From a leaky defence to a thin midfield and an over-reliance on the front three, here's what needs to change after this international break

The billionaire became a consortium frontman, then interim sporting director, then minority partner, and finally an investor looking to sell

Takeaways from Stamford Bridge after Xabi Alonso's side rescue a draw against promoted club Hull City

Walter is in talks to sell his 12.8 per cent stake in Chelsea to majority owner Clearlake Capital.

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Chelsea's season is not even a month old, and yet you can already see a pecking order beginning to develop at Stamford Bridge

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder is back at Chelsea after a loan with River Plate was cut short.

The 19-year-old Brazil international has played just 16 minutes in the Premier League so far this season.

Our Chelsea correspondents Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey had a conversation to pick through the good and the bad of Fernandez at Chelsea

Chelsea broke a record by paying £117m for Morgan Rogers and tied another by receiving £125m for Enzo Fernandez

Teenage defender is being borrowed from his Serie A side for this season, then goes to Stamford Bridge as a permanent signing next summer

Chelsea have been looking to find Sanchez a new club since deciding to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.

Only a few games into the Spaniard's reign, we are seeing an exciting style of play - even if it comes with less possession

Chelsea have high hopes for the young Belgian keeper, and the arrival of the experienced Martinez shouldn't block his pathway for long

Chelsea have ended Kendry Paez’s loan at River Plate early and are looking to loan him out to another club before Tuesday’s deadline.The 19-year-old, who officially joined Chelsea at 18 last summer af...

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sell striker David Datro Fofana to Swiss Super League side Servette FC.Datro Fofana has made just four appearances for Chelsea since joining from Molde for a fee in ex...

USDC, Circle's "stablecoin", will be on the front of the men's, women's and youth team shirts for the 2026-27 season.

Chelsea have high hopes for the young Belgian keeper, and the arrival of the experienced Martinez shouldn't block his pathway for long

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The west London club value the striker at around £50million ($68.19m) and prefer a permanent deal.

Chelsea striker Shumaira Mheuka has signed a new long-term contract committing his future to the club.The Athletic reported back in May that the club and the 18-year-old forward were looking to agree ...

As Chelsea embark on a new era under Xabi Alonso, our reporters answer your questions

So Champions League football will be played at Stamford Bridge this season after all. Here's how it will all work...

Chelsea had hoped to sell Disasi permanently, while Palace have been actively seeking reinforcements at centre-back.

The Brazil international is set to be rewarded with extended terms on the seven-year deal he signed last summer

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Morgan Rogers scored on his Chelsea debut and Joao Pedro struck twice as Xabi Alonso's side won their final pre-season friendly

Nothing has been agreed yet and there is still a lot of documentation to take care of ahead of the 2026-27 Champions League campaign.

Strasbourg are in talks with Chelsea over a permanent move for Omari Kellyman.It is the latest dealing between the two clubs part of the BlueCo consortium led by Todd Boehly after Valentin Barco moved...

Fofana speaks openly about his four years at Chelsea, being the subject of racist abuse and why him laughing on the bench is not a big thing

The Athletic's reporters Sam Lee and Simon Johnson break down the key questions on Enzo Fernandez's situation

The Athletic's reporters Sam Lee and Simon Johnson break down the key questions on Enzo Fernandez's situation

Welcome to The Athletic's weekly look at the latest information from across the transfer market

Jorgensen told Chelsea after the end of last season that he wanted to leave Stamford Bridge in order to get more first team football.

With a new manager and new signings, this is the story of the club's tour of Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia

The 28-year-old will once again face new competition to be No 1 at Stamford Bridge this season

He was voted Serie A's best defender last season and now wants to mirror that achievement in the Premier League

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Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Juventus in their latest pre-season friendly in Hong Kong but Quenda's performance was one of the positives

The 28-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side and is expected to be given permission to undergo medical.

Meanwhile, Mykhailo Mudryk is in line to get his first minutes for Chelsea in 21 months against Juventus on Wednesday.