chelsea transfer news

Romelu Lukaku has scored 12 goals in 25 Premier League appearances in the 2017/18 season. He will be hoping to further improve his goalscoring record for Manchester United.

The lure of Italy's capital and North Rhine-Westphalia was not enough for Giroud, whose mind was made up after learning of Conte's desire to bring him to Chelsea.

Conte, 48, has expressed a wish to see out the remaining 18 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

Manager Antonio Conte says he would prefer to bring in a couple of world-class players at the end of the season over making wholesale changes to his squad.

Todd Kane has been loaned to third-tier Oxford United less than 24 hours after returning to Chelsea early from a disappointing stint with FC Groningen.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes his old club would be better off keeping Olivier Giroud as rumours of his impending sale to Chelsea gather pace.

Emerson Palmieri has joined the Blues from AS Roma and will provide competition to Marcos Alonso for the left wing-back role.

Fernando Llorente will be allowed to join Chelsea this month if Tottenham receive an offer above the £14m they paid for him in the summer.

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has returned to Chelsea for treatment on an ankle injury, but Roy Hodgson insists there is no question of Crystal Palace cancelling his loan.

Antonio Conte remains coy on Chelsea's pursuit of a new striker to replace Batshuayi and AS Roma full-back Emerson Palmieri.

Barcelona wing-back Aleix Vidal could join AS Roma before the transfer window closer after the Serie A giants managed to keep Edin Dzeko out of the clutches of Chelsea.

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Aubameyang, but the German club's search for a replacement is delaying the deal.

Charly Musonda will spend the next 18 months on loan with Celtic as Antonio Conte looks to strengthen ahead of deadline day.

Stamford Bridge club have held talks with Spurs over a potential swap deal involving Llorente and Michy Batshuayi.

Dzeko, 31, has emerged as the Blues' primary target to serve as backup to Alvaro Morata in the second half of the season.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is desperate to add more quality to his squad ahead of the club's Europa League tie against Zenit St Petersburg next month.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has claimed that he would like to keep Michy Batshuayi at Stamford Bridge even if the Blues sign another striker before the transfer window closes.

Antonio Conte's relationship with Roman Abramovich is reported to be strained over Chelsea's transfer strategy.

Manchester City are readying a shock £150m record bid for Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, who is now Pep Guardiola's number one summer target.

Antonio Conte has reiterated that the Chelsea board will have the final say on any transfers after refusing to confirm whether Charly Musonda could leave Stamford Bridge.

Sporting director Christian Heidel has confirmed that Baba Rahman is due to undergo a medical at Schalke, although talks over a potential 18-month loan deal are not yet complete.

Eusebio Di Francesco has praised the commitment, seriousness and professionalism of Edin Dzeko, who will continue to play for Roma despite being in talks over a move to Chelsea.

Edin Dzeko headed home a stoppage-time leveller for Roma in their clash at Sampdoria, before which Monchi challenged reports that the Giallorossi had accepted a bid from Chelsea.

Antonio Conte has admitted that he has little "impact on the transfer market" after Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

The Premier League champions are close to completing a deal that will see Roma duo Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri arrive at Stamford Bridge.

Blues boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that Batshuayi, 24, will be allowed to leave if the club can sign a replacement.

Chris Sutton believes Edin Dzeko is the best option available to Chelsea as they attempt to sign cover for Alvaro Morata.

Chelsea transfer target Edin Dzeko will start for Roma during Wednesday's Serie A clash against Sampdoria at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, according to coach Eusebio Di Francesco.

According to reports in Italy Roma are waiting for the Premier League champions to submit a €60m offer for Dzeko and Palmieri.

Chelsea have allowed Kenedy to join Newcastle United on loan for the rest of the season as they remain confident of securing the services of Roma left-back Emerson Palmieri.