Chelsea hold talks with Xabi Alonso as FA Cup focus and transfer plans take shape
Nemanja Vidic rates Didier Drogba tougher to face than Thierry Henry, praising his strength and intelligence. He recalls fierce Chelsea-Man United battles, including the 2008 clash.
William Gallas criticises Chelsea’s ownership, saying multiple managers and heavy spending have yielded little. He says the club must be managed better to satisfy fans.
Joao Pedro insists on playing as a No.9 at Chelsea, reaching 20 goals this season. With Delap struggling and Guiu unproven, striker depth is thin, though Jackson returns and Emegha is set to join.
Jason Cundy urges Chelsea to sell Jamie Gittens, but injuries limit his 16 league games. Case made that he deserves another season after a standout Cup display, with Garnacho cited as likelier sale.
Jaap Stam urges Frank Lampard’s Coventry to target Nathan Aké, citing experience and their Chelsea link. Wages and City’s stance could complicate a move.
Axel Disasi details life in Chelsea’s ‘bomb squad’, training away from the first team before a January loan to West Ham. He recalls players leaving one by one and struggling without matches or routine.
Sporting’s Geovany Quenda, set to join Chelsea in 2026/27, vowed to score before leaving and did so in a 4-1 win vs Rio Ave. The 19-year-old can play right wing-back or winger in a 3-4-2-1.
Chelsea hold talks with Xabi Alonso, who is open to the job. Club want a head coach by mid-June and plan to sign a centre-back, midfielder and left winger after sacking Liam Rosenior.
Chelsea monitor Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, but Real Madrid hold buy-back and 50% sell-on clauses. Como would demand a high fee, while Madrid can re-sign him for around €8m this summer.
Report claims Florentino Perez would court voters by hinting at signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. Fernandez was suspended after Madrid comments but remains focused on the FA Cup final.
Guardiola says Chelsea have a rest advantage before the FA Cup final, highlighting City’s fatigue and travel. City’s recent dominance and 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge frame the Wembley clash.
Report urges Chelsea to sign John Stones on a free after a poor season, presenting the new manager with a cost-free first addition from Manchester City.
Chelsea strike strategic partnership with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports International to grow the club’s US presence via music and entertainment collaborations, campaigns and live experiences.
Chelsea step up move for Bournemouth’s 22-year-old Alex Scott, valued at £50m. Scouts impressed by his pressing, ball-carrying and defensive work. Man Utd, Liverpool and Newcastle also tracking him.
