1pm Chelsea news LIVE: Abraham rejects new deal, Real Madrid eye Kepa transfer, Gilmour receives Keane praise – The Sun

CHELSEA gave Carlo Ancelotti a 4-0 thumping as the former Blues boss made his return to Stamford Bridge.

Mason Mount, Pedro, Willian and Olivier Giroud bagged the goals for Frank Lampard's men.

But there could be an issue with keeping Tammy Abraham after he rejected a new deal.

Meanwhile, Kepa Arrizabalaga could be on his way to Real Madrid.

Get all the latest news and gossip from Stamford Bridge here…

  • BEING FRANK

    Frank Lampard has put his faith in the youngsters this season. And it's paid off.

  • NOU DEAL

    Chelsea have been handed a huge blow in their pursuit for Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

    The Blues have been linked to the German goalkeeper as a replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga.

    But Spanish outlet AS claim Barcelona believe he sign a new deal with them.

    His contract at the Nou Camp expires at the end of next season, but Barca want to tie him down until 2024.

  • REECE'S PIECES

    Chelsea are reportedly leading the chase for 17-year-old Aldershot sensation Reece Wylie.

    TEAMtalk claim the Blues are one of a number of Premier League and Championship clubs who have made approaches to the non-league side for the talented midfielder.

    The report adds that the Stamford Bridge side are in pole position to land Wylie in a deal that could net Aldershot a six-figure windfall.

    The teenager, who has come through the ranks at the National League outfit, has been earning rave reviews for their Under-19s side.

  • SPEAK UP LADS

    Andreas Christensen revealed his former Chelsea youth coach made the players wear microphones in training to encourage them to speak up.

    Speaking about former coach Dermot Drummy, he said: “He thought we didn't speak enough at the time, so he put microphones on our backs and then we'd listen to it afterwards.

    “He'd say, 'Is the microphone broken or something?'

    “We were too quiet, basically, even though we didn't want to shout just for the sake of shouting.”

  • SHEAR CLASS

    Alan Shearer has praised Olivier Giroud after his performance in the 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday.

    Speaking on Match of the Day 2, Shearer said: “He led the line superbly well. He bullied the two centre-halves in Holgate and Keane.

    “They never got near him at all. It helps when they stand four or five yards off you, which was a constant all afternoon.”

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