Chelsea transfer round-up as Olivier Giroud move mooted and Kurt Zouma contract latest

Gareth Southgate will hold crunch talks with Marcus Rashford in a bid to save his World Cup dream.England boss Southgate has axed Rashford from his latest squad due to the star's dramatic loss of form. Rashford, whose last international appearance came in the Euro 2020 Final defeat to Italy eight months ago, has also lost his place in the United team following just five goals in 26 games this season.He clashed with heckling United fans earlier this week following reports he is considering leaving Old Trafford in the summer. His hopes of making Southgate's final squad for Qatar 2022 now hang in the balance, but Southgate is refusing to give up on the 24-year-old forward.He is planning to meet Rashford in private in Manchester following the upcoming friendlies with Switzerland and Ivory Coast, in an attempt to get inside his head and find out what is going on with the troubled ace.

Jadon Sancho for England.Manchester United attacker has started to show signs of improvement in his form, securing an impressive goal and three assists in his last four Premier League appearances. But Three Lions boss Southgate has not been persuaded - and has turned to other players instead for the side's upcoming friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast.And Red Devils legend Neville seems to be unhappy with the move to leave Sancho out.

Everton steward who worked his socks off to try and remove a protester who had cable-tied himself to the post.A young man wearing a 'just stop oil' t-shirt stormed the pitch in the second-half during the Toffees' must-win clash against Newcastle United and managed to handcuff himself to the frame of the goal, echoing scenes from Liverpool's victory over Arsenal on Wednesday evening.The game was halted for around eight minutes as security staff scrambled for tools to remove the protester. Luckily, a bolt-cutter soon arrived, and the man tasked with using it sent the internet wild as he pulled some remarkable faces."Look at the effort from the bolt cutter guy," one person tweeted."The work rate from the bolt cutter guy is crazy," another said.A third wrote: "That’s the most effort Goodison has seen on the pitch all season," while another said: "Looks like he’s trying to cut through his spinal column with that force."After an almost identical incident happened at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, Premier League fans will wonder where the activists will try to strike next.Are Everton going to stay up this season? Let us know in the comments section.Frank Lampard's side sealed a desperately-needed victory after Alex Iwobi grabbed a winner in the dying minutes - in the injury time added on by the protester, no less.

Lisa Rinna is ready for swimsuit season.The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star, 58, posted a sizzling shot of her wearing a sexy animal print bathing suit on Thursday.'Mood,' she captioned the shot along with a four leaf clover emoji. Swimsuit season is almost here! Lisa Rinna posted a sizzling shot of her wearing a sexy animal print bathing suit on ThursdayLisa put her legs and cleavage on display as she crouched on the floor with her hands clasped in the front of her body.She looked the height of style with a bucket hat plopped upon her trademark short hair and a pair of shades concealing her eyes.

Frank Lampard believes he "deserved" the Chelsea job but concedes his status at the club was a factor in him being appointed.

Chelsea, despite their summer spending spree, continue to be linked with several players as the January transfer window edges closer.

Chelsea will reportedly target Borussia Dortmund youngster Jude Bellingham if they fail in their attempt to prise Declan Rice away from West Ham.The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for Rice in recent months, with Frank Lampard keen to add another defensive midfielder to his ranks.West Ham are said to have slapped an eye-watering £80million price tag on the 21-year-old, nevertheless, which proved too steep for Chelsea following their £220million summer spending spree.Reports suggest the west London club could come back in for Rice at the turn of the year, or failing that in the next summer transfer window.Yet according to Eurosport, there are some Chelsea officials who believe waiting to sign Bellingham from Dortmund would be a

Frank Lampard that there could still be a way back for him at Chelsea after making an impressive start to his loan spell at Aston Villa.Barkley, 26, made the decision to join Villa on loan in the summer and autumn transfer window after seemingly dropping down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.The Blues’ £220million spending spree, which saw the likes of Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner arrive in west London, left Lampard with greater options in attacking midfield.In order to boost his chances of playing regular first-team football, Barkley signed for Dean Smith’s men on a season-long loan and has got off to a flyer in the Midlands.The England international has produced a string of impressive displays for Villa, helping them

Frank Lampard claims he doesn’t socialise after games because he’s “a nightmare” if Chelsea lose.

Chelsea legacy built up over 13 years as a player if he messes up in management.

The international break came at a bad time for Chelsea given the form Frank Lampard's side had discovered prior to the two-week Premier League hiatus.

Ross Barkley has reportedly been handed a lifeline over his Chelsea future by boss Frank Lampard.

Chelsea made seven new additions to their squad over the summer, but there is still a sense Frank Lampard sees areas that could still use reinforcement.

Didier Deschamps has suggested Olivier Giroud may need to leave Chelsea in order to retain his place in the France squad ahead of next summer's Euros.

Chelsea's visit to St James' Park.If Chilwell is ruled out it will be a big blow to Lampard, who will miss his attacking impetus from the left of a defence which has kept five clean sheets in their last six games. Here, Daily Star Sport looks at the options facing the manager if his £50million summer signing has to sit out Saturday's match.

Frank Lampard is loving life at Stamford Bridge at the moment.

Chelsea fans were left feeling very excited as Ben Chilwell teamed up with transfer target Declan Rice for an incredible goal in England training. The full-back arrived at Stamford Bridge over the summer in a £50m move from Leicester, slotting into Frank Lampard’s first team.

Chelsea are reportedly set to launch another offer for Declan Rice in the January transfer window - but they will first have to cash in on two senior players.The Blues were eyeing up a move for Rice over the summer, but West Ham’s rumoured £80million price tag proved far too steep following their £250million spending spree.Frank Lampard is understood to be a huge admirer of the 21-year-old, who has already earned 11 caps for England.And according to Football Insider, Chelsea are planning to approach West Ham again at the turn of the year over a potential deal for Rice.The west London club are ready to follow up on their hefty summer outlay in January and give Lampard the best chance possible of mounting a serious Premier League title

Chelsea in recent years, with no less than 24 players leaving Stamford Bridge over the past four-and-a-half seasons.

Chelsea’s former director of football Michael Emenalo is seeing his model for the club coming true after the win against Sheffield United.The Blues made it four consecutive victories with a 4-1 thrashing of the Blades in the latest Premier League game. It saw Frank Lampard field five of the six players he spent £200m on over the summer, with Kai Havertz missing out due to Covid-19.

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly considering his future at Stamford Bridge after just 33 minutes of Premier League action this season.