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This may be the case, as the Toffees have played hardball with Chelsea by rejecting their first two offers.

Arsenal’s net spend over the same period is £114.7m -including marquee signings Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil – which is just £8.25m less than their London rivals. It leaves no space for speculation. “If you want to be honest, objective and pragmatic it is the...

Reports that Mourinho was likely to extend his deal first emerged at the end of last season but it now appears he will officially commit to Stamford Bridge until 2019 before the Blues Premier League opener against Swansea on August 8.

Chelsea have secured the long-term future of centre-back Tomas Kalas to Stamford Bridge, casting doubt on speculations linking them with a move for Everton starlet John Stones.

The Blues figure to have another strong squad heading into the 2015-16 season that can repeat, but it will not be easy for them to hold off improved Man City and Man United teams. If he stays at Juventus, Juventus will be very strong again.

Chelsea playmaker Oscar has reiterated his commitment to the Premier League champions, saying he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge “for a long time”.