Chelsea unveil IFS sponsor, Lavia steps up return
Everton target Liam Delap as Chelsea consider a summer sale and seek £30m back. With João Pedro leading the line and Emmanuel Emegha arriving, Delap’s minutes look limited.
Post-Estevão, Palmeiras start strong, top after three games with seven points. Chelsea monitor Brazil again, with interest mooted in Vitor Roque as Nicolas Jackson weighs a Stamford Bridge return.
Chelsea will not renegotiate mid-season despite Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo seeking improved terms, per The Athletic. Incentive-heavy deals and Champions League uncertainty cited.
Romeo Lavia starts for Chelsea under-21s in a 2-2 draw with Leeds at Cobham, playing 45 minutes on his comeback from a thigh injury. Shumaira Mheuka scores as the Blues go top of Premier League 2.
Chelsea face a £50m price for Wolves’ 18-year-old Mateus Mane, with Liverpool leading the race. The Blues have held talks with his agent and scouted him after a 3-1 win over Wolves.
Atlético Madrid monitor Nicolas Jackson as Bayern Munich may not trigger a €65m buy. Chelsea are considering a summer sale if he returns from loan, with several English clubs also interested.
After Vinícius Júnior reported abuse in Real Madrid vs Benfica, Liam Rosenior says Chelsea are ready to walk off if players face racist abuse. José Mourinho’s comments draw criticism.
Chelsea and Tottenham track Keisuke Goto after 16 goal contributions for Sint-Truiden. The 20-year-old could cost €15-20m and is viewed as a potential solution to Chelsea’s cutting edge up front.
Roberto Di Matteo praises Liam Rosenior’s proactive, possession-focused style, saying ‘Chelsea fans will appreciate’ it if results follow, while noting the pressure of the job.
Chelsea unveil IFS as front-of-shirt sponsor for men and women for the rest of the season, debuting vs Burnley and Manchester United. Deal billed as a multi-year global partnership, fee undisclosed.
FIFA plan to expand the Club World Cup by 2029, with UEFA not blocking it. Despite winning the last edition, Chelsea’s participation in the next tournament is still unconfirmed.
