Chelsea FC Transfer Rumours

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Virgil van Dijk of Southampton clears the ball while under pressure from Jermain Defoe of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Southampton at Vitality Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Virgil Van Dijk deal sets January transfer window tone: Will Chelsea follow suit?

Chelsea: Playing for the first-team is not infeasible for Baba Rahman

Chelsea reportedly looking at Thomas Lemar and Ross Barkley in January

Chelsea: Marcel Desailly isn’t worried about Eden Hazard leaving

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Everyone wins (except City) if Chelsea sign Alexis Sanchez in January

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea celebrates scoring the 4th Chelsea goal with Willian of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on October 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer news: Michy Batshuayi could leave while Willian insists he won’t

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: David Luiz of Chelsea and Kevin Strootman of AS Roma battle for possession during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Chelsea FC and AS Roma at Stamford Bridge on October 18, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea cannot sell another player to Manchester United

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 31: Chelsea FC head coach Antonio Conte reacts during the UEFA Champions League group C match between AS Roma and Chelsea FC at Stadio Olimpico on October 31, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images )

Chelsea: Lionel Messi rumours because of course, but what do they truly need?

DETROIT, MI - JULY 19: Lucas Moura

Chelsea reportedly interested in Lucas Moura at the expense of Willian

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Ross Barkley of Everton shows appreciation to the fans as he is subbed off during the Premier League match between Everton and Watford at Goodison Park on May 12, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Chelsea reportedly still interested in signing Ross Barkley

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Charly Musonda Jr of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Charly Musonda could be the latest Chelsea prospect to take his talent elsewhere

ROME, ROMA - OCTOBER 22: Ciro Immobile of SS Lazio celebrates a second goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on October 22, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images)

Proper Chels: Ciro Immobile laughs at rumours linking him to Chelsea

NAPLES, ITALY - OCTOBER 01: Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio San Paolo on October 1, 2017 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Napoli troll Chelsea (again) by dangling record price for Kalidou Koulibaly

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer targets for what must be an active January window

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: General view inside the stadium during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on September 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer rumours link to Richmond Boakye, because Juventus

MURCIA, SPAIN - JUNE 07: Diego Costa of Spain looks on during a friendly match between Spain and Colombia at La Nueva Condomina stadium on June 7, 2017 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Diego Costa would both benefit from Fenerbahce loan

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea made their sharpest deals early in the summer transfer window

MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 02: Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Spain and Italy at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Alvaro Morata continues to calm Chelsea nerves on duty

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks dejected after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on April 16, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte reportedly pivotal in Chelsea’s Ross Barkley failure

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s transfer drama not over as Diego Costa deal is still possible

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea deadline day round-up: Significant rejection but two signings

TURIN, ITALY - APRIL 29: Davide Zappacosta of FC Torino in action during the Serie A match between FC Torino and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on April 29, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Chelsea move quickly for Torino’s Davide Zappacosta

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Cedric Soares of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on May 10, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer update: Cedric Soares moves into view as Fernando Llorente bows out

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Eden Hazard of Chelsea replaces Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea during The Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard urges Michy Batshuayi to ‘find a solution’ amidst Chelsea’s Llorente pursuit

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Diego Costa of Chelsea is dejected after The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Diego Costa deal may put Chelsea in a worse negotiating position

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks dejected after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on April 16, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea are in a pickle following failed bids and rejection

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Ross Barkley of Everton celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Watford at Goodison Park on May 12, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer latest: Ross Barkley bid, Danny Drinkwater transfer request

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool reacts as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal controls the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 27, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reportedly rejects Chelsea due to positional concerns