Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

Chelsea's newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois.

Rochdale sign Chelsea defender Kaiden Wilson and Brighton goalkeeper Nils Ramming on season-long loan deals.

Liam Rosenior addresses his Chelsea exit for the first time since being unveiled as Paris FC manager.

The Blues want the left-sided defender but his club Rayo Vallecano haven't rolled over to complete a deal.

Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer and says his side need to build a team around him to let the 24-year-old's 'special' talent shine.

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.

Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Youri Tielemans.

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates, who has died aged 94, was a colourful and controversial figure - but also a significant one for English football, writes Phil McNulty.