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[OptaJoe] 32 - Since 4 December, Cole Palmer has created the most chances of any player in Europe's big-five leagues (32). Despite that, none of those chances have been converted by his teammates and he has zero assists in that time.

[Fabrizio Romano] Borussia Dortmund agree loan deal for Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea, here we go! Loan move and buy option clause included for value higher than £40m release clause. Salary covered until June and loan fee also included. Medical on Monday.

[Fabrizio Romano] Borussia Dortmund have sent official loan bid to Chelsea for Carney Chukwuemeka. Talks ongoing as @talksport reported, as negotiations continue with more clubs also keen.

[Fabrizio Romano] Crystal Palace have approached Chelsea for Ben Chilwell loan deal, talks ongoing. Discussions started also on player side, as @TheSecretScout_ reports. Deal on.

Maresca: “We’re NOT planning to recall Kepa, absolutely not”. “I have not decided on goalkeeper yet for Monday. Filip Jorgensen or Robert Sanchez, whatever the decision it will be okay”.

Cole Palmer on Instagram 🍟

Jackson on being 2 points behind Liverpool: "Really? No... I didn't know. I don't really know what a title race is to be honest. I don't even look at the table!"

Post Match Thread: Chelsea 2-1 Brentford | English Premier League 24/25 (Match Day 16)

[Nizaar Kinsella] Chelsea have hired senior scout Charlie Hutton from Brighton. He previously spent nearly five years with the Seagulls, with a one-year stint at Sunderland in between.

[Kieran Gill] Told Pedro Neto got a kick during the international break that he hasn't been able to shake off. Malo Gusto is ill

Cole Palmer with fans at the McDonald's drive through 🥶

Enzo Maresca on Sanchez distribution: "Yeah but he also did so many good things. At the end, it's football. I ask Robert to do that. The moment he stops doing that, he is not going to play. It's not his mistake, it's my mistake. Playing from the back."

[Kieran Gill] Told Chelsea will be fined £75,000 by the FA after becoming the first team in Premier League history to receive 6+ yellows in three games in a season. Takes their total to £150,000 for this term: 🟡 vs Bournemouth – £25,000 🟡 vs Nottm Forest – £50,000 🟡 vs Newcastle – £75,000

[Kieran Gill] Gent have been fined €40,000 by UEFA for the damage their supporters caused at Stamford Bridge earlier this month, plus the Belgian club have to cover Chelsea’s costs for repairing the away end

Ukraine 1-0 Georgia - Mykhailo Mudryk 35'

Ukraine 1-0 Georgia - Mykhailo Mudryk 35'

Enzo Maresca Wins Manager Of The Month

Arteta on the rivalry with City getting heated

Mikel on the rivalry with City getting heated

3 & 5 - Enzo Maresca is the first manager to win each of his first three away Premier League games since Pep Guardiola in September 2016, while Chelsea have won five consecutive away top-flight matches for the first time since December 2021 under Thomas Tuchel.

[SkyKaveh] Football agent Saif Alrubie is taking legal action to recover money he believes he is owed from Kurt Zouma’s transfer from Chelsea to West Ham United in 2021. He is suing Chelsea and the club’s former director Marina Granovskaia.

Cole Palmer has been nominated for the Ballon D’Or.

[James Olley] Premier League clears Chelsea's £76.5m sale of two hotels to a sister company in a deal which aids their compliance with PSR. Sale was being assessed for "fair market value" but that process has now concluded.

[UOL Sports] Chelsea have agreed on the transfer of Ângelo to Al Nassr. Fee €23m.

[David Ornstein] Ipswich Town revive talks with Chelsea over deal to sign Armando Broja on loan. 22yo striker expected out until mid-October (foot injury) but clubs remain in communication over potential switch. #ITFC have seen 2 new bids rejected by #CFC

[Jacob Steinberg] West Ham are interested in signing Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka on loan