Chelsea fined by Uefa, eye Pep Chavarría, Chalobah interest grows
Uefa fine Chelsea €3m for overspending, with €2m suspended, noting an improving squad cost ratio. Newcastle are hit with €6m, Villa €22.5m. Chelsea must keep reducing SCR to avoid further penalties.
Chelsea open club-to-club talks with Rayo Vallecano for left-back Pep Chavarría after Marc Cucurella’s move, with initial contact made and the player keen on the move.
Chelsea’s stance on Enzo Fernández is bolstered as Spurs agree £85m for Mateus Fernandes, supporting a high valuation. Fernández wants Real Madrid but is contracted to 2032.
Man City admire Malo Gusto but will not pay Chelsea’s £75m valuation, says Fabrizio Romano. City would look elsewhere unless the price drops.
With Sunderland rejecting an £8m bid for Granit Xhaka, Chelsea may move for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, who could cost around £80m after Arsenal had an enquiry rebuffed.
Chelsea’s bid for Maxence Lacroix included Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile, but Crystal Palace rejected both as they prioritise Charlie Cresswell, underlining Chelsea’s need to offload centre-backs.
Chelsea plan another loan for Kendry Paez after Strasbourg and River Plate spells, with the 19-year-old offered to Atletico Mineiro as he is not deemed ready for the 2026/27 first team.
Geovany Quenda and Dastan Satpayev are at Cobham as Xabi Alonso starts. Strasbourg duo Emmanuel Emegha and Valentin Barco set to follow. Arrival of right wing-back Marco Palestra hints at a back three.
After missing England’s World Cup squad, Cole Palmer focuses on fitness under Xabi Alonso and tells a fan ‘We will be there’, aiming to regain top form next season.
Chelsea back away from Germany’s Nathaniel Brown, with concerns over mentality after reports he shunned a sudden-death penalty. The club prioritise leaders like Granit Xhaka and Maxence Lacroix.
Everton near a deal to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George, restructuring a £25m option into a lower upfront fee plus add-ons after his 11-game loan impressed David Moyes.
Chelsea pursue Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi, with Xabi Alonso viewed as key in talks. The Cherries want around £80m after he scored 13 league goals in 2025/26.
Chelsea sign Italy right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for £47m on a six-year deal with option. The 21-year-old, named Serie A’s best defender while at Cagliari, can play both flanks. He hails ‘one of the best clubs’.
No bid lodged by Chelsea yet for a top Premier League target.
Inter Milan target Trevoh Chalobah, who could move if Chelsea receive £35m. Como bid £25m was rejected. Contract runs to 2028 with a one-year option.
