The Blues had another fine chance to boost their UCL hopes but underdelivered in what's been a rough patch for Enzo Maresca's men

Chelsea needed some last-gasp captain’s heroics from Reece James to avoid a galling defeat by Bournemouth in a Premier League thriller at Stamford Bridge. The Blues skipper came off the bench to dispatch a stoppage-time free-kick and rescue a dramatic share of the spoils for his side in a pulsating 2-2 tie after they had been stunned by a spirited fightback.

Reece James has discussed the 'negatives' in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth as the Blues captain highlighted a key problem with his side.

Bayern Munich’s sporting director Christoph Freund says the German club wants to keep Mathys Tel, after several media reports linked the French forward to a move to Chelsea

Nkunku has played just 391 minutes in the Premier League so far this season

Chelsea have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel. The Premier League club have made contact with their Bundesliga counterparts to explore a move, with Bayern interested in signing Christopher Nkunku in a separate deal.