New Chelsea signing Kalidou Koulibaly may not yet have had a chance to introduce the Premier League audience to his football skills but he has already gained fans' respect after he called former captain John Terry to ask for his shirt number.

The longest going transfer saga has continued as there is yet another twist in Chelsea's attempts to secure Jules Kounde. Although the Blues felt confident they had done enough to secure his signing at the start of the weekend, Barcelona's apparent U-turn to prepare a bid has put this in doubt.

Kalidou Koulibaly has said goodbye to Napoli as he nears a move to Chelsea, saying: “you have been everything for me”.

Chelsea's new signing Raheem Sterling will be a huge asset for the London club and the England forward will help shape the team, manager Thomas Tuchel said.

Although the story seems to crop up every transfer window, the reactions, feelings and emotions change like the wind. Just the thought of seeing a Chelsea icon back in the royal blue at Stamford Bridge is enough to get the fans excited.

Raheem Sterling confirmed his departure from Manchester City in an emotional message to the club's fans on Wednesday.

27-year-old Sterling has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract ahead of a medical. At the current rate of progress, he is expected to join the Blues on their pre-season tour of the USA.

Cristiano Ronaldo's shock demand to leave Manchester United has thrown Erik ten Hag's plans into disarray as he scrambles to contain the fall-out from the Portugal star's power play.

German international defender Antonio Rudiger has joined Spanish and European champions Real Madrid from Chelsea, the two clubs confirmed on Thursday.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes that his side is unlikely to find much support among neutrals when they take on Liverpool in the FA Cup final on Saturday, but said that they do not mind being the "bad guys" as long as they lift the trophy.

Chelsea hammered their London rivals Arsenal 4-1 to win the Europa League thanks to two goals from Eden Hazard, possibly making his last appearance for the Blues, and one apiece for Olivier Giroud and Pedro.

American international Christian Pulisic, regarded as one of the hottest properties in European football, signed for Premier League side Chelsea for a reported fee of £58 million ($74m) from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that the Premier League side are close to securing a deal for former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri to replace Conte.

Former England and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61 following a cardiac arrest, his former club Chelsea announced on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi scores two brilliant goals and creates another for Ousmane Dembele as Barcelona thrash Chelsea 3-0 on Wednesday.

Two goals from Belgian wizard Eden Hazard and another by Victor Moses earn Chelsea a 3-0 home win over struggling West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Monday.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he will lose no sleep over the threat he could be sacked less than a year after winning the Premier League following a 4-1 thrashing at Watford.

Ten-man Chelsea suffer another setback in their stumbling season as they lose 4-1 at Watford on Monday to suffer their second straight Premier League defeat.

Chelsea waste a chance to take control of their League Cup semi-final against Arsenal as the misfiring Blues were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw while Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger welcomes the use of VAR.

Hector Bellerin made amends for conceding a penalty with a superb stoppage-time equaliser to earn Arsenal a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in a scintillating Premier League game on Wednesday.