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‘It was just Sir Alex and me in a room. It was difficult to say no to the greatest manager of all time, to his face’ Why a teenage John Obi Mikel turned down Manchester United
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Nigerian was the subject of a long-running transfer dispute between Chelsea and Manchester United as a teenager

‘This agent had a briefcase full of cash sitting right next to him, about £50,000. I was only 16, and all of these crazy things had already started happening’ John Obi Mikel on the surreal race for his signature
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Nigerian was the subject of a controversial 2006 transfer when Manchester United and Chelsea fought for his signature

The transfer that could change how transfers work forever - and spark fan protests
By Steven Chicken published
Chelsea are moving for Brighton's Julio Enciso... or are they? The confusion reflects the benefits multi-club ownership offers owners - and the upset it can cause fans

How to watch West Ham vs Chelsea online: Live streams and TV details for Friday Night Football clash
By Matthew Holt published
The FIFA Club World Cup champions travel to the London Stadium on Friday evening in the Premier League – here's how to watch West Ham vs Chelsea from anywhere.

Why Eberechi Eze's free-kick vs Chelsea was ruled out during Crystal Palace stalemate
By Matthew Holt published
Eberechi Eze's free-kick was disallowed during Crystal Palace's draw with Chelsea - but why?

Former Chelsea midfielder seeks £56m in damages over contract dispute
By Joe Donnohue published
Ex-Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra is suing FIFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) for damages worth £56 million (€65m)

‘I want to see them push the teams who’ve been challenging regularly over the past few seasons. To truly challenge, I think Chelsea need two more years’ William Gallas on Chelsea’s next steps
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea defender assesses his old club’s progress under Todd Boehly

‘Sometimes a nickname like that becomes a burden you didn’t ask for. You just want to play football, to do what you love’ Chelsea new boy Estevao on Lionel Messi comparisons and idolising Neymar
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE A comparison to a legendary player can be a blessing or a curse

‘Mistakes don’t get to me. I trust in what I believe, and I’ll keep trying until it comes off’ Chelsea’s new wonderkid Estevao underlines his mentality
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea’s £29million signing has a fearless playing style

‘I want to see everything. I’m into football heritage. England lives and breathes it, I want to soak all of it in’: Why Chelsea new boy Estevao can’t wait to get started at Stamford Bridge
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Eighteen-year-old Estevao sealed a move to Chelsea 12 months and has arrived at the club this summer
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