Chelsea tie down Caicedo as Palmer commits focus
Man United travel to Chelsea with a defensive crisis as Leny Yoro reportedly suffers a season-ending injury. With Martinez and Maguire suspended, Michael Carrick may improvise at centre-back.
Cole Palmer laughs off Man United links, saying he has ‘no plans’ to leave Chelsea. He and Reece James have spoken with owners about needed signings. Palmer targets FA Cup and Champions League spot.
Alessandro Nesta jokes he ‘grounded’ his son for supporting Chelsea. His son idolised Mason Mount and met him via Thiago Silva before a Chelsea-Milan tie, and will travel to London to watch Chelsea.
William Gallas says a future Chelsea return for Frank Lampard is possible after leading Coventry to promotion, though doubts remain and Chelsea prioritise stability under Liam Rosenior.
Chelsea host Nottingham Forest on Monday 4 May, a season-first scheduling with Forest’s Europa League semi-final three days later. The Blues gain extra rest before an Anfield trip as they chase a top-five finish.
Moises Caicedo signs new Chelsea deal to 2033 on improved terms. The £115m midfielder, a key figure with 140 appearances, says he wants to ‘become a Chelsea legend’. Boost follows Reece James’ renewal.
Chelsea extend BingX sleeve sponsorship through 2026-27, keeping the blue ‘X’ on the kit. Partnerships head John Rogers hails shared vision and fan-focused innovation.
Liam Rosenior says Jamie Gittens, out with a recurrent hamstring tear, may not return this season. Filip Jorgensen also a doubt. Alejandro Garnacho handed late chance to revive his Chelsea future.
Antoine Semenyo says he was rejected after a Chelsea trial and told to return in six months. Now a £70m Manchester City signing with five goals and an assist since January, he also drew interest from Chelsea.
On loan at River Plate, Kendry Páez came off the bench vs Carabobo in the Copa Sudamericana, assisted Sebastián Driussi’s winner and said the coach showed faith, a reminder ‘why he belongs to Chelsea’.
Chelsea’s Ryan Kavuma-McQueen wins Premier League 2 Player of the Month for March after 4 goals in 4 games, beating Manchester United’s Victor Musa and Brighton’s Nehemiah Oriola.
Chelsea keep close watch on Boca pair Milton Delgado and Dylan Gorosito after U20 World Cup displays. Delgado, a defensive midfielder with a clause, plays senior minutes, while right-back Gorosito progresses.
Chelsea are in talks with agents of Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, tracked since December, over a £17m move. The 18-year-old is likened to Moisés Caicedo.
Emmanuel Petit says choosing Chelsea over Man United was his ‘biggest regret’, opting for London over a move to Old Trafford. He later formed a midfield pairing with Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are reportedly set to rival Arsenal for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, with both clubs monitoring him ahead of a possible summer move.
David Ornstein reports Chelsea will back Liam Rosenior in the summer with two priority signings as the owners keep faith in the manager.
