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#CFC & Costa will attempt to reach an agreement in coming days: a 3 year contract worth almost €15m/ year is the objective (via @DiMarzio)

So here’s Het Nieuwsblad asking Costa if he thinks he could play in tandem with Romelu Lukaku. “I do not know, that’s a decision for the club. Of course Lukaku is a very big player who has played an impressive season. I hope he will have the possibility to sign at Chelsea because Chelsea is a unique club.” And what about Batshuayi? “He is a big player and has an impressive future for himself He has proven in the last games that he has quality and scoring ability. He is a boy who will take more big steps.” “Hopefully he will continue to grow and keep his head up. He has all the qualities to stay here. Chelsea might sign a new striker, Batshuayi may stay because he’s young and I could be leaving.” -Diego Costa; source: Het Nieuwsblad via Football 365

I reckon he'll sign a new deal now. I wonder how much Antonio has had to do with it, rumour has it he's desperate to keep him so if that's the case and the club are on the same page, that bodes well for the pull Conte has at the club, hopefully he'll be back properly in the window as well.

Conte: "To win (the league) in this way with 30 wins, to arrive in the FA Cup final, with not a big squad - I think it was incredible." Conte: "This season was incredible for us. Every single player put all of himself in the game." Says the improvement was amazing.

What a season. Thanks to all for sharing the ridiculously unthought of highs and todays balls up. It's been a blast... ...but.....it's just dawned on me that there's no football now for a fair while.... But I just remembered, the transfer threads should be fun as hell in the meantime! CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAREFREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Sooooo.......this Bakayoko fella then?

Thought Monreal was incredible at the back for Arsenal, reminded me of Azpi for us. Costa really brought it towards the end but it was too little too late. Thought David Luiz and Matic in particular had absolute stinkers, Luiz looked like he didn't give a shit until he went upfront at the end. Matic, there's a guy who should be playing for his future and he puts in a performance like that? Sign a powerhouse now. We need it, Kante can't do it all. Same for Moses, he's been a revelation at times but that dive was horrendous, I hate shit like that, another man playing for his future with possible signings and he does that. Deary me. We lost this one, and it's a bitter pill but still, Champions of England is pretty good, right?

Shame on you Victor Moses, absolutely ridiculous thing to do, even with us getting battered in the first half we were still in the game and growing in confidence. ABSOLUTE madness from him. Deserves a bollocking.

Leaving shit-tonnes of space for players like Sanchez and Ozil to thrive, our defence has been exposed while he goes on a nice little wander.

Shows which positions really need upgrading on in the summer. Right wing back and midfield powerhouse.

From his performance so far one can only assume he's already learning the lingo on tape.

Get Fabregas on for Matic and Willian on for Moses.

FUCKING DISGUSTING PERFORMANCE. - David Luiz is on the beach, Diego Costa is in China and Matic is everywhere he shouldn't be. - Moses has been found out, shocking from him, leaves Azpi alone so often. - We are getting muscled around by this lot? Shocking. Antonio needs to give these fuckers a boot up the ass cause we are lucky not to be 4-0 down at least. Side note: Sanchez handball for the goal?! How did they miss that. On a positive note: Pedro has been OUTSTANDING. Only one who gives a shit out there. Sort these out Antonio

Chelsea subs today: Begovic, Zouma, Ake, Terry, Fabregas, Willian, Batshuayi. #FACupFinal

Chelsea team: Courtois; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Cahill (c); Moses, Kante, Matic, Alonso; Pedro, Diego Costa, Hazard. #FACupFinal

Hazard: "If I sign a contract maybe there won't be enough money left to get Romelu! I'm kidding. Whoever comes in, we'll be ready" #CFC #EFC

#Chelsea are poised to back Antonio Conte in this transfer market this summer with a massive transfer kitty. [Mirror] Abramovich will hand Conte a transfer budget of around £200million, with Lukaku, Van Dijk and Bakayoko on his list of targets. [Telegraph] #Chelsea are also looking for a full-back, a wide player + a new back-up goalkeeper with Asmir Begovic set to join Bournemouth. [Telegraph]

Antonio Conte's new deal has been reached in principle on a 5 year contract. Annual salary will be €11m (via @DavidAmoyal/@DiMarzio) #CFC There's also a clause that would force the club to pay Conte a €20m penalty should he be sacked. (via @DavidAmoyal/@DiMarzio) #CFC Conte: "For sure if the club give me the possibility to extend my contract, I'm available to do this. I hope to stay here many years" #CFC Conte: "The best solution for a coach to stay at a club for a long time and build something important." #CFC

An absolute hero. Monster of a defender, one of Chelsea's all time greats. Thanks for the memories JT. Chelsea won't be the same without him. CAPTAIN. LEADER. LEGEND. WINNER.

R de Boer: 'The French midfielder everyone was expecting great things of is dancing on Social Media. The humble one is lifting the league.'

Signalling his intention for next season. Good on ya Michy, I hope you're still here come next season!

That's fair. Give him plenty of time to pick his song to sing at the initiation.

Sanchez has gone off injured.

TIBO! GOLDEN GLOVE WINNER. A final kick in the crotch to Spurs.