Chelsea

RB Leipzig do not want to allow Josko Gvardiol to leave, but Chelsea are said to be willing to allow him to stay in Germany until next year.

Frank Lampard, Eden Hazard, Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole and Gianfranco Zola have been selected - and you can vote for your favourite Stamford Bridge legend.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Wesley Fofana from Leicester City ahead of the summer transfer window deadline.

Chalobah has played as the central defender in a back-three before and could replace Thiago Silva should he continue to develop and improve his level of performance. The Blues have focused on signing players for the future as shown with the arrivals of Omari Hutchinson, Cesare Casadei, Chukwuemeka and Slonina, and Fofana could well fit into that category as well. This would only occur as a last resort with the veteran defender having been a standout performer since making the move to Stamford Bridge, but Fofana's arrival gives Tuchel flexibility with his defensive options. Fofana has played in a four-man defence before with Leicester and proved he can excel due to his physical attributes. The [Blues held a long-term interest in the French defender](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-wesley-fofana-transfer-24887015) and have finally got their man after weeks of negotiations. Thomas Tuchel has had to alter his favoured five-back formation at times already this season, switching to a four-man defence in the 2-1 loss against Southampton this week.

Chelsea's persistence has paid off in their pursuit of Wesley Fofana, who has completed a move from Leicester City.

Thomas Tuchel was critical of referee Anthony Taylor after Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea lost 2-1 against Southampton on Tuesday, and there were plenty of culprits. If Thomas Tuchel wasn't concerned before, Tuesday night's performance will ...

Southampton came from behind to hand Chelsea a 2-1 defeat at St Mary's as the Blues' below-par start to the Premier League season continued.

Chelsea have reportedly opened fresh talks to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao, who they view as an alternative to Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ...

Chelsea have completed the signing of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana, it has been announced.

"I'm here to win trophies -- the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, everything. "I trained this morning with the team and it's a dream for me. [Antonio Rudiger](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169438/Antonio-Rüdiger) and [Andreas Christensen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186430/Andreas-Christensen) leave this summer and admitting the club granted [Marcos Alonso](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/146127/Marcos-Alonso)'s request to leave Stamford Bridge before the end of the transfer window. I came here to win and the club is built to win trophies so I'm here to continue that." [Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. [agreed a fee in the region of £75 million](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4730697/chelsea-agree-fee-with-leicester-over-wesley-fofana-move-sources) for Fofana after Leicester demanded the same £80m fee they received for defender [Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) when he moved to [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) in 2019.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Wesley Fofana from Leicester City for a reported record fee of £75 million ($88m) plus add-ons.

He missed the majority of the 2021-22 campaign after fracturing his ankle but returned for full fitness in March and will be ready to integrate straight into the Chelsea squad. "I’m here win trophies – the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, everything. I trained this morning with the team and it’s a dream for me.

Wesley Fofana is the latest player signed in this transfer window to bolster Chelsea's defence. (Chelsea FC Twitter pic). LONDON: Chelsea have completed the ...

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Chelsea have offered Ajax €50 million to sign Mexico international Edson Alvarez, sources told ESPN.

CHELSEA have been tipped to complete a last-minute deal for PSG ace Neymar.

He will partner Kalidou Koulibaly and Thiago Silva in Thomas Tuchel's three-man defence at Chelsea. The final deal sees Fofana become the most expensive ...

And in fact, if Gianluca Di Marzio's to be believed, they will be done as part of the same deal, a part-exchange with “an adjustment” — i.e. cash — in favor of ...

LONDON, Sept 1 — Thomas Tuchel was fined £20000 (RM102,948) and warned about his future behaviour on Wednesday after the Chelsea manager suggested referee ...

You know the players, they know what’s going on when they are on the pitch. They know it.” VAR official Mike Dean later admitted he should have asked Taylor to review the Romero-Cucurella incident. “The manager admitted that his comments after their Premier League match against Tottenham constitute improper conduct as they imply bias, question the integrity of the match referee, and bring the game into disrepute.” Tuchel was furious after two key decisions by Taylor went against Chelsea and led to Tottenham goals in the London derby.

Chelsea want to complete an €80m deal for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol before Thursday's transfer deadline. Transfer Talk has the latest.

[Tuttosport](https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/torino/2022/08/30-96347520/torino_allo_sprint_per_il_ritorno_di_praet_verdi_al_verona) have reported that everything is set for [Dennis Praet](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173150/Dennis-Praet) to return to [Torino](/soccer/team?id=239) on loan from [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) with an obligation to make the deal permanent for €8.5m. The [Scotland](/soccer/team?id=580) international, however, has returned to the first-team fold under Thomas Tuchel and any move would need to be a permanent one due to the Seagulls having already signed [Levi Colwill](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/296410/Levi-Colwill) on loan from the Blues. [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is stepping in to try to bring [Internazionale](/soccer/team?id=110) centre-back [Milan Skriniar](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/175195/Milan-Skriniar) to Parc des Princes, according to [Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a6776376508399840-psg-nasser-al-khelaifi-prend-en-main-le-dossier-milan-skriniar). The [Senegal](/soccer/team?id=654) international will undergo a medical and sign a two-year contract to return to Goodison Park, with the option of a third year if everything goes as planned. The [Netherlands](/soccer/team?id=449) international hasn't played a single minute in any of the Blaugrana's three LaLiga matches this season amid links with [Juventus](/soccer/team?id=111), which have since collapsed. [Memphis Depay](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159255/Memphis-Depay) has been linked with a move away from [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) for most of the transfer window but is now likely to stay at Camp Nou, according to [Diario Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/memphis-cerca-seguir-barca-14379144). 1 deadline](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4583159/when-does-the-summer-transfer-window-close-premier-leagueserie-alaligabundesligaligue-1), and there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Il Toro are also working on outgoings with [Simone Verdi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/142164/Simone-Verdi) heading to [Hellas Verona](/soccer/team?id=119) and [Simone Zaza](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/132580/Simone-Zaza) able to terminate his contract. He had seven goals and five assists for Napoli in all competitions last season, helping them to a third-placed finish in Serie A. Akanji could come up against Dortmund for City this season after they were drawn together in Group G of the Champions League. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, [done deals](https://www.espn.com/soccer/transfers)! [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) from Leicester on Wednesday, while they are also in talks with [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) over €25m striker [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang).

All the latest Chelsea news and transfers on our daily live blog including update on transfers, injuries and everything in-between.

[Read the full story, here.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/de-jong-chelsea-future-transfer-24898766) [Todd Boehly](https://www.football.london/all-about/todd-boehly) attempts to conclude further deals; the current record spend in a single window is £270m by Real Madrid in 2019. Summer target Anthony Gordon scored his second goal in two games, and [Wilfried Zaha](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/zaha-sterling-chelsea-relationship-transfer-24887063) provided Crystal Palace with a moment of magic that Thomas Tuchel was in dire need of on the south coast. The defeat only piled on the pressure and questions, ones likely to be made even more intense as the window draws to a close. There is now less than 48 hours for the transfer work to be completed, and at the end of that. Reports emerged that the Gabonese forward had been threatened alongside his wife to open up a safe and hand over jewellery and valuable objects at their home. He was later joined by Christian Pulisic off the bench, a player who is also extremely keen on a move out of Stamford Bridge. Some of Chelsea's wantaway stars have been slammed for their performance against Southampton as Thomas Tuchel watched his side lose 2-1, having gone ahead in the first half. Chelsea have needed a new midfielder for several years, and with less than two days to go until the end of the window, they have kickstarted their attempts to bring in Ajax's Edson Alvarez. Not only the one of Marcos Alonso with Barcelona no longer wanting him involved in these talks, but the latest issue is one that no one could have controlled. To which Thomas Tuchel's side never really responded in the second period. The Blues suffered their second defeat of the season on Tuesday night against Southampton.

The transfer under discussion would see Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso go to Barcelona in a player-plus-cash deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang; ...

Time is running out for clubs to do business in the transfer window. And to avoid missing out on any of the news wherever you are, look out for live streaming of Sky Sports News on the The transfer under discussion would see Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso go to Barcelona in a player-plus-cash deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang; no agreement has been reached yet, but all parties are hopeful of getting a deal done ahead of the transfer window closing at 11pm on Thursday

Your Chelsea transfer round-up on deadline day - Thursday, September 1. Chelsea go midfielder shopping. With an injury to Ruben Loftus-Cheek, ...

[Read the full story here.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-wesley-fofana-transfer-24887015) However, it is not helping the situation as the two parties remain apart on valuation. [Read the full story here.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-arsenal-chelsea-24899309) [Read the full story here.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-cheap-de-jong-transfer-24899919) The forward is the subject of intense transfer talk between Chelsea and Barcelona, with a deal still not being agreed between the sides. [Chelsea's next Premier League fixtures compared to rivals Arsenal, Tottenham and Man United](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/fixtures-results/chelsea-fixtures-united-tottenham-arsenal-24873094)

The 2022 summer transfer window is almost over but the last few hours are set to be an extremely busy one for Chelsea.

Barcelona are very interested in the 31-year-old defender and are confident they can get a deal to sign him done in time. Brighton are interested in signing the Scotland international, but Chelsea do not want to sell the young midfielder. Thomas Tuchel, though, is understood to very keen on the idea of bringing the Everton forward to Chelsea and are expected to continue negotiations as the day progresses. Chelsea are still confident they can reach a deal to sign Aubameyang in the final hours of the transfer window. With the arrival of Fofana, Ampadu does not appear to be part of Tuchel's immediate plans. With it being deadline day, we know by now that anything can happen and there is plenty expected to occur at Chelsea over the next few hours.

Speaking ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Southampton on Tuesday - a match the west London club would go on to lose 2-1 - Tuchel said: “Right now I ...

Chelsea also appear keen to add to their midfield before the window shuts and are continuing to express an interest in striking a late deal for Frenkie de Jong. While there's every chance a deal will be concluded by 11pm on Thursday, it appears the Blues may have to wait until next summer for the 20-year-old to join as Leipzig are pushing to keep Gvardiol on loan for the rest of this season. The cash-strapped Catalan club are understood to have rejected Chelsea's latest offer thought to be around £13million plus Marcus Alonso in exchange for Aubameyang, but with the Spanish giants still needing to rebalance their books, the Blues will be hoping they lower the demands and agree to a late deal. With all that in mind, Express Sport take a closer look at who Chelsea could sign on what is set to be a frantic deadline day for the west London club. Chelsea have made no secret of the fact Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains their top attacking target having sought to sign the ex-Arsenal striker over the past few weeks. [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) will be determined to finish the summer transfer window on a high having encountered numerous setbacks in the market over the past few months.

Chelsea summer spending could reach close to £350m as they pursue deadline-day deals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Josko Gvardiol.

Transfer deadline day is upon us once again and it's likely to be a busy one for Chelsea with several potential incomings and outgoings from Stamford ...

Chelsea considered an approach for the 24-year-old earlier in the summer but opted to enter the season with the midfield options already on their books. A £43m bid for Ajax's Edson Alvarez was submitted yesterday, and the Mexican is understood to be ready to move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have also explored the idea of taking Aubameyang on loan, which is not hugely appealing to Barcelona given their current financial situation. It's a similar story with AC Milan star Rafael Leao, who super agent Jorge Mendes has offered to the Blues. The Blues have tried to include Alonso in prolonged talks with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but no agreement has been reached at the time of writing.. Chelsea will, though, try to secure a deal for young centre-back Ronnie Edwards having had two offers rejected for the teenager so far. As to who arrives at Chelsea in the coming hours, that's not exactly easy to call. Amid strong interest from several Serie A clubs, Ethan Ampadu is set to depart on loan and join Spezia, who will not have an option to buy. That has been followed this week by the Blues finally bringing Wesley Fofana to the club from Leicester City for a fee understood to be around £70m without add-ons. If that doesn't happen before the 11pm deadline, Chelsea may be prepared to come to an agreement over the final year of their respective contracts, as they did with Ross Barkley on Monday. At least one further incoming is expected, while Boehly is likely to sanction several exits as the Blues look to trim down their wage bill. Raheem Sterling was first to arrive from Man City for £47.5million, and Kalidou Koulibaly followed from Napoli in a transfer worth £34m.

Chelsea consider a late swoop for Rafael Leao after making an enquiry about PSG star Neymar. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest on deadline day!

He had been linked with Real Madrid this summer, and it would reportedly take an offer of at least €115 million for the Serie A champions to consider parting ways with him. It is reported that the Blues have turned their attention to the 23-year-old Serie A star, after they failed with an enquiry to land Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil international forward Neymar. [RB Leipzig have signed](https://twitter.com/RBLeipzig/status/1565361385802027011) Abdou Diallo from PSG on a season-long loan, with a €25m option to sign permanently. As I said, the club has been super supportive to try to keep improving the squad and the team as we can, and if the right player is available and we can do it, we will try." Sources have told ESPN that the 33-year-old will fly to London on Thursday afternoon to undergo a medical, with all parties confident a deal will be completed before the 11 p.m. Alonso has been keen on joining Barcelona for months, but talks stalled amid Barcelona's financial issues, with Chelsea holding out for a fee in the region of £8m. It's a pleasure for me to be back and hopefully we will have a good season because we have to go and try to achieve our goals." "There was one offer from one team, no more than that, so it was quite easy for me and for the club because the only offer that came came quite late so for the club to find a replacement it wouldn't be easy. [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) and nagging injury concerns for key midfielder [N'Golo Kante](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173556/N'Golo-Kanté), who is set to be sidelined for around a month with a hamstring problem. "There is also a great atmosphere at the stadium and everyone here is like a family. "The signing of Dujon is an exciting one for us and we had to fight off stiff competition to get him," Neil said. "The manager [Frank Lampard] has got a real plan for the Club and for me.