Chelsea sales top £70m as George joins Everton, club eye left-back cover
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Opinion piece argues Enzo Fernandez deserves more respect after 15 goals in 54 games and World Cup pedigree, amid soaring fees for midfielders like Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson.
Report claims Andrey Santos wants to be an “important” starter. With Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez key, Chelsea may consider a sale, with Manchester United interested, unless his role changes.
Chelsea eye Crysencio Summerville after West Ham’s relegation, potentially exploring player swaps. The Blues also continue their pursuit of left back Pep Chavarria with fee guidance set.
Chelsea sell Tyrique George to Everton for a reported £18m plus up to £6m in add-ons. The academy winger signs a four-year deal, boosting Chelsea’s accounts and taking summer sales past around £70m to aid PSR compliance.
Chelsea open talks for Werder Bremen’s 19-year-old defender Karim Coulibaly, valued at £40-43m, with Manchester United also keen. A loan-back to Bremen is a possibility under discussion.
Chelsea and West Ham have “basically agreed” a £25m fee for Axel Disasi. Personal terms are ongoing, with West Ham offering a leadership role. Xabi Alonso plans new centre-backs as Chelsea reshape defence.
Portugal 0-1 Spain: Chelsea-linked Diogo Costa impressed with five saves, while ex-Blue Renato Veiga was composed at centre-back despite conceding from a quick free-kick.
Analysis urges Jamie Gittens to be more direct than Alejandro Garnacho, whose Chelsea season lacked output and dribbling. Gittens averaged 2.39 successful dribbles per 90 versus Garnacho’s 0.99.
Rayo Vallecano demand Pep Chavarria’s £21.5m clause. Chelsea bid nearer £10m and plan to return. With Marc Cucurella sold, Jorrel Hato is set to be first choice at left back, with Chavarria targeted as backup.
Chelsea move to extend 18-year-old Jesse Derry’s contract amid Bayern Munich and Juventus interest after 11 goals and 3 assists for the Under-21s. Alonso has yet to decide on a first-team role or a loan.
Chelsea will only consider permanent offers for Alejandro Garnacho amid Roma interest. The winger posted 2 goals and 4 assists last season, and Chelsea would need around £34m to avoid a book loss.
John Terry says Bukayo Saka’s crossing eclipses Noni Madueke’s, backing Chelsea’s £48.5m sale. Data compares Pedro Neto, Estevao and Madueke as Chelsea assess right-wing options for 2025/26.
Chelsea track 17-year-old Cruzeiro midfielder Felipe Morais, tied until 2029 with a €100m clause. He just made his senior debut and scored, reinforcing prior interest after the U17 World Cup.
Manchester City have told Chelsea that Ruben Dias is not for sale, per a report. Chelsea are urged to pivot to alternatives, with Maxence Lacroix highlighted after strong aerial numbers at Crystal Palace.
Trevoh Chalobah prefers Inter Milan over Como, but Chelsea seek a permanent sale around €35-40m. Inter’s centre-back depth could limit minutes as Chelsea target Maxence Lacroix and revamp their defence.
Chelsea plan another loan for Kendry Páez after the World Cup, with Ipswich Town emerging alongside Atlético Mineiro and KV Mechelen. The move aims to aid his adaptation after Strasbourg and River Plate spells.
