Chelsea weigh Enzo talks and defensive scouting, Rosenior under scrutiny
Report claims ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is a 60% favourite to replace Pep Guardiola at Man City. Enzo Fernandez calls his exit painful, saying the team lost identity mid-season.
Joao Pedro backs injured keeper Filip Jorgensen, saying he is ‘going through a tough time’ but is professional. Jorgensen targets mid-April return after groin surgery amid doubts over his Chelsea future.
Chelsea join Arsenal and Man United in pursuit of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, rated around £80m. The 24-year-old could move before the 2026 World Cup despite signing a new deal without a release clause. Livescore
Arsenal and Chelsea track 21-year-old Como defender Jacobo Ramon, valued at €25m, but Real Madrid hold a €9m buyback clause that gives them the edge.
Chelsea scout Sporting’s Maxi Araujo as a potential Cucurella replacement. Sporting would sell for around £35m despite a £70m clause. Araujo impressed vs Arsenal, with Spurs and Arsenal also watching.
Enzo Fernandez’s agent says he apologised after Madrid comments and ‘made peace’ with Chelsea. He is serving a club two-game ban for Port Vale and Man City, with Rosenior to decide on any reprieve.
Chelsea register interest in Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, per Bild.
Before Chelsea v Man City, Guardiola rules out Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, will assess John Stones late. Mateo Kovacic is ‘fine’. City say they must win every game in title chase.
Ben Jacobs says Clearlake will not sell Chelsea and could buy out Todd Boehly when he steps down as chairman in 2027. Stadium plans remain Boehly’s priority. Paul Winstanley extends to 2031.
Paul Merson warns Rosenior’s job hinges on results vs Man City and Man United, tipping 1-1 vs City. He urges Palmer at 10 and wants Andrey Santos with Caicedo. Estevao returns, Enzo Fernandez banned.
Chelsea-bound Valentin Barco earns praise in Strasbourg’s 2-0 loss to Mainz, rated 5.5 by Maxifoot as the main driving force. Agrees six-year Chelsea deal after impressing as a central midfielder.
Nicolas Jackson set to return from Bayern without triggering a £56m clause and is leaning towards leaving Chelsea, with AC Milan eyeing a loan. Chelsea add Emanuel Emegha this summer.
