Chelsea face Enzo Fernández exit call, keeper reshuffle
Chelsea are eyeing a £116m ‘world-class’ attacker admired by Xabi Alonso, with a shock move under consideration.
Enzo Fernandez wants to leave after missing Europe. Chelsea will sell for £120m amid Real Madrid and Man City interest. Agent called his ban ‘completely unfair’. He ended 2025/26 on 15 goals, 7 assists.
Chelsea are monitoring West Ham left‑back El Hadji Malick Diouf after relegation. Porto, Real Madrid and Man United are also keen. A move may hinge on Marc Cucurella’s future amid defensive overhaul plans for Xabi Alonso.
Levi Colwill spent up to 13 hours a day at Cobham rehabbing his ACL. He returned as Chelsea’s standout vs Liverpool and was solid in the FA Cup final. The club now weigh centre‑back sales and whether to find him a new partner.
Dusan Vlahovic has been spotted in London amid links to Chelsea. The potential free agent could compete with Joao Pedro, with Xabi Alonso to decide as Liam Delap may be sold and Nicolas Jackson returns from loan.
Chelsea could revisit a move for Mike Maignan after Allegri and Filippi left Milan. Despite his 2031 deal, Milan’s failure to qualify for the Champions League could prompt change, with Chelsea still interested in upgrading in goal.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United remain in for Morgan Rogers despite Villa’s Champions League qualification. Villa want £80m+. Cole Palmer’s close bond could help Chelsea, though exits may be needed after failing to secure European football.
Chelsea plan to offload Alejandro Garnacho for around £40m after a poor season of one goal in 24 league games. Napoli are set to be contacted. Enzo Fernandez and Joao Pedro are also linked with exits.
Axel Disasi thanked West Ham after a strong loan but feels alienated by Chelsea’s treatment. Despite a deal to 2029, a Stamford Bridge return looks unlikely following his revival under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Filip Jorgensen has indicated he wants to leave Chelsea. With Mike Penders pushing through, the club are open to an exit on favourable terms after just 11 Premier League appearances and one clean sheet across two seasons.
Neymar’s calf issue puts his World Cup in doubt, potentially opening a late Brazil call-up for Chelsea’s Joao Pedro after a 20-goal season and club player of the season award, though competition remains.
Incoming youngster Geovany Quenda offers a long throw-in weapon, used by Sporting to threaten the six‑yard box. Chelsea, often hurt by long throws, could exploit set‑pieces further under Xabi Alonso.
FifPro cited workload for Cole Palmer’s dip after three straight summers of football. Matt Law added personality may have influenced England boss Thomas Tuchel to omit him. Fitness issues and role changes hurt form.
After a red card in the 2-1 loss at Sunderland, many Chelsea fans on TalkingPoints urged Xabi Alonso to sell Wesley Fofana, with some also calling for Malo Gusto’s exit, amid frustration with a 10th‑place finish.
Jeremy Jacquet chose Liverpool over Chelsea, citing a clearer pathway and training with Virgil van Dijk. BlueCo’s stockpiling of defenders and crowded depth made a Stamford Bridge breakthrough unlikely.
