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'Just to be clear' – Reece James sets the record straight on why he missed Palmeiras clash

Reece James has confirmed he wasn’t injured in the warm-up against Palmeiras despite reports, and it was just a precautionary measure. James had been named in the starting line-up for the quarter final clash, but was replaced by Andrey Santos during the warm-up.

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Enzo Maresca sets the record straight as he speaks on Noni Madueke’s Chelsea departure

Enzo Maresca has confirmed nobody told Noni Madueke he had to leave Chelsea, and he decided he wanted to leave the club. Madueke is set to complete a move to rivals Arsenal for a fee of £52m after two and a half seasons at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 12

Top insider shares Chelsea’s stance on Nicolas Jackson amid links with AC Milan

Chelsea view Nicolas Jackson as a potential £100m striker and aren’t actively looking to sell him according to Mail Sport journalist Kieran Gill. The Blues have once again been busy this summer and have made three attacking signings in Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 12

'Here we go' – Fabrizio Romano confirms yet another Chelsea transfer

Fabrizio Romano has reported Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic for £25m. The Serb excelled on loan at Strasbourg last season and was named their Player of the Season as the Ligue 1 side qualified for the Conference League.

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Chelsea ready to upset PSG in 'chess match' final

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said he will treat Sunday's Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain "like a chess match."

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 11

Here's insane cash Club World Cup champ PSG or Chelsea will bag

On Sunday, France's Paris Saint-Germain and England's Chelsea will play for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title. The winner, having vanquished top teams from other FIFA regions, will be crowned the world's greatest club soccer team.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 11

'Buying a lot of' – Glen Johnson shares his concerns about Chelsea’s transfer business

Former Blue Glen Johnson has questioned Chelsea over their choice of signings under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership. Chelsea have once again been busy and have already signed Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro as they look to revamp their attack.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 11

'Could be a lesson'- Frank Leboeuf reveals why he’s 'scared' for Chelsea in the Club World Cup final

Former Blue Frank Leboeuf has admitted he’s “scared” for Chelsea ahead of Sunday’s Club World Cup final against Paris Saint Germain. Chelsea have surprised many by the making the final, and it will be a huge test against arguably the best side in the world.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 11

'I personally feel' – John Terry shares honest opinion on Chelsea’s title hopes next season

Chelsea legend John Terry doesn’t believe the Blues are ready to win the Premier League title next season, with Manchester City and Liverpool “too strong” at the moment.

Noni Madueke News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Another Chelsea Starter Could Be Set to Leave After Noni Madueke: ‘Premier League Clubs Keen’

Chelsea have been very active in the summer transfer window so far, alongside competing in the Club World Cup (which they are now in the final of, to be played on July 13).

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 11

John Obi Mikel shares his thoughts on the Club World Cup final, 'going to be incredible'

John Obi Mikel has stated it’s going to be “incredible” to see the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain. Chelsea booked their place in the final with a 2-0 win against Fluminense on Tuesday night, whilst PSG destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday evening.

Noni Madueke News / Extratime Talk / July 11

Arsenal Make a Statement With Noni Madueke Swoop During Chelsea’s Club World Cup Run

Arsenal are looking for ways to upgrade their forward line in the 2025 summer transfer window after missing out on the Premier League title to Liverpool in the 2024/25 season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 11

Why Chelsea are lining up to sell yet another player just 6 months after buying them

Chelsea are set to sell Mathis Amougou to their sister club Strasbourg, just 6 months after signing him from. L’Equipe are reporting that the Blues are going to part with the former St Etienne midfielder, who was signed in January for £12.5m and picked up just a handful of minutes.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 11

Weird transfer story explained: Winger turned down huge Chelsea offer two months ago

Jadon Sancho’s story at Chelsea was an odd one, and even thought he’s now back at Manchester United, details are still coming out about what happened to break down a permanent move to Stamford Bridge that looked very likely at one point.

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Romano latest: Key Chelsea man could follow Madueke out of the door; Premier League clubs 'keen and informed'

What took everyone by surprise in Chelsea’s first couple of years under the new ownership was the volume of players they were buying. They bought a whole new squad, then had a busy time selling off the old squad – a job which isn’t yet complete either.

Joao Pedro News / Chelsea News / July 11

Pundit explains why Joao Pedro will score 'a lot of goals' at Chelsea compared to Brighton

Pat Nevin has been speaking about Chelsea’s Club World Cup exploits, and we’ve already mentioned his thoughts on the final. In previewing the game, he also addressed the question of who would play up top.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 11

Why it’s 'no problem' if developing Chelsea lose final on Sunday according to fan favourite

Chelsea are through to the Club World Cup final, where they will face PSG on Sunday. Despite showing some impressive form, not many pundits are giving Enzo Maresca’s team much of a chance, mainly because of how devastatingly good the Parisians have been.

Filip Jorgensen News / Chelsea News / July 11

French outlet L’Equipe reveal Chelsea ace who reportedly rejected Strasbourg loan

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen rejected a loan move to Strasbourg with Mike Penders now closing in a move to the Ligue 1 outfit according to reports.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 11

The Guardian detail Chelsea’s thoughts on Madueke and share why he decided to join Arsenal

Noni Madueke has decided to seek a new challenge in a bid for more regular football following a raft of attacking signings at Chelsea according to reports.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 11

'All signed' – Fabrizio Romano confirms latest Chelsea transfer after change of plan from the Blues

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Chelsea have agreed to sell Mathis Amougou to Strasbourg just six months after signing the midfielder. The Blues signed Amougou for a fee of around £12.5m from Ligue 1 outfit St Etienne in January and he played just 22 minutes for the club.

Nicolas Jackson News / Chelsea News / July 11

'It’s getting serious' – Fabrizio Romano provides major update on future of Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson could leave Chelsea this summer with AC Milan “dreaming” of signing the striker according to Fabrizio Romano. Jackson’s future has been questioned following the arrival of the Liam Delap, and even more so after the Blues signed Joao Pedro.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 10

Romano gives 'here we go' at last to £52m deal which is already controversial

Fabrizio Romano has just given his famous “here we go” to the Noni Madueke to Arsenal move, signalling as complete a transfer which has really moved quickly in the last few days.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 10

Why Chelsea star Noni Madueke is right man for Arsenal

Arsenal have reportedly agreed to "personal terms" with right winger Noni Madueke to bring him to North London.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 10

Club World Cup final: Who has the edge, PSG or Chelsea?

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Chelsea’s South American Core Knocks Fluminense Out of Club World Cup

Much has been written about the amazing tournament run by Brazilian sides in the 2025 Club World Cup, but that run came to an end Tuesday as Chelsea blanked Fluminense 2-0, finally ending the Cinderella story of the tournament’s most surprising side.

Chelsea FC News / Field Level Media / July 7

Fluminense stand between Chelsea and another major final

Chelsea will try to reach a second major final in three months when it faces Fluminense in Tuesday's FIFA Club World Cup semifinal in East Rutherford, N.J.