Chelsea transfer moves, Enzo reaction and Palmer comment
Cardiff’s Barry-Murphy, who has close ties with ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca from Manchester City, could use that link to land City loanees after Maresca’s Etihad appointment, aiding Cardiff’s survival push.
Chelsea are keen on signing a Tottenham player praised by Pep Guardiola as ‘unstoppable’ on the ball under new boss Xabi Alonso.
Nathan Ake leaves Manchester City for Fenerbahce, reuniting with ex-Chelsea team-mate N’Golo Kante. The former Blues defender made 17 Chelsea appearances before a £20m move to Bournemouth in 2017.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer says he ‘could have offered something different’ after Thomas Tuchel omitted him from England’s World Cup squad, citing club form and injuries.
Chelsea sign Japan international Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage on a five-year deal. The 21-year-old, NWSL midfielder of the year in 2025, scored 19 goals and made 10 assists in 58 games.
Chelsea and Man Utd face competition from Fulham for Crysencio Summerville. Inter and Como show interest in Trevoh Chalobah.
Chelsea and Arsenal eye Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, considering a buy-and-loan-back deal. The Morocco midfielder impressed at the World Cup and in Ligue 1.
Enzo Fernandez posts a Bible verse on Instagram after Real Madrid deny interest and talks. Madrid insist no negotiations, while Enzo focuses on Argentina at the World Cup.
Chelsea urged to include buy-back or sell-on clauses if loaning Alejandro Garnacho, with Roma interested, to avoid a repeat of the Mohamed Salah scenario.
Chelsea and Everton reach agreement to sell Tyrique George after his loan at Goodison. The 20-year-old made 11 Premier League appearances for Everton, who will now discuss personal terms.
Sunderland reject Chelsea’s £8m bid for Granit Xhaka, with the 33-year-old captain reaffirming commitment after talks. Chelsea may yet return, but Sunderland say he is not for sale.
Chelsea and Liverpool monitor Brighton’s Yasin Ayari as Albion open talks on a new deal. The 22-year-old Sweden midfielder made 29 Premier League appearances with 3 goals and 3 assists.
Chelsea set to sign 17-year-old Hearts defender Alfie Osborne on a long-term deal after medical. The 1.94m Scotland youth international can play centre-back and defensive midfield.
Chelsea, under Xabi Alonso, target an £85m midfield sensation likened to a Fernandez-Caicedo hybrid as they plan a reshape in midfield.
Chelsea consider signing an out-and-out striker as Xabi Alonso weighs pushing Joao Pedro deeper. Decisions on Nicolas Jackson loom, while Delap, Guiu and Garnacho are for sale.
