We have to do everything we can to bring this day closer," Akhmetov said. The home of Chelsea on BBC Sport online. Listen to the full episode now on BBC Sounds, RB Leipzigsporting director Max Eberl says the "signs are very clear" that France forward Christopher Nkunku, 25, will joinChelsea. The Blues pounced, agreeing to pay 11m in a loan fee plus the player's wages -- a package the two other English clubs felt was excessive but, from Chelsea's perspective, a cheaper deal than originally proposed. January Council Meeting Highlights. Badiashile looks good, composed, still not clinical enough but if any other signings prove as good as Felix then there's hope. Comedian Chelsea Handlers The Little Big Bitch Tour will be making a stop in Kalamazoo. (Mirror), external, Meanwhile, Everton, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Southampton - as well as Crystal Palace - have all asked the Blues about the availability of midfielder Conor Gallagher. Biggest worry is Mason Mount is missing, but overall a positive day! Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox faith in sitting out the Flyers Pride Night warmup. Arsenal's third offer came a day after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Fulham, a result which one source said sharpened the desire to sign Mudryk at Stamford Bridge. Watch Match of the Day 2 on BBC iPlayer now. Arsenal had led the way in negotiations, while Mudryk himself seemed to suggest that moving to the Emirates was his preferred choice. The latest Chelsea news, transfer rumours, team news, fixtures and more from Stamford Bridge. Sarah Silverman stands up for women's health issues. Let's get players OUT now to leave space for a pre season rebuild in the summer. Arsenal's third offer came a day after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Fulham, a result which one source said sharpened the desire to sign Mudryk at Stamford Bridge. Ziyech is a winger and if Ryan Fraser leaves then there is room in the squad. But Chelsea won out in the end and signed Mudryk in a deal worth 88m. Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. This was absolutely only about Chelsea getting three points. (Telegraph - subscription), external, ChelseaandTottenhamare no longer chasingEverton'sEngland Under-21 winger Anthony Gordon. 'Either play him or let him go!' "What this has created is a market for other clubs to look at the players who might be at risk of losing their place in the team because of the new players they have brought in. "They have been interested in Gallagher for the past two summers. Join your fellow Chelsea fans to Chat, read the Rumour Mill and view the Shot of the Day photo and more 'Brighton don't want to sell him' | Where will Caicedo go? ", Listen to the rest of today's transfer gossip on BBC Sounds. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Chelsea news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Chelsea have signed Mudryk in a deal worth up to 89m, a transfer record for Ukrainian football. Chelsea have to play Shakhtar Donetsk in a friendly at Donbass Arena as part of the Blues' 87million deal to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk. So what happened? Mudryk followed Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and Joao Felix to the Blues as Todd Boehly's spending spree continued with another huge addition. The top keepers only occasionally make mistakes, ours are costing us any chance of winning trophies. Defence is generally well organised but lacks urgency at key moments. No other clubs are willing to take that wage off your hands for such a long period of time. Journalist Luke Edwards says he can't see Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech all joining Newcastle United this month, but he does believes one or two of them could leave Stamford Bridge. 'I would want Gallagher in the Chelsea team every week', 'To really blossom, he needs to go somewhere where he's the main man', Transfer news: Brighton to demand at least 25m for Trossard, Wednesday's name the Premier League player quiz, 'Perhaps, behind the scenes, these moves are all part of a grand plan', Palace monitoring Gallagher situation at Chelsea. Biggest gains in 12 months . (Telegraph - subscription required), external, The Bluesare ready to spend more than 100m on three further signings during the January transfer window after completing a deal for winger Mykhailo Mudryk. Gallagher started the Blues' 1-0 win over the Eagles at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, playing the full 90 minutes. It wasn't pretty but it was effective for Chelsea as they ground out a morale-boosting victory against Crystal Palace. This is not to say Chelsea entered into a total 100m deal for Mudryk because Felix was banned for three games, but more because the defeat cost them more valuable ground in the top-four race and their mounting injury crisis deepened further still, tipping the balance in favour of signing a new player. I think there is an obsession these days with a level of performance over results almost. That day, ESPN reported that the Blues were still willing to pursue a deal for Mudryk but had previously focused on deals elsewhere, specifically the loan signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. We know Olise can put in a killer ball, but where's the movement based on that? They spoke very well and shook hands. We shouldn't panic, but we need to be more clinical - we seem to want to outplay sides rather than score goals and stop them scoring. Something went wrong, please try again later. We were unfortunate not to come away with something more than that result. Mykhailo Mudryk has finalised his move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms with the club. Andy: Chelsea are crying out for a defensive midfielder - Jorginho and NGolo Kante are out of contract in the summer and you've seen the transformation of Manchester United with Casimero. Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. Hes got to play higher up the pitch - energy, shutting down, if you want to press high up the pitch he is the perfect person to do that. And finally, is West Ham's transfer business impacting manager David Moyes? Despite being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in January, former Premier League defender Steve Brown believes there is a place for Gallagher in Graham Potter's side. "Football is about winning games and Potter is finding that. Transfer Update: Could Chelsea win the race for Caicedo? Download The 5th Stand, Chelseas official mobile app, to see exclusive content, match action and all the latest news from Stamford Bridge. When will our streak stop? Nicol: Mudryk picking Chelsea over Arsenal a 'complete and utter gamble' (1:12), How Chelsea beat Arsenal to signing of Shakhtar sensation Mudryk, Everything you need to know about Chelsea's 70m winger Mudryk, How Barcelona beat Real Madrid in Spanish Supercopa, Arsenal take big step towards Premier League title, Barcelona's statement win over Real Madrid, more, Italy get elegant marble makeover with first jerseys of new Adidas kit deal, The VAR Review: Unpacking Marcus Rashford's offside in Manchester derby. James: Unusually for Chelsea lately a very good defensive performance. Matthew: Benoit Badiashile had a good debut. January 16, 2023. This result was unsurprising due to the huge difference in squad numbers and quality, simply because of the financial disparity. The team looks back on another busy weekend for the capital's Premier League sides. "We all would have expected at the start of this window that Newcastle would have done a lot of business and would be splashing the cash, but they havent. They currently have two who are decent but who both regularly drop howlers. (Mail), external, Want more transfer stories? It would be restrictive. Note that none of these stories are official and should always be treated as speculation, Chelsea FC is not responsible for this content and will not comment on the stories shown here. WebChelsea Official App. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "You ask whether a manager can get more from his team. The stadium has remained unused and closed to the public since Shakhtar were forced to abandon it. Badiashile looks good, composed, still not clinical enough but if any other signings prove as good as Felix then there's hope. We are an unofficial website and are in no way affiliated with or connected to Chelsea Football Club.This site is intended for use by people over the age of 18 years old. Ronnen: The only word I can think of to describe that game is unfortunate. Shakhtar haven't played a game at Donbass Arena since 2014, when they defeated Illichivets Mariupol 3-1 to secure their fifth straight league title, but barely 18,000 turned up. 2023 BBC. Yet so far, their actions have been more ex-Blues owner Roman Abramovich than Brentford's Matthew Benham. Crystal Palace had the better of the chances in the first half but offered little after the break, bar a flurry of crosses in stoppage-time. Keep up to date with all the latest and breaking football transfer news. They are nicknamed the Blues and play their home games at Stamford Bridge in West London. However, new Uefa rules introduced in June limit clubs' spending on wages, transfers and agents' fees to 70% of their revenue, though permitted losses over a three-year period have risen to 60m euros (49.96m). Join Newsletter. All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. Gallaghers stock is high at the moment following his inclusion in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad and his performances for Crystal Palace last season, when he scored eight goals and registered three assists in the league. A medical took place on Sunday morning and, somewhat unusually, Mudryk was unveiled at Stamford Bridge during half-time of Sunday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Great atmosphere at the Bridge. WebChelsea Official App. Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher has been linked with a return to Crystal Palace, where he had a successful loan spell last season. Josh: Chelsea still need an actual goalscorer and a proper holding midfielder. All rights reserved. Moving forward, it is absolutely huge for Graham Potter.". This was absolutely only about Chelsea getting three points. Changing the Climate 59m. From the outside, however, it's hard to square the talk with the walk. Graham Potter has been under increasing pressure with each passing poor result so the relief on his face at the final whistle was understandable. It is also unclear whether Chelsea would let Gallagher leave until they have a number of injured players back to full fitness. Read about our approach to external linking. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. Comedian Chelsea Handlers The Little Big Bitch Tour will be making a stop in Kalamazoo. Sources have told ESPN that Mudryk was singularly focused on a move to the Emirates, and told his agents and Shakhtar as such. Handler will perform at the Kalamazoo State Theatre on Saturday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. January 16, 2023. There's a new episode of BBC Radio London's The Far Post podcast available to download now. Transfer window: What does your PL club still need? The Magpies are reportedly looking at the trio, who have slipped down Graham Potter's pecking order. Mykhailo Mudryk has finalised his move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms with the club. DISCLAIMER: The Rumour Mill is a scan of the most popular newspaper and sports websites for the stories and rumours they are carrying about Chelsea today. Chelseas quality players were far faster and outran Palace every time, who cant score. They currently have two who are decent but who both regularly drop howlers. Council is committed to better communication with the public. He said: "A midfield can be loaded. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames and for postal purposes is part of the south-western postal area.. Chelsea historically formed a manor and parish in the Ossulstone hundred of Middlesex, which became "They have been on a wretched run of form. To see how, and to learn how to control cookies, Thank you for all your support, lets go! Andy: Chelsea are crying out for a defensive midfielder - Jorginho and NGolo Kante are out of contract in the summer and you've seen the transformation of Manchester United with Casimero. N.B. Were you at the match or following from home? Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. David Moyes sacked by West Ham for Everton loss before taking over at Everton? Chelsea's latest recruit Joao Felix is delighted to be arriving at Stamford Bridge. The Magpies are reportedly looking at the trio. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither with will Chelsea. The Ukrainian international, who turned 22 earlier this month, has put pen to paper on an eight-and-a-half year contract with the Blues to seal his move to Stamford Bridge. Stan: Chelsea need a top-quality goalkeeper. It will be managed by an independent professional team that will work with the Azovstal defenders, their families, care providers and volunteers. "I expect there will be at least five or six teams in the Premier League who will be interested in signing Conor Gallagher - if he decides he wants to leave Chelsea. Changing the Climate 59m. Journalist Luke Edwards says he can't see Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech all joining Newcastle United this month, but he does believes one or two of them could leave Stamford Bridge.