Ross Barkley facing Celtic transfer sliding doors moment as Chelsea pitch Anthony Gordon makeweight to Everton

Tottenham Hotspur in the final week of the summer transfer window rather than return to former club Ajax.The Chelsea ace, 29, is desperate to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge before the window slams shut on September 1 after falling out of favour with boss Thomas Tuchel. Following Todd Boehly's multi-billion-pound takeover, the Blues have shown they are not afraid of splashing the cash to close the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City, spending over £180million on new talent.Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly and England star Raheem Sterling have all commanded fees upwards of £30m and Ziyech is unlikely to better his 14 Premier League starts last season if he stays in west London.READ MORE: Besiktas fans give Everton flop Dele Alli epic welcome as he arrives to complete moveDutch outlet AD report that Ajax are keen on pursuing a sensational return for the man they sold to Chelsea for £33.3m a year ago, whilst Tottenham and Manchester United also hold a firm interest.

Chelsea target Wesley Fofana will play no part in Leicester's trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend following news that the 21-year-old has been left out of Brendan Rodgers' squad.Thomas Tuchel's side are desperate to sign Fofana but with Leicester playing hard-ball, getting a deal over the line before the transfer window closes next week will be no easy task.The Blues have had several bids for the defender turned down with Leicester holding out for a world record fee of over £80million, though with Fofana pushing for the move, there's optimism within Chelsea's camp that they'll get their man eventually.READ MORE: Chelsea target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'waves goodbye' to BarcelonaIt'll be the second match in a row that Fofana will have missed, having been left out of the Leicester squad for last weekend's defeat to Southampton, with Rodgers insisting he didn't want to pick players who weren't in the right mindset.Fofana is keen to join Chelsea and has urged his club to honour the agreement they made with him when he signed a contract extension in March, which was to let him leave should a substantial enough offer be tabled.The Frenchman feels that the £70million that Chelsea have reportedly bid for him is more than fair, though Leicester insist that their agreement isn't valid until next summer.How much is Wesley Fofana worth? Let us know in the comments section below.The Foxes have continually insisted that Fofana isn't for sale and would only be tempted to do business if they received a record fee, though Chelsea are desperate not to top the figure Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire to ensure Fofana avoids the pressure of being the world's most expensive defender.However, Leicester's financial troubles could end

Everton want Armando Broja or Conor Gallagher as part of any deal that sees Anthony Gordon join Chelsea, according to reports. The Blues have offered £50million plus £10million in add-ons for Gordon, who has told the Toffees he wants to move to Stamford Bridge. Everton have already rejected a bid of £40million for the 21-year-old, and conversations between the clubs are ongoing.Chelsea are willing to go to £60million for the England U21 international, but the Merseysiders reportedly want an extra sweetener thrown in.

Chelsea target Alvaro Morata is married to a gorgeous blonde model who could return to London with him this summer.According to reports in his native Spain, Morata is under consideration by the Blues as they weigh-up potential attacking targets to sign in the final days of the transfer window. He would be joined in England by his wife of five years, Alice Campello Morata, a stunning model who boasts three million followers on Instagram.The couple tied the knot in Venice back in 2017 and have since had three children together, one-year-old Edoardo and four-year-old twins Alessandro and Leonardo.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumAs well as being a model, Alice is also the owner of beauty and clothing brands.

Chelsea's 3-0 defeat at Leeds United - before acting all innocent to avoid a stern telling-off.The flying fullback, 22, was occupying a position close to the touchline when the Premier League referee started walking backwards towards him. Without even glancing at who might be standing behind him, Attwell collided with the England international at a strong pace, sending his head crashing backwards.But when the Blues defender was confronted by the ref about why he hadn't moved out of the way, James pleaded his innocence with both arms outstretched, signalling Attwell had initiated the contact.READ MORE: Thomas Tuchel blames Chelsea defeat on 'having to get the bus' in strange excuseThe bizarre encounter was captured on social media by the Twitter account 'Funny Football Moments,' sparking a wave of humorous comments from fans online.

Thomas Tuchel has blamed his side's embarrassing defeat on having to get the bus - as you do. The German manager saw his side get annihilated by Leeds as Chelsea went into halftime 2-0 down thanks to an Edouard Mendy howler that gifted a goal to Brenden Aaronson 33 minutes in before a powerful header from Rodrygo four minutes later doubled the home side's lead. The second half proved just as bad as Jack Harrison secured the win before Kalidou Koulibaly was given his marching orders in the 84th minute when he was shown a second yellow after pulling Jack Gelhardt back.

Leeds United stunned Chelsea with a 3-0 victory on Sunday, with Brenden Aaronson the star of the show at Elland Road, and Liverpool fans are already drooling over a potential transfer in the future.The summer signing from RB Salzburg scored and assisted against Chelsea, and has hit the ground running in the Premier League under Jesse Marsch. The 21-year-old is a self-proclaimed Liverpool fan, and fans have already labelled him as a 'Klopp player' due to his style of pressing and impressive agility.The American has already achieved his dreams of playing in the Premier League, after revealing that England was his goal while playing for Philadelphia Union back in the United States.

Chelsea fans are fearing Raheem Sterling could be the latest victim of a longstanding curse that has plagued the club for years.The Blues' new £50m signing has now been labelled the "new Timo Werner" after he missed a chance early in his side's 3-0 hammering at the hands of Leeds United this afternoon. The former Liverpool and Manchester City forward was far from his free-scoring best at Elland Road as Leeds quickly took the lead after his miss. Thomas Tuchel's men collapsed as they went into half-time 2-0 down thanks to a howler from goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and a spectacular header from Rodrygo.

Chelsea's solid start to the Premier League season came to a brutal end as they were stunned by Leeds United, who won 3-0 at Elland Road.A fiery encounter was played at an exhilarating pace, and that ultimately led to the opening goal as Chelsea goalkeeper Eduoard Mendy was caught napping, and gifted Brenden Aaronson an easy chance after 32 minutes. Shortly after, Leeds doubled their lead as Rodrigo headed in from Aaronson's free-kick, to blow the roof off Elland Road.Chelsea were second best all game, and things got even worse as Jack Harrison bundled in a third with 20 minutes to go, and Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off after two sloppy challenges.

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy gifted Leeds United with a "beyond crazy" blunder at Elland Road.Mendy was caught in possession inside his own penalty area by Leeds forward Brenden Aaronson, who was given the simplest of tasks after taking the ball off the Blues keeper. Things went from bad to worse moments later for Thomas Tuchel's side as Rodrigo Moreno headed a second beyond Mendy to give Leeds a two-goal lead after just 37 minutes.Fans were quick to slam Mendy's lack of urgency in clearing the ball following his mistake, with his blunder labelled "beyond crazy" by Sky Sports co-commentator Don Goodman.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumOne supporter tweeted: "What a stinker man." Meanwhile, another added: "When are these keepers just gonna start kicking the ball again."A third fan also wrote: "This the same mistake he did against Real Madrid in the Champions League."Mendy was punished by Karim Benzema after being caught in possession during Chelsea's European clash with Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge last season.What is the Premier League's worst ever goalkeeping blunder? Let us know in the comments section below.He has clearly not learned from that mistake, though, following his latest blunder, which left Leeds boss Jesse Marsch sprinting down the touchline in celebration.Having been dispossessed, Mendy was unable to tackle Aaronson and was left with his head in his hands as the American tapped the ball into an empty net.Just four minutes after Aaronson's opener, Leeds doubled their lead as Rodrigo claimed his fourth goal of the season.

READ MORE: Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard warned they’re battling again - for who’s axed firstOne fan managed to capture the moment Gordon appeared to bid farewell to his boyhood club, with him sharing the video on Twitter. @efcstaffo tweeted: "Think it’s a goodbye that." Fans were inclined to agree with the suggestion that could be it for the England youth international. @Nirosta said: "Yup, looks like it."Do you think Anthony Gordon is worth £45m? Let us know in the comments section@MainManMina replied: "Looks like it...

READ MORE: Man Utd's Harry Maguire targeted by Chelsea in swap deal with Christian PulisicQuizzed if it is now part of the club’s fabric and mindset to expect the worst in that crucial position – and how he intends to break the cycle - Tuchel delivered a typically honest response.The German coach, being linked with a swoop for Barcelona and ex-Arsenal bad-boy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, sad: “That ‘s a very good question…and I struggle to give a clear answer.“But we need to make sure this is not a self-fulfilling prophecy that we create for ourselves.“I was ready to improve the situation with Romelu. I was ready to give it new thoughts, new energy.

Reported interest in Harry Maguire from Chelsea has split the opinion of Manchester United fans.

Thomas Tuchel has been fined more than twice as much as Antonio Conte for their clash during the match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. The two managers clashed twice during the heated London derby at Stamford Bridge, which ended in a 2-2 draw after a dramatic late equaliser from Spurs striker Harry Kane.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a loan offer for Chelsea's Christian Pulisic, with the winger being the latest name linked with Erik ten Hag's side.

Arsenal supporters have been left torn over the news Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to discuss personal terms with Chelsea - with some fearing he come back to haunt them. The 33-year-old could make a swift return to the Premier League to reunite with Thomas Tuchel after scoring 13 goals across 23 fixtures for Barcelona - who are now keen to sell.

Chelsea have scheduled more talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the Blues try to lure the Barcelona man to Stamford Bridge.The Catalan side, who are desperate need to try and raise funds, are open to letting Aubameyang leave, despite only joining the side in January. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Barca want around €30million (£25million) for the attacker, but Xavi wants to keep him.Romano continues to state that new owner Todd Boehly wants to understand the personal terms of the deal before an official bid is submitted to Barcelona ahead of the transfer deadline.READ MORE: Wealthy ex-Chelsea star Oscar is ‘trapped in China’ after seeing dream transfer blocked Aubameyang is reportedly keen on a move to Stamford Bridge that would see him reunite with his former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel.

Everton academy, and Chelsea have just seen a bid of £45million rejected for the winger. Everton aren't a stranger to seeing young talent thrive but then leave, with Wayne Rooney perhaps the best teenager to ever come through their academy.Rooney's early move to Manchester United was a masterstroke, but not every player enjoyed the same success as the all-time England top goalscorer, and sometimes a premature move can ruin a career before it's really begun.

Leicester City have been dealt a huge blow as Wesley Fofana has handed in a transfer request as he looks to force through a move to Chelsea.It's been a quiet window at Leicester, but an extremely busy one for Chelsea, and the Blues look set to continue their summer spend by adding Fofana to their ranks. Brendan Rodgers has only made one summer signing, as 32-year-old goalkeeper Alex Smithies joined the club on a free transfer from QPR after Kasper Schmeichel left to join Nice.Leicester's focus has been on keeping their squad intact following interest in Youri Tielemans, James Maddison and Fofana, but it looks increasingly likely that the defender could leave in a deal worth £80million.

Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku appeared to hit out at his parent club in a cryptic post on Instagram after scoring on his second Inter Milan debut. The Belgium international spent just one season at Stamford Bridge on his grand return to the club - 10 years after his first arrival.

Chelsea have reportedly entered talks with manager Thomas Tuchel over extending his contract by an extra two years.Tuchel's current deal sees him tied to Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2024. But new owner Todd Boehly is said to be keen to double that length to make him stay until 2026.According to The Sun, negotiations have begun between the two parties.