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Real Madrid rode their luck at times before demonstrating their class to kick off their title defence with a 3-0 win at Celtic despite the loss of Karim Benzema to injury.

A last minute move may still be possible as Jorge Mendes fights to find a club for the Portuguese star.

Son Heung-min was targeted by racist spectators at Stamford Bridge.

The battle was as intense on the sidelines as it was on the pitch at Stamford Bridge.

The club is looking for ways to force the player to accept lower wages.

Chelsea will fail in their bid to sign Frenkie de Jong after FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that he will remain at the Camp Nou this summer.

Chelsea finally won one transfer battle against Barcelona after the Blues convinced skipper Cesar Azpilicueta to turn down a move to the Camp Nou and remain in England.

Chelsea are on a spending spree and the latest players on their radar are Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and Red Bull Salzburg's Benjamin Šeško.

Chelsea are targeting a move for Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Thomas Tuchel keen to reinforce his forward line.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told that Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United dressing room do not want him to remain at the club this summer.

Chelsea confirmed the arrival of Carney Chukwuemeka as the club's fourth summer signing to join Kalidou Koulibaly, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Slonina at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United have spent the close season aggressively pursuing new recruits with varying degrees of success.

Thomas Tuchel is ramping up Chelsea's transfer activity with the Blues landing MLS goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina and close to signing Marc Cucurella.

Chelsea were convinced Jules Kounde was heading to London before Barcelona's late intervention to snatch the defender from Sevilla.

Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta has got assurance from Xavi that Barcelona will pursue a move for him this summer.

Arsenal have no interest in allowing William Saliba to leave the club this summer. The Frenchman has impressed Arteta during pre-season.

Barcelona are struggling to convince Chelsea to part ways with Cesar Azpilicueta, which has now seen them identify potential alternatives.

Barcelona want to sign Jules Kounde but are struggling to match Sevilla's €65m valuation, which Chelsea have agreed to match.

Thomas Tuchel is focusing on bolstering his defense after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer.

Chelsea are close to agreeing a fee with Sevilla to sign Jules Kounde, who is a priority target for Xavi and Barcelona.

Conor Gallagher has chosen to stay with Chelsea for the upcoming campaign rather than go out on loan.

Chelsea signed Raheem Sterling from Manchester City. Thomas Tuchel has now turned his attention to strengthening his defense.

Thomas Tuchel is keen to bolster his defense after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen to Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively.

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been inundated with threats for trying to force a move away from the German Bundesliga giants.

The Blues are not giving up their captain for mere pennies

Chelsea want to sign Serge Gnabry after losing Raphinha to Barcelona, but the German's Arsenal roots are stopping him moving to Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona have begun negotiations with Chelsea over a number of players. The Blues want to sign Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong.

The Portuguese star failed to show up for pre-season training earlier this week, citing personal reasons

The Portuguese star is reportedly looking for a way out of Manchester United

Thomas Tuchel wants Matthijs de Ligt after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen but Chelsea will have pay his £103m release clause.