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James Chettle

James Chettle

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Graduate Sports Journalist with a love for football.

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Chelsea offered £34m Pedro Neto replacement as £100m decision looms
Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea offered £34m Pedro Neto replacement as £100m decision looms

Chelsea have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Rafael Leao for just £34million as uncertainty continues over Pedro Neto’s future. The AC Milan winger has emerged as a potential market opportunity after Arsenal and Manchester United cooled their interest, with reports claiming Chelsea have now been made aware of his availability. That price becomes […]

Chelsea make surprise Emegha call as £100m striker decisions loom
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Chelsea make surprise Emegha call as £100m striker decisions loom

Chelsea have decided Emmanuel Emegha will remain part of Xabi Alonso’s first-team squad this season after weeks of uncertainty over the striker’s future. The 23-year-old had previously been considered a candidate for another move away despite only officially joining Chelsea from Strasbourg this summer. However, The Athletic’s Simon Johnson now reports that Emegha will stay […]

Napoli eye second Chelsea deal as £60m striker joins shortlist
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Napoli eye second Chelsea deal as £60m striker joins shortlist

Napoli have asked for information about Nicolas Jackson as the race for the Chelsea striker continues to grow before the transfer window closes. Gianluca Di Marzio reports the Serie A side have included Jackson among the centre-forwards they are assessing, adding another potential destination for the 25-year-old. Chelsea are understood to value Jackson at around […]

Chelsea scrap U21 and U19 names in major Cobham academy shake-up
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Chelsea scrap U21 and U19 names in major Cobham academy shake-up

Chelsea have made a major change to their academy structure by renaming the club’s Under-21 and Under-19 teams as “Cobham Next Gen” from the start of the 2026/27 season. The new identity, shortened to CNG, will cover Harry Hudson’s leading academy group as Chelsea look to emphasise the final step between youth football and the […]

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£117m Morgan Rogers hands Xabi Alonso answer to Chelsea selection headache

Morgan Rogers has handed Xabi Alonso significant freedom over his Chelsea role after insisting he does not want to be restricted to one position. The £117million summer signing opened his Blues account against Real Sociedad after starting alongside Cole Palmer behind Joao Pedro. Chelsea’s attacking options are already fiercely competitive, but Rogers believes his versatility […]

Chelsea make surprise £15m Anselmino U-turn after transfer clearout
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Chelsea make surprise £15m Anselmino U-turn after transfer clearout

Chelsea could make a surprise U-turn over Aaron Anselmino after previously making the young defender available for another loan. The 20-year-old had been among the players who could leave Stamford Bridge temporarily as Xabi Alonso attempted to reduce an overcrowded centre-back department. However, The Athletic’s Simon Johnson now reports that Anselmino could stay at Chelsea instead. That […]

Chelsea handed triple Fulham boost as Alonso gets three stars back
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Chelsea handed triple Fulham boost as Alonso gets three stars back

Chelsea team news vs Fulham has received an early boost after Romeo Lavia, Estêvão Willian and Jamie Gittens all featured in the Blues’ final pre-season friendly. All three came off the bench during the 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, easing concerns over Xabi Alonso’s attacking and midfield depth before the Premier League […]

Man City priced out of move for £75m Chelsea defender
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Man City priced out of move for £75m Chelsea defender

Manchester City have been priced out of a move for Malo Gusto after Chelsea placed a £75million valuation on the France international. City have been long-term admirers of the 23-year-old, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca keen on a reunion at the Etihad Stadium. However, The Athletic’s Sam Lee reports that City have been priced […]

Man City make fresh approach for Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea demand €140m
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Man City make fresh approach for Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea demand €140m

Manchester City have reportedly made a verbal €120million approach for Enzo Fernandez, but Chelsea continue to hold out for around €140m. City failed to meet Chelsea’s previous transfer deadline for the Argentina international, leaving the Blues expecting Fernandez to remain at Stamford Bridge. However, fresh reporting from AS claims the Premier League rivals have already […]