Chelsea have confirmed talented attacking Ibrahim Rabbaj has signed his first professional contract with the club.The 17-year-old has been at Chelsea from under-12 level after joining from Crystal

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Meanwhile, the Blues are edging closer to signing Sheffield Wednesday's 17-year-old defender Yisa Alao. (Sheffield Star)

Chelsea host Pafos FC on matchday seven of the UEFA Champions League tomorrow at 20:00 UK time, as they hope to earn three vital points in front of their home fans and keep hopes alive of a top eight finish in the league phase.

Liam Rosenior has spoken really well both in his first press conference as Chelsea manager and in his first one on one interview, with Joe Cole on TNT Sport.

Chelsea are among the sides reported to be monitoring Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez ahead of what could be a huge transfer race for a player also known to be admired by Barcelona.

Reports claim that the Stamford Bridge leadership has indicated that Enzo Fernandez is no longer regarded as "untouchable" at the club.

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has watched Rosenior’s training sessions at Strasbourg and told the BBC he was impressed. "I was really impressed with the way he spoke with the players, the meetings, the way he sees the game. "He is passionate and is not afraid to make big decisions.