Real Madrid interested in Azpilicueta & 2 more under-radar stories at Chelsea

Real Madrid interested in Azpilicueta

Real Madrid are keen on signing Cesar Azpilicueta, according to Spanish outlet Diario Sport.

Given that Azpilicueta's contract ends in 2024 Real Madrid may have to pay €10m to get him. Last summer the veteran came close to joining Barcelona before extending his Chelsea contract.

Tuchel visits local U15s girls game

The Piggott PE Department tweeted an image of former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel rocking up at their game earlier this week.

It's not clear why the German was at this game near London, but it's another confirmation that he is still in England after his dramatic Chelsea sacking.

Kovacic arrives in Qatar for World Cup

Mateo Kovacic has landed in Qatar with the Croatian national team for the World Cup.

Here's Kova in his black tux looking sharper than ever: