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 Todd Boehly has opened talks to settle one of Chelsea's problems in a whooping £120M deal!  The new owners of Chelsea FC are in talks with Allianz, the German insurance giant, about taking over as its principal shirt sponsor as they grapple with the impact of a dire debut season on the club's finances. Per Sky News , Allianz is among a handful of companies in discussions with the Stamford Bridge outfit about replacing the mobile telecoms company Three at the end of the season. People close to the situation said Chelsea hoped to strike a deal with a new sponsor within the next six weeks ahead of preparations for the 2023-24 season. The Blues' existing deal with Three is reported to be worth £40m annually. Todd Boehly, Chelsea's new controlling shareholder, was said in February to be confident of landing a more lucrative deal than the £120m agreement struck with Three in 2020. Chelsea's disastrous season on the pitch, however, risks undermining its commercial ambitio...

 Welcome to today's live coverage of the game between the Blues and Brentford as it goes down at the Bridge.  TEAM NEWS: Per team news, Chelsea are without Mason Mount and Reece James for the game as both have been ruled out of the season for Pelvic and hamstring injury respectively.  Kai Havertz is another absentee who is ruled out for knee injury by Frank Lampard. The only other long-term absentee is Armando Broja.  That said, here's how both teams line up for today's game; OFFICIAL: Chelsea XI to face Brentford: Kepa, Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva, Chalobah, Azpilicueta, Enzo Fernández, Kanté, Kovacic, Chilwell, Sterling, Gallagher Substitutes: Mendy, Bardiashile, Loftus-Cheek, Mudryk, Madueke, Pulisic, Ziyech, Aubameyang, Joao Felix.  Brentford XI: David Raya; Roerslev, Zanka, Pinnock, Mee, Henry; Jensen, Janelt, Onyeka; Wissa, Toney. Substitutes: Cox, Hickey, Schade, Da Silva, Ghoddos, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Baptiste, Stephens.  Kick off: 19:45 UK/WAT CLICK...

 Welcome to today's live coverage of the match between Chelsea and Real Madrid.  After their 2-0 loss in the first leg, Chelsea will be looking to turn things around against Real Madrid. Per team news, Chelsea are without Kalidou Koulibaly and Armando Broja being the only long-term absentee.  Here's how both teams line up: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea XI: Kepa; James, Thiago Silva, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Kovacic, Gallagher, Kanté, Enzo Fernández; Havertz Subs: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Hall, Chukwuemeka, Loftus-Cheek, Mount, Zakaria, Mudryk, Pulisic, Sterling, Ziyech 🇪🇸 Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga; Kroos, Modric, Fede Valverde; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Subs: Lunin, Lopez, Vallejo, Nacho, Ceballos, Tchouameni, Mariano, Rudiger, Hazard, Asensio, Odriozola, Lucas V.,  CLICK BELOW TO WATCH GAME LIVE:

 Welcome to today's live coverage of Chelsea vs Brighton.  The battle to finish top four is not quite over as the Blues take on Brighton at the Bridge. Per team news, the Blues will be without Koulibaly.  Here's how both teams line up: Chelsea XI to face Brighton: Kepa; Chalobah, Fofana, Badiashile, Chilwell, Fernandez, Gallagher, Zakaria, Pulisic, Mudryk, Sterling Subs: Mendy, Kovacic, Aubameyang, Felix, Mount, Ziyech, James, Azpilicueta, Cucurella Brighton XI: Sánchez, Veltman, Webster, Estupiñán, Dunk, March, Mac Allister, Groß, Caicedo, Mitoma, Ferguson. Substitutes: McGill, Welbeck, Enciso, Undav, Gilmour,  Van Hecke, Buonanotte, Offiah, Moran CLICK BELOW TO WATCH FULL MATCH LIVE:

 The Champions League winning Manager has responded to whether he will take the Chelsea job if offered.  Four-time Champions League winning & current Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said he is not interested in becoming Chelsea head coach at the end of the season. The Italian, who has won the Champions League a record four times, spent two seasons in charge of the Blues between and 2009 and 2011 before being sacked. When asked about a potential return at a press conference on Tuesday, he replied: “I feel sad (looking at Chelsea’s position in the table). I have a fantastic memory of this club, of the people that are still working there. I’m a supporter of Chelsea, because I spent two years there. Will I go back? No, I hope Lampard will be able to do a fantastic job with them.” Ancelotti would certainly be an excellent candidate if he were to be interested in the role. During his first spell at Stamford Bridge, he won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Community ...

 Per reports, Liverpool have set aside £124M and are keen on signing two Chelsea attackers this summer.  According to Football.London, Liverpool are interested in signing Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher.  Per the KopTimes, The club and Klopp are of the opinion that Mount will seamlessly integrate into the German’s footballing philosophy. They are sure that they can successfully negotiate a deal for the 24-year-old, whose contract with Chelsea expires in slightly over a year via Transfermarkt. Mount demands pay close to what the highest earners at Chelsea get, and the Reds are apparently ready to match the Englishman’s wage demands. Moreover, the Stamford Bridge outfit want to tie Mount with a seven-year contract, which his representatives do not want. Speaking of Gallagher, the 23-year-old has a much longer contract than Mount at Chelsea and his deal with the Blues lasts until 2025 (Transfermarkt). Liverpool aims to acquire both Mount and Gallagher for their midfield. Klo...

 Welcome to today's live coverage of the Blues as they go against Spanish giants, Real Madrid.  Per team news, Chelsea are with Kanté, Mason Mount and Thiago Silva with all three declared fit to face Real Madrid.  Here's how both teams line up for tonight's action: Chelsea XI to take on Real Madrid!  (3-5-2)   Kepa ,Fofana,Silva,Koulibaly,James Enzo Kante,Kova,Chillwell,Felix,Sterling Bench: Mendy, Chalobah, Azpilicueta, Cucurella, Loftus-Cheek, Mount, Zakaria, Ziyech, Gallagher, Havertz, Mudryk, Pulisic 🇪🇸 Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga; Modric, Kroos, Fede Valverde; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Substitutes: Lunin, Lopez, Vallejo, Nacho, Hazard, Asensio, Odriozola, Rudiger, Lucas V., Ceballos, Tchouameni, Mariano CLICK BELOW TO WATCH GAME LIVE:

 With Ben Chilwell set to extend his current deal at Chelsea, five Chelsea players could be heading for their exit as well.  Per The Athletic on this fine Easter Monday, Ben Chilwell is set to extend his Chelsea contract from 2025 till 2027. Signed in the summer of 2020, Ben Chilwell signed a five-year deal and is still halfway through the previously existing one and is set to extend his deal for four years.  Manchester City had been heavily-linked with Chilwell in the summer, and his current extension will keep him off the reach of the English giants for a while.  With Chilwell set to extend his Chelsea contract five Chelsea players could be heading for their exit per Football Transfers.  Edouard Mendy & Kepa Arrizabalaga: Edouard Mendy has long since been linked with a potential departure. Chelsea repeatedly offered him a new contract throughout the season, but the Senegalese reportedly was not satisfied with the terms of the deal and negotiations stalle...

Welcome to today's live coverage of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea FC.  The race for top four continues for Chelsea who are currently eleventh in the league. This will be Frank Lampard's first game in charge since sacking Potter, and replacing interim Head coach, Bruno Saltor.  Here's how both teams line up; Chelsea XI to take on Wolves! Kepa; James, W Fofana, Koulibaly, Cucurella, Gallagher, Enzo, Kovacic (c), Sterling, Joao Felix, Havertz. Subs:  Mendy, Chilwell, Badiashile, Chalobah, Loftus-Cheek, Zakaria, Mudryk, Pulisic, Aubameyang Early team news : Frank Lampard explains Kanté is left out of the lineup as he is rested for the big game coming up against Real Madrid next week.  Wolves XI to face Chelsea : José Sá, Toti, Nélson Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Lemina, João Gomes, Daniel Podence, Nunes, Matheus Cunha, Diego Costa Substitutes : Bentley, Neto, Collins, Hwang, Sarabia, Moutinho, Adams Traoré, Hodge, Bueno.  CLICK HERE TO WATCH GAME LIVE: YOU CAN ALSO...

 Welcome to today's live match coverage!  The Blues are back in Premier League action against the Reds at Stamford Bridge, as the fight for top four is not over. Major changes are expected to be seen as Interim Head coach, Bruno Saltor takes over from Graham Potter.  Per team news, the Blues have no new injury concerns with Raheem Sterling, Wesley Fofana & Mendy reportedly back in training.  Here's how both teams line up:  OFFICIAL! Chelsea XI to take on Liverpool! Kepa; W Fofana, Koulibaly, Cucurella; James, Kante, Enzo, Kovacic, Chilwell; Havertz, Felix.  Subs: Mendy; Badiashile; Loftus-Cheek, Gallagher, Mount; Pulisic, Mudryk, Sterling, Madueke. Liverpool XI: Becker, Matip, Tsimikas, Konaté, Gomez, Fabinho, Jones, Henderson, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, Núñez. Substitutes: Kelleher, Milner, Salah, Gakpo, Robertson, Carvalho, Arthur, Philips, Alexander-Arnold.  CLICK BELOW TO WATCH GAME LIVE(HD English commentary):

 As wanted by Chelsea fans, Graham Potter was sacked on Sunday evening and three names have emerged on Chelsea's list of potential replacements.  It was confirmed in an official club statement on Sunday evening that Graham Potter had departed Chelsea Football Club. The club statement had read: " Chelsea FC have announced that Graham Potter has departed the club. Graham has agreed to collaborate with the Club to facilitate a smooth transition. In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid. Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future.  "Bruno Saltor will take charge of the team as Interim Head coach." Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: ' On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea. We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a...

 The Blues return to Premier League action against Aston Villa and will be looking to seal all three points against them.  Chelsea will be with Kai Havertz, Reece James, Mason Mount and N'Golo Kanté as a boost going into the game.  Here's how both teams line up: Chelsea XI to take on Aston Villa:  Kepa, James, Koulibaly, Cucurella, Chilwell, Enzo, Kova, Loftus-Cheek, Mudryk, Havertz, Joao Felix,  Substitutes: Bettinelli, Bardiashile, Chalobah, Chukwuemeka, Kanté, Gallagher, Mount, Pulisic, Madueke Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Young, Mings, Konsa, Moreno, McGinn, Luiz, Kamara, Buendia, Ramsey, Watkins Substitutes: Sinisalo, Wright, Diego Carlos, Traoré, Chambers, Duran, Digne, Bailey, Dendoncker.  CLICK BELOW TO WATCH FULL MATCH LIVE (HD English commentary):