Chelsea shut door on Barcelona as Enzo Fernandez interest grows
Deco held London talks over Joao Pedro, but Chelsea, aligned with Xabi Alonso, told Barcelona there will be no negotiations as Pedro is ‘crucial’. Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella also attract La Liga interest.
Chelsea are not considering Thiago Silva for a coaching role despite him working on a UEFA A licence. The club plan to sign a new centre-back, with Xabi Alonso’s staff tasked to improve the defence.
Feature notes Maresca’s rise from Chelsea exit to City’s choice as Guardiola successor, his work with Cole Palmer, Liam Delap and his Arteta-like influence.
After West Ham’s relegation, Jarrod Bowen’s Instagram apology avoided committing his future. Chelsea admire his versatility on the right or centrally.
After a Bayern loan and fallout with Enzo Maresca, Nicolas Jackson could get a Chelsea lifeline under Xabi Alonso, who must decide amid competition from Joao Pedro, Emegha, Marc Guiu and Liam Delap.
Incoming Man City boss Enzo Maresca is said to want Enzo Fernandez, believing the Chelsea midfielder would add creativity and bite. PSG and Real Madrid are also mentioned as admirers.
Piece argues Alonso should keep Malo Gusto. The £30m right-back posted 3 goals and 5 assists in 2025/26 and suits a wing-back role despite mixed fan views.
Chelsea are holding talks over a top central midfielder likened to a Caicedo-style deal, as the Ecuadorian stays committed at Stamford Bridge.
PFA chief Maheta Molango blames the ‘crazy calendar’ for burnout, saying Cole Palmer and Phil Foden missed major matches through overwork, with English clubs’ workloads among Europe’s highest.
Report says Maresca may discuss a Manchester City lifeline for Jack Grealish after his Everton loan, though a permanent exit still appears likely.
Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall dismisses claims of an Ireland switch, saying he is English and aims for England selection.
Chelsea plan a bid for AC Milan’s Mike Maignan as Alonso targets an experienced No 1. Previous 2025 pursuit failed, but Milan’s Europa League status could open the door.
Chelsea are readying a bid for an ‘elite’ Manchester United target who tried to join the Blues last summer.
Arteta won LMA Premier League Manager of the Year, but Frank Lampard, ex-Chelsea star and now Coventry boss, took the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy after promotion.
Report claims Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of Enzo Fernandez and would build around him if Real Madrid sign the Chelsea star, with wide interest also noted.
Ex-Chelsea winger Noni Madueke says his move to Arsenal was ‘easy’, winning the league and making England’s squad as Chelsea’s wide men struggled.
