Chelsea tie Derry down, cool Quinones links and assess wide options
Chelsea are demanding €50m for Alejandro Garnacho after the winger did not report back for preseason, with the club prioritising his exit.
Chelsea are weighing up a move for Crysencio Summerville, valued at around €58m, with Manchester United and Liverpool also interested following West Ham’s relegation. Chelsea are also considering Bologna’s Jonathan Rowe and Sporting CP’s Francisco Trincao, and aim to add a centre-back and a left-back after signing Marco Palestra. Outgoings include Marc Cucurella and Tyrique George, with Andrey Santos close to joining Man Utd for around €58m, according to reports cited.
Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea have made no bid for Mexico’s Julian Quinones, with Al-Qadsiah deeming him untouchable. Chelsea are also looking to trim the squad, with Marc Cucurella already departed.
Teen forward Jesse Derry signs a new Chelsea contract to 2032 then joins Sporting on a season-long loan after a breakthrough year that included an FA Cup debut and first Premier League start.
Inter push to sign Trevoh Chalobah, undeterred by Chelsea’s €35m demand. The defender has approved the move, is under contract to 2028 with an option, while Como also show interest.
Chelsea ramp up preseason under Xabi Alonso, while Fulham’s friendly with Barcelona is cancelled. The Blues tour Australia and beyond, facing Western Sydney Warriors, Tottenham, Juventus, AC Milan and Johor Darul Ta’zim before the league season begins at home to Fulham. The piece also notes wider squad uncertainties over players still at the World Cup and Enzo Fernandez’s future.
Chelsea remain in contact over Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Palace value him highly, while Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United have cooled moves, potentially giving Chelsea an opening amid uncertainty over Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos set to join Man Utd.
England and Nike have launched new kits for the World Cup, with no squad update provided on individuals such as Cole Palmer.
Chelsea are now in pole position to sign an “incredible” goalkeeper, with new manager Xabi Alonso personally an admirer.
Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates dies aged 94. He bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982, oversaw trophies including the 1998 Cup Winners’ Cup, then sold to Roman Abramovich in 2003.
Chelsea open talks with Jonathan Rowe’s camp as they assess left-wing options. Bologna prefer to keep the 23-year-old, with Aston Villa also interested. No bid yet as alternatives are studied, including West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville and Francisco Trincao.
Chelsea are eager to sign one of the most talented forwards in the Premier League this summer, as part of a new project at the club.
Manchester United are paying £48m to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and plan to add more midfielders, with the deal completed but not yet announced, according to Fabrizio Romano.
