Chelsea agree Malard deal as Alonso reshapes attack
Chelsea loanee Jesse Derry impressed Sporting fans in a 4-1 win over Celtic, with praise for an ‘amazing’ cameo and confident wing play as he starts his year-long spell in Portugal.
Crystal Palace enquire about an ‘underrated’ Chelsea player during talks over Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix, hinting at further business between the clubs.
Atalanta DoF says they ‘acted fairly’ in €57m Marco Palestra sale to Chelsea despite Inter interest. Move raises right-back questions with Reece James and Malo Gusto, who is linked with Man City.
Chelsea agree £850k deal for Man Utd’s Melvine Malard, 26, to reunite with Sonia Bompastor. Set for medical, becomes third summer signing after Katie McCabe and Manaka Matsukubo, boosting attack post-Kerr.
Chelsea prepare an offer for a £51m target as Xabi Alonso helps drive recruitment, aiming to beat Bayern Munich to the signing.
Benfica boss Marco Silva urges Andreas Schjelderup to stay amid Chelsea interest. With no renewal and a €40m-€50m valuation, Benfica could sell after missing the Champions League.
Roma bid €5m loan plus €35m option for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho after a poor season. BlueCo’s Diego Moreira at Strasbourg is Roma’s alternative if Chelsea’s €50m stance holds.
Chelsea sold Andrey Santos to Man United for £50m amid midfield congestion and his push for minutes. Errors and rotation hurt his role despite praise, so a lucrative sale suited club and player.
Cole Palmer misses England’s World Cup semi and potential Spain rematch after Thomas Tuchel left him out. He aims to rebound under Xabi Alonso and reclaim his national place for Chelsea’s benefit.
Xabi Alonso ramps up Chelsea’s pre-season intensity, stressing ‘soul, purpose and good energy’, assessing transfers and promoting youth as he targets a return to Europe after last season’s 10th place.
Chelsea plan to trim Xabi Alonso’s bloated squad, with five unwanted players expected to be sold for over €100m after the squad’s return to pre-season.
Chelsea weigh another Championship loan for Omari Kellyman, boosting Cardiff City’s bid to re-sign the attacker.
Chelsea value Enzo Fernandez at £120m and Malo Gusto at £75m, fees that would make them the club’s second and third biggest sales behind Eden Hazard. Both moves look unlikely at those valuations.
Egyptian TV claim 34-year-old Mohamed Salah would consider a Chelsea return after leaving Liverpool, touted as experience to guide a young squad. Links remain tentative.
Opinion pushes Chelsea to sign Cristian Romero and Maxence Lacroix to upgrade defence for a back five, adding leadership and aerial strength alongside Levi Colwill.
Gabriel Slonina trains with Strasbourg as Chelsea assess a new move. No deal yet. Strasbourg weigh him to replace returning loanee Mike Penders, with loan or permanent possible. Filip Jorgensen also eyed.
Chelsea weigh selling Emmanuel Emegha despite his recent arrival, with one of Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap or Emegha expected to go. Emegha’s injuries at Strasbourg are a concern as Alonso trims attackers.
Chelsea near signing Valentin Barco from Strasbourg for about £34m on a long-term deal. The versatile midfielder-left back would add depth amid Cucurella’s exit and Enzo Fernandez uncertainty.
