Chelsea news

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has revealed that he now believes his side are far closer to competing with Liverpool and Arsenal for the Premier League title, compared to a year ago. The Blues endured a mixed 2024-25 campaign despite a bright start, but recent silverware and steady improvement have convinced Maresca that they could soon mount a serious challenge.

Eden Hazard has joked that former bosses Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte are going to “kill” him after hitting the gym hard for a charity game.

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has been spotted holding a vape while getting a new tattoo. The 21-year-old, who has fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim, is waiting to see if a move to Chelsea materialises before the transfer window closes. This comes just two years after a similar vaping controversy involving the Argentine.

Manchester City have entered the race to sign RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, threatening to derail Chelsea’s ongoing pursuit of the Dutch attacker. The Citizens, preparing for Savinho’s likely departure, have made contact with Simons’ camp in an attempt to lure him away. The Blues remain in talks over a £60 million ($80.5m) deal, but City’s late involvement could complicate matters.

New Chelsea forward Joao Pedro claims he is not losing sleep over competition with fellow new signing Liam Delap for a starting lineup slot at No.9. The forward duo are part of a big group of players who moved to Stamford Bridge this summer after Enzo Maresca decided to rebuild his team ahead of the Blues' return to the Champions League this season.

Chelsea hero Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Jarrow Bowen's wife Dani Dyer are among the celebrities taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Chelsea and Manchester United have shown interest in Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has been dropped from the upcoming Super Cup.

Bayern Munich are preparing replacements for outgoing Kingsley Coman, with two Chelsea stars among their transfer targets.

Chelsea have been warned off a move for Alejandro Garnacho and told they simply don't need the Manchester United winger.

Borussia Dortmund are back in the hunt for Renato Veiga following Niklas Sule's injury, with Juventus also tracking the Portuguese defender.

Osasuna have joined Athletic Club in the race to sign free agent Cesar Azpilicueta, with the veteran eyeing a return to his boyhood club.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has responded to links with Nicolas Jackson, while they Bavarian giants remain keen on signing Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea this summer. Jackson has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, following the additions of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap to the Blues' attack, which will limit Jackson's game time.

Chelsea don't plan to enter the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer, despite the stopper becoming available.