All the latest Chelsea news and rumours as they happen in our live blog on Wednesday.
With the west Londoners‘ clash against Wolves on the horizon, Thomas Tuchel will be keen to get back on the horse as soon as possible.
There is more than just on-field matters concerning Chelsea at the moment.
The race to buy the club from Roman Abramovich continues; a late bid from Sir Jim Ratcliffe threw a cat among the pigeons, and the Russian billionaire’s potential u-turn ruffled a few feathers too.
When will the deal be confirmed though? Keep your eyes peeled!
Elsewhere, we will bring you all the latest Chelsea transfer gossip.
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Lukaku’s secret chat with Tuchel and his staff.
Lukaku admitted to Tuchel’s staff earlier this season that he was struggling to adapt to the physical demands of Chelsea’s relentless high pressing, according to The Athletic.
The report claims that the 28-year-old explained that he had been given more freedom to operate in spurts by Antonio Conte at Inter Milan.
Chelsea are hoping to claim their first trophy at under-18s level for four years and you can follow all of the action live from Craven Cottage with Chelsea writer Scott Trotter.
It certainly seems as if Loftus-Cheek is performing well in training after Chelsea released a video of a session at Cobham on their official website.
Chelsea have been handed a major blow in the race to sign Paulo Dybala as a free agent in the summer transfer window.
Thomas Tuchel’s side have been heavily linked with the 28-year-old, with his contract at Juventus coming to an end imminently.
The Argentina international has decided to join Inter Milan once his deal ends with the Old Lady in June, according to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport.
Dybala turned his nose up at a new deal with Juventus in March after Massimiliano Allgeri’s side moved the goalposts.
Juventus have shortlisted Christian Pulisic ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Italian outlet Tuttosport.
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Tchouameni and Rice dilemma…. Chelsea has been gifted with a lifeline for the signing of Aurelien Tchouameni.
The young Frenchman was tipped to be leaving his club for Real Madrid.
He has been a long term target for Chelsea so knowing that he could possibly move to the same club that is taking Antonio Rudiger away, leaves a bitter taste.
According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Real Madrid are eyeing a summer move for Romelu Lukaku.
The report claims that Los Blancos have swicthed their attention to the Chelsea striker amid fears that they’ll miss out on Erling Haaland.
Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign defender Antonio Rudiger this summer, according to AS. The Germany international has already announced his intentions to leave Chelsea at the end of the season.
Raine Bank have rejected an offer from Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy Chelsea Football Club, said Tom Crotty, director of Ratcliffe-owned INEOS. Speaking to Bloomberg, he said: “We’ve been rejected out of hand by Raine, but we will keep reminding people we are still here.”
Real Madrid are eyeing a potential move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Defensa Central.
The Belgian has struggled since making the £100million switch to Stamford Bridge last summer, scoring just five Premier League goals.
Juventus are eyeing a move for Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic this summer, according to Tuttosport.
Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as Real Madrid are “Put off” of the price tag set, according to AS, via the Daily Mail.
The Frenchman has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with Monaco asking for £60million to let him leave.
Chelsea are eyeing a move for PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe, according to reports.
The Frenchman is a former teammate of Thiago Silva and is viewed as a potential replacement for Antonio Rudiger.
Chelsea are interested in RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol, according to GOAL. The defender has been touted as a possible replacement to Antonio Rudiger, however Tottenham are also showing interest.
There are fears that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has made a u-turn on his decision to write of the £1.6billion loan he gave to the club in his 19-year tenure.
Todd Boehly’s consortium to buy Chelsea are reportedly eager to extend the contracts of Reece James and Mason Mount.
According to the Guardian, the group fronted by the LA Dodgers co-owner know the importance of tying down two of Thomas Tuchel’s most influential figures.
Speaking to ESPN, ormer Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop urged Christian Pulisic to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
On a potential move to West Ham, he said: “I think would be a great fit for him. Might be exactly what he needs to be playing if he wants to start and start regularly.”
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