Chelsea confirm Jordan Henderson as exits and arrivals gather pace
Jorrel Hato believes Chelsea can do 'something special' under Xabi Alonso, praising the manager and stressing his own versatility across defence and midfield.
Filip Jorgensen is set to join Strasbourg on loan after leaving Chelsea's pre-season tour, with the move described as '99 percent certain'.
Valentin Barco completed 21 through balls for Strasbourg last season, the most in Europe's top five leagues, underlining why Chelsea signed the versatile Argentine. Livescore
Wigan Athletic are favourites to sign Chelsea midfielder Reggie Walsh on loan, though the Blues want the 17-year-old to get regular first-team minutes.
Chelsea face Juventus in Hong Kong on 5 August after mixed pre-season results, with Danny Welbeck in line to debut and Mykhailo Mudryk available again.
Tottenham are considering Nicolas Jackson, with Chelsea open to letting the striker leave and valuing him at £65m. Aston Villa are also interested.
Chelsea have explored a move for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi after agreeing Trevoh Chalobah's sale, with Manchester United and Juventus also chasing the £24m centre-back.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, whose £51m release clause could be triggered as Xabi Alonso seeks to upgrade his goalkeeping options.
Mykhailo Mudryk has rejoined the squad in Hong Kong and could be selected against Juventus, though Xabi Alonso said 90 minutes may come too soon.
Chelsea's shift towards experience under Xabi Alonso may stem from Liam Rosenior's warning that the squad lacked 'emotional maturity'.
Xabi Alonso must trim a bloated Chelsea squad of 46 senior players before the season, with exits needed after multiple signings and few departures.
Chelsea have agreed a €25m deal for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria, who has permission to travel to London for a medical.
Chelsea are close to agreeing Benoît Badiashile's loan to Napoli with an option to buy. The defender is open to the move after talks with Massimiliano Allegri.
Chelsea and West Ham have reportedly agreed in principle on Axel Disasi, with a buyout clause if the Hammers fail to win promotion. The defender wants time to assess options.
Chelsea-linked Werder Bremen defender Karim Coulibaly has joined Roc Nation, a move that could aid a future transfer as his profile continues to rise.
Chelsea are willing to accept offers for Tosin Adarabioyo after Maxence Lacroix's arrival, with Como still interested but preferring Trevoh Chalobah.
Chelsea have checked on Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini and may rival Newcastle for the £40m centre-back as Trevoh Chalobah nears a move away.
Liam Delap is among the Chelsea players most likely to leave after a poor season, with the club reportedly seeking more than the £30m they paid Ipswich.
Chelsea are weighing up a loan for Mykhailo Mudryk after his suspension ends, with Strasbourg now the likely destination as he rebuilds match fitness.
Chelsea are urged to add more experience after Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, with Emiliano Martinez suggested as an upgrade in goal.
Moises Caicedo said he 'love[s]' Enzo Fernandez and wants him to stay at Chelsea, adding his own contract renewal was easy as he aims to become a club 'legend'.
Alejandro Garnacho appeared to aim a dig at Chelsea after his Aston Villa debut, posting that he was 'enjoying football again' after a poor spell at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea could use Axel Disasi in a player-plus-cash move for Adam Wharton after Crystal Palace made the defender a priority following Maxence Lacroix's exit.
Chelsea have confirmed Jordan Henderson on a 2-year deal. Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham reacted online as attention turns to exits, including Trevoh Chalobah's Como move.
Enzo Fernandez has been tipped as the Chelsea signing to make Manchester United title challengers, but Chelsea have set a £120m asking price.
Chelsea are set to sell Trevoh Chalobah to Como for an initial £25.7m plus add-ons, while Jordan Henderson joins on a free as Xabi Alonso adds experience.
