Whether Chelsea will return with an improved offer is not yet clear. Saint-Étienne are hopeful of sparking a bidding war in the Premier League, where Arsenal and also Brentford are admirers.

Chelsea’s substitutes have made the difference as wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto scored second-half goals to secure a 3-1 win at third-tier Cardiff City and a place in the English League Cup semifinals.

Cardiff City face Chelsea in the 2025/26 Carabao Cup quarterfinals. Supporters in the United States can watch the match live on television or through streaming platforms, with multiple viewing options available.

Despite signing two big-name forwards ahead of the 2025/26 season, Chelsea may still be in search of a new striker in 2026 and we look at five possible striker targets.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea has seen a 44% spike in injuries after competing in the supersized Club World Cup this year, according to findings published on Tuesday. But the newly expanded tournament has so far had a “minimal impact” on injuries overall, the latest edition of the Men’s European Football Injury Index found.

This Carabao Cup game between Cardiff City and Chelsea takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday morning in Australia.

Brazilian youngster Gabriel Mec has confirmed he held talks with Chelsea last summer before deciding to stay at Gremio.The Blues have completely changed their transfer policy since the takeover by

The impact of Chelsea ’s gruelling run to Club World Cup glory has been revealed, with data showing the Blues suffered more injuries than any other European team at the tournament. Chelsea were crowned world champions after they defeated Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the final in New Jersey on July 13.

Thiago Silva’s emotional message, shared quietly but loaded with meaning, has signaled that a chapter has closed—and that another, far more ambitious one, may still be open

Alejandro Garnacho scored twice as Chelsea reached the semifinals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory at Cardiff City. Substitutes Garnacho and Pedro Neto struck second-half goals as Chelsea unleashed the power of their bench against their Welsh hosts.

Chelsea's reported recruitment plans could spell trouble for both Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo, who have struggled with injuries this season.