Tag: Chelsea FC

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.

Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang attends a team training session at Chelsea's Cobham training facility in Stoke D'Abernon, southwest of London on March 6, 2023 on the eve of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg football match against Borussia Dortmund. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Aubameyang’s Marseille move: A nostalgic return or career endgame?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the Gabonese striker formerly of Arsenal and currently of Chelsea, appears to be on the brink of a move to Ligue 1 outfit Marseille.
Declan Rice after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Declan Rice did not encourage Manchester City ahead of Arsenal move

Arsenal had to fight off plenty of competition for Declan Rice's signature this summer, with many top clubs showing an interest in him.

3 top European clubs circle for Balogun as he joins Arsenal on tour

Folarin Balogun has linked up with Arsenal for pre-season, but speculation continues to grow around his future with the club.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Romeo Lavia of Southampton inspects the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton FC at St. James Park on April 30, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Liverpool & Chelsea prepare swoops for Arsenal target

Liverpool and Chelsea are firmly in the race for Romeo Lavia, but Arsenal remain in the wings for the Southampton midfielder.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on March 15, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal Declan Rice deal adds £30m to Caicedo price for Chelsea

In the wake of Arsenal's record-setting deal for Declan Rice, Chelsea's quest to sign Brighton's Moises Caicedo could become substantially more expensive.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Cesc Fabregas retires

Celebrating the illustrious career of Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas as he announces his retirement at 36
Swansea City's new intake of youngsters

Released Arsenal youngster signs for Swansea City

Swansea City have secured promising talent, Teo Minchev, after he was released by Arsenal academy, marking an exciting chapter for the young footballer.
Kai Havertz

What number Kai Havertz will wear at Arsenal

Kai Havertz's Arsenal shirt number has leaked on social media, along with his explanation for why he's chosen it.
Kai Havertz after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal)

Official: Kai Havertz completes Arsenal transfer

Kai Havertz has officially completed his transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal, signing a long-term deal to play under Mikel Arteta in north London.
Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz in Arsenal kit photo leaked

Reports have emerged that Kai Havertz, the Chelsea forward, has completed the initial part of his medical tests with Arsenal while a photo of him in his new kit has been leaked.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Romeo Lavia of Southampton looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Southampton and Grimsby Town at St Mary's Stadium on March 01, 2023. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Liverpool try to mess up Arsenal transfer

Liverpool make an unexpected entry into the transfer race for Southampton's Romeo Lavia, potentially complicating Arsenal's pursuit. Will the Gunners lose out or still secure the promising young midfielder?
Ethan Nwaneri following his debut for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Chelsea offer exciting Arsenal youngster contract

New reports suggest that Chelsea has presented an offer to Arsenal's young star, Ethan Nwaneri. As the wonderkid's contract with Arsenal draws to a close, will he make the switch?
Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on May 25, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s 1st summer signing to join this week

Kai Havertz is set to officially join Arsenal next week, with Mikel Arteta playing a key role in convincing the Chelsea man to make the switch.
Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 18, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

£65m Arsenal transfer announcement ‘in days’

Kai Havertz is set to undergo a medical over the next few days ahead of his move to Arsenal, which should be announced early next week.
FLORENCE, ITALY - JUNE 06: Jorginho of Italy looks on during an Italy Training Session at Forte Village Resort on June 06, 2023 in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Midfielder determined to fight for place at Arsenal amid exit talk

Jorginho, the Italy international, is determined to stay at Arsenal, ignoring interests from Lazio, five months after his move from Chelsea.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Kai Havertz of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Kai Havertz to Arsenal: medical, fee, and wages

Unpacking the major Arsenal transfer news as Chelsea star Kai Havertz is set to join the Gunners in a £65 million deal, details enclosed.
Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 18, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal bid for Premier League forward accepted

Arsenal have now found an agreement to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea for a fee in region of £65m when their latest bid was accepted.
BREMEN, GERMANY: Kai Havertz of Germany celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the International Friendly match between Germany and Ukraine at Wohninvest Weserstadion on June 12, 2023. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Arsenal make new £60m bid for Kai Havertz

Arsenal have made an improved £60m offer for Kai Havertz, with an expectation that the two clubs will agree a deal this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Kai Havertz of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Kai Havertz now very close to joining Arsenal despite Bayern interest

Kai Havertz is very close to joining Arsenal, with the player keen and Bayern Munich informed that negotiations with the Gunners are too advanced.
Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on May 25, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea respond to Arsenal bid for Havertz

Arsenal have had their opening bid for Kai Havertz turned down by Chelsea, but talks continue with the player keen on the move.
Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 18, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Kai Havertz 90% agreement with Arsenal

Kai Havertz has approved Arsenal's bid to sign him from Chelsea, with the two clubs in contact over his summer transfer.
Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 18, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal favourites for Chelsea 24yo as they target £60m deal

Arsenal have made an opening proposal to sign Kai Havertz and appear to be leading the race for the signing, but they remain short of Chelsea's valuation.
Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal with the Heads Up logo on his shirt during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal to sell Nicolas Pepe or terminate contract

Nicolas Pepe could soon depart from Arsenal as the club seeks buyers for the £72m signing who failed to make a substantial impact at the Emirates.
Former French midfielder and 1998 World Champion, Emmanuel Petit poses during a photo session on September 14, 2017 in Paris. Challenged Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger "is still the man of the situation" said Arsenal former player Emmanuel Petit, who regrets "to see that this club no longer attracts top players." (Photo credit CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal man admits club wanted to re-sign him amid Manchester United regret

Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit reveals why he regrets choosing Chelsea over Manchester United in 2001 after considering his then wife's desire to live in London.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion is put under pressure by Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on November 05, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal to place new Caicedo bid as Brighton soften stance

Arsenal are set to place a new bid for Moises Caicedo, with Brighton softening their stance on a sale but Chelsea providing competition.
Chelsea's English caretaker manager Frank Lampard (R) speaks with Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz (L) during warm-up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on April 8, 2023. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘really want’ £70m Chelsea forward

Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Kai Havertz's situation, though Chelsea's asking price is currently putting off potential bidders.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Jorginho of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Jorginho Arsenal exit now a possibility

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho may be considering a return to Italy, with Lazio showing interest, stirring up fresh transfer rumours.
Ecuador's midfielder Moises Caicedo celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Ecuador and Senegal at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 29, 2022. (Photo by RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal plan renewed offer for Moises Caicedo

Arsenal remain interested in Moises Caicedo this summer, and they're planning a renewed offer for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on March 15, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Failed deal turns Chelsea towards Arsenal-linked star

Chelsea look to be taking the lead in the race to sign Moises Caicedo, after failing to secure a move for Manuel Ugarte of Sporting CP.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on March 15, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea ‘trump card’ could pose Arsenal problems

Arsenal's pursuit of Brighton's Moises Caicedo has reportedly hit a stumbling block as Chelsea emerges as the frontrunner in the race for the talented midfielder.
Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND: Mason Mount of Chelsea applauds the fans after their side's defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Mason Mount agrees personal terms with Manchester United

Mason Mount has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, following previous links to Arsenal for the Chelsea midfielder.
Arsenal transfers - Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount reacts during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 26, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal transfer target favours Manchester United

Mason Mount is leaning towards joining Manchester United if he leaves Chelsea, and Arsenal are reportedly aware of that preference.
Arsenal transfers - Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount reacts during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 26, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Man United to bid £55m for Mason Mount amid Arsenal interest

Arsenal's potential involvement in Mason Mount's transfer saga is being closely watched. Will the Gunners outbid Manchester United and Liverpool for the young star?
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR: Emi Martinez of Argentina celebrates the team's first goal scored by Lionel Messi during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Emiliano Martinez transfer to Tottenham rumoured

Reports suggest ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez could move to Spurs. Is he set to ruffle more Gunners' feathers?
Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang (R) celebrates after scoring during the 2012 Olympic mens football match between Gabon and Switzerland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on July 26, 2012.(Photo credit PAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages)

Aubameyang reverses Gabon retirement decision

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reverses his international retirement as rumours abound about his potential return to Barcelona.
Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang attends a team training session at Chelsea's Cobham training facility in Stoke D'Abernon, southwest of London on March 6, 2023 on the eve of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg football match against Borussia Dortmund. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona to sign Aubameyang for €5m on 1 condition

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's possible return to Barcelona could be a bargain deal, provided he accepts a pay cut.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Danny Welbeck (L) of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Mesut Oezil and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal after scoring his team's second goal during the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on March 9, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal star Santi Cazorla trumps Ronaldo says Danny Welbeck

Danny Welbeck lauds ex-Arsenal star Santi Cazorla as the best player he's played with, pleasing fans by picking him over Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ethan Nwaneri following his debut for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Man City set to snatch Arsenal’s young sensation Ethan Nwaneri

Manchester City are reportedly leading the race to sign Arsenal's teenage sensation, Ethan Nwaneri, raising concerns over Arsenal's talent retention.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring the team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at American Express Community Stadium on May 04, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Alexis Mac Allister contract clause opens door for Arsenal and Liverpool

Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo attract interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, thanks to a unique contract clause that could facilitate moves.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea looks dejected after Martin Odegaard of Arsenal (not pictured) scores the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aubameyang pushes for free transfer to Barcelona after failed Chelsea stint

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly seeking a free transfer from Chelsea to Barcelona, despite the London club's reluctance to lose their £12m investment.