Chelsea push Cambiaso bid, Sarr to be assessed by Alonso
Chelsea are prepared to sell Trevoh Chalobah this summer if a suitable offer arrives despite his strong 2025/26 and England World Cup call-up, with Como and Champions League clubs among suitors.
Xabi Alonso wants to assess Mamadou Sarr in pre-season before deciding on a sale or loan, with RB Leipzig interested as Chelsea weigh defensive reinforcements.
Galatasaray will only consider bids from €150m for Victor Osimhen after a 22-goal season. Chelsea are among clubs linked, but any move would require a huge fee.
Chelsea dismiss links to Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz. Wesley Fofana could be sold to avoid a book loss of around €34.6m. Como eye Trevoh Chalobah. Blues bid for Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso. Real could move for Enzo Fernandez if they sell a midfielder.
Enzo Fernandez impressed in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria with standout passing, recoveries and duels, amid ongoing links suggesting Real Madrid interest and a potential £120m valuation.
Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo, linked with Chelsea, shifts from ‘I want to stay’ at Sporting to ‘you never know’ after two goals and an assist at the World Cup.
Chelsea tell Arsenal that defender Josh Acheampong is not for sale. The 20-year-old academy graduate impressed under Enzo Maresca and is seen as part of the club’s long-term plans under Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea-linked Manu Kone impresses for France in a disciplined role in a 3-0 win over Iraq. L’Equipe noted his simple, effective play, and reports suggest a £35m move could suit a partnership with Caicedo.
Nicolas Jackson will return to Chelsea to impress Xabi Alonso after a Bayern loan, delaying any move despite interest from Juventus, Napoli and Newcastle.
Chelsea step up for Andrea Cambiaso with €30m including bonuses, but Juventus hold out for at least €35m as Blues seek a Cucurella replacement.
Reece James says he has spoken to incoming boss Xabi Alonso by phone and is ‘excited’ to work with him after England duty, stressing leadership in a new-look squad following a 4-2 win over Croatia.
Ex-Chelsea defender Thiago Silva returns to Fluminense on a deal to year-end, shelving any immediate coaching role at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea opt against a £45m move for Spurs’ Lucas Bergvall, trusting current midfield options like Moises Caicedo and Andrey Santos under Xabi Alonso.
Ex-Chelsea winger Noni Madueke reveals he idolised Frank Lampard growing up and recalls Lampard praising his attitude during a difficult 2023 spell at Stamford Bridge.
Goalkeeper Mike Penders returns from Strasbourg after 52 games to compete with David Sanchez for Chelsea’s No 1 spot. Filip Jörgensen is expected to depart after limited minutes.
Chelsea plan another loan for Kiano Dyer, with Swansea and Blackburn targeting the 19-year-old. Alonso supports a move for regular minutes, though a permanent sale around £1m could be considered.
Arsenal are open to offers for Gabriel Martinelli, which could suit Chelsea’s need for a first-choice left winger under Xabi Alonso, with Garnacho’s future uncertain and Gittens still emerging.
Chelsea register interest in Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. Palace want around €40m and will only sell after lining up a replacement. The player seeks Champions League football, while Chelsea can offer Europa.
Man City near appointing ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, with compensation talks ongoing. City eye Elliot Anderson for over £120m, plus a right-back and a winger.
Opinion argues Chelsea should sell Wesley Fofana this summer, citing form, attitude concerns and potential £30m offers despite current stance not to push a sale.
Chelsea-linked Marco Palestra edges towards Inter as his agent holds Milan talks, with a €50m deal discussed despite Premier League interest.
