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2016/17 FIXTURES ANNOUNCED!

The fixtures have been released and Chelsea will begin the 2016/17 Barclays Premier League at home to West Ham.

The 15/16 campaign was one to forget for Chelsea fans, after the Blues title defence was over before it began. The Londoners could only muster a tenth place finish under interim manager Guus Hiddink – who replaced Jose Mourinho after his sacking in December.

This is the first time that…

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CARNEIRO CASE OVER!

Eva Carneiro has reached a settlement with Chelsea over her claim of constructive dismissal.

Carneiro also agreed to drop a claim of sex discrimination and harassment against the former Chelsea manager José Mourinho as part of the confidential deal struck on Tuesday.

As part of the deal, Chelsea apologised “unreservedly” to Carneiro over the incident that led to her departure, when she ran on to…

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CHELSEA CHASE ROMA TRIO!

CHELSEA CHASE ROMA TRIO!

Chelsea are keen on acquiring the services of Radja Nainggolan and defenders Antonio Rudiger and Kostas Manolas from AS Roma, according to the Daily Telegraph.

It it is reported that negotiations have already begun with the Blues hoping to see progression during the forthcoming week.

Antonio Conte is expected to spend this summer, as Chelsea look to better their worst domestic season for 20 years.

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MORATA TALKS BEGIN

Silly season is well and truly underway. Transfer speculation is rife, and a new target has supposedly emerged for Antonio Conte’s side.

Unlike many other transfer stories, Alvaro Morata to Chelsea is gathering pace with both Spanish and English media alike, united in the view that Chelsea are chasing the Spaniard.

AS of Spain, and the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph of England are reporting…

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NAINGGOLAN CONFIRMS CHELSEA INTEREST!

NAINGGOLAN CONFIRMS CHELSEA INTEREST!

Roma midfielder, Radja Nainggolan has confirmed Chelsea are after his signature this summer in what appears to be a ‘come and get me’ plea.

Currently training with Belgium ahead of Euro 2016, Nainggolan has significantly changed his tone while talking to the Belgian media in comparison to the Italian press. Though the central midfielder has reiterated that it would be “tough to leave Italy”…

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Chelsea eye Benteke as altenative to Lukaku!

Chelsea eye Benteke as altenative to Lukaku!

Chelsea will move in for Christian Benteke if they are unable to sign Romelu Lukaku

Chelsea’s hunt for a new striker widens as they now include Christian Benteke on the transfer list . It is understood that Everton striker Lukaku, is said to be Conte’s main target ahead of next season. However, if the 23-year-old is unavailable then blues will turn their eye to his international team-mate…

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PJANIC SPOTTED IN LONDON?

PJANIC SPOTTED IN LONDON?

According to reports in Spain, Jose Mourinho is set to battle with his former employers for the signature of Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic.

According to Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo,the English clubs are both lining up a reported £29 million for the Bosnian and Herzegovina international. This figure seems low for a player as skilled as the 26-year-old, but that’s the valuation of Pjanic’s…

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DE VISSER CLAIMS HE WILL BE BUSY THIS SUMMER! Chelsea chief scout, Piet De Visser, has suggested fans will be seeing many players arriving at Stamford Bridge this summer as Abramovich looks to fire the Blues back to success.

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MATA TO REJOIN CHELSEA?

MATA TO REJOIN CHELSEA?

With Jose Mourinho now at Manchester United, could Mata make a sensational return to the Blues – who discarded him under Mourinho?

The 28-year-old certainly impressed in blue before the self professed ‘Special One’ took over the reins, claiming Chelsea’s 2012/13 Player of the Year award and making the PFA Team of the Season.

It would be reasonable to pressume that unless Jose Mourinho plans to…

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SIMEONE DEMANDS DIEGO COSTA!

SIMEONE DEMANDS DIEGO COSTA!

Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has ordered his club to back him in the transfer market this summer if they want him to stay in charge.

Simeone has reportedly been considering leaving his post as Atletico boss following Saturday’s penalty-shootout defeat to arch rivals Real Madrid in the Champions League Final. The loss was the second time in three years that Atletico have finished…

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CHELSEA'S RUMOURED IN'S AND OUT'S!

CHELSEA’S RUMOURED IN’S AND OUT’S!

As is usually the case for Chelsea, according to various sources there are multiple potential departures and arrivals set to take place at Stamford Bridge.

The appointment of Antonio Conte as manager of Chelsea means that speculation over transfers has increased considerably given that the Italian is likely to want to build his own team in SW6. Conte’s final commitments as Italy’s national coach…

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TERRY SEEKING MORE TROPHIES! John Terry has reiterated his delight at signing a new contract at Chelsea and is eager for his team to get back to winning ways in the new season that signals the start of the Conte era.

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BEGOVIC CONFIDENT CHELSEA WILL RETURN!

BEGOVIC CONFIDENT CHELSEA WILL RETURN!

Chelsea goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic, has revealed he is confident the team will perform well under Antonio Conte and fight their way back into European football.

Speaking to the Evening Standard, Begovic gave Chelsea fans reason to remain upbeat ahead of their first season without European football since Roman Abramovich bought the club. The Bosnian has chosen to look for the positives in the…

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CHELSEA MUST NOW JUSTIFY JOSE SACKING!

CHELSEA MUST NOW JUSTIFY JOSE SACKING!

Whether we like it or not (and most of us don’t), Chelsea must now go to war against Jose Mourinho. The club have to go all out to justify their decision to sack the self-proclaimed “special one” for a second time.

With Jose Mourinho all but confirmed as Louis Van Gaal’s successor at Manchester United, attention must turn to how we can beat the man who has provided Chelsea with so much, rather…

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CAHILL LIFTED BY TERRY'S RENEWAL!

CAHILL LIFTED BY TERRY’S RENEWAL!

The Chelsea defender has claimed the extension of his fellow centre-half’s contract is a huge boost to the entire team.

The news that John Terry will remain a Chelsea player for the first year of the ‘Conte era’ broke earlier this week, and Gary Cahill is one of hundreds of thousands of people who are delighted. Cahill, currently preparing for Euro 2016 with England, has claimed the club’s…

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FABREGAS PRAISES TERRY!

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has praised teammate John Terry’s loyalty following him signing a new short-term deal with the club yesterday.

The Blues captain extended his tenure for at least another year yesterday despite interest from abroad, with China, the Middle East and the United States being touted as the Chelsea icon’s most likely destination.

“He has had a fantastic career for…

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CHELSEA ENTER BATTLE TO SIGN MORATA!

CHELSEA ENTER BATTLE TO SIGN MORATA!

The striker is almost certain to join a new club this summer, and Chelsea have joined the list of many clubs fighting for his signature.

Alvaro Morata has been impressing scouts around the world during his time at Serie A Champions Juventus. The Spanish forward joined the Old Lady in 2014 from Real Madrid, however a buy-back clause of around £25 million was inserted in the contract.

Following his…

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