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Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte eager to sign more players in order to be competitive
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that the club will struggle to win the Premier League title if their top transfer targets are not signed.
Aug 9, 09:42
Djibril Sidibe of AS Monaco in Champions League action against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Chelsea 'consider Djibril Sidibe move'
Chelsea reportedly line up a move for AS Monaco full-back Djibril Sidibe after hitting a wall in their pursuit of Juventus defender Alex Sandro.
Aug 8, 18:15
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Jamie Carragher expects Antonio Conte to have left Chelsea by this time next year
Jamie Carragher believes that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will leave the club within the next 12 months.
Aug 8, 09:29
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Ray Wilkins "worried" Chelsea could suffer this season due to transfer business
Ray Wilkins admits that he is "worried" about Chelsea's season if the club fail to bring in more players.
Aug 7, 20:48
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte: "Alvaro Morata needs to work"
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that record signing Alvaro Morata 'will need a bit of time' before making his mark in English football.
Aug 6, 21:56
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Preview: Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Community Shield match between FA Cup holders Arsenal and Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley.
Aug 5, 00:11
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Antonio Conte defends £200m Neymar fee
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte defends Paris Saint-Germain for spending a world-record £200m to acquire Neymar from Barcelona.
Aug 4, 14:59
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Eden Hazard, Tiemoue Bakayoko out of Community Shield
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that Eden Hazard and new signing Tiemoue Bakayoko will play no part in Sunday's Community Shield match against Arsenal.
Aug 4, 14:29
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League match against Manchester City on April 2, 2017
AS Monaco 'enter race for Alexis Sanchez'
AS Monaco reportedly enter the race to sign wantaway Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez and could use Thomas Lemar in an attempt to convince the Gunners to sell.
Aug 3, 22:13
AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe lines up ahead of the Champions League game against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Leonardo Jardim: 'Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Lemar fully focused on AS Monaco'
Leonardo Jardim insists that it is "important" AS Monaco keep hold of their remaining star names as they prepare for the start of their Ligue 1 title defence.
Aug 2, 19:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chelsea 'interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater'
Chelsea are reportedly considering a swoop for Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater.
Jul 31, 21:55
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Manchester United to seal Nemanja Matic deal next week?
Manchester United could potentially seal a £40m move for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic next week, according to a report in the press.
Jul 30, 09:21
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017
Antonio Conte coy on Nemanja Matic exit talk
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte claims that he 'does not know anything' regarding Nemanja Matic's future at the club.
Jul 29, 20:51
Juventus's Alex Sandro and West Ham United's Martin Samuelson in a pre-season friendly on August 7, 2016
Chelsea prepared to break record for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro?
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to break the transfer record for a defender with an improved bid of £61m for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro.
Jul 29, 11:18
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Report: Manchester United boosted in Nemanja Matic pursuit?
Manchester United are reportedly in pole position in their race to sign Nemanja Matic after Juventus dropped their interest in the Chelsea midfielder.
Jul 27, 17:48
A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United are not among title favourites'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho expects his side to be in the title mix next season, but does not believe they are "big candidates" to win the Premier League.
Jul 25, 22:54
Tom Davies in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Burnley on April 15, 2017
Chelsea consider bid for Everton midfielder Tom Davies?
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is reportedly considering a surprise approach for Everton midfielder Tom Davies.
Jul 25, 17:41
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Chelsea 'ready to spend £150m on three new players'
Chelsea are reportedly ready to spend £150m on bringing in three new signings before the transfer window shuts next month.
Jul 24, 22:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chelsea show interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Grzegorz Krychowiak?
Chelsea reportedly made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over the potential signing of midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak earlier this summer.
Jul 24, 18:45
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cesar Azpilicueta hails Chelsea's move for Alvaro Morata
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta suggests that Alvaro Morata's transfer to Stamford Bridge is the perfect move for both the club and player.
Jul 24, 17:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gianluca di Marzio: 'Chelsea lead Richarlison race'
Respected Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio says that Chelsea lead the race to sign Fluminense forward Richarlison this summer.
Jul 23, 16:54
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte reveals that new Chelsea signing could be imminent
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects to add to the recent signings of Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata with another new recruit in the next week.
Jul 23, 10:29
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017
Nemanja Matic 'closing in on £50m Manchester United move'
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic reportedly nears a £50m move to Manchester United, where he will link up with Jose Mourinho once again.
Jul 21, 20:22
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Cesc Fabregas 'promised bigger role at Chelsea next season'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reportedly holds a meeting with Cesc Fabregas to inform the midfielder that he has a bigger role to play at Stamford Bridge next season.
Jul 19, 17:04
Antonio Conte poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Antonio Conte signs new two-year contract at Chelsea
Antonio Conte signs a new two-year contract with Premier League champions Chelsea, ending talk of the Italian reportedly being unhappy with life at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 18, 21:38
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Report: Nemanja Matic agrees Juventus deal
Nemanja Matic reportedly agrees a deal to join Juventus this summer, but the Italian champions are not prepared to meet Chelsea's current asking price.
Jul 17, 17:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chelsea 'want Atletico Madrid's Yannick Ferreira Carrasco'
Chelsea could reportedly move for Atletico Madrid attacker Yannick Ferreira Carrasco ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.
Jul 17, 12:12
Tiemoue Bakayoko of AS Monaco during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Tiemoue Bakayoko relishing N'Golo Kante link-up
Tiemoue Bakayoko says that he cannot wait to play alongside fellow Frenchman N'Golo Kante in Chelsea's midfield next season.
Jul 16, 22:41
Tiemoue Bakayoko and Yaya Toure during the Champions League match between Manchester City and AS Monaco on February 21, 2017
Tiemoue Bakayoko happy to join "biggest English club"
New Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko believes that he has joined the "perfect" club after putting pen to paper on a five-year deal in West London.
Jul 16, 16:09
Roma's Radja Nainggolan in action against Juventus on May 14, 2017
Radja Nainggolan hints at new Roma contract amid links to Manchester United
Rumoured Manchester United target Radja Nainggolan hints that he will remain at Roma for the long term after holding talks with the club on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 16, 10:43
Antonio Conte poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Report: Antonio Conte stalling on signing new Chelsea deal
A report claims that Chelsea have offered Antonio Conte a four-year deal worth £9.6m a year, but a breakthrough has yet to be reached in discussions.
Jul 16, 09:34
Juventus's Alex Sandro and West Ham United's Martin Samuelson in a pre-season friendly on August 7, 2016
Chelsea target Alex Sandro 'close to signing new Juventus contract'
Juventus full-back Alex Sandro is reportedly on the verge of signing a new deal with the club, snubbing interest from Premier League champions Chelsea.
Jul 15, 22:03
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Gary Neville urges Manchester United to sign Nemanja Matic
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes that Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic would be a good signing for Jose Mourinho to make.
Jul 15, 20:40
Tiemoue Bakayoko of AS Monaco during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Chelsea bring in Tiemoue Bakayoko from AS Monaco on five-year deal
Chelsea announce the arrival of Tiemoue Bakayoko from AS Monaco, handing the France international a five-year deal.
Jul 15, 16:50
Tiemoue Bakayoko and Sergio Aguero during the Champions League match between Manchester City and AS Monaco on February 21, 2017
Chelsea 'agree £40m Tiemoue Bakayoko deal'
Chelsea agree a £40m deal for AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, who will join the Blues before the end of the week, according to a report.
Jul 13, 09:53
Tiemoue Bakayoko and Yaya Toure during the Champions League match between Manchester City and AS Monaco on February 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho 'rules out Tiemoue Bakayoko move'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly rules out a move for Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in favour of players with Premier League experience.
Jul 12, 13:55
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Inter Milan 'make £35m bid for Nemanja Matic'
Inter Milan reportedly lodge a £35m bid for Chelsea midfielder and rumoured Manchester United target Nemanja Matic.
Jul 11, 13:23
Tiemoue Bakayoko and Yaya Toure during the Champions League match between Manchester City and AS Monaco on February 21, 2017
Chelsea 'hope to complete signing of Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko this week'
Chelsea are reportedly confident of signing Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko by the end of this week.
Jul 10, 19:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arsenal 'to return with improved bid for Thomas Lemar'
Arsenal are reportedly willing to return with a third improved bid of £45m for AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar.
Jul 9, 13:29
Tiemoue Bakayoko of AS Monaco during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Manchester United 'eye Tiemoue Bakayoko swoop'
A report claims that Manchester United are lining up an approach for AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, who has been strongly linked with Chelsea.
Jul 9, 11:02
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2DunkerqueDunkerque1710252722532
3Paris FCParis FC1794425151031
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