Chelsea get Emegha boost as Luton cup tie causes clash
Chelsea's chance to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly has sparked a fierce backlash from Arsenal fans, underlining how highly the 19-year-old is rated by their rivals.
Chelsea and Crystal Palace are set for talks, with Josh Acheampong on the agenda. The defender is seen as 'untouchable', but a permanent move is not ruled out.
Chelsea are tipped for 3rd under new manager Xabi Alonso after a 10th-place finish, with Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and a top-four return central to hopes of stability.
Chelsea are weighing up a move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara after Crystal Palace saw a club-record €50m bid rejected. Manchester United are also interested.
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, but any move depends on whether Chelsea lower their reported £120m asking price.
Chelsea are due about €2.45m from Romelu Lukaku's proposed Fenerbahce move, with Napoli set to share 40.9 per cent of the initial €6m fee.
Phil Bardsley has urged Manchester United to monitor Cole Palmer, but Chelsea are building around him and his contract runs until 2033.
Chelsea are tracking River Plate youngster Joaquín Freitas and could send the 20-year-old to Strasbourg first, using their development pathway if they make a move.
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia, potentially on a loan with an option to buy, despite his injury-hit spell at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have been urged to consider free agent Dusan Vlahovic, but the striker appears more likely to join Besiktas unless there is a late move from Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s plans to trim centre-backs have been hit after Benfica moved for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis, cooling interest in Tosin Adarabioyo.
Chelsea have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Myles Lewis-Skelly, with the Arsenal teenager reportedly determined to stay and fight for his place under Mikel Arteta.
Chelsea have signed Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano for €19m plus €2m in add-ons after long talks. The 28-year-old left-back said he is 'so excited' to join.
Chelsea will consider selling Liam Delap but want more than £50m. The striker scored twice in pre-season and has drawn interest from Everton and Newcastle.
Manchester City have held talks over Pedro Neto, but Chelsea want about £70m and are not keen to sell. The valuation gap is currently stalling a deal.
Napoli are favourites to sign Benoit Badiashile on loan, but Chelsea have yet to approve the move as they push for extra bonuses on top of a €3m fee and €20m option.
Chelsea would need to pay about £68m to sign Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with Xabi Alonso keen on a reunion amid uncertainty over Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea striker Emmanuel Emegha has returned to training at Cobham after his hamstring injury, boosting hopes he will be fit for the Premier League opener at Fulham.
Chelsea's huge summer spend has left Xabi Alonso with a bloated squad, likely departures and mixed pre-season results, including a 3-3 draw with Johor DT.
Chelsea striker Shim Mheuka is close to a new deal until 2033 and is set for his first loan, with interest from clubs in Europe and the Championship.
Chelsea have been offered Myles Lewis-Skelly, Mykhailo Mudryk has agreed a loan exit, Enzo Fernandez is expected to stay, and academy loans plus Filip Jorgensen's Strasbourg move are advancing.
Chelsea's pre-season hints Reece James could feature as the right-sided centre-back in Xabi Alonso's back three, a role that may better protect him physically.
Chelsea have been drawn at home to Luton in the Carabao Cup second round, but the tie creates a scheduling clash with their Premier League game against Fulham.
