Chelsea uphold Enzo ban as Barco deal nears
With Chelsea open to selling Alejandro Garnacho, the piece urges a move for Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, citing his Champions League form and past Chelsea bids when he was at Everton.
Ex-Blue Tony Dorigo says Chelsea’s talented individuals lack cohesion and backs Leeds’ unity ahead of the FA Cup semi-final. Rosenior is winless in three meetings with Daniel Farke.
Chelsea may use Strasbourg loanee Mike Penders in a deal for £50m-rated Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs. Rosenior likes Penders, but Bart Verbruggen and Mile Svilar are also targets.
Chelsea will sign Valentin Barco on a five-year deal, with Liam Rosenior key and a promise he will be a ‘cornerstone’ of the project. The versatile Argentine can play midfield or left-back.
Torino boss Roberto D’Aversa claims Cesare Casadei ‘paid’ for joining Chelsea, saying lack of games stunted his growth. Sold for £12.5m after 17 Blues outings, he now has 5 goals this season.
Chelsea plan to uphold Enzo Fernandez’s two-match suspension despite teammate pleas, leaving him out vs Manchester City. Caicedo and Andrey Santos likely to start in midfield, with Lavia an option.
Chelsea have made contact over Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic after his Salzburg breakout. A €30m move is touted, with Man Utd, Man City and Aston Villa also keen.
Sam Kerr headed Chelsea ahead, Evelina Summanen equalised, then sub Veerle Buurman fired an 86th‑minute winner. Holders progress to FA Cup semi-finals against Spurs after a tight tie.
A look back at Chelsea’s top Bosmans: Ruud Gullit, Gianluca Vialli, Gus Poyet, Michael Ballack and Thiago Silva, highlighting major trophies and influence on the club’s rise.
Real Madrid are increasingly open to selling Eduardo Camavinga. Chelsea admire the 23-year-old and could pair him with Moises Caicedo, though Champions League qualification may be key.
