Nizaar Kinsella
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✍🏻 Senior football reporter for BBC Sport
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Exclusive: Former West Ham striker Michail Antonio is holding talks with Qatari club Al‑Sailiya, alongside Charlton Athletic, where he is currently training.
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Michail Antonio: Qatari club Al‑Sailiya start talks with striker alongside Charlton
Michail Antonio is in talks with Qatari club Al‑Sailiya as well as Championship side Charlton Athletic as he looks to return to regular football following his near-fatal car crash.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Exclusive: Former West Ham striker Michail Antonio is holding talks with Qatari club Al‑Sailiya, alongside Charlton Athletic, where he is currently training.
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The Emenalo name is already synonymous with Chelsea.
But brothers Landon and Sebastien are aiming to become the first siblings ever to play in both the Premier League and the NBA at the same time.🏴🇺🇸
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But brothers Landon and Sebastien are aiming to become the first siblings ever to play in both the Premier League and the NBA at the same time.🏴🇺🇸
More here
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Chelsea news: Will Emenalo brothers be first to make Premier League and NBA debuts?
Chelsea news: Will Emenalo brothers be first to make Premier League and NBA debuts?
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February 18, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The Emenalo name is already synonymous with Chelsea.
But brothers Landon and Sebastien are aiming to become the first siblings ever to play in both the Premier League and the NBA at the same time.🏴🇺🇸
More here
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But brothers Landon and Sebastien are aiming to become the first siblings ever to play in both the Premier League and the NBA at the same time.🏴🇺🇸
More here
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🚨Sporting winger Geovany Quenda has been recovering at Cobham with a view to return for Sporting in March. An early chance to see his future surroundings at Chelsea ahead of a summer move.
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Chelsea news: Future signing Quenda recovering at Cobham
The 18-year-old plans to return in March after a spell in London acclimating to his future club.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:16 AM
🚨Sporting winger Geovany Quenda has been recovering at Cobham with a view to return for Sporting in March. An early chance to see his future surroundings at Chelsea ahead of a summer move.
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All options being assessed for Nicolas Jackson as it is near-certain Bayern Munich won't make his loan spell permanent.
Maresca's departure increases chances of a return but with Emegha to join, alongside Delap and Joao Pedro, there may not be space.
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Maresca's departure increases chances of a return but with Emegha to join, alongside Delap and Joao Pedro, there may not be space.
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Chelsea news: Will Nicolas Jackson play for the Blues next season?
Chelsea news: Will Nicolas Jackson play for the Blues next season?
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February 17, 2026 at 12:29 PM
All options being assessed for Nicolas Jackson as it is near-certain Bayern Munich won't make his loan spell permanent.
Maresca's departure increases chances of a return but with Emegha to join, alongside Delap and Joao Pedro, there may not be space.
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Maresca's departure increases chances of a return but with Emegha to join, alongside Delap and Joao Pedro, there may not be space.
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Chelsea XI to face Hull City: Sanchez: James, Fofana, Sarr, Hato; Andrey Santos, Caicedo; Neto, Estevao, Garnacho; Delap.
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FA Cup LIVE: Build-up, team news, scores and live text updates from the fourth round of the FA Cup
Follow build-up, team news, scores and live text updates from the fourth round of the FA Cup.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Chelsea XI to face Hull City: Sanchez: James, Fofana, Sarr, Hato; Andrey Santos, Caicedo; Neto, Estevao, Garnacho; Delap.
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🚨Why Hull City appointed Liam Rosenior, the extraordinary lengths he went to help the club during his first permanent managerial homecoming and why he left.
Interview with former vice chair Tan Kesler, who hired him, before his reunion on Friday night
Interview with former vice chair Tan Kesler, who hired him, before his reunion on Friday night
Chelsea news: Former Hull City vice-chairman Kesler reveals how Tigers helped Liam Rosenior
The former Hull City vice-chairman Tan Kesler reveals how
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February 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
🚨Why Hull City appointed Liam Rosenior, the extraordinary lengths he went to help the club during his first permanent managerial homecoming and why he left.
Interview with former vice chair Tan Kesler, who hired him, before his reunion on Friday night
Interview with former vice chair Tan Kesler, who hired him, before his reunion on Friday night
Rosenior has explained Reece James and Pedro Neto had late fitness tests and just miss out versus Arsenal.
February 3, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Rosenior has explained Reece James and Pedro Neto had late fitness tests and just miss out versus Arsenal.
Chelsea XI to face Arsenal in the second leg of the Carabao Cup: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Fernandez; Joao Pedro, Delap
No wingers? It looks like a back five?
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No wingers? It looks like a back five?
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Carabao Cup LIVE: Build up to Arsenal vs Chelsea text updates, commentary, stats & head-to-head
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Arsenal vs Chelsea in the EFL Cup semi-final second leg.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Chelsea XI to face Arsenal in the second leg of the Carabao Cup: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Fernandez; Joao Pedro, Delap
No wingers? It looks like a back five?
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No wingers? It looks like a back five?
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🚨Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez is set to trigger a permanent transfer on his next Premier League start.
Fee is £16.4m, with further £4.3m due in difficult to reach add-ons.
AFCB happy with recent business as they try to tie down manager Andoni Iraola.
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Fee is £16.4m, with further £4.3m due in difficult to reach add-ons.
AFCB happy with recent business as they try to tie down manager Andoni Iraola.
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Bournemouth news: Analysis - Cherries keep investing as Andoni Iraola contract runs down
Bournemouth news: Analysis - Cherries keep investing as Andoni Iraola contract runs down
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February 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
🚨Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez is set to trigger a permanent transfer on his next Premier League start.
Fee is £16.4m, with further £4.3m due in difficult to reach add-ons.
AFCB happy with recent business as they try to tie down manager Andoni Iraola.
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Fee is £16.4m, with further £4.3m due in difficult to reach add-ons.
AFCB happy with recent business as they try to tie down manager Andoni Iraola.
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🚨Chelsea's Sjoeke Nusken is frustrated about her lack of games and is exploring her options.
She won't leave on deadline day, is considered an important squad member by Chelsea and is under contract to 2027. Next months decide the direction of travel.
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She won't leave on deadline day, is considered an important squad member by Chelsea and is under contract to 2027. Next months decide the direction of travel.
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WSL transfer deadline day LIVE: Live updates before January window shuts at 23:00 GMT
Follow live text updates from transfer deadline day in the Women's Super League.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM
🚨Chelsea's Sjoeke Nusken is frustrated about her lack of games and is exploring her options.
She won't leave on deadline day, is considered an important squad member by Chelsea and is under contract to 2027. Next months decide the direction of travel.
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She won't leave on deadline day, is considered an important squad member by Chelsea and is under contract to 2027. Next months decide the direction of travel.
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🚨Chelsea bring Mamadou Sarr back for a Liam Rosenior reunion, while Aaron Anselmino joins Strasbourg to replace him. David Datro Fofana also expected to join Strasbourg to help cover injured striker Emmanuel Emegha. 👇
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Chelsea & Strasbourg swap defenders Sarr and Anselmino on deadline day
Chelsea recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with Aaron Anselmino to move in the opposite direction.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM
🚨Chelsea bring Mamadou Sarr back for a Liam Rosenior reunion, while Aaron Anselmino joins Strasbourg to replace him. David Datro Fofana also expected to join Strasbourg to help cover injured striker Emmanuel Emegha. 👇
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🚨Neither Fulham nor Pepi expect a move on deadline day. PSV reportedly needed a replacement to allow the deal to go through. Interest retained for the summer.
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Transfer news LIVE: Deadline Day latest deals & updates - Strand Larsen, Mateta, Zirkzee, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool
Transfer news LIVE: Follow Deadline Day latest deals & updates - Strand Larsen, Mateta, Zirkzee, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:56 AM
🚨Neither Fulham nor Pepi expect a move on deadline day. PSV reportedly needed a replacement to allow the deal to go through. Interest retained for the summer.
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Follow deadline day live on @BBCSport . From Jacquet to what next for Chelsea to the striker merri-go-round in the Premier League. 👇
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Transfer news LIVE: Deadline Day latest deals & updates - Strand Larsen, Mateta, Zirkzee, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool
Transfer news LIVE: Follow Deadline Day latest deals & updates - Strand Larsen, Mateta, Zirkzee, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Follow deadline day live on @BBCSport . From Jacquet to what next for Chelsea to the striker merri-go-round in the Premier League. 👇
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Liverpool agree £60m deal for Jeremy Jacquet.
Finances weren't an issue for Chelsea but they have Josh Acheampong, 19, and Mamadou Sarr, 20, on the books to think about.
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Finances weren't an issue for Chelsea but they have Josh Acheampong, 19, and Mamadou Sarr, 20, on the books to think about.
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Jeremy Jacquet: Liverpool agree £60m deal for Rennes defender
Liverpool agree a £60m deal with Rennes for defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the player set to join the Reds in the summer.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Liverpool agree £60m deal for Jeremy Jacquet.
Finances weren't an issue for Chelsea but they have Josh Acheampong, 19, and Mamadou Sarr, 20, on the books to think about.
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Finances weren't an issue for Chelsea but they have Josh Acheampong, 19, and Mamadou Sarr, 20, on the books to think about.
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🚨Strasbourg are one of three French clubs in for David Datro Fofana on loan. The interest is due to Emegha's training injury on Friday and he is out for a few weeks. One club in Spain also interested.
February 1, 2026 at 8:52 PM
🚨Strasbourg are one of three French clubs in for David Datro Fofana on loan. The interest is due to Emegha's training injury on Friday and he is out for a few weeks. One club in Spain also interested.
Chelsea remain in talks to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, confidence it can be done at least for the summer. Mamadou Sarr could return in January, Aaron Anselmino off to Strasbourg.
A tale of three centre-backs, all 20.
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A tale of three centre-backs, all 20.
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Chelsea & Strasbourg in talks to swap Mamadou Sarr and Aaron Anselmino
Chelsea are in talks to recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with Aaron Anselmino expected to move in the opposite direction.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Chelsea remain in talks to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, confidence it can be done at least for the summer. Mamadou Sarr could return in January, Aaron Anselmino off to Strasbourg.
A tale of three centre-backs, all 20.
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A tale of three centre-backs, all 20.
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What to expect from Chelsea in the transfer market over the next 48 hours www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea transfer news: Deals that could happen in the next 48 hours
Chelsea transfer news: Deals that could happen in the next 48 hours
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February 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Liam Rosenior is passing the in-game management test but what does it say about Chelsea's squad options? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea 3-2 West Ham: Liam Rosenior in-game changes inspire Blues to Premier League win
After Chelsea's first comeback from two goals down to win a Premier League match, were Liam Rosenior's substitutions against West Ham genius or obvious?
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January 31, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Liam Rosenior is passing the in-game management test but what does it say about Chelsea's squad options? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
🚨How Enzo Fernandez (eventually) repaid his £107m price tag to the point where an improved contract is increasingly on the cards. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Enzo Fernandez: How Argentine midfielder has become key for Chelsea
The stats that show how World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez is one of, if not the, most important players in Chelsea's attack.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:22 AM
🚨How Enzo Fernandez (eventually) repaid his £107m price tag to the point where an improved contract is increasingly on the cards. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea midfielder Kendry Paez has joined River Plate on loan until the end of the calendar year. No buy option is included. His returns to South America from Strasbourg.
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Chelsea transfer news: Kendry Paez agrees to join River Plate on loan
Chelsea transfer news: Kendry Paez agrees to join River Plate on loan
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January 30, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Chelsea midfielder Kendry Paez has joined River Plate on loan until the end of the calendar year. No buy option is included. His returns to South America from Strasbourg.
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West Ham have had a loan offer for Southampton defender Taylor Harwood‑Bellis rejected.
The centre‑back, 24, is understood to be open to the move, but Saints are keen to keep hold of their prized defensive asset unless the terms are significantly improved.
The centre‑back, 24, is understood to be open to the move, but Saints are keen to keep hold of their prized defensive asset unless the terms are significantly improved.
January 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM
West Ham have had a loan offer for Southampton defender Taylor Harwood‑Bellis rejected.
The centre‑back, 24, is understood to be open to the move, but Saints are keen to keep hold of their prized defensive asset unless the terms are significantly improved.
The centre‑back, 24, is understood to be open to the move, but Saints are keen to keep hold of their prized defensive asset unless the terms are significantly improved.
🚨Reece James on Cole Palmer’s “commitment” to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s mid-season impact
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Chelsea news: Cole Palmer committed to Blues - Reece James
Chelsea news: Cole Palmer committed to Blues - Reece James
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January 29, 2026 at 2:29 PM
🚨Reece James on Cole Palmer’s “commitment” to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s mid-season impact
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Chelsea supporter Marcus, 22, speaks after he was stabbed by Napoli ultras before tonight's Champions League match. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Chelsea: Hospitalised fan on 'shock' at Naples stabbing as Napoli ultras blamed
A Chelsea supporter describes his
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January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Chelsea supporter Marcus, 22, speaks after he was stabbed by Napoli ultras before tonight's Champions League match. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Chelsea XI to face Napoli: Sanchez; Gusto, James, Fofana, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Estevao, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.
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Follow all today's manic Champions League action below: 👇
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Champions League LIVE: Arsenal vs Kairat, Liverpool vs Qarabağ, Man City vs Galatasaray, Napoli vs Chelsea & PSG vs Newcastle build-up, scores & updates
Follow build up & live actions from nine matches including Arsenal v Kairat, Liverpool v Qarabağ, Manchester City v Galatasaray, Napoli v Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain v Newcastle.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Chelsea XI to face Napoli: Sanchez; Gusto, James, Fofana, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Estevao, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.
Follow all today's manic Champions League action below: 👇
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Follow all today's manic Champions League action below: 👇
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