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Chelsea Football Club is a professional football club based in London, England. Founded in 1905, Chelsea currently compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The club has won six Premier League titles, eight FA Cups, five League Cups, and four FA Community Shields, as well as a number of European and international competitions. Chelsea’s home ground is Stamford Bridge, which has a capacity of over 40,000 spectators.

LEEDS, ENGLAND: Raphinha of Leeds United applauds fans after their side's defeat during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on January 22, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Chelsea agree fee for Arsenal target Raphinha

Arsenal's pursuit of Raphinha has taken a fatal twist, with Chelsea agreeing a fee with Leeds United to sign the winger.
Brazil's Raphinha celebrates after scoring against Paraguay during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on February 1, 2022. (Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images)

Sources deny Arsenal pulling out of Raphinha race

Arsenal haven't pulled out of the race to sign Raphinha after agreeing a deal for Gabriel Jesus, despite one claim they have.
Brazil's Raphinha celebrates after scoring against Paraguay during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on February 1, 2022. (Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal Raphinha interest strong despite 1st bid rejected

Leeds United have rejected Arsenal's first official bid for Raphinha, but the Gunners are expected to continue negotiations.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on April 16, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal plan pre-season matches in 3 countries

Arsenal are close to confirming plans for pre-season including trips to the USA and Europe, and another edition of the Emirates Cup, according to a report.
Khayon Edwards playing for the Arsenal u23s in pre-season (Photo by Dan Critchlow)

Chelsea contact Arsenal man over free transfer despite sanctions

Chelsea have reportedly contacted Kahyon Edwards about the possibility of a free transfer despite not being allowed to sign any players under the terms of the government's sanctions.
Real's Eden Hazard pictured after a soccer game between French club Paris Saint-Germain and Spanish club Real Madrid, Tuesday 15 February 2022 in Paris, in the round of sisteen (1/8 final) of the UEFA Champions League. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal meet with 31yo Real Madrid man’s reps

Arsenal have apparently met with Eden Hazard's representatives to discuss a possible loan deal with an option to buy.
Emirates Stadium Chelsea s Ruben Loftus-Cheek left and Arsenal s Thomas Partey centre battle for the ball during The Mind Series match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday August 1, 2021. rivalry.. Copyright: Aaron Chown

Arsenal USA summer tour faces problems again

Arsenal could be set for problems with their plans for a US tour once again, with a proposed friendly against Chelsea in doubt.
Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich waves during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge in London on May 8, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Ian KINGTON / Getty Images

How a simple mistake stopped Roman Abramovich buying Arsenal instead of Chelsea

Sanctioned Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich almost bought Arsenal back in 2003 but a mistake by Swiss bank, UBS, forced him to reconsider his options.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022 in Watford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Episode 323: Arsenal’s men and women finding form when it matters most

Matthew is joined by Sylvain Jamet to talk about wins against Watford and Wolves and the women's wins against Reading and Birmingham, all while trying not to worry about war (although we discuss what that means for Chelsea FC).
April 11, 2021, Valencia, Spain: Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad seen in action during the Spanish La Liga football match between Real Sociedad and Valencia CF at Mestalla stadium. Copyright: Xisco Navarro Pardo

Chelsea & Manchester United join race for summer Arsenal target

Chelsea and Manchester United are joining Arsenal in the race to sign Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak, according to a report.
12th September 2021 Olimpico Stadium, Rome, Italy Serie A championship football, AS Roma versus US Sassulo Tammy Abraham of As Roma ActionPlus12322475 Allshotlive

Arsenal summer interest in Tammy Abraham genuine

Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal had a genuine interest in Tammy Abraham over the summer, but they had to sell first.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND: Scotland player Billy Gilmour in action during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden Park on November 15, 2021. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)

Arsenal tried to sign Chelsea youngster from Rangers

Arsene Wenger tried to convince Billy Gilmour to join Arsenal before the midfielder's move to Chelsea, according to a report.
Willian Arsenal contract terminated - Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Willian reacts during the English Premier League football match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, central England, on January 2, 2021. (Photo by Rui Vieira / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by RUI VIEIRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Willian Arsenal contract terminated, should they have ever signed him?

After a troubled season at Arsenal, Willian's Arsenal contract has been terminated and he is no longer an Arsenal player, but should he have ever been one in the first place?
Bournemouth, England, 27th July 2021. Tammy Abraham of Chelsea during the Pre Season Friendly match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Picture credit : Paul Terry / Sportimage

Tammy Abraham agrees to join Roma – ending Arsenal interest

Tammy Abraham has agreed to join AS Roma, bringing to an end a transfer saga involving interest from Arsenal that never developed into more.
Barnsley v Chelsea - FA Cup Tammy Abraham of Chelsea following the FA Cup match at Oakwell, Barnsley. Copyright: Russell Hart

Chelsea to let Abraham decide own future as Arsenal concerns prompt Mourinho phonecall

Thomas Tuchel has said he will leave Tammy Abraham's future in the player's hands as Jose Mourinho phones the forward who would prefer a move to Arsenal.
Bournemouth, England, 27th July 2021. Tammy Abraham of Chelsea during the Pre Season Friendly match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Picture credit : Paul Terry / Sportimage

Tammy Abraham only wants Arsenal says Italian report

Tammy Abraham only wants a move to Arsenal according to an Italian report which was discussing Roma's interest in the player.
Bournemouth, England, 27th July 2021. Tammy Abraham of Chelsea during the Pre Season Friendly match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Picture credit : Paul Terry / Sportimage

Arsenal & AS Roma lead Tammy Abraham race after Atalanta withdraw

Arsenal and AS Roma are the two clubs leading the race for Tammy Abraham at this stage, after Atalanta pulled out of a potential deal.

Inter prefer to sell Arsenal Martinez over Lukaku joining Chelsea

Inter Milan need to make at least one more big sale this window, but they'd prefer to sell Lautaro Martinez to Arsenal over Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea battles with John Stones of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Tammy Abraham available for £30m and wants Arsenal move

Tammy Abraham is available for transfer for £30m, and the player prefers a move to Arsenal over West Ham United.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea battles with John Stones of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea won’t sell Tammy Abraham without a replacement

Any Arsenal move for Tammy Abraham will depend on Chelsea incomings as well as Arsenal outgoings, according to a report.
Tammy Abraham & Reece James of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge, London, England on 18 May 2021. Copyright: Andy Rowland

Arsenal genuinely interested in Tammy Abraham

Arsenal hold a genuine interest in Tammy Abraham this summer, though any potential move will depend on outgoings.
Tino Livramento of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's 3rd goal during the Premier League 2 match played behind closed doors between Chelsea U23 and Arsenal U23 at the Kingsmeadow Stadium, Kingston, England on 4 October 2020. Copyright: Andy Rowland

Arsenal interested in Tino Livramento but must move fast

Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea youth player Tino Livramento, but Brighton are leading the race at this stage.
Barnsley v Chelsea - FA Cup Tammy Abraham of Chelsea following the FA Cup match at Oakwell, Barnsley. Copyright: Russell Hart

Arsenal leading race for Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Tammy Abraham on loan with a purchase clause, but reports differ over how advanced the situation is.
Tammy Abraham & Reece James of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge, London, England on 18 May 2021. Copyright: Andy Rowland

Arsenal interested in boyhood Arsenal fan Tammy Abraham

Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in Tammy Abraham, who is a boyhood fan of the Gunners and expected to leave Chelsea this summer.
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Arsenal add 2 more big games to pre-season schedule

Arsenal have confirmed two more pre-season fixtures as their return to the training pitches draws nearer, and they're a couple of big games.
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Willian reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 19, 2020. (Photo by Will Oliver / POOL / AFP)

Willian wants to return to Chelsea

Willian's primary goal for the summer is a return to Chelsea after just one year with Arsenal, according to a report.
11th February 2021, Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England English FA Cup 5th round Football, Barnsley FC versus Chelsea. Christian Pulisic of Chelsea. Photo: Chris Cooper

Christian Pulisic trialled with Arsenal

Christian Pulisic had a trial at Arsenal as a teenager, before the current Chelsea winger had even moved to Borussia Dortmund.

Barcelona top Forbes’ list, Arsenal 8th

Barcelona top Forbes' Soccer Business Most Valuable Clubs list with Arsenal valued at $2.8bn in 8th place.
Amani Richards after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Richards on Instagram)

Arsenal sign Chelsea youth player Amani Richards

Arsenal have signed ex-Chelsea youngster Amani Richards, with the young attacker confirming the move on his social media pages.
UDINE, ITALY: Achraf Hakimi of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on January 23, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in £40m Inter Milan 22-year-old

Arsenal and Chelsea are both in the race to sign Achraf Hakimi this summer, trying to take advantage of Inter Milan's financial situation.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Willian of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

Willian says the quiet bit out loud about Chelsea

Willian has reiterated that he wanted to stay at Chelsea last summer, only deciding to leave when they wouldn't offer a three-year deal.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Tino Anjorin of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between Chelsea FC and FC Krasnodar at Stamford Bridge on December 08, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal beaten to Tino Anjorin by Chelsea

Tino Anjorin, who made his debut for Chelsea earlier this season, was pursued by Arsenal as a young player.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Jorginho of Chelsea is put under pressure by Leandro Trossard of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at American Express Community Stadium on September 14, 2020 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Glyn Kirk/Pool via Getty Images)

Jorginho agent denies any Arsenal offer for his client

Joao Santos, agent to Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, insists Arsenal haven't made an offer for his client despite the recent rumours.
Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho scores a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on September 14, 2020. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal show interest in Chelsea’s Jorginho – apparently

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is one of the player's Arsenal are looking at as a midfield signing this window, according to a report.
COBHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Willian of Chelsea arrives for a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group H match against Lille OSC at Chelsea Training Ground on December 09, 2019 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

How many players moved from Chelsea to Arsenal before Willian?

Willian is now an Arsenal player but how many players have moved from Chelsea to Arsenal over the years?
Willian after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Willian Arsenal shirt number confirmed after free transfer

Willian has a new shirt number at Arsenal, after signing on a free transfer from Chelsea on Friday following the conclusion of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
COBHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Willian of Chelsea walks out ahead of a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match against Bayern Munich at Chelsea Training Ground on February 24, 2020 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Official: Willian joins Arteta’s Arsenal revolution

Arsenal have convinced Willian to reject all offers thrown at him and signed the Brazilian forward on a three-year deal.
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian arrives at Chelsea's Cobham training facility in Stoke D'Abernon, southwest of London on May 19, 2020 as training resumes for the first time since the Premier League was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Willian Arsenal medical complete

According to the Evening Standard, Willian has completed his medical ahead of his move across London to join Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Willian of Chelsea looks up during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta specifically requested Arsenal sign Willian despite concerns

According to the Daily Telegraph, Mikel Arteta 'personally requested' Arsenal sign Willian despite his age in 'news' that sounds so like spin I'm a little dizzy.
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London on March 3, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Willian sends letter to Chelsea fans saying Goodbye

Willian has confirmed that he is leaving Chelsea and it seems like he is about to become an Arsenal player as he says goodbye to Chelsea fans in an open letter.