#Roman Abramovich

CHELSEA'S academy stars are worried by the club's huge transfer spending and being eyed eagerly by German teams. Mykhailo Mudryk's £88million arrival took the Blues' spending in the summer and January windows close to £500m. But The Telegraph say Chelsea's teenage products fear their own progress will now be dented - sparking activity from their…

It appears Chelsea are giving Graham Potter a new toy to play with after his last one got suspended for three matches an hour into his debut. The Blues are believed to have agreed an £88.5m deal to sign Ukrainian forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, structured as £62m fixed with £26.5m in available add-ons. However, the 22-year-old was…

Chelsea are bringing Joao Felix to the Bridge in a move that could well shake up the race for top four and kickstart Graham Potter's era. What could possibly go wrong? Strikers who made it out of Stamford Bridge with their reputation in tact are a rare breed, indeed. The Blues have become a social experiment of sorts, welcoming forwards of…

THE problem with Graham Potter is that he still sounds like he's the Brighton manager. After Chelsea were trounced at Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday, the Blues boss listed the teams his injury-ravaged side had been beaten by during their miserable run of three wins in 12 matches. He noted that Chelsea had lost four Premier League games -…

The Premier League is at its halfway mark and plenty of teams are struggling for points. Relegation to the Championship can cost a club a minimum of £92 million. Of course, more money will be lost outside of the Premier League despite parachute payments being given to relegated teams for the first few years. Six Premier League manager changes have…

CHELSEA fans chanted ex-boss Thomas Tuchel's name as pressure rose on Graham Potter with Sunday's 4-0 FA Cup drubbing at Manchester City. Potter's men have dropped to tenth in the Premier League since he took over in September and a weakened side was humiliated at the Etihad as they lost in the third round for the first time this…

West Ham captain Declan Rice sent the rumour mill into a frenzy after reiterating his desire to play Champions League football at a recent press conference. Potential suitors may need to wait until the summer to snap him up, but are offering odds on him securing a move in the January transfer window. Chelsea and Man Utd lead the charge, but Arsenal…

To most people, Christmas is a time for festive cheer, for mince pies and for wanting to throttle a close relative over a game of Monopoly. But to Premier League managers, Jesus' birthday has tended to signal a slip in their job stability and significant rise in their xD (expected doles per 90). The break for the World Cup pushed the great festive…

In the cutthroat, male-dominated world of soccer, you won't find too many women at the top, with the exception of Katharina Liebherr of Southampton FC and Margharita Louis-Dreyfus of Olympique de Marseille - the two most prominent female club owners in Europe. It's a similar, mostly masculine, story in Israel, where the exception is Alona Barkat,…

After a rough start to April, Chelsea are winners of their last three, including a second leg win against Real Madrid in the Champions League. We like the Blue Lions to beat Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Find out more in our EPL betting picks. There are four Premier League games on Wednesday but Chelsea vs. Arsenal is the one that stands…

Chelsea is one of the most successful clubs in the modern history of British football. We have to admit they could have been more successful in the past. Their golden age started when Roman Abramovich bought the club. From 2003, the club managed to win many international and league titles. Only with Jose Mourinho, they managed to win 3 Premier…

HE is known as'The Lizard' and is said to be worth more than a billion quid. But for the owner of a Premier League team, little is actually known about Tony Bloom, the man who has been called the'Godfather of Gambling'. One thing is for sure, though. Despite famously saying "I'm no Roman Abramovich" after taking charge of the Seagulls, Bloom has…

Soccer across the world has taken a backseat after Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine as part of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Players, club owners, sponsors and the game's governing bodies have all been reacting to the escalation in aggression with some situations having already become untenable both politically and morally. We keep track…

The Old Trafford stadium, the homeground of Manchester United. The club, which has 13 Premier League titles, has been put up for sale by its current owners, the US-based Glazers familyImage: Ian Kington / AFP The Premier League (PL), England's top domestic football league, might have gone on a month-long break to accommodate the Fifa World Cup, but…

The UEFA Champions League group stage is set as 32 of Europe's best teams have been slotted into eight pools for the first stage of the competition. Pre-tournament narrative: We have some drama coming out of the group stage, highlighted by Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona joining Bayern Munich in the group of death. Real Madrid, last year's champ,…

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE, Britain's richest man, is set to bid for Manchester United, according to reports. It comes just one month after Ratcliffe declared his interest in the club but claimed the Glazers were not interested in selling. The stock for Manchester United has already risen by £336million after the Glazers statement that the club is up for…

Claude Makelele has admitted to helping Real Madrid sign former Chelsea target Aurelien Tchouameni. The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer but, due to the Blues' reluctancy to wrap up a deal, the Spanish giants swooped in and signed the midfielder instead. Speaking to AS, the former Chelsea midfielder said:…

The 2021/22 Premier League season concluded in dramatic fashion, with Manchester City being crowned champions on the final day as they finished one point ahead of Liverpool. City will be determined to defend their crown in 2022/23, but Liverpool will be out for revenge and there may well be other contenders too. The preseason provided an early look…

Chelsea will host West Ham United in a small London Derby that could have huge implications for both clubs for the rest of the season. With that said, it's a good time to check out our Premier League odds series, which includes our Chelsea-West Ham prediction and pick we have laid out below. Chelsea has had an up and down season. After starting…

The Blues are yet to finalise a takeover deal despite agreeing on Todd Boehly's consortium to purchase the club, although reports revealed Roman Abramovich's team had found a solution for his outstanding loan Chelsea may have confirmed their UEFA Champions League place this week and are on the verge of securing a third-place finish in the Premier…

CHELSEA want to sign Konrad Laimer in a triple raid of RB Leipzig next summer, according to reports. The Blues have agreed to pay Christopher Nkunku's £53million release clause - with the Frenchman undergoing a secret medical last month. They are also keen to sign 20-year-old RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol - having bid £80m for the Croatian…

Paraag Marathe, the vice-chairman of Leeds, recently spoke of his admiration of English clubs, describing them as'special, unique and rare.' It is certainly no secret foreign ownership has changed the face of English football, making the Premier League itself a global institution and a commercial behemoth. While this influx of external economic…

He has ideas, lots of them, and isn't afraid to tell us. It's why we love Todd Boehly, the Premier League's new content-generator-in-chief. International week can take your thoughts to strange and confusing places. Especially when England are being genuinely historically bad and you suddenly realise before a game against Italy that your best…

The perils of being a Premier League manager means expiry dates on contracts are more for working out pay-offs than stipulating an end to their tenure. Win a few games and you'll be able to renegotiate an extension anyway, lose a few and you're out on your ear and waiting on the next poor sap to get the heave-ho. Nevertheless, with Jurgen Klopp and…

Reports state that an American billionaire is leading a group who are in exclusive talks to buy Premier League side Bournemouth. Per our partners in the UK at Sky Sports, Bournemouth's current owner Maxim Demin is in'advanced talks' with a group led by Bill Foley, who owns the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Foley, 77, is said to be the main man…

MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham target Memphis Depay has revealed that he snubbed a Premier League move to fight for his spot at Barcelona. Depay was offered to various clubs in England's top-flight football but the Dutchman has told ESPN that he'loves competition' and he doesn't'walk away from it'. Meanwhile, RB Salzburg CEO Stephan Reiter has…

Former England and Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson believes Manchester United could be'kicking themselves' for not waiting to appoint Thomas Tuchel as their new manager. Tuchel was sacked by Chelsea just over a week ago following disagreements behind the scenes with new owner Todd Boehly. The German was appointed as Frank Lampard's successor in…

CHELSEA midfielder N'Golo Kante could be heading to Spain. At least that's what bookmakers Betfair think having installed Barcelona and Real Madrid as favourites for his signature. The LaLiga heavyweights lead a crowded market with Xavi's side available at 3/1, and the Bernabeu outfit a fraction behind at 4s. A popular homecoming with French…

CHELSEA are in talks with AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, according to reports. It is also claimed that Chelsea have made a £43m offer to Ajax for Edson Alvarez. Meanwhile Chelsea are still looking to push through a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with an agreement reportedly hours away. As part of their offer, Marcos Alonso would move the other…

Chelsea are out to prove they have not been unsettled by off-field troubles by booking their place in the next round of the Champions League when they face Lille on Wednesday. The Premier League side have won their last four matches despite the disruption caused by the sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich and the imminent sale of the club. They…