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The Antoine Semenyo transfer saga could end as week from hell for Chelsea

The Antoine Semenyo transfer saga could end as week from hell for Chelsea

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has a huge part to play in Chelsea’s season just across this week, if he moves to Man City. Chelsea were keen on signing Semenyo and made an enquiry.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30

Contact Made: Chelsea join Forest and Aston Villa in attempts to sign £44m striker

Chelsea have reportedly made contact to sign a striker who could end up costing them £44m to sign, but they have competition. Both Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa have been named on the report as being two other English clubs keen on this same striker.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30
BlueCo eyeing former Manchester City midfielder but not yet for Chelsea

BlueCo eyeing former Manchester City midfielder but not yet for Chelsea

It is actually BlueCo who are eyeing a former Manchester City midfielder rather than Chelsea, at least not yet anyway. Strasbourg is a known route to Chelsea for many players, being their sister club and under the same ownership group.

Chelsea FC News / Total Apex Sports / December 29
Chelsea‘s £38M Defender Jorrel Hato Could Return to Ajax Just Months After Signing

Chelsea‘s £38M Defender Jorrel Hato Could Return to Ajax Just Months After Signing

Jorrel Hato’s rise was supposed to follow a familiar modern script. Break through young, earn a big move, adapt quickly, then establish yourself at the

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Chelsea to try cheeky £30m bid for second Cole Palmer who is still fighting relegation this season

Chelsea to try cheeky £30m bid for second Cole Palmer who is still fighting relegation this season

Chelsea’s sporting directors are under even more fire than usual after a bad defeat to Aston Villa last night, and looking back at their record it’s easy to see why.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Chelsea January transfer latest: 'money to spend' but owners’ wishes are now clear, fans won’t love it

Chelsea January transfer latest: 'money to spend' but owners’ wishes are now clear, fans won’t love it

Chelsea are in a bit of a rut right now, and things are gloomy at Stamford Bridge. If you were hoping that a bit of January spending would fix the team (or at least make people feel a bit better about our prospects, think again.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
'Diabolical' – Two stats which show perfectly why Chelsea have gone backwards this year

'Diabolical' – Two stats which show perfectly why Chelsea have gone backwards this year

The London is Blue podcast were especially frustrated about Saturday’s result because they had flown across the Atlantic to be there, and see Chelsea fumble a winning position at home once again.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 29
Exclusive claims Chelsea could repeat last January move with loan for unwanted defender

Exclusive claims Chelsea could repeat last January move with loan for unwanted defender

Leeds United are said to be keen on Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, according to an exclusive from Football Insider. Their piece claims that the Yorkshire side are looking to add the defender to their relegation battling squad after losing Joe Rodon to injury.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Another Chelsea summer transfer has failed its first season test as backup fails to do his job

Another Chelsea summer transfer has failed its first season test as backup fails to do his job

Jorrel Hato injured himself in the warmup against Newcastle a couple of weeks ago, and in Enzo Maresca’s press conference released today, the manager was asked whether the Dutchman would be fit to play tomorrow, now that Marc Cucurella has picked up a hamstring tweak: “I don’t think so, no, I don’t think so,” the coach replied.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
'Fewer mistakes' – Chelsea’s thriving youth coach on bringing up the next generation of academy stars

'Fewer mistakes' – Chelsea’s thriving youth coach on bringing up the next generation of academy stars

After a 4th place finish in last season’s U18 Premier League, Chelsea are already looking a stronger group this time out. They’re currently second in the southern section of the league, and that’s after having played just 9 games, while the teams around them have played 12.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Maresca hints that transfer strategy could be hurting Chelsea’s ability to hold leads

Maresca hints that transfer strategy could be hurting Chelsea’s ability to hold leads

Chelsea’s game against Aston Villa at the weekend was lost because they brought on subs which improved their team and we brought on subs which made us worse.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 29
Only two Chelsea players make London Team of the Year 2025 Xl

Only two Chelsea players make London Team of the Year 2025 Xl

Only two Chelsea players have made the London Team of the Year for 2025 starting Xl, as chosen by a journalist this weekend. We are just a few days away from entering 2026 now so we are starting to look back and reflecting on things and pondering the year we have left behind in 2025.

Andoni Iraola News / Chelsea News / December 29
'Get something at Stamford Bridge' – Iraola speaks out ahead of Chelsea match

'Get something at Stamford Bridge' – Iraola speaks out ahead of Chelsea match

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has been speaking ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Chelsea tomorrow night. The Blues have just lost 2-1

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Outlet names 4 Chelsea player who might never play for the club again in clear-out

Outlet names 4 Chelsea player who might never play for the club again in clear-out

A media outlet has named four current Chelsea players that might never play for the club again with a apparently clear-out incoming. We’ve seen and heard this many times before haven’t we?

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / December 29
Chelsea have transfer plans in place as Enzo Maresca makes two priorities

Chelsea have transfer plans in place as Enzo Maresca makes two priorities

Chelsea have begun laying the foundations for the next phase of their rebuild, with their long-term transfer priorities now coming into sharper focus as they attempt to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Reporter claims Chelsea player did not want to leave the club in the summer

Reporter claims Chelsea player did not want to leave the club in the summer

One reporter is claiming that a player that left Chelsea in the summer did not want to leave the club after all. Of course, a lot of things happened in the summer window and we saw a lot of players coming and going at Chelsea as we often do.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Maresca deserves criticism for this decision which cost Chelsea dearly

Maresca deserves criticism for this decision which cost Chelsea dearly

When the teams for Chelsea’s game against Aston Villa were put out yesterday, it was all pretty much as expected. Enzo Maresca decided to put Reece James back in defence, but otherwise went with his pretty standard first team selection.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 29
Outlet reports disappointment in BlueCo club’s position after spending so much in summer

Outlet reports disappointment in BlueCo club’s position after spending so much in summer

One outlet is reporting disappointment in the current position of a BlueCo club seeing as they spent so much money in the summer. With Chelsea currently

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
One mistake cost Chelsea a win on Saturday – and this player keeps making them

One mistake cost Chelsea a win on Saturday – and this player keeps making them

Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa yesterday came despite the Blues dominating the game for 65 minutes. They hadn’t quite got the second goal they needed, but it was coming.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Insider explains why Cole Palmer smacked his seat in annoyance during Villa game

Insider explains why Cole Palmer smacked his seat in annoyance during Villa game

One insider has explained why Cole Palmer smacked his seat in annoyance after being subbed off in the Aston Villa game. Palmer was actually a picture of frustration all game actually.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 29
Chelsea interested in bringing back former experienced star as a free agent

Chelsea interested in bringing back former experienced star as a free agent

Chelsea are reportedly interested in bringing back one of their former experienced players as a free agent in the summer. The Blues could certainly use an extra experienced head or two going forward and adding into a squad that is young and sometimes, still quite immature.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 28
Maresca 'strong candidate' for promotion to Premier League’s top job despite recent struggles

Maresca 'strong candidate' for promotion to Premier League’s top job despite recent struggles

Chelsea are reeling from the back of another painful defeat, and their season seems to be heading back in the wrong direction again. It’s not what Enzo Maresca wants, with the manager having kicked up a fuss a couple of weeks ago.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 28
Captain’s statement makes it clear where Chelsea’s manager failed his players on Saturday

Captain’s statement makes it clear where Chelsea’s manager failed his players on Saturday

Reece James has been speaking to the Chelsea official website about the brutal defeat to Aston Villa yesterday, and it was interesting to hear the captain’s thoughts on a number of the issues his team had faced.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / December 27
Enzo Maresca tempted to leave Chelsea as rivals circle

Enzo Maresca tempted to leave Chelsea as rivals circle

Chelsea have had a lot of manager turnover in recent years, and they could be searching for a new one again in 2026. Enzo Maresca has impressed since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge, and he could now be tempted into joining another club.

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