Chelsea exits progress as Como push for Chalobah

Alonso plans to ‘clean house’ and will sell Liam Delap if a suitable offer arrives. Several Premier League clubs have been linked as Chelsea trim an oversized squad.
Arsenal and Chelsea admire Ruben Dias after a strong 2025-26, but Man City view him as key and are unlikely sellers.
Man United target Andrey Santos, valued by Chelsea at £50m, with Newcastle also monitoring. Santos is behind Caicedo and Enzo Fernández and open to leaving for minutes as Alonso raises funds.
Chelsea keep Enzo Fernández’s £120m price tag as Real Madrid end interest. Club refuse £85m-type bids, citing his goals and long contract to 2032 as reasons not to sell below valuation.
Nike-made Chelsea third goalkeeper kit for 2026-2027 reportedly leaked.
Chelsea prepare improved bid for Rayo left-back Pep Chavarría after rejection. Rated around £17.2m, the 28-year-old wants the move as Alonso seeks a Cucurella replacement.
Como prepare improved €30m plus €5m add-ons bid for Trevoh Chalobah after Chelsea reject €25m. Inter also in talks over personal terms. Chelsea value the defender at around £30m.
Despite James’ hamstring setback with England, Tuchel’s omission of Cole Palmer gives the Chelsea forward a needed summer rest before Xabi Alonso’s first pre-season.
Everton agree up to £25m for Chelsea academy winger Tyrique George, £17m upfront plus add-ons. Blues include 15% sell-on. The 20-year-old impressed on loan with 11 appearances last season.
Granit Xhaka tells Xabi Alonso he will not join Chelsea. Sunderland reject low bids around £8-10m and plan to keep the midfielder for their European campaign.
Reece James is set to train alone and may miss England vs Mexico after a hamstring issue. The Chelsea captain has sat out two games as Tuchel manages a right-back injury crisis.