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Exclusive reports that Chelsea face major rival for top manager choice – a few wins could change things

Exclusive reports that Chelsea face major rival for top manager choice – a few wins could change things

Andoni Iraola is a man in demand, and according to a report today it’s not just Chelsea who have him top of the list. Chelsea fans are all considering who they would want as their new manager, with many uncertain about the idea of Andoni Iraola, who is now favourite, coming in.

Liam Rosenior News / Chelsea News / April 30

'High idea of himself' – Strasbourg fans compare 'sophisticated' Rosenior with 'football guy' O’Neil

Strasbourg fans were furious with losing Liam Rosenior to Chelsea in January – but have ended up delighted with his replacement. Chelsea aren’t in action until Monday night, so we’re really excited for tonight’s Conference League semi final first leg featuring our sister club Strasbourg.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30
Mauricio Pochettino’s comments about Chelsea project make us even more worried

Mauricio Pochettino’s comments about Chelsea project make us even more worried

Mauricio Pochettino was on the Overlap this week, where he made some interesting revelations about his time at Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino has just done a long feature with the Overlap, which reveals some really interesting things about his year in charge of Chelsea.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30
Chelsea could end up with £200k a week disaster signing in the bomb squad if a buyer doesn’t step up

Chelsea could end up with £200k a week disaster signing in the bomb squad if a buyer doesn’t step up

Wesley Fofana should be top of Chelsea’s list of players to sell this summer – but they may struggle to find a buyer. The Daily Mail’s have moved first in publishing their “keep, sell or loan” feature for this summer looking at Chelsea’s squad.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30
Exclusive: Xabi Alonso gives his terms for accepting Chelsea job; club will find it hard to accede

Exclusive: Xabi Alonso gives his terms for accepting Chelsea job; club will find it hard to accede

Chelsea are looking at a number of coaches, but the most desired of all are going to set their own terms for the job. A number of managers are being mentioned in pretty concrete terms as candidates for the Chelsea job this summer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30
Chelsea name £60m valuation for player who could be sold in the summer

Chelsea name £60m valuation for player who could be sold in the summer

Chelsea have allegedly put a £60million price tag on striker Nicolas Jackson, who could depart the club this summer. Jackson is obviously at Bayern Munich right now seeing out his season long loan move there, but he could still leave the club on a permanent deal at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30
'We’ll see' – Agent of Chelsea star fails at chance to shut down exit rumours

'We’ll see' – Agent of Chelsea star fails at chance to shut down exit rumours

The agent of Enzo Fernandez had a chance to completely shut down any exit rumours this summer, but he didn’t really take it. Javier Pastore, who is a former

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30
'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.

Enzo Fernandez News / Chelsea News / April 30
Chelsea could hand midfielder new contract to avoid major transfer problem this summer

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.

Mike Penders News / Chelsea News / April 30
€47.3m youngster is huge BlueCo success story – he’s so good there are big questions for next season

€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.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

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.

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

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.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30
Chelsea, Dortmund and Bayern chase record breaking Europa League talent for future move

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.

Joao Pedro News / Chelsea News / April 30
Cole Palmer’s lack of connection with Joao Pedro is Chelsea’s missing piece in attack

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'

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.

Enzo Fernandez News / Chelsea News / April 30
Mail Sport provides new update on Enzo Fernandez’s future

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.

Liam Delap News / Chelsea News / April 30
Report: Player Chelsea are unhappy with rejects new proposal from the club

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

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

'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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