Chelsea transfers and Palmer talking points
Jamie Gittens struggled at Chelsea after a £52m move, amid claims Niko Kovac warned he was ‘not professional enough’. Chelsea now target Morgan Rogers for a versatile attacking role under Xabi Alonso.
Kaka praises Cole Palmer’s ‘simple’ style, saying the Chelsea attacker reminds him of himself. After injuries and a 10th-placed finish, Palmer now benefits from a first full summer break since 2022.
Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior rejects OGC Nice to take a break after his short Stamford Bridge stint. Nice weigh options, with Olivier Pantaloni reportedly leading their search.
BBC say Chelsea do not expect to sign a striker. Alonso may seek a goal-scoring winger or versatile forward, with interest in Morgan Rogers and Jarrod Bowen, leaving Joao Pedro and others up front.
Everton have until later this month to trigger a £25m option for Chelsea loanee Tyrique George after 11 league outings without a goal or assist. Other clubs could move if they pass.
Assistant goalkeeper coach Casper Ankergren leaves for Panathinaikos as Xabi Alonso readies a seven-man staff. Ben Roberts and Bernardo Cueva stay. Chelsea seek fixes after last season’s keeper issues.
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sell 20-year-old forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan to West Brom. The ex-Under-21s scorer impressed on loan at Peterborough with 14 goals. With a year left, Chelsea plan to cash in.
Atletico Madrid open talks to sign Marc Cucurella, prioritising the Chelsea left-back but aiming to pay under €50m. The 27-year-old scored 7 in 2024-25 and could leave despite a deal to 2029.
Ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino’s USA beat Paraguay 4-1. Christian Pulisic starred without scoring, earning praise. Chelsea-linked Julio Enciso assisted, while target Ricardo Pepi impressed off the bench.
Opinion backs a move for Arda Guler if Enzo Fernandez departs. Alonso is said to have contacted the Real Madrid playmaker, who logged 20 goal contributions and a Bayern brace in 2025-26.
Frank Lampard says Palmer can unlock games but is less dynamic wide right. Tuchel views him as a natural number 10, competing centrally with Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers for England minutes.
Tuchel’s England staff have strong Chelsea ties, led by assistant Anthony Barry, analyst James Melbourne and GK coach Hilario, aiming to recreate the 2021 cohesion in Kansas City.
Piece argues Coventry City under Frank Lampard would suit Chelsea’s Axel Disasi. With West Ham and Villa loans behind him, a cut-price sale could aid Chelsea’s PSR push and give Coventry experience.
