Chelsea news

Newcastle United have seen a bold £50 million ($68m) offer for Brighton star Joao Pedro rejected, with Chelsea also circling the Brazilian forward. The Magpies are expected to return with an improved bid, but face stiff competition in the market for one of the Premier League’s most versatile and in-demand attackers.

Chelsea have joined the race for Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez, with Enzo Maresca reportedly keen on signing the Argentina No.1. However, the 2022 World Cup winner is said to favour a move to Manchester United, with Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid also circling.

Premier League coverage is set for a dramatic shift in 2025-26, as broadcasters will gain unprecedented access to players and dressing rooms. Substituted stars will now be interviewed pitch-side during live games, with cameras joining goal celebrations and briefly entering locker rooms in a move inspired by American sports broadcasting.

Many of the usual suspects are in the knockout stage of the 2025 Club World Cup, but the all-Brazilian tie is one that’s caught our attention.

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has labelled his teammate Tyrique George as the sinister doppelganger to Arsenal and England superstar Bukayo Saka. The Blues winger has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the West London side under Enzo Maresca, and is at the Club World Cup as Chelsea prepare for their Round of 16 clash against Benfica at the Bank of America Stadium.

With the opening phase of the new-look tournament now complete, it's time to reflect on who's surpassed expectations and who's fallen woefully short

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens in a deal worth up to €65 million (£55.5m/$76m), according to fresh reports from German outlet Bild. The highly rated 20-year-old winger is now set to complete a move to Stamford Bridge following the conclusion of his commitments with the Black and Yellows at the FIFA Club World Cup.

West Ham are reportedly searching for a replacement for Mohammed Kudus and have zeroed in on Nice forward Evann Guessand. This development has put several Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as they remain keen on prying away the Ghanaian from the Hammers during the summer transfer window.

We’ve got three Benfica vs Chelsea predictions for this Club World Cup clash on Saturday, 28 June 2025.

Nick Woltemade’s stunning rise has Bayern Munich and Chelsea on alert, with Stuttgart naming their price after his breakout season.

The out-of-favour Brazilian forward has plenty of suitors as he weighs up a potential exit from the Spanish capital

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is excited about what Liam Delap has to offer, with the striker’s adjustment to new surroundings being “quite quick”.

Chelsea are reportedly chasing Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen as they continue to explore options for a new first-choice goalkeeper. The London club had previously tried and failed to secure a deal for AC Milan's Mike Maignan, and are now shifting focus to the German international. Ter Stegen is believed to be evaluating his future at Barcelona, especially in light of the club’s recent signing of Joan Garcia.