Chelsea news

The return of top-flight football lived up to the billing, and there are plenty of arguments ready to be made after one weekend of action

Chelsea's move for Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly being held up by their struggles to sell Christopher Nkunku.

Chelsea have been sent a warning by RB Leipzig as the Blues continue to pursue a big-money deal for Xavi Simons.

Chelsea reportedly failed with a player-plus-cash bid to sign Mohammed Kudus - with the winger eventually swapping West Ham for Tottenham.

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to loan out Raheem Sterling after struggling to sell him permanently.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is heading closer to a Stamford Bridge exit, with Aston Villa having joined the race for the Senegal star.

Chelsea have been knocked back by Inter after tabling a €50 million (£43m/$58m) bid for Alessandro Bastoni as they search for cover for Levi Colwill.

The English top-flight roared back into action over the weekend, and plenty of talking points have emerged after just one round of matches

Christopher Nkunku's slated move to Bayern Munich is reportedly at risk of falling through as Chelsea want a permanent sale rather than a loan.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on new signing Estevao Willian after the Brazilian sensation showed promise on his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Maresca brought on Estevao in the 54th minute for fellow new signing Jamie Gittens, and the Selecao star impressed the crowd at Stamford Bridge with his pace and trickery.

Manchester United fans have defaced a mural of Alejandro Garnacho as the outcast continues to push for a move to Chelsea this summer.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner offered an update on Eberechi Eze's future after Sunday's draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Xavi Simons has rejected Bayern Munich and Manchester City's interest as the Dutch midfielder only has his eyes on a move to Chelsea this summer. Bayern considered Simons as a perfect replacement for Kingsley Coman, who has joined Al-Nassr, while Manchester City are looking for attacking cover in case Savinho joins Tottenham. The Netherlands international, however, has informed RB Leipzig that he only wants to join Chelsea..