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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.

ISERLOHN, GERMANY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at the training ground at Hemberg-Stadion on June 23, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target makes his preference clear

Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori wants to join Arsenal despite strong interest from Chelsea, according to a report.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at the training ground at Hemberg-Stadion on June 23, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

3rd Arsenal transfer edges closer as €50m bid accepted and player agrees move

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori after reportedly agreeing on a €50 million transfer fee with the Italian club.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 30: Nico Williams of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia at Cologne Stadium on June 30, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea offer €58m Arsenal target €15m a season wages

Arsenal's pursuit of Spanish winger Nico Williams has taken a dramatic turn as Chelsea enter the fray with a staggering €15 million-a-season salary offer. The Gunners, who have long admired the 21-year-old, now face stiff competition from their London rivals for the Euro 2024 star's signature.
Ryan McAidoo playing for the England u17s (Photo via McAidoo on Instagram)

Arsenal’s ‘best proposal’ undercut as late Manchester City move seals deal

Arsenal lose out on Chelsea wonderkid Ryan McAidoo to Manchester City despite offering the "best proposal." Guardiola's team hijacks the deal, leaving the Gunners frustrated.
Zech Medley

Former Arsenal and Chelsea youngster signs for Fleetwood Town

Ex-Arsenal academy graduate Zech Medley signs for Fleetwood Town following the financial collapse of Belgian club KV Oostende.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at the training ground at Hemberg-Stadion on June 23, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Massive Arsenal bid rejected for 22-year-old

Arsenal's €47m bid for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori rejected. The Gunners face competition from Chelsea as they seek to strengthen their defence.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy celebrates after Mattia Zaccagni of Italy (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Croatia and Italy at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 24, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Arsenal lead race for impressive Euro 2024 22yo

Arsenal have the most concrete interest in Riccardo Calafiori, with Bologna's technical director suggesting a Juventus move is unlikely.
BOLOGNA, ITALY: Riccardo Calafiori of Bologna FC celebrates after the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on February 03, 2024. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal face competition from Chelsea and Liverpool for €40m+ Calafiori signature

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, but face competition from Premier League rivals. The Italian club is open to offers exceeding €40 million.
Omari Hutchinson celebrates a goal for the Arsenal u23s against Crystal Palace (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

How much did Arsenal get from Chelsea sell-on clause?

Omari Hutchinson's transfer to Ipswich Town has been confirmed, as has the cut of the fee Arsenal will receive from their sell-on clause.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at the training ground at Hemberg-Stadion on June 23, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Arsenal offered chance to sign Italy’s Euro 2024 star Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, who has impressed at Euro 2024. However, they face competition from Juventus.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - JUNE 25: Jonathan David of Canada celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 between Peru and Canada at Children's Mercy Park on June 25, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Arsenal scout cut-price Lille striker at Copa America

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Lille striker Jonathan David, who has less than 12 months left on his contract.
HULL, ENGLAND: Omari Hutchinson of Ipswich Town looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Ipswich Town at MKM Stadium on April 27, 2024. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal to profit as Ipswich look to finalise £22m deal

Ipswich Town are in negotiations looking to finalise a £22m deal to sign Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea, with Arsenal set to profit.
STUTTGART, GERMANY: Serhou Guirassy of Stuttgart looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern München at MHPArena on May 04, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

30-goal Arsenal target decides to leave and rejects Chelsea

Serhou Guirassy has decided to leave VfB Stuttgart and Chelsea are out of the race, but Borussia Dortmund are favourites ahead of Arsenal.
MUNICH, GERMANY: Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena on March 09, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich’s Kimmich considering Arsenal transfer

Arsenal are one of just five clubs Joshua Kimmich is considering joining this summer, with Bayern Munich prepared to sell.
HULL, ENGLAND: Omari Hutchinson of Ipswich Town reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Ipswich Town at MKM Stadium on April 27, 2024. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal will profit from expected Chelsea transfer

Ipswich Town have made contact over re-signing former Arsenal winger Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea, with the Gunners in line to profit.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea applauds the supporters during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2024. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Arsenal make enquiry for Chelsea midfielder

Arsenal are one of the clubs to have made an enquiry for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher amid interest from Atletico Madrid, according to a report from Spain.
A general view outside the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal’s ‘EV’ soars – what does that mean?

Arsenal's enterprise value skyrockets, fuelled by strategic player acquisitions and Champions League return. Explore the club's financial success.
Ryan McAidoo playing for the Chelsea u18s (Photo via McAidoo on Instagram)

Arsenal make ‘best proposal’ to sign Chelsea teenager

Arsenal have made an offer and are leading the race to sign Chelsea youngster Ryan McAidoo, according to a report.
NAPLES, ITALY - MAY 11: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli looks disappointed during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Arsenal to offer €90m for Victor Osimhen

Arsenal prepare a bold €90m bid for Napoli's star striker Victor Osimhen, but the Italian club demands €130m. Will the Gunners meet their demands?
UDINE, ITALY - MAY 06: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Dacia Arena on May 06, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal hold talks with Osimhen’s agent amid €90m bid rumours

Arsenal in talks with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen's agent over potential transfer. Will the Gunners secure his signature despite a hefty release clause?
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - MARCH 26: Diogo Costa of Portugal reacts during the international friendly match between Slovenia and Portugal on March 26, 2024 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.(Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

Arsenal reportedly monitoring €75m-clause goalkeeper

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Will they trigger his €75 million release clause?
LONDON, ENGLAND: Tosin Adarabioyo of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal “best ever” tweet deleted by new Chelsea signing

Tosin Adarabioyo has joined Chelsea on a free transfer but not before he was caught deleting a pro-Arsenal tweet.
Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany on May 18, 2024. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Why do Arsenal want Benjamin Šeško?

Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško, but face competition from Chelsea. Find out why the Gunners are keen on the Slovenian forward.
HULL, ENGLAND: Omari Hutchinson of Ipswich Town reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Ipswich Town at MKM Stadium on April 27, 2024. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal to profit, but not as much as Chelsea, from sale of former youngster

Chelsea are set to make a significant profit from the sale of former Arsenal academy product Omari Hutchinson, but thanks to a sell-on clause, the Gunners will also benefit.
HULL, ENGLAND: Omari Hutchinson of Ipswich Town looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Ipswich Town at MKM Stadium on April 27, 2024. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal will profit if Chelsea complete £20m sale

Arsenal will profit from a sell-on clause in Omari Hutchinson's contract if the Gunners academy graduate moves to Ipswich Town this summer.
Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany on May 18, 2024. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

21yo striker favours Arsenal move instead of Chelsea or Manchester United

Arsenal are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who has expressed his preference for a move to the Emirates Stadium.
BILBAO, SPAIN: Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao celebrates scoring the 2nd goal during the Copa del Rey Semifinal match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Atletico de Madrid at San Mames Stadium on February 29, 2024. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Arsenal to trigger 21yo winger’s €50m release clause

Arsenal are reportedly ready to activate Nico Williams' €50m release clause, making the Athletic Bilbao winger a top target for the summer transfer window.
Spain's forward #08 Mariona Caldentey celebrates after scoring her team's third goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League group A4 football match between Spain and Sweden, at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga on December 5, 2023.(Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

Caldentey drops exit hint: Arsenal move on the cards for Barcelona forward

Barcelona star Mariona Caldentey hints at departure, fuelling rumours of a potential move to Arsenal. Will the Gunners secure the Champions League hero's signature?
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Chelsea Owner, Todd Boehly, looks on during the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal 1st leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on April 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

Key Chelsea decision is an attempt to copy Arsenal

Chelsea are hiring Enzo Maresca as their new manager in the hope that he'll be able to follow in Mikel Arteta's footsteps, according to reports.
Marseille's French-Gabonese forward #10 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the French L1 football match between FC Lorient and Olympique Marseille (OM) at the Stade du Moustoir in Lorient, western France, on December 10, 2023. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal captain makes Saudi decision

Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly rejects a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab, opting to stay in Europe.
The big screen shows the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) action, checking for a penalty for handball during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal make decision ahead of vote to scrap VAR

Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs that will vote to keep VAR at next week's AGM, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Michael Olise of Crystal Palace reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on May 19, 2024. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Arsenal have edge over Chelsea in race for Crystal Palace winger

Arsenal are among the clubs interested in Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, and Champions League football gives them an edge.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Emile Smith Rowe attends the "All Or Nothing: Arsenal" Global Premiere at Islington Assembly Hall on August 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Aston Villa reignites pursuit of 23yo Arsenal midfielder

Aston Villa and other Premier League clubs show interest in Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, who could be sold due to financial constraints.
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates after winning 2-0 the UEFA Champions League Group C football match Napoli vs Sporting Braga at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples on December 12, 2023. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

“Osimhen would like Arsenal” says Italian journalist

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen reportedly favours a move to Arsenal, but the Gunners' shift in transfer priorities could complicate the deal.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Martin Odegaard, Gabriel and Jorginho of Arsenal celebrate victory as they walk towards their fans after defeating Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on May 12, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal now Kings of the ‘Big Six’

Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal's fortunes against 'Big Six' rivals, turning a history of heavy defeats into an impressive record of dominance.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: Lotte Wubben-Moy of Arsenal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on March 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal Women’s summer plans: US tour, Champions League, and new signings

Arsenal Women gear up for pre-season US tour as Lotte Wubben-Moy is named Player of the Season. The Gunners eye new signings and Champions League qualification.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates victory with teammates after the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Meadow Park on May 18, 2024 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Not good enough: Arsenal women end of season review

Arsenal Women finish the season with a 5-0 victory after a mixed bag of results. Review highlights Champions League exit, inconsistent WSL performances, and Continental Cup triumph.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal looks on during the team's warm up prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 10, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Manchester City want Arsenal record striker on free transfer

Manchester City are interested in signing WSL all-time top goalscorer Vivianne Miedema after her departure from Arsenal. Will she join the title contenders?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Kai Havertz during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on May 12, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Arsenal star hits 14 goals/assists in last 13 games

Kai Havertz's impressive form for Arsenal, contributing 14 goals and assists in his last 13 games, has been crucial in their title challenge and could also benefit the German national team at Euro 2024.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on March 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Newcastle and Chelsea set to battle for Arsenal signing

Newcastle United and Chelsea are both interested in Aaron Ramsdale this summer, with the Blues also holding an interest in former Gunner Emi Martinez.