Chelsea stance on Acheampong and Cucurella as James commits
Juventus, Milan, Roma and Napoli want Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho, but his seven-year deal and £40m valuation plus a 10% Man Utd sell-on clause complicate a move. A loan or lower fee may be needed.
Bologna are open to selling Jonathan Rowe, with Chelsea and Aston Villa interested. Chelsea plan winger changes due to no Europe, with Quenda arriving and competition among Garnacho, Gittens and others.
Leak shows Chelsea’s 2026-27 Nike away kit in black with ‘Midwest Gold’ logos and patterned collar and cuffs. Images are of a replica but design is said to match the authentic version.
Chelsea plan to keep Tosin Adarabioyo for dressing-room leadership as Xabi Alonso arrives, despite limited minutes. Badiashile and Chalobah could drop down the pecking order, with Disasi tipped to leave.
Chelsea explore a move for a £100m Premier League midfielder as Xabi Alonso begins reshaping the squad after a troubled season.
Captain Reece James vows he only wants to play for Chelsea, telling GQ he is ‘over the moon’ to lead the team. He made 39 appearances and is set for the World Cup with England.
Man City and Bayern enquire about Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto as Enzo Maresca eyes a reunion. With four years on his deal, Chelsea would need a big offer to consider a sale.
Chelsea enter the race for a ‘sensational’ West Ham player available for around £52m, with the Hammers prepared to approve a summer sale.
Chelsea hold talks over a £130m forward dubbed their best winger since Eden Hazard, with Xabi Alonso pushing to add elite attacking quality.
Barcelona and Atlético Madrid make contact over Marc Cucurella. Deco and Hansi Flick admire the left-back, while Diego Simeone’s side prioritise the position. Departures needed before Barça bid.
Chelsea publicly set Enzo Fernandez’s price at £120m to quash cheaper rumours, but have not done so for Marc Cucurella as no similar speculation exists yet. Mentions striker plan uncertainty and Josh Acheampong.
Senegal media praise Nicolas Jackson in the 3-2 loss to USA for his role in Sadio Mane’s goal. After his Bayern loan, he heads to the World Cup before returning to stake a claim under Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea reject Premier League and European approaches for Josh Acheampong, deemed ‘untouchable’ ahead of Xabi Alonso’s first season. The versatile right-back, under contract to 2029, impressed with 30 outings in 2025-26.
Chelsea have made an enquiry for Ibrahima Konaté after his Liverpool exit. A free transfer would still carry big wages and fees, with Real Madrid, Bayern and PSG also monitoring the centre-back.
Chelsea are linked with Mateus Fernandes, Morgan Rogers, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford, and have hosted 20-year-old keeper Ewen Jaouen amid wider Premier League transfer moves.
Rafael Leao has been offered to Chelsea for about £43m after a failed £86m bid in 2022. The Portugal forward signals he is ready for a new league after leaving Milan.
Chelsea are eyeing Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, valued around €50m, especially if Marc Cucurella leaves. The 26-year-old logged 3 goals and 5 assists in 47 games, with Barcelona also interested.
Report claims Enzo Fernandez is keen on Real Madrid. Chelsea would consider a sale but value him at about £120m, a fee Madrid view as excessive, with alternatives like bonuses or player swaps floated.
