chelsea transfer news

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson referred the £15m deal to the FA and police for investigation earlier this week.

Charly Musonda has been given the green light to spend the rest of the season out on loan following the recent signing of Ross Barkley.

Joe Anderson, a lifelong Everton fan, says the "circumstance" of the transfer warrants "serious investigation".

Bailey joined Leverkusen from Genk for £12.8m on the final day of the previous January window and believes the switch to the BayArena was perfect for his development.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he has no regrets over his comments about Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho, insisting he would not forget his rival's "serious words".

A product of Roma's academy, Pellegrini spent two seasons at Sassuolo before returning to the Giallorossi in a £9m transfer in the summer.

Joey Barton believes Ross Barkley is a good signing for Chelsea, but has doubts on whether the former Everton midfielder can start for the Blues under Antonio Conte.

Chelsea centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter has joined Sunderland on loan until the end of the season, while reports suggest that Sevilla want Michy Batshuayi on a six-month deal.

Magpies boss Rafael Benitez said last week that he had not received any update from owner Mike Ashley over how much he can spend in the January window.

Chelsea are ready to re-sign Eden Hazard's brother Thorgan from Borussia Monchengladbach in a deal likely to be worth £18m.

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte expressed his admiration for Arturo Vidal and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez last week.

Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed that they will not stand in the way of any player who wants to leave the club, with Manchester United and Chelsea keen on Sandro.

Blues boss Conte thinks his side have taken advantage of a "good opportunity" in buying Barkley, whose move will be finalised by the end of the week.

Barkley is out of contract with his boyhood club at the end of the season after rejecting a lucrative extension last year.

Ike Ugbo, recalled from Barnsley on Wednesday, claims the development of the likes of Dele Alli and Benik Afobe inspired him to join MK Dons for the rest of the season.

Everton manager Sam Allardyce recently confirmed that the Toffees are resigned to losing the 24-year-old, whether it be this month or at the end of the season.

Antonio Conte admits his managerial career has been dogged by clubs refusing to sign his preferred transfer targets.

Kasey Palmer and Ike Ugbo have both returned to Stamford Bridge early after Chelsea opted to end their respective loan stints with Huddersfield Town and Barnsley.

Blues manager Antonio Conte is keen to strengthen his attack as he does not trust Michy Batshuayi to provide capable back-up to Alvaro Morata.

Alex Sandro was Antonio Conte's priority target in the summer, but the deal did not take shape and the Brazilian remains the Chelsea manager's key target.

Chiellini, 33, is in the final six months of his Juventus contract and has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte should be given big transfer funds to strengthen several areas of his Chelsea squad during the January transfer window.

Antonio Conte and Arturo Vidal share a special relationship since their time with Juventus, having won three consecutive Serie A titles together, as well as one Coppa Italia.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes Wilfried Zaha is now better equipped to play for a big club.

Conte reveals Blues board will have final say on player recruiment during the January transfer window.

Thomas Lemar and Ross Barkley are on Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's wishlist for the January transfer window, reports claim.

Luiz's future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain following a row with Blues manager Antonio Conte in November.

Chelsea star David Luiz has "offered his services" to Barcelona ahead of the January transfer window.

Christensen has moved ahead of David Luiz in the Stamford Bridge pecking order following his impressive performances at the back for the Blues this season.

Ivory Coast international Zaha has scored four goals in 12 Premier League appearances for the Eagles this season.