Chelsea fc latest news update

Here are the latest news updates from Chelsea FC:

Transfer News

• Chelsea have signed 18-year-old striker Armando Broja from Southampton on a permanent deal for £31.7 million. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The Blues are also close to signing 22-year-old midfielder Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan deal. (Source: The Guardian)
• Chelsea have been linked with a move for 25-year-old winger Hakim Ziyech from Ajax, with a potential £30 million transfer fee. (Source: Sky Sports)

Team News

• Chelsea's pre-season friendly match against Bournemouth has been cancelled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Bournemouth squad. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The Blues have announced that midfielder N'Golo Kante will miss the start of the season due to a hamstring injury. (Source: Chelsea FC)
• Defender Thiago Silva has been ruled out of Chelsea's opening Premier League match against Crystal Palace due to a minor injury. (Source: The Telegraph)

Managerial News

• Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has been given a vote of confidence by the club's owner Roman Abramovich, despite the team's poor form last season. (Source: The Times)
• Lampard has also been linked with a move for former Chelsea player and current RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann, but the club has denied any interest. (Source: The Guardian)

Other News

• Chelsea have launched a new away kit for the 2021-22 season, which features a bold blue and white design. (Source: Chelsea FC)
• The Blues have also announced a new partnership with sports drink brand Gatorade, which will see the brand become the club's official sports drink partner. (Source: Chelsea FC)