be allowed to leave for around £40 million.

FC Bayern München v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1

Chelsea dealt blow after not including buy-back clause for 'new Marcelo'

Chelsea have been dealt a major blow after they decided not to include a buy-back clause in the deal for Diego Moreira, who has been dubbed the "new Marcelo" amid a strong run of form. Moreira’s latest masterclass came in Strasbourg’s electrifying 3-3 draw with Paris Saint-Germain, where he notched both a goal and an assist against the reigning European champions.

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Dewsbury-Hall leaves Chelsea for Everton after just one season

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has left Chelsea after just one season as he joins Everton for a £25 million ($33m) transfer fee. Dewsbury-Hall signed for the Blues last summer after spending five years at Leicester City, however, he struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge under Enzo Maresca. The English midfielder made 13 league appearances last season but managed to clock only 258 minutes on the pitch.

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Chelsea accused of failing to 'lift the level' of their squad

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Chelsea have failed to upgrade their squad ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, despite the Blues spending over £243m ($324m) in the summer transfer window. The Premier League giants have made six new additions thus far, including attackers like Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, while Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian has joined the team.

Xavi Simons RB Leipzig 2025

Chelsea's lowball valuation of Simons revealed

Chelsea's valuation of transfer target Xavi Simons revealed as talks with RB Leipzig drag on. The Blues are confident of signing the Dutch midfielder, however, they are yet to submit a formal proposal to the Bundesliga club. Leipzig, on the other hand, ae busy with their negotiations with Manchester United and Newcastle over the transfer of their star striker Benjamin Sesko.

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Chelsea training ground theft sparks police investigation

Chelsea have reported the mysterious disappearance of £30,000 worth of advanced camera equipment from its Cobham training complex, prompting the involvement of Surrey Police. The loss of the technology, used primarily for performance analysis and tactical preparation, has raised concerns within the club, as officials work to determine whether this is a case of theft or a simple misplacement during pre-season preparations.

Estêvão, Chelsea 2025

Estevao pays tribute to Chelsea icons after official unveiling

Chelsea’s newest Brazilian starlet, Willian Estevao, has opened up about the footballing heroes who inspired his move to Stamford Bridge and shared his ambitious goals following his official introduction to Blues supporters this week. The Blues struck a deal for the forward in June 2024 while he was still 17. However, FIFA regulations meant he couldn’t complete his move to England until he turned 18, a milestone he reached in April 2025.

Real Betis Balompie v Chelsea FC - UEFA Conference League Final 2025

Maresca keeps door open on Jackson's Chelsea future

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has chosen to remain non-committal regarding Nicolas Jackson's long-term role at the club as speculation mounts about a potential transfer for the striker. Despite the Senegalese forward’s intention to remain and compete for his place, the club appears open to offers, with Newcastle United monitoring the situation closely.

Alejandro Garnacho 2025

Man Utd slap new price on Garnacho after sealing Sesko deal

Manchester United have reportedly slapped a £50 million ($67.1m) price tag on Alejandro Garnacho amid growing interest from Chelsea. The Argentine winger is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer as the Red Devils near the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. Garnacho now faces a crucial career decision with his future hanging in the balance.

Frequently asked questions

Blackburn Rovers were founded in 1875, following a meeting that took place between two men of the Shrewsbury School. Blackburn Rovers are among the founding members of the Football League, the oldest football league in the world.

Blackburn Rovers are owned by Venky's, an Indian poultry company which is part of the V H Group.

Blackburn Rovers played their games at four grounds – Oozehead Ground, Pleasington Cricket Ground, Alexandra Meadows, Leamington Road – before making a permanent shift to Ewood Park in 1890.

Ewood Park has a capacity of 31,367. In 1913, a double-tiered Riverside Stand saw the capacity exceed the 70,000-mark.

Blackburn Rovers have won 10 trophies in total - three first division titles, six FA Cups, and one League Cup.

Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.

Blackburn Rovers have won three English top-flight titles, with only one league triumph in the Premier League era (1994-95).

Derek Fazackerley is Blackburn Rovers' all-time leading appearance maker in club history, featuring in 671 games in an 18-year span for the club.

Blackburn Rovers' leading goalscorer of all-time is former English striker Simon Garner, who netted 194 goals in a 14-year stint at the club.

David Raya, Bob Crompton, Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Simon Garner, Brad Freidel, Roque Santa Cruz, and David Dunn are some of the most famous players to have represented Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers are nicknamed The Riversiders, a reference to one of the stands at Ewood Park, the Riverside Stand, being adjacent to a river.