Chelsea weigh Mudryk return as Chavarria deal nears
Chelsea lost 1-0 to Juventus in Hong Kong. Caicedo impressed with an 8, Sanchez made key saves, while Welbeck and Joao Pedro got 5s in a blunt attacking display.
Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi. Nottingham Forest have bid €25m, while Manchester United have also made a move for the Colombia international.
Alonso said Chelsea need only four or five centre-backs, highlighting major defensive sales or loans still required despite Maxence Lacroix's arrival.
Chelsea are close to a deal for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria. Personal terms are agreed, with the experienced La Liga defender set to fill a priority spot in Alonso's squad.
Chelsea want £25m for Marc Guiu despite his limited impact. With Welbeck and Emegha added and no European football, moving surplus strikers looks urgent.
Chelsea see Jordan Henderson's value in leadership and standards, not minutes. The piece argues Thomas Tuchel's use of him with England shows why Alonso wanted the 36-year-old.
Chelsea lost 1-0 to Juventus as Edon Zhegrova struck on 68 minutes. Mudryk returned after 20 months out, while Alonso's side suffered a second straight pre-season defeat.
Chelsea are considering Newcastle's Nick Pope as a third-choice goalkeeper. Antonio Conte once called him 'amazing', but the move would add depth rather than a new No. 1.
PSG are considering a move for Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, but the Blues' £75m asking price for the France international is likely to deter interest.
Xabi Alonso says Mykhailo Mudryk can be selected against Juventus after his ban was rescinded. Chelsea will assess his fitness in pre-season amid loan interest from three Premier League clubs.
Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Juventus suggested Delap is fourth-choice striker. Alonso started Welbeck, brought on Jackson before Delap, and the £40m forward now looks expendable.
Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Juventus exposed midfield concerns. Alonso's use of 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli underlined a lack of ready options, especially if Enzo Fernandez leaves.
In Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Juventus, Joao Pedro and Danny Welbeck showed a fluid partnership, alternating roles and linking play well in shapes that became 4-4-2.
Xabi Alonso's training drill suggests 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli could start against Juventus alongside Moises Caicedo, with Cole Palmer expected to miss out.
Former Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho was forced off with a facial injury in Aston Villa's 3-1 friendly win over BG Pathum, just his second match since leaving the Blues.
Chelsea will assess Mudryk in pre-season before deciding his future. Acheampong could leave on loan, while Filip Jorgensen is '99.9%' certain to join Strasbourg.
Manchester City have made 'direct contact' with Pedro Neto's camp over a possible move. Chelsea's valuation is key, with Spurs also interested in the winger after his strong 2024-25 season.
Chelsea are targeting PAOK attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias. The 23-year-old Greece international could cover Cole Palmer, but Juventus and Dortmund are also keen.
Asmir Begovic's Chelsea XI for Fulham includes Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix, but he picks Pedro Neto over Estevao Willian, despite the teenager impressing in pre-season.
Diogo Costa says he is 'very happy' at Porto amid reports of Chelsea talks. The Blues' interest is downplayed, with sales likely needed before any move for the £51m-rated goalkeeper.
