Chelsea weigh Cambiaso swap as Real eye Fernández
Real Madrid target Enzo Fernández at José Mourinho’s request. Chelsea value him at €120m and will sell only if fully committed. The player has hinted at wanting Madrid.
Chelsea assess left-backs after Cucurella exit: Andrea Cambiaso preferred over Álvaro Carreras, Lewis Hall and Maxi Araujo. BlueCo have opened talks on several options.
Chelsea discuss swapping Nicolas Jackson plus €27-28m for Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso to beat Barcelona. Cambiaso’s inverted left-back role suits Chelsea’s plans.
Chelsea enquire about Sporting’s Ousmane Diomande, who has an €80m clause but could be sold for around €40m. Xabi Alonso approves, with arrivals likely to push Benoit Badiashile and Tosin Adarabioyo down the pecking order.
New Chelsea arrival Geovany Quenda has followed a rigorous nutrition and muscle-building programme while recovering from a metatarsal injury, bulking up ahead of joining Xabi Alonso’s squad.
Milan close on Birmingham winger Aurelien Guernier, who has also attracted Chelsea. Talks are advanced, with training compensation likely due for the 18-year-old.
BBC’s Nizaar Kinsella says Chelsea are progressing talks to sell Jimmy-Jay Morgan to West Brom, with a substantial sell-on clause. The striker had 15 goal contributions for Peterborough in League One.
Chelsea are scouting Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall at the World Cup and believe he is open to a move, though Spurs may not sell to them. The 20-year-old logged an assist off the bench for Sweden vs Tunisia.
Inter move closer to signing Marco Palestra from Atalanta after fresh talks, discussing bonuses and a sell-on. The defender had Premier League interest, including Chelsea, but prioritises San Siro.
Pedro Neto assisted early for Portugal vs Congo but drew criticism for cautious play before a 71st-minute sub. Chelsea fans hope for more directness as the World Cup continues.
Chelsea sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid for €55m plus €5m add-ons. The left-back ends a four-year spell after becoming key under Enzo Maresca and helping secure the Club World Cup and a Champions League return.
River Plate move for Kendry Paez set to be cut short after a poor spell, following struggles at Strasbourg. Article argues Chelsea’s youth-heavy transfer strategy is faltering.
Reece James started England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, defended solidly but offered little end product, recording zero key passes and accurate crosses. The Chelsea captain remains first choice.
Chelsea are open to offers for Malo Gusto, with his agent speaking to Man City and Inter. City’s Enzo Maresca is driving interest. The club believe they can replace the right-back if a suitable bid arrives.
With Tino Livramento out, Thomas Tuchel called up Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah. Jamie Carragher says Trent Alexander-Arnold should have been picked, claiming harmony was prioritised over talent.
