Chelsea face Hull cup test amid keeper call
Chelsea join rivals for Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi, valued at €92m. PSG lead the race, while Bournemouth push a bumper new deal after eight goals in 21 Premier League games.
Opinion claims Chelsea should consider selling Pedro Neto amid £70m Atlético links, citing poor form under Rosenior and rising competition from Estevao and incoming Geovany Quenda.
Romano says Jackson will return from Bayern but not stay. Italy and Premier League clubs are monitoring him, with Chelsea set for movement this summer after his five goals in 21 Bayern games.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United are scouting Club Brugge’s Aleksandar Stankovic after his UCL impact. Inter hold a re-sign clause, while Spurs chase Christian Pulisic from Milan.
FPL tips back Chelsea triple-up vs Burnley, with Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and options like Enzo Fernandez, Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah highlighted for returns under Liam Rosenior.
Tuchel extends with England beyond the World Cup, removing him as an option for rivals. Chelsea, unbeaten under Liam Rosenior, could see Reece James and Cole Palmer central to Tuchel’s England plans.
Real Madrid deliver a ‘clear and definitive’ message to Chelsea: Endrick will return from Lyon and be integrated next season. His agent confirms a July return with no purchase option in the loan.
Chelsea are plotting a €75m move for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, viewing the Brazil midfielder as a leader to dictate play and bolster defence. Player’s camp open to a new challenge.
Chelsea are eyeing Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen for around £50m despite Sanchez’s upturn and Penders’ return looming. Bayern also keen on the 23-year-old Netherlands international.
Chelsea’s long-term target Victor Osimhen is now Atletico Madrid’s priority for 2026. The Galatasaray striker has 15 goals this season and would require a major bid despite three-plus years on his deal.
UEFA report: Chelsea earned about £19m for winning the Conference League, far less than Arsenal’s £102m from the Champions League. Highlights need for Chelsea to secure UCL football.
Ex-Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, 31, signs for Feyenoord until season’s end after terminating his Blues deal. He seeks a fresh start under Robin van Persie.
FA Cup fourth round: Chelsea visit Hull. Cucurella out, Colwill and Gittens sidelined, James a doubt. Sarr has a ‘great chance to start’, Fofana may feature. Sanchez likely in goal, no VAR.
Romeo Lavia back in full training but will only return once he ticks every rehab box. FA Cup likely too soon. Rosenior’s midfield relies on Enzo, Caicedo and Santos for now.
Rosenior is set to rotate at Hull, with Jorrel Hato impressing recently at left-back and centre-back, boosting his chance to stake a claim in the FA Cup.
Liverpool could bid €30m for Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell. Chelsea and Spurs also interested as Blues consider changes at centre-back with Disasi and Badiashile potentially leaving.
Carragher says Liam Delap’s £30m move to Chelsea was a ‘bad move’, urging a mid-table step like Everton. Delap has 2 goals in 23 games, behind Joao Pedro, and may get an FA Cup chance at Hull.
Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle are keen on Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. Brighton want around £100m. Chelsea seek midfield depth as the 22-year-old’s profile fits long-term planning.
Report says Chelsea swerved Roberto De Zerbi over style and large staff concerns, preferring a possession model under Maresca before appointing Rosenior. Marseille exit seen as vindication.
With Jorgensen injured, Rosenior may rest Sanchez and hand 22-year-old Teddy Sharman-Lowe a debut at Hull. Tosin close but doubtful, Cucurella out, James ill. FA Cup rotation expected.
Chelsea loanee Kendry Paez debuted for River Plate off the bench in a difficult game, had limited touches and little impact. Local media called it unfair to judge given the context.
Steven Gerrard agrees with Jamie Carragher that Cole Palmer shows ‘elite frustration’ at times but praises his output, saying he carries Chelsea’s creative burden despite a groin issue.
Chelsea and Arsenal track Nottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson, valued at £55-60m. Ex-academy product at both clubs, homegrown status appeals. Move may hinge on Forest’s survival.
