The forward's deal at Stamford Bridge runs out in June and while there have been links of a move to Real Betis, the 32-year-old still has planned talks with the Blues over a potential new deal.

Kante has become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, impressing with his energy and drive from the engine room for the Foxes and Chelsea, as well as for his international side.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen's future has looked uncertain in recent months, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea both assessing the Germany international's availability.

The German goalkeeper made a costly gaffe as the Gunners crashed out of Europe to their London rivals Chelsea in the quarter-finals. He spilled Claude Makelele's shot for Frank Lampard to score.

Pedro has struggled for playing time under Blues boss Frank Lampard this term, making just nine Premier League appearances, and the club haven't yet offered him a new contract.

The striker burst on to the European stage this season after his impressive form for Red Bull Salzburg earned him a £17million transfer to Borussia Dortmund in January.

The club had requested that the players return to London as the club prepare for training at Cobham to start up again, and now the likes of Willian and Christian Pulisic are back.

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is available 'at the right price' this summer, according to manager Erik ten Hag. The former Barcelona academy graduate has caught the eye of Europe's elite.

The Hertha Berlin forward posted a Facebook live in which he was seen fistbumping fellow forward Vedad Ibisevic and was also seen barging in on a team-mate getting a coronavirus test.

Chelsea winger Willian has already sealed his reunion with pal Jose Mourinho by agreeing to join Tottenham, according to beIN Sports.

Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly both been in contact with Timo Werner's agent about the possibility of signing the highly-sought after striker. 

United have long admired the Italy international and scouted the £60m rated winger as recently as February. However, Chelsea's interests have also grown in recent weeks.

Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has lauded manager Frank Lampard for giving him the confidence to emerge as one the club's breakthrough stars this season.

Tempers flared in the Blues' 2-1 victory over the Gunners in the League Cup. Jose Mourinho's side had the advantage before Arsenal defender Kolo Toure collided with Jon Mikel Obi.

Juve boss Maurizio Sarri is keen to link-up with the 28-year-old midfielder for a third time. Jorginho played under the Italian at Napoli before following him to Stamford Bridge in 2018.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: For the first time, sporting director Igli Tare has admitted that it is up to Milinkovic-Savic if he wants to leave the Stadio Olimpico.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has insisted his players will need a proper pre-season as he wrestles with getting his side back to fitness for Project Restart.  

Frank Lampard has highlighted a left-back as a priority signing this summer and has been a long term admirer of Chilwell, but could now move for Monaco's highly-rated left-back instead.

Chelsea and Manchester United are thought to have a strong interest in the winger with Juventus, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal also tracking him.

The 25-year-old has failed to make an impact at Stamford Bridge since joining for £40million and spent last season out on loan at AC Milan before re-joining Monaco, where he made his name.

As reported by L'Equipe , Tottenham remain in pole position to sign the right-back, who is set to become a free agent this summer.

FA Cup third round draw gets underway as sixty-four teams discover their fates this evening at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

Frank Lampard's Chelsea travel to Hull on Saturday evening with the chance to book their spot in the FA Cup fifth round. Join Sportsmail for all the build-up and live action.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE KCOM STADIUM: Michy Batshuayi scored his first goal in 14 matches as Chelsea squeezed into the FA Cup fifth round despite a late rally from mid-table Championship side Hull.

In a season-defining month that sees Frank Lampard's side play Leicester, Man United , Tottenham and Bayern Munich , they will have to be better than they were against Championship opposition.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has admitted he planned to spend his whole career at Manchester City before he was caught off guard in being sold to Chelsea in the summer of 2005.

Antonio Rudiger feels the season should be ended immediately due to the dangers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chelsea defender feels that Liverpool must still be crowned champions.

Follow Sportsmail's live runner for all the latest permanent and loan deals and signings in the Premier League and across Europe on day one of the January transfer window.

The FA Cup third round continues on Sunday with 11 ties taking place - including four Premier League teams. Stay up to date with those matches with Sportsmail HERE.

David Alaba, Christian Eriksen and Wilfried Zaha are just some of the names who could be on the move this January as clubs look to do the business to strengthen their ranks.

It's still just Liverpool as the only Premier League side to have completed a major signing in January so far, but clubs up and down the country continue to hunt down their mid-season targets. 

After their humiliation at the hands of Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United are among the teams actively looking to improve their side in January. Follow our live transfer blog here.

Arsenal and Chelsea fans face a travel nightmare after their FA Cup fourth round ties later this month were moved for live television coverage.

Chelsea youngster Tariq Uwakwe is set for an 18 month loan switch, with Hull and Swansea in the running for his signature. The 20-year-old is being tipped for big things at Stamford Bridge.

It's day 14 of the transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow Sportsmail's live transfer blog for all the latest news.

It's day 19 of the transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow our live transfer blog to find out all the latest news.

Frank Lampard could move for Edinson Cavani and Inter Milan are weighing up a bid for Luka Modric. Scroll through the feed to see the biggest transfer stories of the day.

The end of the transfer window edges ever closer as managers up and down the country continue to search for a mid-season squad boost to push them on until the summer.

There are just 10 days of the transfer window remaining with teams now entering the realms of a late rush to finalise any deals before the deadline. Follow our daily live blog of all the latest news.

With the large majority of Premier League clubs now having played their final top flight fixtures before deadline day, attention may now turn towards grabbing a late January deal in the transfer market.

It is last chance saloon for clubs across Europe as we enter the final week before the transfer deadline at the end of the month. Follow our live blog to keep up to date with all the latest news throughout the day.

Time is running out for teams to get their squads together for the rest of the campaign as deadline day looms on those looking to make last minute improvements. Follow our live blog here.

Frank Lampard's Chelsea side beat Liverpool 2-0 on Tuesday night in the fifth round and will have to see off the Foxes to reach the last four of the domestic cup competition.

Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has lauded manager Frank Lampard for giving him the confidence to emerge as one the club's breakthrough stars this season.

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Chelsea Handler hangs with WIRED to answer the internet’s most Googled questions about herself.

Two own goals from Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters set Chelsea on their way to a 4-0 Premier League victory on Saturday that gave under-fire interim manager Rafael Benitez some respite.