Here are your Chelsea evening headlines for Monday, March 29.
Havertz admission
Kai Havertz admits it has been a 'tough' first season at Chelsea following his £72million move in the summer.
"It's been a tough season. I know things haven't been going smoothly," he said after Germany's 1-0 win over Romania on Sunday.
"But that's normal when you first go abroad. It takes half a year or longer to adjust.
"Things are going well right now so I don't want to overthink those negative impressions from the past. I am positive and hope the next weeks will be every bit as good."
Alaba still a possibility
Chelsea may yet have an opportunity to sign Bayern Munich star David Alaba despite recent setbacks.
The versatile Austrian is available on a free transfer this summer after he decided to pursue a new challenge after more than 11 years at Bayern Munich in all.
The 28-year-old, who has become a serial winner in Germany, winning nine Bundesliga titles and two Champions League titles, is an attractive prospect for clubs around Europe.
And that's why Chelsea were very much interested in making a move, becoming one of the earliest clubs to be credited with interest ahead of Alaba 's expected departure.
Reports claimed Chelsea were one of the first clubs approached by Alaba's agent when the Austrian decided he would be calling it a day at Bayern after this season.
But it appears Alaba has since decided he wants his next challenge to be in La Liga, amid interest from both Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Recent reports suggest it's the latter who will win Alaba's signature this summer with talks already underway ahead of a proposed deal.
But while Alaba's agent, Pini Zahavi, admits the defender has indeed made up his mind, he does offer some hope to the likes of Chelsea, confirming that talks with other clubs are also ongoing.
"David has decided who wins the race, but we are still speaking with other clubs," he told Kicker, adding: "There is no deadline."
Haaland boost
Chelsea have been dealt a potential transfer boost over Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland.
Manchester United have been favourites to many with Haaland's fellow countryman Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the Old Trafford helm.
But that Norwegian link isn't worth paying too much attention to, according to Erling's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, who told Sport1 recently: "It's dangerous to sign for a coach because he can then be sacked."
That suggests Haaland junior will look at the club more than the manager, a boost Chelsea might just need.
Though, the Blues will still likely struggle to compete with Manchester United and Real Madrid when it comes to sheer club size, even if their squad more than keeps up with both.
Haaland will command a fee of more than £100million this summer, but should he stay, he will be available for just £68million next summer when his release clause comes into play.
