A Chelsea player has revealed why he rejected a Saudi Pro League transfer, with Arsenal also reportedly keeping tabs on the midfielder.
Nicolas Jackson has sent a message to Chelsea for the first time since completing his loan move to Bayern Munich on deadline day. Bayern agreed a deal with the Blues for the Senegalese striker to join on an initial season-long loan with an obligation to buy next summer for £56 million (€64.5m/$76m). Jackson was linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour under Enzo Maresca.
Nicolas Jackson has spoken of what it has been like to link up with Harry Kane after the former Chelsea striker moved on loan to Bayern Munich.
Chelsea icon Didier Drogba and ex-AC Milan star George Weah have been named among a host of former players on a newly-formed anti-racism panel by FIFA. The idea behind the panel of ex-players is to bolster FIFA's efforts to tackle racism in the game. The group will help in developing anti-racism strategies, participate in educational programmes and contribute to reforms across football.
Alejandro Garnacho has already been left exhausted in Chelsea training as the former Manchester United star was spotted struggling for breath in one of his sessions. Garnacho fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim after his public clash with the manager following the club's Europa League final defeat to Tottenham last season. After being part of Amorim's 'bomb squad' this summer, the winger signed for the Blues.
Nicolas Jackson waived part of a fee he was owed in order to facilitate his dream move to Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day.
Cole Palmer dropped a cryptic comment on England team-mate Kobbie Mainoo's social media post as the Chelsea star hinted that he wants the young midfielder to be 'freed' by Manchester United. Mainoo pushed for a temporary summer move away from Old Trafford after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim, however, United did not entertain his plea as he remained at the club.
Jose Mourinho has earned the 'Special One' title during a trophy-laden managerial career but now he has an unwanted record to add to his CV.
Jamie Carragher slammed Alejandro Garnacho's behaviour at Stamford Bridge ahead of his Chelsea move. A £40 million ($54m) capture from Manchester United, tied down on a massive seven-year deal, the 21-year-old Argentina winger arrived in west London with expectation swirling around him.
