Chelsea weigh Enzo call, target Cambiaso, make Acheampong untouchable
Chelsea are in talks to sign a ‘quality’ free agent also wanted by Man City as Alonso’s summer rebuild gathers pace.
A former Chelsea legend says the club ignored his recommendation for a player now seen as Arsenal’s ideal summer signing.
West Ham sources insist Jarrod Bowen is ‘not for sale’ despite relegation. Chelsea view him as an ideal versatile attacker and a London move could suit the player’s circumstances.
Chelsea deem Josh Acheampong ‘untouchable’, but he is ‘frustrated’ over minutes and will seek assurances on development amid interest from Man City, Man United and Tottenham.
Liverpool tie down 15-year-old winger Josh Abe on a scholarship despite strong interest from Chelsea and others.
Nicolas Jackson is open to staying at Chelsea if Xabi Alonso offers a real chance to start. After a double-winning Bayern loan, his priority is regular starts by 2026-27.
Niamh Charles is set to leave Chelsea after Katie McCabe’s arrival, with Manchester City interested in the England left-back.
Chelsea suspect their name was used to spark interest as Ibrahima Konate heads to Real Madrid. The Blues still aim to sign a centre-back ahead of 2026/27.
Enzo Fernandez wants his future resolved before the World Cup, with Real Madrid his preference. Chelsea are open to a swap, with Fede Valverde mentioned. He is not classed as ‘untouchable’ by the club.
Chelsea eye Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso as a potential Cucurella replacement. City bid £56m last summer. Fee now touted at £36m-£45m, with Barcelona and Como also interested.
Chelsea plan just one centre-back and a flexible attacker despite defensive frailties. Concerns remain over injury-prone options and lack of experienced leaders at the back.
Chelsea unveil a retro blue-and-yellow 2026/27 home kit with the Club World Cup badge. Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella were absent from launch amid exit links.
Chelsea plan a permanent exit for David Datro Fofana after multiple loans. Further departures and loans are expected as Alonso trims the squad following a 10th-place finish.
Frank Leboeuf says Chelsea must replace Robert Sanchez with a keeper like David Raya. Targets include Mike Maignan, Diogo Costa, Marco Carnesecchi, Jordan Pickford and Bart Verbruggen.
