Chelsea and Real Madrid are negotiating a swap deal for goalkeepers Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to reports in Spain. Ukraine international Lunin served as Real’s no1 for most of the 2023-24 season but lost his place in the side following Thibaut Courtois’ return from injury – benched for the Champions League final victory […]
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Chelsea set to complete signing of Rennes star Guela Doue
Chelsea have beaten Roma to the signing of Rennes right-back Guela Doue, with the defender in line to become the club’s seventh new recruit of the summer transfer window. The Blues have been busy in the transfer market with a view to kick-starting the Enzo Maresca era, with Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Caleb Wiley, Renato […]
Reece James speaks out being given new position by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca
Reece James conceded he still ‘has a lot to learn’ after being given a new role by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca iin last night’s 2-2 draw against Wrexham. The Blues stepped up their preparations ahead of the new Premier League campaign with a friendly against the League One side in California. James has endured a […]
Manchester United target ex-Chelsea star on free transfer to solve problem position
Manchester United are considering a move for former Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso, according to reports. Erik ten Hag’s side are looking to recruit cover at left-back with Luke Shaw only returning from injury in the final stages of England’s Euro 2024 campaign, while Tyrell Malacia has been left out of United’s pre-season tour squad as he […]
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez sends message to Enzo Maresca amid Filip Jorgensen rumours
Robert Sanchez insists he is ‘the right guy’ for the style of play Enzo Maresca plans to implement at Chelsea and is ready to fight for his place as number one next season. Chelsea signed Sanchez from Brighton for a fee of around £20million last summer and the 26-year-old went on to make 21 appearances […]
Chelsea urged to ‘take a chance’ on Man Utd star as Erik ten Hag sanctions transfer exit
Chelsea have been urged to ‘take a chance’ on a Manchester United player who Erik ten Hag is ready to sell this summer. The Blues have been one of the most prolific clubs in terms of transfers since Todd Boehly’s takeover and the spending spree has continued during the summer window. Chelsea have added the […]
Chelsea make £16million offer for top Enzo Maresca target
Chelsea have reportedly submitted an opening bid worth around €20million (£16.8m) for Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. It was reported last week that Chelsea had changed their transfer plans regarding signing a new keeper with Enzo Maresca keen to have a No.1 comfortable in possession and with a great passing range. While the new Blues boss […]
Peter Crouch tells new Chelsea star he ‘can always’ return to former club if transfer fails
Peter Crouch says Chelsea summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall ‘can always’ return to Leicester City if his move to Stamford Bridge fails. Dewsbury-Hall completed a £30m move to Stamford Bridge earlier this month, reuniting with Enzo Maresca who also left Leicester for Chelsea. The 25-year-old has signed a six-year deal with Chelsea, keeping him in west […]
Enzo Maresca reveals plan for Christopher Nkunku in new Chelsea system
Enzo Maresca says he has been impressed with Christopher Nkunku during Chelsea’s pre-season training sessions and wants him to play in multiple positions during the new Premier League season. Chelsea spent £52 million on signing Nkunku from RB Leipzig last June but the 26-year-old suffered a major injury during last summer’s pre-season campaign and required […]
Enzo Maresca explains ‘sad decision’ over Trevoh Chalobah axe at Chelsea
Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea have made a ‘sad decision’ by axing Trevoh Chalobah from their pre-season tour of the United States. The 25-year-old, who has been with Chelsea since the age of eight, now looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after he was left out of the travelling squad for the club’s pre-season […]