In today’s news: Wimbledon is set to welcome back fans, Emma Hayes reportedly agrees a new deal with Chelsea and the FA target record women’s football attendances.

Wimbledon confident of fans attending 2021 tournament

Wimbledon says it is optimistic that more than 25 percent of fans will be able to attend the event when it returns to the All England Club in late June.

The championships were cancelled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but organisers are confident of putting on an event with crowds.

Limits on social contact are expected to be removed in the UK from 21st June, but this is not yet confirmed. Tickets, therefore, are not expected to go on sale before the middle of next month.

"We are confident we will be able to increase our ticketing capacities for the championships this year beyond the minimum 25 percent position we set out last month," a spokesperson said.