The decision taken by Chelsea players to reverse their pay-cut agreement with the club will prevent them from making big investments in the transfer market, Gary Neville has predicted.

Hakim Ziyech has revealed his 'connection' with Chelsea manager Frank Lampard convinced him to leave Ajax to sign for the Premier League club.

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has promised to donate Mexican food to the workers at an American hospital every Saturday for the next month as they continue to fight coronavirus.

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to freshen up his squad, and although he wants Rice to be part of it, knows he needs funds to reboot hi struggling side, according to the Sun.

The 31-year-old is said to be demanding a three-year deal which matches his current salary in west London, but Arsenal are against signing off such a long-term deal for a player who turns 32 in August.

For those of us fortunate enough to have watched Barcelona and Spain's great midfielders in their prime, there was a sense of an impossible standard being set for future generations.

Chelsea's players want any money they sacrifice to add to the club's efforts to support the NHS and those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bakayoko spent last season out on loan at AC Milan and is now back at Monaco, where he made his name prior to his big money move to England. Chelsea want to sell him this summer.

Alphonso Davies is under no illusions as to his status in football right now. He has burst onto the biggest stage and, with the 2026 World Cup being held partly in Canada, he has grand ambitions in mind.

The Napoli forward was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January but ended up staying in Serie A with his contract set to expire in the summer.

The Serbia international is set to become one of Europe's hottest properties when the transfer market reopens for business after the suspension of football for the coronavirus pandemic.

The midfielder, who was released by the Blues at the age of 14, has hinted at the possibility of a return after stating his interest in playing alongside long-time friend Mason Mount at club level once again.

The 17-year-old is entering the final year of his deal with the Ligue 1 champions and has been a target for Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Marseille during the winter transfer window.

The goalkeeper, who has kept 15 clean sheets this season, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Dutch side after establishing himself as one of the best shot-stoppers in Europe.

Dries Mertens is increasingly likely to remain at Napoli this summer, despite Chelsea vying for his signature. The 32-year-old striker will be a free agent in June but is unlikely to leave the club.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has admitted he planned to spend his whole career at Manchester City before he was caught off guard in being sold to Chelsea in the summer of 2005.

Napoli forward Dries Mertens remains an option for Chelsea. The 32-year old is out of contract in the summer and has a number of offers on the table but is interested in a move to London.

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With a permanent deal to Bayern currently unlikely, he Brazilian has been linked with a return to the Premier League and a move to Chelsea but Barcelona will not sell for less than £87m (€100m).

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has revealed that he considered leaving the Blues after his first season at the club. He said the criticism he received from fans made him want to join Maurizio Sarri at Juventus

There have been a number of fierce clashes between the two sides in recent seasons, with the pair regularly competing at the top end of the Premier League and in domestic cups.

JOE BERNSTEIN: Mourinho breezed into Stamford Bridge in June, 2004, having just won the Champions League with Porto. He quickly declared himself as the 'special one'.

The 16-year-old is viewed as one of the best youngsters in Scotland and City, among other Premier League's leading teams, including Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea, are keen.

As doubts grow about the viability of playing out the rest of the Premier League season, a number of methods have been mooted to complete the campaign. L'Equipe proposed their own.

Antonio Rudiger feels the season should be ended immediately due to the dangers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chelsea defender feels that Liverpool must still be crowned champions.

Batshuayi has been restricted to just one Premier League start this season as he has struggled to force his way into Frank Lampard 's plans.

Inter Milan reportedly want to sign Chelsea loanee Victor Moses on a permanent basis but only if they can get him for less than the £10m option to buy that they agreed with the English club.

The 23-year-old has been in inspiring form for Sheffield United this season and his performances have not gone unnoticed, attracting interest from PSG, Juventus and Chelsea.

The Premier League holds a pivotal meeting this morning to decide on the details of 'Project Restart', with plans to resume the season to be ironed out before they seek Government approval.

The 2008 Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester United could've gone very differently if everything had gone according to John Terry's training plan. 

The Premier League's Project Restart is considering ways to conclude the 2019-20 season in a safe and secure way without exposing anyone to risk of infection.

Chelsea winger Willian admitted he keeps in contact with Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho and would be open to a summer transfer as his contract with Chelsea is almost up.

Now in charge of Tottenham, Mourinho (left) insists he was not aware that the 15-year anniversary was today and is instead looking towards winning a fourth Premier League title in total.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is determined to make his Chelsea stint a success, and believes his relationship with Blues boss Frank Lampard will help him do it after a dreadful season.

Club captain Jordan Henderson, full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson and goalkeeper Alisson were the other members of Jurgen Klopp's side to make the 20-man squad.

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Frank Lampard worked with Bird when he was the manager of the Rams and is ready to clinch a £4.8million deal for the midfielder - £200,000 short of Derby's asking price.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Frank Lampard's career was record-breaking and by the end of it his CV was glittering. When it comes to knowing what it takes to reach the top, Lampard is as well-placed as anyone.

It was the game former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg revealed 'was by far the hardest match' he ever had to officiate - the Battle of the Bridge on this day four years ago.

The forward's deal at Stamford Bridge runs out in June and while there have been links of a move to Real Betis, the 32-year-old still has planned talks with the Blues over a potential new deal.

Kante has become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, impressing with his energy and drive from the engine room for the Foxes and Chelsea, as well as for his international side.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen's future has looked uncertain in recent months, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea both assessing the Germany international's availability.

This year Dortmund face another battle to cling onto Jadon Sancho, amid interest from Premier League sides, but how have past players from the German side fared in the English top flight?

The German goalkeeper made a costly gaffe as the Gunners crashed out of Europe to their London rivals Chelsea in the quarter-finals. He spilled Claude Makelele's shot for Frank Lampard to score.

Pedro has struggled for playing time under Blues boss Frank Lampard this term, making just nine Premier League appearances, and the club haven't yet offered him a new contract.

The striker burst on to the European stage this season after his impressive form for Red Bull Salzburg earned him a £17million transfer to Borussia Dortmund in January.

The club had requested that the players return to London as the club prepare for training at Cobham to start up again, and now the likes of Willian and Christian Pulisic are back.

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is available 'at the right price' this summer, according to manager Erik ten Hag. The former Barcelona academy graduate has caught the eye of Europe's elite.

The Hertha Berlin forward posted a Facebook live in which he was seen fistbumping fellow forward Vedad Ibisevic and was also seen barging in on a team-mate getting a coronavirus test.

West Ham attacking midfielder Lanzini has become the latest top-flight star to publicly voice concerns about resuming playing, joining the likes of Aguero and Rudiger.