Exclusive: Chelsea close to agreement for Adam Wharton. Deal worth close to £75m. Player said to want to move to #CFC from #CPFC as he is keen to play for a ‘big’ club. Crystal Palace in separate talks to sign Axel Disasi this summer for £20m.
🚨🚨EXCLUSIVE: Josh Acheompong responds to rumours linking him to Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
🗣"Chelsea has been my home since I was a kid, and I appreciate every opportunity that I get here.
I’ve loved every moment that I’ve spent at this club, and every time I put on the shirt, it means so much to me.
I know I’m only 18 years old, but I’d love to retire as a club legend at this amazing club.
My focus right now is on working hard, improving every day, and doing everything I can to help the team succeed.
This club has given me so much, and I’m determined to repay that faith by giving my best whenever I’m called upon.
So, no. I've never thought of leaving Chelsea."
🚨🚨BREAKING: Cole Palmer responding on the question whether he has any plans for his future aside from Chelsea.
🗣"When you're lucky enough to play for a club like this, you should want to stay and fight for success.
I've seen a lot being said about players wanting to leave, but that's not where my head's at.
I want to be at this club for as long as possible and win everything here.
Chelsea is a massive football club, and We've got a good group of players, a lot of quality in the squad, and I'm convinced there are big things ahead for us.
Football isn't always straightforward, and there will be difficult moments, but that's part of the game.
For me, it's simple, keep working hard, keep improving, help the team wherever I can, and do everything possible to bring trophies back to Chelsea.
I'm settled here, I enjoy being here, and my focus is fully on what we can achieve together."
🚨 Frank Lampard, ready to sign new deal at Coventry City with negotiations advancing in the last 48h.
New contract on the table, as @JPercyTelegraph reports.
🚨🚨EXCLUSIVE: Levi Colwill on players wanting to leave Chelsea for other 'Bigger clubs"
🗣"If you're leaving, please do it really quick.
Some of us have known only Chelsea throughout our lives, and for me, it will always be that way.
Something they should know is that Chelsea is bigger than any player. This club was here before us and will still be here long after we're gone.
The only thing that matters is having people who are fully committed to the badge, the fans, and what we're trying to build.
If you want to be here, fight for Chelsea. If not, then it's better for everyone that you move on and let those who love this club carry it forward."