Chelsea reset as McFarlane steps in, Iraola interest and Enzo focus
Bayern reportedly doubt Nicolas Jackson fits their combination play despite Kompany’s praise. The Chelsea loanee has 9 goals, 4 assists, and may prefer a Stamford Bridge return after the World Cup.
Leeds lose Ilia Gruev to a season-ending knee injury ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
Alan Shearer blasts Chelsea’s ‘bonkers’ ownership after Rosenior’s sacking, saying over £1bn spent yet no top-class goalkeeper, centre-half or striker, and everything ‘feeds down from the bosses’.
Piece outlines a Fabregas-led 4-2-3-1, potential moves for Mike Penders, Yan Diomande and Adam Wharton, and fans backing the club legend, though a Chelsea switch would be a major risk for him.
Manchester City are weighing up a move for Enzo Fernández after his Madrid comments and club ban. Chelsea could sell but his deal runs to 2032, so any bid must match a huge fee.
Podcast covers Chelsea sacking Liam Rosenior after a dire run capped by a 3-0 loss at Brighton, plus the latest Premier League talk.
After sacking Rosenior, Chelsea are holding talks over a long-term hire touted as the ‘best young coach in the world’, aiming for stability.
Chelsea target a ‘wildcard’ managerial option after Rosenior, but the coach prefers a Liverpool move.
Real Madrid open talks with Chelsea for Mayra Ramírez and Niamh Charles for 2026/27. Deals seen as complicated by Chelsea’s demands, but both players are open to a move.
Frank Lampard distances himself from Chelsea links, calling it ‘their business’. After Rosenior’s exit and McFarlane’s interim spell, Lampard says he is focused on Coventry’s title winners.
Report claims Man City have held positive talks to make ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca Guardiola’s successor, though he still has outstanding contractual ties to Chelsea.
Marcel Desailly says Chelsea lack experienced internationals and claims Enzo Fernández is overworked alongside Moisés Caicedo, causing ‘creative chaos’ in the team.
Chelsea move away from Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris as a candidate, with reports he is happy continuing his ‘ongoing project’. McFarlane leads Chelsea into the FA Cup semi vs Leeds.
Arsenal and Chelsea are chasing 17-year-old New York Red Bulls midfielder Adri Mehmeti, a highly rated MLS prospect attracting European interest.
Despite Rosenior’s struggles, Jorrel Hato emerged as a composed leader, excelling in progressive passing and vs Man City. Koeman hails his development and Netherlands call-up.
Guardian: Chelsea players want a big-name, strong character to command the dressing room after Rosenior’s exit, amid calls for proven top-level experience at Stamford Bridge.
With Rosenior gone, Chelsea eye Andoni Iraola, who will leave Bournemouth. Alex Crook says he wants to stay in the Premier League and relocate to London but is unconvinced by Crystal Palace.
Estevao Willian, injured vs Manchester United, is trying to persuade Chelsea to let him return to Brazil for treatment to keep World Cup hopes alive, as the club prefer surgery.
Chelsea are ‘plotting’ a £95m raid on Sunderland for Noah Sadiki and goalkeeper Robin Roefs, sounding out Sadiki’s agent and valuing Roefs at £50m as they plan for 2026.
Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after 3-0 Brighton loss and reappoint Callum McFarlane as interim. Kaveh Solhekol says the choice is ‘simple’ as he has done the job before. FA Cup semi vs Leeds next.
