Chelsea sell Chalobah as Alonso weighs JDT concerns
Chelsea target Milton Delgado looks hard to prise from Boca, who rejected a €8.6m bid and value the Under-20 World Cup finalist far higher.
Arsenal are interested in Pedro Neto, but Chelsea are urged not to sell, with the winger viewed as a useful option for Xabi Alonso, including at wing-back.
Trevoh Chalobah has left Chelsea for Como on a five-year deal worth £25.7m plus £5.1m in add-ons, ending nearly 20 years at his boyhood club after 151 senior appearances.
Chelsea and Manchester United have reportedly made contact over Endrick, with both clubs keen on an initial loan from Real Madrid with an option to buy next summer.
Nicolas Jackson, linked with an exit, showed his versatility in Chelsea’s 3-3 draw with JDT by playing off Liam Delap and producing a standout through ball that underlined his value.
Chelsea’s 3-3 draw with JDT saw Liam Delap impress with two penalties and strong hold-up play, while Aaron Anselmino’s injury and Dario Essugo’s errors left Xabi Alonso with concerns.
Xabi Alonso is set to work with his full Chelsea squad this week as Enzo Fernandez, Reece James and Morgan Rogers return to Cobham for pre-season.
Austin MacPhee lost his cool during Chelsea’s friendly, exchanging words with an opposition coach before Xabi Alonso stepped in to drag him away.
Chelsea made a late change against Johor Darul Ta'zim as Olutayo Subuloye replaced Mamadou Sarr in defence, giving Xabi Alonso an enforced reshuffle before kick-off.
John Terry said Jose Mourinho showed Chelsea players footage of Bolton training before a game in his first season, a claim revealed in the new Netflix documentary.
Chelsea are set to loan out Filip Jorgensen, Benoit Badiashile, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Omari Kellyman and Ishe Samuels-Smith as Alonso trims fringe options.
Jose Mourinho said he will not apologise to former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro over their 2015 touchline row, insisting he 'always use my vocabulary when I’m not happy'.
Frank Lampard and John Terry recalled tears in Chelsea’s dressing room after Jose Mourinho’s 2007 exit, while Mourinho said his relationship with Roman Abramovich had broken down.
Chelsea drew 3-3 with JDT in a fiery friendly as Liam Delap scored two penalties. Five bookings, defensive lapses and a bloated squad gave Xabi Alonso concerns before Fulham.
Chelsea are reportedly pressing to sign Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with Xabi Alonso keen on a reunion as Real Madrid also weigh a move.
Chelsea are considering a €60m move for PSG midfielder Fabian Ruiz as Xabi Alonso targets midfield reinforcements, though prising him away looks difficult.
Benfica want Tosin Adarabioyo, with Marco Silva seeking a reunion, but a deal is seen as difficult as the Chelsea defender is under contract until 2028.
Chelsea used a gruelling pre-season tour to build fitness, standards and tactics under Xabi Alonso, who set a no-excuses tone despite heavy travel and fatigue.
Jose Mourinho said he signed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013 before making a Chelsea U-turn, choosing an emotional return to Stamford Bridge instead.
