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Chelsea are just £8million apart in their valuation of Kurt Zouma - with the defender keen to join David Moyes' side.Moyes is targeting an ambitious double swoop to boost his defence after signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on loan for next season.Chelsea are willing to sell Zouma, but want £28m for the France international - while the Hammers are hoping to land him for £20m.But Moyes' side could face competition for the 26-year-old, with their London rivals having offered Zouma to Sevilla as part of a bid to prise Jules Kounde away from the La Liga club.However, West Ham could have an advantage in the race for the defender's signature, with Zouma settled in the capital after arriving at Stamford Bridge from

Chelsea ahead of his potential move to Stamford Bridge this summer.It was reported by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Thursday that the Sevilla defender is eager for a deal to be reached between the two clubs following his stand-out season in La Liga.Chelsea have offered 26-year-old Kurt Zouma as part of a player-plus-cash deal but Sevilla want more than the €30-35million which has been proposed.Talks are believed to be in the advanced stage between the sides with Kounde having already agreed terms with the Blues earlier in the week.The 22-year-old is expected to sign a deal which will keep him at Chelsea until 2026.Once an agreement on payment structure between the clubs is reached, he is set to arrive in West London where he will

Chelsea's plan to sign Jules Kounde could be foiled by their own player with West Ham entering the race for Kurt Zouma.The Sevilla star is the top target to bolster the defence at Stamford Bridge after an impressive season in La Liga.Thomas Tuchel has made signing a defender a top priority with the 22-year-old being tipped to make the move.And he is prepared to use fellow centre-back Zouma as a makeweight to further convince Sevilla to part with their player.As well as the 26-year-old, Chelsea would add a sum of cash to the deal which is currently being negotiated.However, Zouma's own plans could throw a spanner in the works after West Ham took an interest in the Frenchman.According to Sky Sports, the former Everton loanee is keen on a move

Chelsea misfit Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to start Saturday's FA Cup Final - but a series of other stars are sweating on their places. Blues boss Thomas Tuchel was furious with the way his side lost to Arsenal on Wednesday night.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is a "bit angry that we had so many changes" for his side's 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Wednesday.

Chelsea are nearing an agreement with defender Thiago Silva over a new contract, with the Brazil captain wanting to stay for another season.The former AC Milan and PSG centre-half has impressed since his arrival from France, helping to lead Thomas Tuchel’s side to FA Cup and Champions League finals.However, Silva’s season hasn’t all been plain sailing, missing a month with a thigh injury and getting sent off in the humiliating defeat to West Brom.Tuchel has a plethora of options in the centre of defence, with Andreas Christiansen, Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Kurt Zouma all enjoying fine form at times this season.Moreover, Fikayo Tomori will return to Chelsea this summer from Milan, while Silva’s former PSG teammate Marquinhos has

Real Madrid's Champions League exit at the hands of Chelsea on Wednesday evening.Timo Werner and Mason Mount found the back of the net after Karim Benzema cancelled out an opener from Christian Pulisic during their first-leg meeting in Spain.While Thomas Tuchel was left delighted by another dominant performance from his side, Zinedine Zidane and the majority of his players were understandably downcast.However, fans of Los Blancos were left confused after seeing Hazard laughing and joking with Kurt Zouma after the clash - and he has now issued a full apology.Hazard said on Instagram: “I am sorry. I have read lots of opinions about me today and it was not my intention to offend the Real Madrid fans.

Real Madrid star Raphael Varane in his sights as he looks to bolster Chelsea’s options at centre back with Manchester United looking elsewhere.The French World Cup winner, 27, is out of contract in 2022 but could leave Madrid this summer for a large fee with permission from President Florentino Perez.Perez told El Larguero: "Varane? I’m happy of our team...

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Arsene Wenger dished out criticism on Chelsea's defensive trio Kurt Zouma, Cesar Azpilicueta and Reece James following their disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton.The Blues were held to a draw after the hosts' on-loan Liverpool star Takumi Minamino scored with their only attack of the first half and Mason Mount levelled with a penalty after the break.Chelsea were dominant but for all of their possession, the visitors laboured to create chances, something manager Thomas Tuchel has previously highlighted as a problem for his side.They were punished in the 33rd minute when Minamino ran on to a defence-splitting Nathan Redmond pass and coolly finished to become the

Thomas Tuchel’s half-time change against Barnsley could provide a clue as to how Chelsea will operate in the future.The Blues made it through to the FA Cup quarter-final with Tammy Abraham’s goal proving enough to knockout Championship outfit Barnsley.Chelsea struggled in the first-half at Oakwell with Tuchel having made ten changes from the weekend win over Sheffield United.Tuchel had picked Andreas Christensen, Kurt Zouma and Emerson as his defence with Marcos Alonso and Callum Hudson-Odoi as wing-backs.Though it changed to a back four at the break with Antonio Rudiger replacing Christensen and Reece James coming on in place of Alonso.It saw Emerson shift to left back with James slotting in on the right side of defence and Chelsea looked

But, despite the triumph, there were three standout mistakes made by Tuchel...Tuchel opted for an unfamiliar defence against Barnsley - and was forced into making half-time substitutions after an underwhelming opening period.A central three of Andreas Christensen, Kurt Zouma and Emerson started the game, flanked by Callum Hudson-Odoi and Marcos Alonso as full-backs.But Christensen and Alonso were hauled off before the restart, with Toni Rudiger and James thrown on to help the Blues avoid an FA Cup exit.Indeed,James played a vital role in this win but the Blues struggled in the first half, suggesting Tuchel got his starting XI wrong.While the Blues have been getting results under Tuchel, their attacking performances continue to raise

Chelsea are expected to continue to offload players this month, while also keeping an eye on any potential signings for either the current transfer window or the summer.

Chelsea are set to sanction at least one more departure this month as Fikayo Tomori edges towards the exit door.

Chelsea are yet to act in the transfer window and it looks as if they could be dealing with more departures than arrivals.

Edouard Mendy : The Senegal international was signed in the summer and has markedly improved Chelsea's defence. KEEPKepa Arrizabalaga : It has not worked out for Kepa, the world's most expensive goalkeeper.

Chelsea 's 3-1 win over Leeds United, labelling the pair "superb". Murphy also praised Olivier Giroud, who scored the Blues' equaliser in his first Premier League start of the season.Goals from Kurt Zouma and Christian Pulisic wrapped up the win for Frank Lampard's side and, speaking on BBC Match of the Day, Murphy was keen to highlight the importance of Kante and Silva."He [Giroud] was excellent but we need to mention Kante’s performance and Thiago Silva," Murphy said.

Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Leeds on Saturday night.The Blues came from behind to claim victory against Marcelo Bielsa’s men at Stamford Bridge, having fallen a goal behind when Patrick Bamford broke the deadlock after four minutes.Almost 23 minutes later Olivier Giroud brought Frank Lampard’s men level, before Kurt Zouma headed them in front 15 minutes into the second half.And deep into stoppage time, substitute Christian Pulisic swept the ball home from close range following a superb run and cross from Werner on the right flank.It proved a difficult evening for Werner in west London, with the £54million striker somehow squandering the chance to bring Chelsea level on the goal line.But former Blues goalkeeper Rob Green has hailed him for

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy following Patrick Bamford’s goal for Leeds.Bamford took advantage of some confusion in the Blues backline to take it past Mendy and slot home early on at Stamford Bridge.Goals from Olivier Giroud and Kurt Zouma put Chelsea ahead as fans returned to Stamford Bridge for the first time in nine months.Though former Chelsea keeper Green believes they would not have gone a goal behind had two mistakes not have happened.Green said on Sky Sports at half-time: "As a goalkeeper you're then making a decision off the back of a mistake [Zouma getting dragged out of position].“As a defender you're saying 'you should protect the goal - where's the danger'.

Chelsea could reportedly allow Fikayo Tomori and Antonio Rudiger to leave on loan when the January transfer window opens.Blues boss Frank Lampard bolstered his squad during the summer, bringing in Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell in defence.Silva has partnered Kurt Zouma regularly in the centre of defence with Tomori and Rudiger warming the bench.And ESPN report that the Stamford Bridge outfit could let the duo leave on loan during January with Lampard wanting to reduce his squad size.It’s claimed that the boss is eager to ensure every player is happy while wanting to persevere with Silva and Zouma at the back.Lampard praised his defence as they kept a clean sheet against Premier League leaders Tottenham last week.He had said: “Against this

AS, the Rennes star is free to leave the Ligue 1 side with just 18 months left on his current deal.

Chelsea missed the chance to leapfrog Tottenham at the Premier League’s summit in what proved a frustrating 0-0 draw with their London rivals on Sunday evening.Following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw at Brighton on Saturday, Frank Lampard knew that a win over former boss Jose Mourinho would send his side top of the table.Though in the end the Blues were left to rue a number of missed half-chances at Stamford Bridge, with Mourinho parking his famous defensive bus and hanging on for a precious point in SW6.Spurs also squandered a few opportunities to claim all three, most notably when Kurt Zouma’s misplaced pass allowed Lucas Moura to pick out Giovani Lo Celso on the edge of the box.Sergio Reguilon galloped into a gaping hole in Chelsea’s defence over