Chelsea news

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has launched a staunch defence of Anthony Gordon after the forward faced sharp criticism from several Premier League legends. Despite being sidelined from the starting XI against Barcelona due to illness, Gordon’s decision to occupy a place on the bench was questioned by high-profile pundits. Howe has now moved to clarify the medical reality of the situation while hailing the England international's elite competitive mentality.

Reece James has reaffirmed his status as the heartbeat of Chelsea by putting pen to paper on a fresh six-year contract. The 26-year-old captain, who has been with the Blues since the age of six, is now tied to Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2032. This landmark agreement ensures that the academy graduate will spend the prime years of his career in West London as a foundational pillar of the club's long-term project.

Barcelona have identified Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a primary target to bolster Hansi Flick’s attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window. The Portuguese international’s versatility and explosive pace have earned him high praise from the Catalan club’s scouting department. While no formal approach has been made, Barca hope their close relationship with super-agent Jorge Mendes could prove decisive in navigating a potential deal.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has pleaded with Caoimhin Kelleher not to join Chelsea, insisting the Irishman still has a future at Anfield. While discussing the Brentford goalkeeper's path, Aldridge also admitted he would love to see Jurgen Klopp return to the club as manager if Arne Slot ever departs.

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has sensationally been tipped for a future transfer to London rivals Arsenal. The Brazilian is enjoying a fine debut season at Chelsea, but a former Premier League star thinks he could be tempted to swap Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal currently sitting 19 points clear of Chelsea at the top of the table.

The Blues striker pushed a ball boy because he thought he was slow in returning the ball to him.

Chelsea face a nervy wait ahead of their crucial round of 16 second-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League after UEFA launched a formal investigation into Pedro Neto for "unsporting behaviour". The Portuguese winger, who has contributed 10 goals in 42 appearances this season, is facing a potential suspension following a heated stoppage-time incident where he shoved a ball boy during the Blues' 5-2 first-leg defeat.

The Premier League's quest to secure a fifth Champions League qualification spot again for next season was dealt a hammer blow this week following a string of disastrous results on Europe's elite stage. UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) are awarded to the two nations whose clubs perform best across all three major European competitions, but the English top flight is suddenly looking over its shoulder.

Graham Potter has committed his long-term future to Sweden despite failing to win a single match since taking charge. The former Chelsea manager has signed a deal until 2030 as the nation prepares for a do-or-die World Cup play-off with Ukraine.

Paris Saint-Germain asserted their dominance on the European stage with a commanding 5-2 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie. In a night filled with attacking flair, Bradley Barcola stood out as the catalyst, opening the scoring and setting the tone for a rampant Parisian side that left the Premier League giants reeling.

Former Chelsea defender Michael Duberry has opened up about the hidden medical crisis he faced during the 1998 Cup Winners’ Cup final. The centre-back helped the Blues to European glory despite suffering from a condition that left him partially paralysed just days before kick-off.

Liam Rosenior has vowed that Chelsea will conduct a full investigation to discover how his starting line-up for the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain was leaked online eight hours prior to kick-off. The Blues' tactical plans were circulating on social media throughout Wednesday afternoon after being initially reported by a French journalist, including the surprise news that Filip Jorgensen would start over Robert Sanchez.

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is currently enjoying the most prolific spell of his career, and his meteoric rise has caught the eye of former team-mates. Keinan Davis, who played alongside the Brazilian at Watford, believes the 24-year-old is destined for the very top of the game. Davis has even suggested that a cross-London switch to Premier League rivals Arsenal could be on the cards.