Chelsea seal Quenda, push Diogo Costa talks
Chelsea join Brighton in a move for Atalanta’s 18-year-old centre-back Honest Ahanor, who has two Italy caps and Champions League minutes. Several Premier League rivals are also keen.
Chelsea confirm former chairman Ken Bates has died aged 94. Bates oversaw major periods at Stamford Bridge and remains a significant figure in the club’s history.
New Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso leads his first training session, notably wearing Adidas Predator Precision remake boots.
Reports say Chelsea have listed Alejandro Garnacho after a stop-start season. Roma push to sign him, with debate over loan or €40m buy, and Dybala friendship seen as a factor.
Defender Emmanuel Ayinde signs a scholarship and steps up to Chelsea’s U18s. The versatile centre-back or left-back joined in 2024 and is rated highly in the academy.
Chelsea complete £40m signing of Sporting’s Geovany Quenda on an eight-year deal. The 19-year-old, a left-footed right-sider, has played winger and wing-back. Pre-season will show Xabi Alonso’s plan.
Chelsea eye Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki as an alternative after the Xhaka snub, with the Black Cats’ stance on selling the £40,000-a-week player outlined.
Newcastle target Danilo as Bruno Guimaraes successor. Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea also keen, with reports of a €25m Chelsea bid after an enquiry to Botafogo.
Chelsea reportedly ‘tighten their grip’ on Porto captain Diogo Costa, with Portuguese outlet TSF indicating the Blues are most willing to invest. Chelsea could trigger his €60m clause, though Porto await a formal offer.
Chelsea are eyeing Dusan Vlahovic and Inter starlet Francesco Pio Esposito to bolster attack. Vlahovic is a free agent, while Inter would demand a huge fee for Esposito, who is tied to 2030.
Reece James is desperate to play England’s World Cup quarter-final vs Norway despite a hamstring issue. Chelsea plan to manage him, with Xabi Alonso eyeing a midfield role to reduce strain.
Man Utd are finalising a £48m plus £2m deal for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos on a five-year contract, as their move for Atalanta’s Éderson reportedly collapses.
Chelsea consider hijacking Atletico’s £34m deal for Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand, offering better terms. With midfield exits looming, the 27-year-old Dane is viewed as a physical, title-winning option.
