Chelsea weigh Chalobah sale as Lacroix talks stall
Viral ‘Mudryk at Cobham’ clip was actually Filip Jorgensen, per Mail. Mudryk remains banned during his CAS appeal and cannot train at Cobham, keeping fit independently while based in London.
Alonso tackles Chelsea’s running data, with Mail claiming they were outrun in all but one league game and covered the fewest kilometres. He demands high-intensity pressing, nonstop movement and work rate.
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen has trained with Chelsea’s first team from Alonso’s first session, amid World Cup absences. A permanent spot is unlikely with winger competition and Garnacho expected to leave.
Chelsea’s move for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is delayed by two unresolved factors, leaving talks ongoing and the deal on hold.
Chelsea target Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegović after Xabi Alonso’s request, stalling Atalanta move. The 18-year-old, fresh from a World Cup goal, could head to England with a decision imminent.
Report claims Barcelona would discuss selling Jules Kounde for about £51m amid Chelsea and Bayern interest, though no firm bids have arrived and Barça will not accept £34m.
Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea deem Joao Pedro ‘untouchable’, ending talk of Barcelona moving for him as a Julian Alvarez alternative. Deco admires the striker but Chelsea will not entertain bids.
Enzo Fernández starred for Argentina, equalising vs England and dictating play. Despite Chelsea issues and Madrid links, his big-game output could suit Alonso if the club resist a summer sale.
Genk coach hails £17m Chelsea signing Mike Penders, likening his pathway to Courtois. After a Strasbourg loan, he trained with Courtois at the World Cup and impressed, boosting hopes for his future.
Chelsea discuss a new contract for academy striker Shim Mheuka, with a loan move considered to secure first-team minutes.
Chelsea and Como remain apart on Trevoh Chalobah fee after two failed bids, with Inter cooling interest. Chalobah is under contract to 2028, and a sale could aid a move for Maxence Lacroix.
Chelsea plan a loan for 20-year-old Mamadou Sarr, preferably in the Premier League, after recalling him from Strasbourg hurt his minutes. Aim is regular games to restart his development.
Report claims Liam Delap is among players allowed to leave despite pre-season work under Xabi Alonso, with Everton and Newcastle linked as Chelsea’s tour looms.
