Leeds United's Premier League rivals Burnley are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on a permanent deal. The Clarets, pipped to the Championship title on goal difference by the Whites last season,

A newly promoted Premier League side has agreed to sign a Chelsea star on loan for the whole of the upcoming campaign.

The Premier League will not bow to pressure to reduce in size from 20 to 18 clubs, says chief executive Richard Masters. The new season kicks off on 15 August, just three weeks on from Chelsea’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final as tensions continue to boil over the congested football calendar.