Thomas Tuchel expects disciplinary action and a potential touchline ban, saying: "So I cannot coach but the referee can whistle the next game"
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
Edson Alvarez understood to see himself as a perfect fit in Thomas Tuchel's
#ChelseaFC
system. The Ajax midfielder is pushing hard for a deadline day transfer to
#CFC
and is thought to be impressed by Chelsea's new era
Ousmane Dembele is understood to have delayed the decision on his future in part until the
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
sale was complete. The out-of-contract Barcelona forward has interest from PSG and Bayern among others. Chelsea could move closer into that mix too if they need a forward
Roman Abramovich is attempting to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, his spokesperson has confirmed to
@pasport
Full story on the
@pasport
wire now
#CFC
#Chelsea
Raheem Sterling's belief he can chase the Ballon D'Or at
#ChelseaFC
represents a major endorsement of Thomas Tuchel's Blues, and the new
#CFC
owners' plans. Sterling's capture will only aid Chelsea's continued recruitment too
#ChelseaFC
understood to have been encouraged towards a second set of talks on a deal for Rafael Leao. A deal for the AC Milan forward this summer still seems a tall order for
#CFC
however
Thomas Tuchel's ability to coax the best out of defenders is understood to be central to the
#ChelseaFC
pursuit of Matthijs De Ligt. Juventus' Holland centre-back De Ligt is thought to be impressed by Tuchel helping the likes of Toni Ruidger thrive at
#CFC
Kalidou Koulibaly thought to be considered the ideal recruit to help
#ChelseaFC
achieve one of Thomas Tuchel's top aims of
#CFC
becoming the team no one wants to play against. Leadership and physicality, to add to high quality in all facets
Todd Boehly and Thomas Tuchel are expected to keep the
#ChelseaFC
focus on deals for Raheem Sterling (close) and Raphinha (still in the balance) despite discussing both Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar internally at
#CFC
Senior
#ChelseaFC
players are understood to be excited by the expected Raheem Sterling signing. The England forward's impending arrival is thought to have boosted the
#CFC
squad, with the mood lifted amid Boehly/Clearlake's active transfer market moves
Napoli are thought to have made their strongest possible contract offer to Kalidou Koulibaly - terms that
#ChelseaFC
will be able to improve upon. Napoli understood to expect a bid from
#CFC
that will meet their valuation too
Wesley Fofana is the centrepiece of
#ChelseaFC
plans for a long-term new defensive era.
#CFC
interest in Fofana long predates the new ownership but Boehly and Eghbali have delivered again for Thomas Tuchel in this minimum ยฃ70million deal
Barcelona already testing patience with so many clubs/players but even Raphinha can be added to that list now. Leeds/Raphinha wanted the Brazil forward's transfer resolved before the summer tour. Raphinha still keen to join
#ChelseaFC
if Barca cannot close Leeds deal in days
Academy boss Neil Bath has been handed a major role in
#ChelseaFC
transfer business. New
#CFC
owners placed full trust in Bath's insight for Chukwuemeka signing, the increasingly close Casadei deal and will continue to lean on the highly-regarded coach for long-term strategy
Nick Candy has denied talks with Boehly bid. Spokesperson: "There are no talks underway with Nick Candy and the Todd Boehly and Jonathan Goldstein consortium,not least because Mr Candy does not want a lifelong Spurs fan as part of the future ownership of
#Chelsea
Football Club."
Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali understood to be relishing the transformation project at
#ChelseaFC
this summer. The
#CFC
co-controlling owners have been described as relentless in their work on transfers
Thomas Tuchel and
#ChelseaFC
would jump at the chance to sign Robert Lewandowski should Barcelona not be able to pull off a deal. But
#CFC
appear otherwise focused on another versatile forward. Any Lewandowski deal understood to sit separately from other recruitment plans
Both
#ChelseaFC
and Barcelona are understood to remain confident of signing Raphinha. So timing could be everything: if Leeds force the issue before Barca can resolve their financial woes and agree a fee then
#CFC
can complete the deal
Todd Boehly is already living up to his reputation for innovation and decisive action with his plans for player swap deals to refresh the
#ChelseaFC
squad this summer. Boehly understood to be determined to find new ways to reshape the
#CFC
squad for Thomas Tuchel
The fresh
#ChelseaFC
negotiating approach understood to have driven Koulibaly talks, with Napoli impressed by Todd Boehly after tricky previous
#CFC
dealings. Napoli ultimately accepted Koulibaly's wish for a big transfer that might never happen if not this summer. Deal close now
Marc Cucurella understood to be keen on a
#ChelseaFC
move amid
#CFC
pushing for a deal with Brighton. Cucurella was set on a Man City switch but would still be very open to Chelsea
Armando Broja expected to join the
#ChelseaFC
tour next week as the club said. No drama as
#CFC
were always open to players travelling separately if planned. Talks on the Albania striker's future still continuing
#ChelseaFC
could look to bring both RB Salzburg's Christoph Freund and PSG's Luis Campos to Stamford Bridge in recruitment roles.
#CFC
new owners understood to be in talks with Freund on sporting director job. Campos could be in frame for advisory role as well
Tuchel says neither goal should stand, VAR should intervene after the referee did not act. Tuchel says
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
players are aware of long-standing issues with Taylor's refereeing
Napoli thought to be following up interest in
#ChelseaFC
keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Napoli looking at both loan and full transfer. Wages/transfer fee could be an issue.
#CFC
still hold Kepa in high regard but have always understood his desire to be a number 1 starter
Juventus thought to be ready to step up pursuit of Jorginho from
#ChelseaFC
if/when Man Utd complete Rabiot signing. Juve will hope they can persuade the
#CFC
star to move and the club to sell. Jorginho has regularly publicly declared his happiness to stay with Blues long term
Marc Cucurella's ยฃ52.5million move to
#ChelseaFC
is now thought to rest on Brighton completing a deal for the
#CFC
centre-back Levi Colwill. Talks ongoing on Colwill over a loan or a permanent deal (likely with buyback clause)
Chelsea sale update: Roman Abramovich has already received several serious bids circa ยฃ3billion for the Stamford Bridge club. Full story on
@pasport
wire. Abramovich hopes to invest circa ยฃ2billion in charitable foundation aiding victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
#Chelsea
#CFC
On the back of every seat at
#ChelseaFC
today is this message on how to report abuse. Scan the barcode to submit directly via smartphone. Another strong
#CFC
initiative in the No To Hate campaign
Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are understood to remain determined to spend what's required to bring further top targets to
#ChelseaFC
The
#CFC
owners are thought to have felt a quiet vindication by the performances of Sterling, Koulibaly and Cucurella in the Tottenham draw
Raphinha understood to have always been viewed at
#ChelseaFC
as a bonus with Sterling the top target. Great signing for Barca, though finance saga drags on.
#CFC
would back existing attacking options esp with Sterling but will keep pushing on others who can play across the line
Barcelona thought to have encouraged
#ChelseaFC
towards a bid for Frenkie De Jong when Todd Boehly met Catalan club bosses for dinner in the Spanish city on Thursday. Man Utd still firm favourites for De Jong and level of
#CFC
interest still unclear
Thomas Tuchel thought to have detailed how
#ChelseaFC
intend to maximise Raheem Sterling's output at the peak of his career in a key selling point for his move. Sterling capture shows
#CFC
aims to add Premier League experience, to help others yet to thrive fully in England
Raheem Sterling can become a major influence in the
#ChelseaFC
set-up, setting standards on and off the pitch and helping young talents thrive too, the
#CFC
chiefs are understood to believe
#ChelseaFC
thought to view Raheem Sterling's signing and pending announcement on the US pre-season tour as the perfect way to set the tone for the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital era. A forward Tuchel and
#CFC
believe will help take the Blues to the next level
#ChelseaFC
thought to be undeterred by suggestions Serge Gnabry not keen on a
#CFC
move due to Arsenal roots. Blues bosses could well test the Germany forward's resolve in that respect in eyeing further forward targets
Quick moves on Raheem Sterling underline the
#ChelseaFC
aims not to hang around on transfers. The
#CFC
bosses also thought to want to press interest in both Richarlison and Raphinha. Unlikely to sign all three, but conducting parallel negotiations could accelerate business
Thomas Tuchel thought to be confident he could bring the best out of Aubameyang at
#ChelseaFC
given the duo's strong relationship. Tuchel knows what makes the Gabon striker tick.
#CFC
still weighing up a possible move amid Barcelona encouragement
Nathan Ake thought to have unfinished business over
#ChelseaFC
career. Ake understood to have agreed
#CFC
personal terms. Academy grad Ake felt frozen out by Jose Mourinho after a good senior start. Now the 27-year-old's close to Stamford Bridge return as clubs talk on fee
De Ligt's admiration for Tuchel is thought to put
#ChelseaFC
as favourites to sign the 22-year-old should he leave Juventus this summer, with negotiations thought to have started positively
#CFC
A remarkable transfer push sees no signs of abating at
#ChelseaFC
, with confidence high on Aubameyang and
#CFC
chiefs still working on De Jong, Fofana, Gordon and Casadei
Roman Abramovich and the Government are understood to have found a legal resolution that should now usher through the
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
sale. Story on
@pasport
wire now
Olivier Giroud pumped up for
#ChelseaFC
return with AC Milan: โI told my team-mates right now when we were walking around the pitch that I'm very proud to come here with the great Milan to play in the Champions League, to play in our colours and to defend our badge.โ
Christoph Freund thought to have impressed
#ChelseaFC
chiefs with passion and bold ideas for sporting director role, that the RB Salzburg administrator should now fill.
#CFC
owners thought to see Freund's emotional bond with Salzburg players as good fit with new manager Potter
Chelsea could be allowed a return to selling tickets for future matches by donating all profits as humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Full story on
@pasport
wire now
#Chelsea
#CFC
Barcelona thought to be open to discussions over a fee for
#ChelseaFC
target Aubameyang. The Gabon striker expected to be keen on a
#CFC
move and reunion with Thomas Tuchel as well
Billionaire and
#Chelsea
fan Nick Candy's spokesperson confirms the property developer's bid to buy the Stamford Bridge club to
@pasport
as first reported by
@MattHughesDM
#CFC
Tom Glick is understood to be joining
#ChelseaFC
in an executive role that shows the new
#CFC
owners' desire to recruit experienced operators. New chairman Todd Boehly wants football specialists around him to add balance to his wider sporting and business acumen
Roman Abramovich is understood to expect his ยฃ1.5billion loan to
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
to be frozen on the club's sale. Abramovich is thought to have been advised that Government sanctions block him writing off the Chelsea debt as planned. Story for
@pasport
Raheem Sterling being understood to agree personal terms with
#ChelseaFC
is a big boost for Thomas Tuchel and Todd Boehly. Sterling now expected to be the first signing of the new
#CFC
era
Sir Martin Broughton has wished Todd Boehly good luck as
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
owner. โI want to thank the members of my consortium for their professionalism and commitment to putting together our bid,โ said Broughton, who reached the shortlist of Chelsea bidders.
A young lad races down the touchline and slips over trying to elude the stewards. Cue chants of: "Are you Gerrard in disguise?" from the
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
fans
Denis Zakaria thought to have jumped at the chance to join
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
on the agreed season-long loan from Juventus. The Swiss midfielder understood to consider his skill set ideally suited to Premier League demands, especially the pace of the league
A
#CFC
move for Ronaldo would be unlikely to fit the existing plan for fluidity and movement in attack. Tuchel and Neymar are understood to have a strong personal relationship but the Brazil forward's profile may well not fit the
#ChelseaFC
data-led transfer approach this summer
Raheem Sterling's off-field leadership and personal responsibility - through speaking out against racism and running his own social mobility foundation - is highly valued by
#ChelseaFC
chiefs.
#CFC
hierarchy thought to believe such accountability can only aid on-field delivery
Todd Boehly wants the Premier League to launch an All-Star game โ North versus South. The new
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
owner said: โI hope the Premier League takes a little bit of a lesson from American Sports, and really starts to figure out, why isn't there an All-Star game?โ
New
#ChelseaFC
owners understood to be prepared not to judge Graham Potter's first
#CFC
campaign on Champions League qualification. Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali thought to be ready to resist any managerial change should the Blues miss out on next term's Champions League
The new
#ChelseaFC
bosses understood to have viewed Leao among their most highly regarded possible targets this summer, but Milan's early confidence over a new contract for the 23-yr-old had cooled initial
#CFC
interest
"There are still idiots like this that attach themselves to this club as so called โfansโ, which shames
#ChelseaFC
, our coaches, players, staff and our true supporters." Strong
#CFC
statement here
#ChelseaFC
bosses understood not to value Anthony Gordon any higher than ยฃ40million so
#CFC
have no interest in going any higher for the Everton forward
#ChelseaFC
are understood to be still weighing up their plans for Armando Broja and Levi Colwill for this season. Broja and Colwill are thought to hope to see their situations mapped out before the
#CFC
pre-season tour. Big interest in both players from plenty of other clubs
Levi Colwill's expected loan to Brighton to pave the way for Cucurella completion is a far preferable outcome for
#ChelseaFC
than a permanent transfer for the talented young centre-back. More shrewd business for
#CFC
Delighted to say Iโve joined the
@EveningStandard
as Rugby Correspondent. Been an amazing nine years
@PA
covering rugby, football and most recently Chelsea. Iโll still be involved in football at the Standard too. Looking forward to getting stuck in
The right outcome from a stupid, horrible, deplorable act and further evidence that
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
will not be slow to impose punishments on racism or discrimination
Following our statement this week on racist abuse at the Tottenham game last Sunday, Chelsea Football Club can confirm that it has identified and banned a season ticket holder indefinitely.
Thomas Tuchel understood to have stressed the importance of having new recruits on the
#ChelseaFC
pre-season tour. The
#CFC
chiefs listened and moved quickly. Sterling and Koulibaly will have the chance to jump quickly into training as the Blues continue to remodel the squad
N'Golo Kante out for "weeks", Thomas Tuchel confirms. Mateo Kovacic still out with knee trouble. Armando Broja will miss
#ChelseaFC
trip to Leeds and Christian Pulisic a doubt due to Achilles trouble
#CFC
Giroud on Stamford Bridge return: โI hope to have a good welcome, because I spent a nice three-a-half years here with trophies. They changed the manager so I don't really know how they are going to play. I could have helped more if it was Tuchel!โ
#ChelseaFC
Chelsea have had several accounts frozen on a temporary basis while banks seek more information on the club's new operating licence amid owner Roman Abramovich's UK government sanctions.
#Chelsea
are hopeful the suspensions will be lifted shortly, it is understood
Marc Cucurella should now be available for his
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
debut in Saturday's Premier League opener at Everton after completing his move from Brighton
Exclusive: Roman Abramovich has launched legal proceedings against publishers HarperCollins and Putin's People author Catherine Belton to fight โfalse or misleading statementsโ he believes are damaging both his reputation and
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
Full story on
@pasport
wire now
The Blues owners do not want to be nearly-men when it comes to either trophies or signings. But at the same time the
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
chiefs have clear limits and are thought to have walked away from a number of deals this summer purely on price
Thomas Tuchel thought to consider Cesar Azpilicueta's leadership and influence vital for continuity amid the state of flux in the
#ChelseaFC
defensive reshaping. The captain's new two-year contract has boosted the
#CFC
squad
Werner a forward the
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
fans always respected for how hard he worked to succeed at Stamford Bridge. A typically classy message here ahead of completing his return to RB Leipzig
Kalidou Koulibaly very impressive in his first
#ChelseaFC
press conference, especially in urging the same respect for African nations as for European teams. The 31-year-old has picked Gianfranco Zola's brains too on his
#CFC
move
Barcelonaโs transfer negotiation filibustering continues to block the summer market with
#ChelseaFC
affected beyond Raphinha/Dembele. Barcaโs inability to stump up fees still hinders the mooted moves for Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta
New
#ChelseaFC
owners expected to continue plans for a director of football, with
#CFC
hopeful of appointing Graham Potter in time for Saturday's Fulham trip. Potter to have own recruitment specialist, with Blues chiefs keen to align wider visions with the anticipated new coach
Jody Morris has hailed anticipated new deals for Reece James and Mason Mount as
#ChelseaFC
best signings of the summer. โWhen you're looking at the two most important signings, it would have to be Mason Mount and Reece James new long-term deals,โ the ex
#CFC
coach told
@PAdugout
Barcelona now understood to expect to complete Marcos Alonso signing from
#ChelseaFC
after
#CFC
recruited Marc Cucurella. Timings still TBC from Barcelona end though, because, you know, levers
New
#CFC
owner Boehly was understood to have been surprised by level of supporter recognition on first few visits to Stamford Bridge, as he tends to go under the radar at Dodgers. The new
#ChelseaFC
chief seemed to have a few chuckles too at press deluge in Barcelona on Thursday
Thomas Tuchel: "It's too easy to push us off track, it's too easy to bully us. We are not tough enough to win these matches. Soft defending."
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
The Government is prepared to usher through Chelsea's sale to any of the four shortlisted bidders,
@pasport
understands. Downing Street chiefs are thought to be satisfied in principle with the remaining
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
bidders
Todd Boehly's quick work looks set to pay dividend again as
#ChelseaFC
close in on a deal for Leeds forward Raphinha, to go along with the move for Raheem Sterling. That double signing would hand Thomas Tuchel the kind of fluent forward line the
#CFC
boss is looking for
Hakim Ziyech has split from his agent of 12 years Mustapha Nakhli with the
#ChelseaFC
forward understood to be moving closer to a loan switch to AC Milan. Ziyech will handle his own negotiations, along with lawyers. A big change for the
#CFC
star
Thomas Tuchel admits the FA Cup final is "the time to take risk" on Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante. So
#ChelseaFC
will pull out all the stops to have the two influential midfielders on the pitch at Wembley tomorrow. Could prove crucial to
#CFC
chances
The
#ChelseaFC
players thought to be encouraged by the speed with which Boehly and Eghbali are rebuilding the club's off-field structure and are already enjoying working with Graham Potter
#CFC
Thomas Tuchel on Marc Cucurella transfer to
#ChelseaFC
#CFC
: "The paperwork is in process, hopefully we can get it done before noon and Marc is our player. He's young, hungry, mobile and a very intelligent player."