Manchester City have agreed a deal worth almost £86million for Ayyoub Bouaddi, but their interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has not disappeared. City have reached an agreement with Lille worth an initial €95m (£81.4m), with another €5m (£4.3m) potentially due in add-ons. The Guardian reports that Bouaddi is now expected to undergo a medical before […]
Xabi Alonso believes Cole Palmer has moved beyond the injury problems that disrupted his 2025/26 season as Chelsea prepare to face Fulham on Monday night. Palmer endured spells on the sidelines last term and struggled to maintain his rhythm, but he has completed a full pre-season under Alonso ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League opener. The […]
Chelsea are prepared to let Dario Essugo leave on loan after Hull City emerged as a potential Premier League destination for the midfielder. The 21-year-old impressed during Xabi Alonso’s first Chelsea pre-season but faces significant competition for regular minutes at Stamford Bridge. Hull are now exploring whether they can take Essugo for the 2026/27 campaign, […]
Marco Palestra’s Chelsea adaptation has earned another significant endorsement from Xabi Alonso, who believes the summer signing gives his squad qualities rarely seen in English football. The 21-year-old could make his Premier League debut when Chelsea travel to Fulham on Monday night after making a strong impression throughout his first pre-season at Stamford Bridge. Alonso […]
Chelsea predicted XI vs Fulham sees Enzo Fernandez return to midfield and Reece James move into defence as Xabi Alonso prepares for his first competitive game in charge. The Blues begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign at Craven Cottage on Monday night, with Alonso facing several significant calls despite having close to a full squad […]
Chelsea have officially confirmed that João Pedro has signed a new contract until 2034, strengthening the Brazilian’s position at the heart of Xabi Alonso’s plans. The 24-year-old has been rewarded after an outstanding first full season at Stamford Bridge, during which he scored 20 goals in all competitions and was voted Chelsea’s Player of the […]
Chelsea have rejected an approach from Roma to sign Jamie Gittens on loan, with the winger viewed as part of Xabi Alonso’s plans for the new Premier League season. Roma had been monitoring Gittens for several weeks as they searched for another attacking option, but their interest has now progressed into a concrete proposal. Alfredo […]
Fulham will be without captain Tom Cairney and key defender Joachim Andersen when Chelsea travel to Craven Cottage for their Premier League opener on Monday night. New Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa delivered his latest availability update before his first competitive match in charge, with the west London derby kicking off at 8pm BST. Cairney […]
Chelsea could send five players to Strasbourg during one extraordinary summer reshuffle, but Dario Essugo taking the final available loan position may force the Blues into a very different decision over Mykhailo Mudryk. Deivid Washington is expected to complete a permanent move to Strasbourg for around €10million plus bonuses, while Omari Kellyman could follow him […]
Chelsea are set to finally send Deivid Washington to Strasbourg after agreeing a deal worth around €10million plus bonuses, two years after a proposed €21m transfer between the BlueCo clubs dramatically collapsed. The 21-year-old striker has struggled to establish himself at Stamford Bridge since joining Chelsea from Santos in 2023 and spent last season largely […]
Chelsea have rejected Leeds United’s opening proposal to sign Mykhailo Mudryk on loan, but talks remain ongoing over a potential move to Elland Road. The Ukraine international has already accepted that a temporary departure could be the best next step as he attempts to rebuild regular playing time following his return to football this summer. […]
Chelsea are expecting Aston Villa to make a move for Nicolas Jackson as uncertainty over Ollie Watkins’ future creates a potential £65million transfer domino. Villa have been interested in Jackson throughout the summer, but their pursuit could now accelerate significantly. The Telegraph reports that Chelsea expect Aston Villa to bid for the striker, with Unai […]
