Read on below to find out the details, plus all the latest transfer news, views and gossip from Stamford Bridge.
TOP KANTE
N'GOLO KANTE will pay more tax than Amazon and Starbucks combined – after signing a new five-year deal with Chelsea.
The Frenchman has refused to set up off-shore companies to funnel his £290,000-a-week wages through, but just how much do they all pay in tax?
YU KNOW IT
CHELSEA appear to have turned their transfer attentions away from Christian Pulisic as they line up Galatasaray star Yunus Akgun.
The 18-year-old secured the man of the match award as Turkey U19 triumphed over England.
SARRI: I WON'T HAVE MAUR TIME
MAURIZIO SARRI doubts he would get away with four trophyless seasons at Chelsea the way Mauricio Pochettino has at Tottenham.
The pair clash at teatime with neither having won a cup in their coaching careers.
MAURIZIO HAS HIS SAY AHEAD OF SPURS CLASH
CHELSEA boss Maurizio Sarri claims they are not ready yet to dethrone Manchester City and blames the Blues' recent mediocre spell on a "mental problem".
Find out more with our detailed report from Sarri's press conference, including his views on Eden Hazard's future and Spurs' title chances.
BLUES ARE OUR NO1 RIVALS NOW
MAURICIO POCHETTINO claims Chelsea are now Tottenham’s biggest rivals — not Arsenal.
Spurs face face unbeaten Blues tonight and Arsenal in next Sunday’s North London derby.
IT HAZ TO BE MODRIC OR KYLIAN
EDEN HAZARD claims Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe would be more worthy winners of this year's Ballon d'Or than him.
Read the Chelsea star's view on the prestigious sward, for which Real Madrid's Croatia midfielder Modric, PSG'S World Cup winner Mbappe are favourites, ahead of Liverpool striker Mo Salah and Real's France centre-back Raphael Varane.
N'GOLO CONTRACT THE BEST EVER BLACK FRIDAY DEAL?
DELIGHTED Chelsea fans are calling N'Golo Kante's new contract one of the best pieces of business in the club's history
Read the excited reaction on social media to the World Cup winner signing for five more years on £290,000-a-week.
MORATA AT BRIDGE CROSSROADS
SUNSPORT'S Martin Lipton says striker Alvaro Morata is at a decisive point in his Chelsea career.
Read our man's analysis of the Spaniard, who faces Tottenham on Saturday not knowing if he will become the next Didier Drogba or Diego Costa… or end up flopping like Fernando Torres Andriy Shevchenko.
WORTH A TON
CHELSEA have been linked with a move for Italian starlet Sandro Tonali – but he is already being hailed as the 'next Andrea Pirlo'.
The Bresica midfielder has already earned an international call-up despite not even playing a top-flight match.
KAN STAY
N'GOLO KANTE has signed a new five-year deal to make him the Blues' highest paid player.
Chelsea penned the midfielder to a new contract to ward off interest from Paris Saint-Germain – with the Frenchman hitting headlines with his insistence to pay tax.
BRIDGE NEEDS HOUSSE
CHELSEA are reportedly keen on signing Lyon star Houssem Aouar.
RMC Sport claims the playmaker has been identified by Maurizio Sarri as a top target in January.
SARRI WANTS MAGIC RUG
CHELSEA are closing in on Daniele Rugani after holding successful talks with the Juventus defender's agent.
Rugani's representative jetted into London to hold talks with Chelsea and Juve chiefs over a January transfer on Thursday.
WHY I SNUBBED BLUES
RADJA NAINGGOLAN has revealed why he snubbed Manchester United and Chelsea for Inter Milan.
The Belgian superstar was tipped to join Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge over two years ago – but says he enjoys Serie As more tactical style and his quality of life.
SPURS VS BLUES QUIZ
READY for the big Tottenham vs Chelsea clash? Test your knowledge of the teams and rivalry with our tricky quiz.
History shows the Blues on top of their London rivals but click here for a testing time down memory lane.
YOU MUST GO FOR GON
JORGINHO'S agent has urged Chelsea to sign his client's former team-mate Gonzalo Higuain as the Blues look to bolster their attacking threat.
The pair formed a brilliant relationship together for Napoli under Maurizio Sarri.
BLUES FACE BULK BUY
CHELSEA risk losing youth star Marcin Bulka on a free transfer after the goalkeeper revealed he is weighing up a move away.
The 19-year-old joined the Blues from Escola Varsovia in 2016 after rejecting the approach from La Liga giants Barcelona.
CARDI MIGHT NOT BE HOT ENOUGH
CHELSEA have been warned Mauro Icardi might not be able to cope with the physicality of the Premier League.
The Inter Milan and Argentina forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
KANT BELIEVE IT
N'GOLO KANTE finally has a character flaw – he doesn't like paying for food in Mayfair restaurants.
The Chelsea midfielder is seen as one of the most humble and nicest guys around, but club team-mates David Luiz and Willian have revealed what happens when you ask him to pay at their restaurant.
DID HIMSELF PROUD
DIDIER DROGBA has confirmed his retirement after a stellar 20-year career that saw him lift 18 major trophies.
The Chelsea legend posted a throwback picture and a heartfelt message on his social media, having spent the past 18 months at US side Phoenix Rising, a club he co-owns.
SO NIAR TO DEAL
CHELSEA are in the race to sign Inter Milan’s £70 million-rated star Milan Skriniar.
The Slovakia defender is on Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri’s shopping list as he draws up plans to bolster his team’s back four.
BLUES MUST TALK TO LUIZ
DAVID LUIZ is keen to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge, but talks about extending his contract have yet to start.
The Brazilian defender is a firm favourite of Maurizio Sarri and wants to stay at Chelsea, but he needs them to make the first move.
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