Chelsea eye Diomande and Kroupi as Alonso weighs Cucurella decision
Report links Rodri with Real Madrid amid Guardiola uncertainty at Man City, a backdrop relevant to Chelsea given Maresca’s name and potential market ripple effects.
Raphinha says he rejected offers from a ‘Blue team’ and a ‘Red team’ in London to join Barcelona when leaving Leeds in 2022.
Chelsea target Sporting’s Ousmane Diomande at centre-back, with Alonso keen despite a £70m clause. Colwill’s return and Hato’s form help, but clean sheets remain elusive.
Chelsea join Arsenal for Eli Junior Kroupi, Alonso keen to keep Marc Cucurella, and Everton lead the race to sign Liam Delap after a poor season.
Insider Mick Brown tips Liam Delap to leave Chelsea under Xabi Alonso after 1 goal in 27 league games, with Everton viewed as a likely destination.
Ex-Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, 36, retires after 508 Blues games and nine trophies, including two Premier Leagues and the Champions League, following an injury-hit season at Sevilla.
Chelsea-bound Geovany Quenda could be tried as a wing-back under Xabi Alonso, who may mirror his Bayer Leverkusen system. The £40m winger is right-sided, left-footed, quick and schooled in a back three.
Chelsea plot ambitious move to re-sign Lewis Hall as a Cucurella replacement, with Xabi Alonso ready to help convince the Newcastle left-back.
Atlético Madrid make Marc Cucurella their top left-back target, with a bid above €50m likely needed and the player keen on a return to Spain.
Report claims Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are omitted from England’s World Cup squad, with Levi Colwill also expected to miss out.
Thiago Silva, 41, weighs AC Milan playing return or retiring to join Chelsea’s coaching staff. Chelsea have invited him onto the backroom team as he pursues UEFA licences at Cobham.
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente rates Robert Sanchez among the world’s top keepers as Alonso weighs Chelsea’s goalkeeping plans, including Penders and possible new signings.
Xabi Alonso stays coy on Joao Pedro amid Barcelona links, saying ‘Well, this is football’ as Chelsea plan to build their squad after the striker’s 20 goals and 9 assists.
Predictions tip Sunderland to beat Chelsea 2-1 away. Blues’ poor recent away form is noted amid final-day forecasts across the league. www.livescore.com
Joe Cole warns Chelsea may sell a star like Palmer, Enzo, Pedro or Caicedo after BlueCo strategy shift, though Cucurella looks the likeliest high-profile exit.
