Chelsea move to secure Enzo Fernandez, eye Anthony Gordon amid rival interest
Chelsea believe any new coach will approve Anthony Gordon, valued up to €85m. The club lack Champions League funds but see the Newcastle winger as a fit to add goals and direct threat on the left.
Leeds are eyeing Axel Disasi, with Chelsea open to selling the £80k-a-week defender this summer.
Chelsea, led by interim Calum McFarlane, earned a 1-1 at Anfield as Enzo Fernández’s free-kick evaded all, possibly grazing Wesley Fofana. Cole Palmer had a strike ruled out for offside.
Chelsea women led 2-0 through Erin Cuthbert and Sam Kerr before Mary Fowler and Khadija Shaw forced extra-time, where Shaw headed the winner to put Man City into the FA Cup final.
Strasbourg boss Gary O’Neil says BlueCo ‘messed up’ in January and demands two strikers and culture change. He cites limited impact of Chelsea loanee David Datro Fofana amid faltering form.
Opinion hails Levi Colwill as Chelsea’s standout leader after the Liverpool draw, arguing he shows captaincy traits beyond ‘leading by example’, with Reece James better suited as vice-captain.
Frank Lampard attended Chelsea vs Manchester City for Coventry transfer talks, not the Blues job. Chelsea’s manager targets include Cesc Fàbregas, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola.
Chelsea plan to extend Enzo Fernandez’s deal to 2033 or 2034 with a pay rise amid Madrid and Man City links. Club want European football to keep him and value him at £100m after key FA Cup moments.
Lothar Matthäus says Vincent Kompany wanted to keep Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson, but Bayern would not pay the €65m option. Jackson, 24, returns to Chelsea after 10 goals in 33 games.
Chelsea consider a £32m move for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe after his Europa League form, though a lack of European football and a crowded wing group could hinder a deal.
Chelsea face Palace competition for manager Andoni Iraola and €50m centre-back Strahinja Pavlovic. Reports say Chelsea are favourites, but Palace’s European push and Man United interest could sway him.
Liverpool contacted Real Madrid for background on Xabi Alonso but have doubts. Chelsea still view Alonso among leading candidates, alongside Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva, to replace Liam Rosenior.
Report claims Liverpool view Chelsea winger Estevao as a ‘strong contender’ to replace Mohamed Salah and could bid €80-100m. The 19-year-old has 8 goals and 4 assists in his debut Blues season. Livescore
Opinion urges Chelsea to move for Jarrod Bowen if West Ham go down. The 29-year-old has 8 goals and 10 assists this term and is admired by Joe Cole for his ‘outstanding’ displays.
Ex-Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips urges top scorer Joao Pedro to push for Barcelona, doubting Chelsea’s European hopes. Club stance is to keep the 24-year-old despite summer uncertainty.
Messi called pubalgia a ‘complicated’ injury needing ongoing treatment. Cole Palmer has battled the same issue this season as Chelsea chase the FA Cup against Manchester City after league struggles.
Chelsea are monitoring Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, valued at £35m-£40m and on loan at Marseille with 2 goals and 1 assist in Ligue 1. Blues also linked with Riccardo Calafiori for defence.
Chelsea are exploring Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney as cover if Romeo Lavia or Andrey Santos depart. The 23-year-old made 38 Championship appearances with 5 goals and 6 assists, but is not seen as an upgrade.
