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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.

Emile Smith Rowe in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Chelsea make approach to sign Arsenal midfielder

Chelsea are interested in Emile Smith Rowe and have made an approach to Arsenal, though it's unclear whether the Gunners would sell to a rival.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Evan Ferguson of Brighton celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Luton Town at American Express Community Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal plot 2nd £100m transfer

Arsenal eye a £100m move for Evan Ferguson in 2024, planning for the future and competition against top clubs, despite Brighton's high price tag.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY: Folarin Balogun of Arsenal FC controls the ball during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal FC at Max-Morlock Stadion on July 13, 2023. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Balogun to snub Chelsea for £40m Monaco move

Monaco are close to a £40m deal for Arsenal's Folarin Balogun, with the striker only considering the French Ligue 1 club despite interest from Premier League sides.
PAMPLONA, SPAIN: Ivan Fresneda of Real Valladolid in action during the LaLiga Santander match between CA Osasuna and Real Valladolid CF at El Sadar Stadium on October 30, 2022. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Chelsea encouraged to start bidding war for €15m 18yo

Sporting vies for Iván Fresneda's signature amid stiff competition from Arsenal and Chelsea, with Valladolid holding firm on the €15 million price.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Folarin Balogun #26 of Arsenal FC looks on during the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Fulham open Balogun talks

Fulham are intensifying their pursuit of Arsenal's Folarin Balogun. Marco Silva's side, along with Chelsea and Monaco, are keen on the £50m-rated striker.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Folarin Balogun #26 of Arsenal FC looks on during the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Arsenal 22yo agrees terms with Chelsea

Arsenal and Chelsea are locked in negotiations over striker Folarin Balogun's transfer. Arsenal's £50m valuation is a sticking point, with Chelsea countering at £30m.
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Manchester City sign midfielder targeted by Arsenal

Manchester City finalises the acquisition of 14-year-old prodigy Tyrese Noubissie from Leicester City, beating several top Premier League clubs in the process.
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Arsenal Manchester City and Chelsea games moved for TV

Arsenal's Premier League games against Manchester City and Chelsea in October have been rescheduled for live UK TV broadcast on Sky Sports.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Kai Havertz #29 of Arsenal celebrates against FC Barcelona in the first half of a pre-season friendly match at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Havertz explains why Arsenal suits him better than Chelsea

Kai Havertz says he's really enjoying his role at Arsenal, playing in a completely different style to his former club Chelsea.
Gabriel Jesus in the new Arsenal 2023/24 home shirt (Photo via Adidas Brasil)

Arsenal shirt most popular in UK

Unearth the most sought after football shirts globally, with a special focus on how Arsenal's iconic shirt is leading the way in the UK.
Arsenal's midfielder Ethan Nwaneri reacts during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on September 18, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal starlet resisted strong Chelsea and Man City transfer offer

Chelsea and Manchester City did everything they could to try and convince Ethan Nwaneri to leave Arsenal before he signed a new deal with Arsenal.
Monaco's French defender Axel Disasi celebrates scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between FC Nantes and AS Monaco FC at the Stade de la BeaujoireLouis Fonteneau in Nantes, western France on April 9, 2023. (Photo by SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal refuse to pay €45m for new Chelsea signing

Arsenal previously held an interest in Chelsea-bound Axel Disasi, but they weren't willing to meet Monaco's demands, according to a report.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion applauds fans after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Brighton reject 4th Chelsea bid for Moises Caicedo

Brighton and Hove Albion have now turned down four different bids for Moises Caicedo from Chelsea, with Brighton demanding Chelsea match Declan Rice's fee.
Ajax's Mohammed Kudus (L) fights for the ball with Utrecht's Mark van der Maarel during the Dutch Eredivisie football match between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Utrecht at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United enter 22yo race despite long-standing Arsenal talks

Arsenal intensifies interest in Ajax's Mohammed Kudus amidst Manchester United's shifting transfer focus. Could the Ghanaian striker be the Gunner's next big acquisition?
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 now lead race for Arsenal target as Gunners pull out

Arsenal are no longer active in the race for Romeo Lavia, with Liverpool and Chelsea fighting it out for the Southampton man's signature.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal speaks to Dr Gary O'Driscoll, Team Doctor of Arsenal following a knock to his head during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Arsenal identify Manchester United-bound replacement

Arsenal are on a mission to find their new head of medicine as the highly-regarded Gary O'Driscoll prepares to join Manchester United, marking the...
LONDON, ENGLAND: Michael Olise of Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on February 25, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer pivot is good news for Arsenal

Chelsea have seemingly turned to Michael Olise as a transfer priority, amid suggestions that Mohammed Kudus has long been in dialogue with Arsenal.
Ajax' Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus reacts during the Dutch Eredivisie premier league football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Feyenoord at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on March 19, 2023. (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea in talks with Arsenal target but Gunner’s have alternative

Arsenal's transfer plans for Ajax's Mohammed Kudus could be thwarted by Chelsea, but the Gunners have an alternative strategy in place involving Dinamo Zagreb's Martin Baturina.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea gestures during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aubameyang completes free move from Chelsea

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Olympique de Marseille on a three-year deal, leaving Chelsea on a free transfer.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring a goal during a friendly football match between the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star team and Arsenal FC, at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2023. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta’s strategy to unleash Havertz’s full potential at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, suggests that the club's new acquisition, Kai Havertz, could be utilised in a variety of positions in the upcoming season.
Declan Rice signing for Arsenal alongside Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Chelsea failed to convince Declan Rice with underwhelming pitch

Chelsea were in the mix for Declan Rice until January, but he wasn't sold by their pitch and was put off by their managerial uncertainty.
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Alessia Russo of England looks on during the Women's International Friendly match between England and Portugal at Stadium mk on July 01, 2023 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Striker opens up on refreshing new start at Arsenal

Lioness star Alessia Russo talks about her transfer to Arsenal and the significance of the move ahead of the Women's World Cup.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.