Chelsea line up Stones as Garnacho nears Villa loan
Roma are in contact over Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, with the Blues asking for €20m. Napoli like Benoit Badiashile, while Como remain interested in Trevoh Chalobah.
Alex Scott wants to join Chelsea, though Bournemouth are resisting a sale. Xabi Alonso is building an English core after signing Morgan Rogers, with John Stones also an option.
Morgan Rogers' signing suggests Chelsea's transfer approach has already shifted under Xabi Alonso, raising hopes of a more realistic title challenge next season.
Manchester City retain interest in Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez, but Chelsea's £75m and £116m valuations respectively make deals difficult this summer.
Enzo Fernandez has been nominated for 'Illustrious Citizen' status in Buenos Aires and will return to Chelsea in early August after an extended World Cup break.
Chelsea target Maxence Lacroix ranks among the Premier League's five fastest centre-backs, with Sky Sports highlighting his 6ft 4in frame, high-line defending and leadership.
Chelsea's under-the-radar World Cup window business included signing Marco Palestra from Atalanta for £47m, with Xabi Alonso driving the deal.
Chelsea's interest in John Stones is cast as another sign of fading trust in Cobham, with Josh Acheampong's path threatened despite 17 league appearances last term.
Chelsea are reported to be in pole position for Kerim Alajbegovic, with the 18-year-old Leverkusen attacker said to have lodged a transfer request.
Chelsea have made contact to sign Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe after completing Morgan Rogers' arrival, as they continue to target another forward.
Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea's deal for Valentin Barco is '100%' agreed, with the midfielder set to be announced soon after leaving Strasbourg.
Chelsea want €25m for Axel Disasi, who is not in Xabi Alonso's plans, with Milan and Roma both registering interest in the defender.
A study suggests Morgan Rogers will play as a left-sided inside forward or No 10 at Chelsea, with Cole Palmer on the right and Joao Pedro central in Xabi Alonso's likely back-five set-up.
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in pursuing free agent John Stones, with the Blues looking to add experience and leadership to Xabi Alonso's young squad.
Morgan Rogers takes Chelsea's No 17 after his £117m move, following former wearers Eden Hazard and Mo Salah. He now faces pressure to justify his record fee.
Chelsea risk falling behind in the chase for Santos midfielder Gabriel Bontempo, with Bayern Munich reported to have made a €32m move for the 18-year-old.
Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho is set to join Aston Villa on loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an obligation to buy. The Blues expect the clause to meet their £43m valuation.
Chelsea are 'big admirers' of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and have him on their shortlist, with his price said to have dropped after a patchy season.
Morgan Rogers said Chelsea are 'the biggest club in London' after joining from Villa, as the Blues moved quickly to beat Arsenal to the attacker.
Chelsea have 38 contracted players but can register only 25 for the Premier League, leaving Xabi Alonso facing major cuts and possible departures across the squad.
Chelsea-linked Kerim Alajbegovic could leave Leverkusen, who are reportedly willing to sell the 18-year-old attacker for €30m amid strong interest from Italy.
Chelsea are considering a move for Bruno Guimaraes after Arsenal's £55m offer was rejected, with Newcastle said to want more than £80m for their captain.
