Monday's transfer round-up includes Barcelona monitoring Chelsea forward Estevao, interest in Erling Haaland, and a possible European return for Joao Felix.
Chelsea edged Arsenal in a tightly contested Women's Super League derby at Stamford Bridge, continuing their strong start to the season.
Early signs this season suggest Chelsea have regained their edge after doubts crept in following the loss of their Women's Super League crown.
England manager Thomas Tuchel spoke after Chelsea forward Cole Palmer withdrew from the latest squad.
The Football Association has charged Chelsea following alleged discriminatory behaviour by supporters during the club's August win over Fulham.
The latest round of transfer speculation links Chelsea with a move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, while Jude Bellingham has dismissed reports of Manchester City interest.
Wieke Kaptein scored from distance as Chelsea beat Austria Vienna 1-0 in the Women's Champions League.
Reports link Liverpool to keeping Florian Wirtz while Chelsea eyes an English midfield pairing, among Thursday’s gossip column items.
A report from ESPN sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
The team dropped points on the opening weekend but has since found form, according to ESPN.
The Argentine international's relationship with Chelsea teammates deteriorated to the point that he twice requested to leave for Manchester City, which spent heavily to sign him, according to Deutsche Welle Arabic.
A report from BBC Sport sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
New signing Melvine Malard found the net on her Women's Super League debut as Chelsea secured a comfortable victory over Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge.
The two London clubs face off in a Premier League match with Brentford ahead late in the second half.
Two Premier League rivals meet in a London derby with Brentford seeking to extend their unbeaten run.
A 3-0 defeat to Brentford has renewed scrutiny of Chelsea's inconsistency, with ESPN pointing to the west London club as a model of stable management.
Chelsea have taken just one point from their last three Premier League matches after a heavy defeat to west London neighbours Brentford, according to Al Jazeera.
BBC Sport reports that Chelsea's long-standing defensive issues have been joined by a new scoring problem after striker Joao Pedro was ruled out through injury.
Three second-half goals help Brentford maintain their unbeaten Premier League run at the Gtech Community Stadium.
BBC Sport player ratings highlight Igor Thiago's contribution as Brentford secure a home win over Chelsea