IT'S all go at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea prepare for a busy summer of transfers.
We've got the very latest as the Blues look set to go back in for Timo Werner and the scramble for Willian hots up.
Follow all the latest updates and gossip from West London below…
REMOTE CONTROL
Callum Hudson-Odoi has showed his close control without ruining his mum's furniture.
The Chelsea winger, 19, has impeccable ball control on his head, as he showed in front of the telly.
NO WAY BAK
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offload Tiemoue Bakayoko for just £31million this summer.
The midfielder, 25, has made just 43 appearances for the Blues since his £40million move from Monaco in 2017.
According to Le10 Sport, Chelsea are prepared to take a £9m hit on him during the summer transfer window.
Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs that could offer the 25-year-old a fresh start next season.
But the French giants are allegedly not willing to pay more than £26.5m for him.
Spanish side Sevilla have also set their sights on signing him – but he allegedly has his heart set on a return to AC Milan.
JOSE'S BOSS BLAST
Jose Mourinho urged his fellow managers to “stay home and watch Bundesliga” if they do not want the Premier League to resume.
The Tottenham boss made it clear he is itching to return to the dugout during the League Managers' Association meeting.
According to The Mirror, Mourinho took a cheeky swipe at the managers that do not want football to return yet.
He allegedly told them: “If you don't want to play, stay home and watch Bundesliga!”
LOOKING FOR THREE POINTS
Pulisic is back in London after staying at his family's home in Pennsylvania since the start of coronavirus lockdown.
But he has been passing the time by playing basketball and video games.
The winger added: “In times like these it's nice to be able to spend time with family, finding shows to watch, playing video games and being able to work out.
“We're training, following all the government guidelines and hopefully we're back playing soon.
“I'm a big fan of golf and basketball and I've got a miniature hoop here so I can shoot at my house.”
CHRIS CROSS
Christian Pulisic has revealed he has gotten over the worst of his injury woes that have kept him out of Frank Lampard’s squad for the past few months.
The USA captain, 21, has not played since New Year's Day at Brighton.
He told Sky Sports: “I didn't take it as seriously as I think I should have.
“It was one of those you felt you could do a lot of things but you try to push it that one extra step and realise it's not ready yet.
“It was a frustrating process but I'm feeling good and ready to go again.”
BIG SPENDERS
N'Golo Kante is Chelsea's sole representative on the Sunday Times Young Sporting Rich List.
The Frenchman is seventh on the list of Brit sports stars under 30 who earn a huge packet.
The No1 slot is occupied by Gareth Bale, who earns four times what Kante takes home.
Former Blues Mo Salah and – surprisingly – Daniel Sturridge are also on the list, which is dominated by Manchester United, who have five players on there alone.
The only non-footballing star is Anthony Joshua.
EMPTY HANDED
Premier League clubs are preparing to play the ENTIRETY of next season behind closed doors and face huge financial losses.
Sporting authorities have been warned that all football in England's top-four leagues could be played in front of empty stadiums until a vaccine is created.
According to the Mirror, immunisation could take at least a year to be developed and then distributed which would be disastrous for many teams.
The report adds that there are fears across the 91 Football League clubs that the total loss in income would exceed £1billion.
Many sides in both the Prem and the EFL rely heavily on ticket sales and matchday revenue; Manchester United alone rake in £111million per season.
Despite that, top-flight clubs are likely to survive, as they make a huge proportion of their money from TV rights.
I'M NOT BAYERN IT
Timo Werner has irked Bayern Munich after the Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool target Timo Werner insisted he would prefer to move elsewhere than Bavaria.
Bayern supremo Karl-Heinz Rummenigge hit back at RB Leipzig's Germany striker by saying he had “never seen a player make such a statement in response to rumours in public”.
But ex-Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick has suggested Liverpool's pressing style would suit the 24-year-old better than Bayern's possession play.
Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions-elect are thought to the the current frontrunners for Werner.
For now, though, Rummenigge is more concerned about what seems Werner's clear snub to Bayern.
The Germany legend told Bild: “I’m actually no longer astonished at anything, but I have never seen a player make such a statement in response to rumours in public.”
IRON MIKE’S KAI-OH
Michael Ballack has urged Kai Havertz to snub Chelsea and Man Utd this summer.
He said: “Players with Havertz’s quality are in demand everywhere, but he’s in good hands at Bayer Leverkusen.
“The conditions there are perfect for young top players and their development.
“Bayer play attractive football and their training facilities are very good.
“Leverkusen also offer a cautious environment and asa player you can make mistake without being the focus of criticism.
“Of course a player like Havertz has to play in the Champions League so it would be important for Leverkusen to qualify for it.”
MORNING, BLUES FANS
RB Leipzig have confirmed Ethan Ampadu will return to Chelsea this summer.
The Welshman has spent the season on loan with the Germans but could now get a chance of making Frank Lampard’s squad for the 20/21 campaign.
Leipzig chief Markus Krosche confirmed: “The loan contract expires without an option.
“It’s been discussed that he will go back to Chelsea.”
Meanwhile, Tiemoue Bakayoko is in advanced talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a £30million move from Chelsea.
Le10Sport claims the midfielder, currently on loan at Monaco, is close to securing a switch to the French capital.
Bakayoko has no future at Stamford Bridge and Frank Lampard is ready to cash in.
Chelsea have a number of midfielders battling for just three positions, and the £30m would go a long way towards strengthening other areas of the squad.
Finally,Chelsea winger Pedro is a target for Real Betis and Roma.
The veteran Spaniard is out of contract this summer and set to leave on a free transfer.
Roma are keen on bringing Pedro to Italy, but Goal claims he is more tempted by Betis as that would secure a return to his native Spain.
However, with the coronavirus crisis putting the upcoming transfer market under increasing strain and uncertainty, there remains a slim chance of Pedro extending his Stamford Bridge stay for one more season.
PED OR ALIVE
Chelsea winger Pedro is a target for Real Betis and Roma.
The veteran Spaniard is out of contract this summer and set to leave on a free transfer.
Roma are keen on bringing Pedro to Italy, but Goal claims he is more tempted by Betis as that would secure a return to his native Spain.
BAY ANOTHER DAY
Michael Ballack has urged Kai Havertz to snub Chelsea and Man Utd this summer.
He said: “Players with Havertz’s quality are in demand everywhere, but he’s in good hands at Bayer Leverkusen.
“The conditions there are perfect for young top players and their development.
“Bayer play attractive football and their training facilities are very good.
“Leverkusen also offer a cautious environment and asa player you can make mistake without being the focus of criticism.
“Of course a player like Havertz has to play in the Champions League so it would be important for Leverkusen to qualify for it.”
BAK OFF
Tiemoue Bakayoko is in advanced talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a £30million move from Chelsea.
Le10Sport claims the midfielder, currently on loan at Monaco, is close to securing a switch to the French capital.
Bakayoko has no future at Stamford Bridge and Frank Lampard is ready to cash in.
NOU WAY BACK
Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd have been given a boost with Barcelona reportedly ready to loan out Ousmane Dembele.
AS claims the winger has no future at the Nou Camp.
And Spanish chiefs will green light a loan move this summer.
They are also ready to listen to swap deals or bids of over £53million.
AMPED UP
RB Leipzig have confirmed Ethan Ampadu will return to Chelsea this summer.
The Welshman has spent the season on loan with the Germans but could now get a chance of making Frank Lampard’s squad for the 20/21 campaign.
Leipzig chief Markus Krosche confirmed: “The loan contract expires without an option.
“It’s been discussed that he will go back to Chelsea.”
BITTER RUM
Timo Werner has irked Bayern Munich after the Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal target insisted he is not keen on a Bavarian switch.
Werner originally said: “Bayern are a huge club. But if a move were to become an issue at some point, I would be more tempted by a move abroad.”
Stunned Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge responded in Bild: “I’m actually no longer astonished at anything.
“But I have never seen a player make such a statement in response to rumours in public.”
NICE BUNS, EDEN
Eden Hazard left Zinedine Zidane stunned with his incredible new physique as Real Madrid returned to training.
The Belgian has yet to live up to expectations in the Spanish capital since his initial £88million transfer from Chelsea almost a year ago.
He arrived at the club having admitted to putting on a stone before losing it all in ten days.
Hazard then battled with an ankle injury which required surgery in March, leaving his campaign and Euros in doubt.
While in lockdown, he said to RTBF: “It's complicated for me. I'm trying not to eat a lot.
“I'm trying not to go into the pantry to eat a lot of buns, but it's not easy.”
RASH MOVE
Man Utd twice missed the chance to sign Moussa Dembele.
Now United face shelling out £60million to beat Chelsea for the Lyon striker.
Sources in France confirm that four years ago the Old Trafford club were very keen on Dembele, then at Fulham, but chose to put their faith in the emerging Marcus Rashford instead.
United chiefs told the striker’s agent to try to find him a club close by so that they could keep an eye on his development.
Dembele went to Celtic but when the time came for him to move on again, Lyon snapped him up for £20m in 2018.
To be fair to United, Rashford has justified the confidence they showed in him.
But bringing in Dembele to play alongside him will cost the club a huge sum and give Celtic a bonus of £3m thanks to a sell-on clause.
IN FOR THE KELL
Celtic starlet Daniel Kelly is reportedly at the centre of a five-way transfer battle as Premier League teams look to lure him south of the border.
According to the Glasgow Times, Kelly has starred for the Hoops in the U-15 side all the way to the U-18s.
And they claim that Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all interested in the youngster as they look to lure him to snare him away from Scotland.
They also add that both Leicester and Tottenham are keeping tabs on the highly-rated box-to-box midfielder.
Celtic are said to be desperate to keep hold of the player as they look to avoid losing him on a nominal fee.
BECKS APPEAL
Man Utd legend David Beckham quizzed Spurs boss and former Chelsea chief Jose Mourinho on how to look after his Inter Miami stars after paying a visit to Tottenham's North London stadium before the coronavirus lockdown.
He told AIA: “As an I owner I want to help my team be the best they possibly can.
“To get insight from a manager as experienced and successful as Jose was a real privilege.
“There’s a lot of science and new thinking in the game since I was a player but it’s clear that simple things like a solid routine and great sleep are still really important.”
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FORZA LUCA
Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli lost two-and-a-half stone during his fight, wearing thick jumpers under his shirt while working on Italian TV to dodge any prying questions over his shocking weight loss.
Speaking to The Times, he said: “Physically I feel good. I think I’ve got my muscles back.
“I’ve been working out every other day with my wife. But I am still very scared and very preoccupied.
“One thing that will take a long time to get rid of is that feeling, whenever you wake up or go to sleep with a little tummy ache or headache or a bit of temperature, to think, ‘Oh my God, it’s back,’.
“You are fragile. You never know until it’s been a few years with no problems.”
CH2O FOR CHO
Callum Hudson-Odoi has revealed he likes to eat carbohydrate-laden crisps, biscuits and cereal before bed.
The winger told ChelseaFC.com: “The first thing I had to drink [in the morning] was some water and then for breakfast I had scrambled eggs, toast and beans.
“I’ve been cooking more for myself recently.
“It depends really because every day is different.
“I usually have a little snack – either some crisps, a biscuit or some cereal [before bed].
“I love spaghetti. It helps keep my energy up for when I go out and do my exercise.”
ANGEL'S A GO-GO
Chelsea believe they have secured a deal to land Manchester United contract rebel Angel Gomes on a free transfer, according to reports.
The 19-year-old midfielder has a £30,000-a-week offer on the table to commit his future at Old Trafford.
His current contract ends on July 1 and it appears Gomes will take all the time needed before making a final decision on his future.
Chelsea's financial package is believed to be the same as United's with additional bonuses for appearances, goals and trophies won.
Boss Frank Lampard's policy of giving a number of young Chelsea players opportunities on the big stage throughout this season has been hugely influential in turning Gomes' head.
Gomes failed to receive the same reassurances from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having mustered just 19 minutes of league action this campaign.
BLUE IN THE FACE
Chelsea’s transfer ban case rumbles on – now the Football Association wants its punishment cut, reports DAN KING.
The FA is taking Fifa to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a fine of just under £300,000 imposed for its role in the Blues’ breaches of rules about signing under-18 players.
In May 2019 Fifa’s Appeal Committee agreed that the FA had been guilty of “inexcusable” infractions of the regulations but reduced the penalty from the initial fine of just over £500,000.
But after Chelsea enjoyed success at CAS in December, the FA fancies its chances of reducing the punishment still further.
CAS cut the Blues’ transfer ban from two windows to one and halved their fine.
Most significantly for the FA, the arbitration panel found that Chelsea had committed only a third of the offences that Fifa had laid at their door and that many were not as serious as claimed.
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