Chelsea line up Pep Chavarria as sales drive gathers pace
Napoli are exploring a move for Benoit Badiashile. Chelsea prefer a permanent sale, though a loan with an obligation to buy could be accepted for the out-of-favour defender.
Chelsea faced AC Milan in Jakarta on Saturday, with Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill in line to return, but several World Cup absentees remaining out as Xabi Alonso managed a depleted squad.
Xabi Alonso says he is 'very happy' with Robert Sanchez, Mike Penders and Teddy Sharman-Lowe, indicating Chelsea are not currently pursuing Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
Chelsea are focusing on sales after adding Pep Chavarria. Enzo is valued at £120m, Jackson £65m and Gusto £75m, while Joao Pedro and likely Levi Colwill are set for new deals.
Roma are tracking Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens as Antonio Nusa's price puts them off. A permanent deal looks difficult, but they could explore a loan.
Chelsea risk breaching new FIFA rules if players are isolated to force exits. Xabi Alonso must handle surplus players carefully or the club could lose them on free transfers.
Joao Pedro scored twice and Moises Caicedo volleyed a third as Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 in Jakarta, with the Blues sharper and more dominant than in earlier defeats.
Chelsea have been sounded out over Endrick, who is reassessing his Real Madrid future. The Blues would only pursue a deal if it includes an option to buy.
Chelsea's 3-0 win over AC Milan brought standout ratings for Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro, as Alonso's back three impressed.
Juventus are considering Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap and Emmanuel Emegha. Chelsea need striker sales to fund further business and ease Xabi Alonso's crowded squad.
Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 with Alonso's new back three and a first clean sheet. Joao Pedro scored twice, while Austin MacPhee's early impact showed in two set-piece goals.
Newcastle are among Premier League clubs considering Liam Delap after his one-goal league season at Chelsea. Xabi Alonso appears to be prepared to sell the striker this summer.
Manchester City could target Enzo Fernandez if Rodri joins Barcelona. Chelsea are said to want £120m for the midfielder, with Pep Chavarria also close to completing his move.
Mykhaylo Mudryk faces a fight for minutes after his return, with Chelsea well-stocked out wide. A loan could suit both player and club as he looks to rebuild confidence.
Xabi Alonso has only just begun Chelsea's tactical sessions in Hong Kong, with key players still absent. The delayed work underlines his midfield uncertainty before the season.
Pep Chavarria has arrived in England for his Chelsea medical after long talks. The left-back is set to join from Rayo Vallecano for €19m plus €2m and should be announced this week.
