chelsea transfer news

Spurs could go six points clear of Chelsea if they win the first ever Premier League match to be played at Wembley.

Chelsea have just one recognised central midfielder available ahead of their clash with Tottenham.

Chelsea have pursued Sandro for a number of weeks and reportedly had a bid rejected for the Brazilian.

Perisic has been heavily linked with United, but Chelsea are also interested in the Inter Milan winger.

Robson was encouraged by Matic's wondrous performance against West Ham United on Sunday (13 August)

Fiery forward believes situation will be resolved upon his imminent return to Spain.

Loftus-Cheek joined Palace on a season-long loan earlier this summer.

Liverpool and Chelsea have both been linked with Van Dijk throughout the summer.

Cancelo will move to the Serie A giants on a season-long loan with Geoffrey Kondogbia going the other way

Frenchman wants versatile midfielder to stay with the Gunners for a "long time".

Both players have been linked with moves away from London.

Costa has been ordered to return to training by Chelsea but is refusing to do so.

Kenedy is not in the manager's plans for the upcoming campaign.

Blues hopeful of having a bid of around £20m accepted for Cedric.

Carragher says Chelsea need to strengthen their wing-back positions.

Antonio Conte has informed Costa via text message that he has no future at Chelsea.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has one year left on his contract at Arsenal and has not signed a new deal.

Perisic has been heavily linked with a move to Jose Mourinho's side this summer.

Blues stumbled to a 3-2 defeat against Burnley on the opening day of the season.

Costa says he is being treated as a criminal by the club.

England Under-21 midfielder has agreed terms on a new five-year deal with the Premier League champions.

Conte has made no secret of his desire to see fresh faces arrive at Stamford Bridge.

Kenedy will become Chelsea's 33rd summer exit and 37th transfer overall.

Antonio Conte has been credited with an interest in bringing his former Juventus forward to Stamford Bridge.

Matic reunited with Jose Mourinho after his move from Stamford Bridge in July.

Spurs have long been interested in Barkley but have yet to make an offer for the England international.

"We'll see where that will get to within the coming days," says 'Boro boss.

Barkley has recently returned to training after undergoing groin surgery.

Everton yet to receive any offers for the midfielder, who has only 12 months left on his deal.

Matic, 29, joined United for £40m on a three-year deal in July.