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Palmer was Nkunku's 'only problem' at Chelsea, says Maresca

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca praised Christopher Nkunku's professionalism ahead of his move to AC Milan and believes he will shine in Italy.

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'He's not an overpriced Arsenal worshipper' - Spurs fans crow over Simons

Tottenham fans have reacted with unbridled joy following news that Spurs are poised to land RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons ahead of London rivals Chelsea.

Chelsea near Buonanotte loan after Simons snub

Chelsea are nearing an agreement to sign Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion after missing out on Xavi Simons.

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Bayern target another Chelsea star alongside Jackson

Bayern Munich are interested in Chelsea's Tyrique George but will have to sign him permanently as they already seek a loan move for Nicolas Jackson.

Luis Enrique dodges punishment for Joao Pedro clash in CWC final

Luis Enrique will face no punishment for slapping Joao Pedro in Paris Saint-Germain's Club World Cup final defeat to Chelsea, with FIFA closing the case.

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Azpilicueta secures La Liga switch after Atletico exit

Sevilla have secured the signing of Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer as the veteran defender arrives after leaving Atletico Madrid this summer.

Chelsea graciously opt against blocking Spurs' Simons bid

Chelsea opted against attempting to block Tottenham's deal to sign Xavi Simons, having "built bridges" with their London rivals in recent years.

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Chelsea told they must pay €90m for Fermin Lopez

Fermin Lopez reportedly wants to stay at Barcelona as the Blaugrana demand €90 million (£78m/$105m) from Chelsea to consider selling the midfielder. The Blues launched a €50m (£43m/$58m) opening bid only to be met with outright resistance from the Catalan giants. The 22-year-old midfielder remains firmly committed to continuing at Camp Nou, even as the Premier League side dangles eye-watering financial incentives in front of him.

'Clowns!' - Chelsea slammed for choosing Garnacho over Simons

Chelsea have been blasted by their fans for allowing Xavi Simons to slip through their fingers as he nears a move to Tottenham.

Simons completes Spurs medical ahead of €60m move

Tottenham are poised to sign Xavi Simons, with the RB Leipzig star completing a medical ahead of a €60 million (£52m/$70m) move.

Spurs submit initial €60m bid for RB Leipzig star Simons

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an initial €60 million (£51.8m/$70m) bid with RB Leipzig to sign Xavi Simons before the September 1 transfer deadline. The transfer fee could potentially increase to €70m (£60.5m/$81.7m) if all the bonuses are achieved. Spurs are moving aggressively in the transfer market as they look to beat Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race.

Garnacho to leave Man Utd! Chelsea strike £40m breakthrough

Chelsea have reportedly struck a deal to sign Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho for nearly £40 million.

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Trent & the UCL draw's biggest winners and losers

Whether he's on the pitch or the bench, the Scouser is set for a hostile reception at Anfield, while the champions have been dealt a bad hand

UCL draw LIVE: Real, Barca, Arsenal & more learn fate

Join GOAL for live updates from the 2025-26 Champions League draw, as Europe's heavyweights Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool and more discover who they play in the league phase

UCL draw: Madrid face Liverpool & City, PSG take on Barca

The Champions League league phase draw has taken place and Trent Alexander-Arnold will face his former club after Real Madrid were drawn against Liverpool.

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Chelsea to be handed special UEFA award for completing ‘European set’

Chelsea are set to receive a special award from UEFA just before the Champions League draw in honour of completing a 'European set'. With their triumph over Real Betis in the Conference League final last season, the Blues became the first club in history to win every single UEFA club competition. They have now won the Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the Conference League.

Why Isak's transfer saga is holding up Jackson's Chelsea exit

The ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga is reportedly holding up Nicolas Jackson's exit from Chelsea.

Tottenham bid close to €70m for Simons

Tottenham have reportedly sent a bid close to €70 million (£60m/$82m) for RB Leipzig star, Xavi Simons, as Thomas Frank's side aim to beat Chelsea to the Netherlands international. The 21-year-old has already been granted permission to skip training and fly to London to sort out his future, setting up a high-stakes tug-of-war before the deadline.

UEFA announces major change to Champions League final

UEFA has announced a major change to the Champions League final that will be implemented for the first time in the 2025-26 showpiece.

Chelsea accept AC Milan's €42m bid for Nkunku

Chelsea have accepted AC Milan's bid for Christopher Nkunku as the French forward nears a move to Serie A.

Simons in London for transfer talks amid Spurs & Chelsea interest

Xavi Simons flew into London for crunch talks with Tottenham and Chelsea prepared to battle it out for the RB Leipzig star’s signature.

Bayern set to sign Jackson on loan from Chelsea

Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea. According to Sky Germany, the west London outfit are willing to sanction a loan move with an obligation to buy, should a permanent deal prove tricky to finalise. But there’s a catch, as interested sides must stump up a hefty £10 million ($13.5m) loan fee.

Garnacho FINALLY set to seal Chelsea transfer in £40m deal

Alejandro Garnacho is finally closing in on a £40 million ($54m) transfer to Chelsea, with Manchester United offloading another attacking outcast.

Palmer injury shows price Chelsea may pay for CWC glory

The Blues' talisman is already facing a short spell on the sidelines after a strenuous summer where he was overworked in the pursuit of silverware

AC Milan join race to sign forgotten Chelsea forward Nkunku

AC Milan have joined the race to sign Chelsea outcast Christopher Nkunku before the summer transfer window closes. The Serie A giants have contacted the Blues to discuss a potential deal for the forgotten Frenchman, who has struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge since Enzo Maresca took charge of the club last summer. Nkunku is open to a move away from the Blues.

Chelsea ready to let Jackson leave in bid to clear squad space

Chelsea are reportedly ready to let Nicolas Jackson leave the club on loan in order to clear space for new arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

: Brentford were founded in October 1889, in West London’s Hounslow area. Initially, the local sportsmen formed the club to provide a permanent football or rugby team for the town. As fate would have it, 13 votes split 8-5 in favour of association football gave birth to the Brentford Football Club.
: Matthew Benham, a British businessman and lifelong supporter of Brentford, is the owner of the club.
: Brentford’s home ground is the Gtech Community Stadium, located in Brentford, West London. It was completed and opened in September 2020, replacing the club’s old Griffin Park ground. The stadium is a multi-purpose venue, hosting both football and rugby matches.
: The Gtech Community Stadium has a capacity of 17,250 seats.
: Brentford are yet to win any major honours as a top-flight side.
: Brentford haven't lifted an English top-flight title so far, with their best campaign being a fifth-place finish in the 1935-36 season.
: Brentford legend Ken Coote is the club's all-time leading appearance maker with 559 appearances to his name, which came between 1949 and 1963.
: With 163 goals in 282 games in all competitions, Jim Towers is Brentford's all-time top goalscorer. Towers spent seven seasons at the club between 1954 and 1961.
: David Raya, Christian Eriksen, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Tony Craig, and Ken Coote are among the biggest names to have played for Brentford.
: Steve Perryman, Thomas Frank, and Harry Curtis are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Brentford.
: Their nickname was a happy accident. When a group of Borough Road College students cheered for Brentford players with the chant "Buck up, Bs," a journalist misheard it as "bees." This mistake eventually became the team's iconic nickname, The Bees.

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