Tag: Chelsea

Chelsea and Manchester United are eyeing a dramatic shake-up involving Christopher Nkunku and Alejandro Garnacho, but there’s no formal swap deal on the table yet. Both forwards are unsettled at their clubs, while sources suggest any transfer moves would be separate rather than a direct exchange.

With Chelsea ramping up their efforts to sign Mike Maignan, AC Milan are scouting alternatives including Torino’s Vanja Milinković-Savić. Contract talks with Maignan have stalled, leaving Milan at a crossroads as Chelsea push for a transfer below the club’s €25 million valuation.

Raheem Sterling is set to return to Chelsea after an unremarkable loan spell at Arsenal, making only a handful of starts and scoring twice. With no permanent option in his deal, Arsenal has moved on from the winger, while Chelsea's signing of Joao Felix clouds Sterling's path back to the first team.

Jamie Carragher drew heavy criticism after likening Cole Palmer's Chelsea situation to Steven Gerrard's Liverpool era. Fans and pundits clashed over the comparison, debating Palmer's potential, long-term contracts, and Chelsea's lack of competitiveness.

Newcastle United took a huge step toward a Champions League return by beating Chelsea 2-0, powered by early and late goals from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. The ten-man Blues couldn't break Newcastle's resilience, leaving the Magpies in third place, just a point from second, while Chelsea now face a tougher race for the top four.

Keira Walsh is all set to help Chelsea clinch the Women's League Cup title against her ex-team Manchester City, despite nursing an injury. Chelsea, unbeaten this season, are eyeing a quadruple, while City face turbulence with a recent managerial change. This heated final is the first of four encounters between the teams within a dozen days.

Aston Villa secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea, overturning an early setback with standout performances by Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford. Chelsea initially led after Enzo Fernández's goal, but Villa rallied with two Asensio goals, both assisted by Rashford, to snatch the victory. This result propels Villa up the table while extending Chelsea's winless streak.

Chelsea's Aaron Anselmino made his FA Cup debut against Brighton amidst the club's strategic focus on integrating young talents. Despite injuries to key players like Marc Guiu, Anselmino and Mathis Amougou were drafted into the squad, highlighting the club's emphasis on homegrown talent. The Blues faced a 2-1 defeat, yet showcased a blend of youthful exuberance and experienced campaigners.