Chelsea hold a strong interest in Ipswich striker Liam Delap, and are viewed by many industry insiders as in pole position to land his signature. Ipswich don’t wish to sell mid-season, but a summer exit is realistic. Manchester City have a buy-back clause for Delap, but there is no indication yet that they plan to trigger it.

Brown, speaking to Football Insider, claimed that Palace will demand upwards of £65million to sell Guehi in the January window, with interest from Chelsea and others forcing them into action.

You know when you just get a sense that one deal just HAS to happen purely because there is just so much noise? Well this one is that.You hear pretty much every top journalist mentioning the

Chelsea's limited options in midfield against Wolves on Monday night highlighted a growing issue for Enzo Maresca

Diomande has an €80m (£67m) release clause in his contract but Chelsea have paid such money on talented young centre-backs in the past and this one has the signs of something truly special. At 21 years old, Diomande has skyrocketed to success in Portugal, earning 85 senior appearances for Sporting and notably lifting the 2023/24 league title.

Relegation-threatened Wolves fought back and deservedly equalised in first-half stoppage time when Matt Doherty prodded in after Robert Sanchez failed to deal with a Matheus Cunha corner, palming the ball down and into the Irishman’s path.

Blues punished after players surrounded referee to protest early spot-kick award in Portman Road loss in December

Still looking to get their January business underway, Chelsea have reportedly received their first answer in a bid to sign an attacking addition worth just £17m this month.

Follow reaction as Man City thrash Ipswich in Premier League after Man Utd lose to Brighton, Everton beat Spurs, and Forest see off South

There is confidence flowing through Rehanne Skinner's squad, then, but as far as first WSL matches of the year go, Sunday's clash at home to Chelsea will pose a significant challenge for the Hammers. Sonia Bompastor’s new-look side have taken the league ...

Suzuki shot to prominence in Belgium, on a loan deal at Pro League side Sint-Truiden, but this summer's move to Parma has made him one of the best stoppers in the Italian top-flight. With 16 caps for Japan, Suzuki has cemented his place as one of the best young goalkeepers in the world - and that has piqued Chelsea's interest.