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'Can’t predict the future' – Director leaves exit door open for Chelsea manager target

'Can’t predict the future' – Director leaves exit door open for Chelsea manager target

Como’s sporting director, Ludi, has spoken out on Cesc Fabregas’ future at the club, and the door has been left open to a departure. Obviously Ludi wants Fabregas to stay at the club, because he has done superbly since he arrived there.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

Chelsea could hand midfielder new contract to avoid major transfer problem this summer

Enzo Fernandez’s future is going to be the subject of speculation for the weeks and months ahead as we reach the summer. We’ve reached the final run of games of the season, and Chelsea still have a lot to play for.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

€47.3m youngster is huge BlueCo success story – he’s so good there are big questions for next season

Mike Penders is a BlueCo success story, and will likely step up and compete for the Chelsea first team next year. Part of what’s been so frustrating about Chelsea’s “buy low, sell high” strategy since BlueCo took over has been simply how badly chosen the youngsters brought in have been.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

How Chelsea striker became a midfielder with the help of teammate who controlled him 'like on the PlayStation'

Eidur Gudjohnsen had a spell in midfield for Chelsea which many people have forgotten about, where Claude Makelele helped him out. Chelsea’s official website has some really interesting exclusives at the moment, and we enjoyed this one today about Eidur Gudjohnsen.

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Chelsea give player of the month to the only one who can be justified

Jorrel Hato was the only player to emerge from April with any credit, and he’s a worthy player of the month. April was not a fun month for Chelsea fans.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

Chelsea’s best move to try and profit from £30m disaster is obvious after Everton show interest

Liam Delap’s transfer and contract situation leaves Chelsea one trick to try and sell him without a disaster loss. While most sources are saying that Chelsea are going to stick with Liam Delap this summer, there are also rumours about teams who might be interested in signing him.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30

'Done really well' – Semi final awaits for impressive BlueCo manager who already has Premier League credit

Gary O’Neil is quietly going about his business at Strasbourg in really impressive fashion, with tonight a huge test. Part of what was so frustrating about the way that Chelsea took Liam Rosenior from their sister club – and then sacked him a few months later – was that the talented young coach was lost from the BlueCo system forever.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30

Chelsea, Dortmund and Bayern chase record breaking Europa League talent for future move

Chelsea are being linked with a teenage talent who was making waves as a 15 year old in senior football. Plenty of Chelsea fans are frustrated by their club’s constant targeting of young talent instead of established quality.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

Cole Palmer’s lack of connection with Joao Pedro is Chelsea’s missing piece in attack

Joao Pedro has been a good signing for Chelsea – but he does lack a clear connection with Cole Palmer, so far at least. The Athletic have put out a really interesting article on Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

Chelsea hierarchy happier with their sporting directors than fans with manager decision seen as 'successful'

Matt Law says that Chelsea’s hierarchy are happier with their sporting directors than most fans are, and gives an example of why. Matt Law was on the London is Blue podcast this week, where he talked about where Chelsea’s thinking was at on their sporting directors.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30

Mail Sport provides new update on Enzo Fernandez’s future

Enzo Fernandez wants a new contract at Chelsea similar to those given to Reece James, Moises Caicedo and Cole Palmer according to reports. There have been doubts surrounding Fernandez’s future ever since Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League by PSG.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

Report: Player Chelsea are unhappy with rejects new proposal from the club

Chelsea have been looking at options for Liam Delap as they are unhappy with his progress, with Strasbourg one of those according to our writer Simon Phillips.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30

Crystal Palace could be involved in manager merry-go-round with former Chelsea boss

There could well be a bit of a manager merry-go-round this summer as some movements are expected in the Premier League. All the talk is around Chelsea right now and who is going to be their next head coach after they sacked Liam Rosenior just over a week ago now.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30

'Ideal for the Barca system' – Former Barcelona scout urges club to sign Chelsea star this summer

Former Barcelona scout Bojan Krkic senior has told the La Liga side to sign Joao Pedro over Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.  Chelsea signed Pedro last summer from Brighton in a deal worth up to £60m, and the Brazilian has had a successful first season to date.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30
'Unless Chelsea change their structure' – Manager warned off taking Chelsea job

'Unless Chelsea change their structure' – Manager warned off taking Chelsea job

A manager that Chelsea have been linked with has been warned off taking the role by former manager Sam Allardyce. Chelsea have been linked with many different names already in the last week.

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'What I’ve been told' – Sky Sports reporter shares what he’s heard about Cesc Fabregas and Chelsea

'What I’ve been told' – Sky Sports reporter shares what he’s heard about Cesc Fabregas and Chelsea

There’s a suggestion that long term there’s a plan for Cesc Fabregas to manage Arsenal one day according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol. Chelsea are once again looking for a new head coach after they sacked Liam Rosenior last week, less than four months after appointing him.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30
Pundit: Nobody in football 'thought Liam Rosenior was the right person for Chelsea'

Pundit: Nobody in football 'thought Liam Rosenior was the right person for Chelsea'

Former England international Paul Scholes has claimed that nobody in and around football thought Liam Rosenior was the right hire for Chelsea. And I actually think he’s right.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30
'There is interest' – Fabrizio Romano delivers latest on big Chelsea transfer situation

'There is interest' – Fabrizio Romano delivers latest on big Chelsea transfer situation

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has put out an update on the future of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson this week. Jackson is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, but he will be returning to Chelsea at the end of that spell when the season ends.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 29
McFarlane’s plans for Lavia after midfielder admits he knows coach 'very well'

McFarlane’s plans for Lavia after midfielder admits he knows coach 'very well'

Romeo Lavia spoke about the Chelsea’ title chances and what he and his teammates thought about Calum McFarlane. Despite the chaos at Chelsea this season, the Blues are just one game away from winning a trophy.

Liam Rosenior News / Chelsea News / April 29
BBC on full cost of sacking Liam Rosenior and breaking his £24m contract

BBC on full cost of sacking Liam Rosenior and breaking his £24m contract

Liam Rosenior will get a lot of money from Chelsea after they sacked him, but it won’t be close to the full value of his deal. Things move quickly at Chelsea, and Liam Rosenior is already deep in the rear view mirror despite only being sacked a week ago.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 29
Exclusive: Sources doubt Premier League manager is good fit for Chelsea’s sporting structure

Exclusive: Sources doubt Premier League manager is good fit for Chelsea’s sporting structure

Oliver Glasner is someone Chelsea are interested in – but we can’t see them actually appointing him as our new coach. Andoni Iraola has been established as the favourite as Chelsea look for a new manager.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 29
Chelsea winger could be halfway through his ban already if CAS take positive view of appeal

Chelsea winger could be halfway through his ban already if CAS take positive view of appeal

We finally have details on Mykhailo Mudryk’s ban, although they haven’t come from the FA, but from CAS. We finally have an update on the mysterious case of Mykhailo Mudryk.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 29
Chelsea midfielder names one thing players thought was 'unacceptable' last week

Chelsea midfielder names one thing players thought was 'unacceptable' last week

Romeo Lavia was part of the Chelsea team that beat Leeds on Sunday, and is likely to keep appearing while he’s fit. Romeo Lavia has been in and out of the Chelsea team this season – as is his wont.

Marc Cucurella News / Caught Offside / April 28
Deal on: Chelsea open to negotiating €50m transfer, player keen on move

Deal on: Chelsea open to negotiating €50m transfer, player keen on move

Chelsea are reportedly open to negotiating the sale of Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella amid interest from Barcelona ahead of the summer. Cucurella has been a key player for the Blues in recent times, overcoming a slow start to life at Stamford Bridge to become a solid and reliable defender for the team.

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