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Chelsea's opening £8 million bid for Granit Xhaka has been rejected by Sunderland, who want to keep the player. Chelsea remain keen as Xhaka seeks a return to London to reunite with Xabi Alonso.
Sunderland have rejected an £8 million offer from Chelsea for midfielder Granit Xhaka, informing the Premier League rivals that the 33-year-old is not for sale at any price. Chelsea, driven by manager Xabi Alonso who coached Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen, considered the bid fair, but Sunderland view it as unacceptable and will not entertain further proposals.
Granit Xhaka could make a surprise move to Chelsea, with the midfielder eager to reunite with Xabi Alonso and return to London, accepting any contract conditions.
Como have submitted an initial official bid for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who can leave this summer. Inter Milan have also looked at the English centre-back among their options.
Chelsea have agreed a deal for Atalanta's Marco Palestra. The midfielder will undergo a medical in London on Friday and sign a contract until June 2032 with an option until 2033.
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah may leave this summer. Como have sent an initial official bid, while Inter have also shown interest. The English centre-back is focused on the World Cup but has attracted attention from Champions League clubs.
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella told Radio Marca he hopes Enzo Fernández also joins Real Madrid this summer, saying the opportunity for both to move together would be amazing.
Fabrizio Romano reports on Chelsea's hijack of a deal, a final meeting for Nico Paz, and Mario Gila's transfer. Real Madrid face a choice between Jones and Paz, may part with Ceballos, and Guardiola's potential Italian replacement emerges.
Chelsea have set a £75m price tag on Malo Gusto and are not actively looking to sell the French right-back despite signing Marco Palestra. Manchester City have shown interest but no bids or club-to-club talks have occurred.
England's Reece James described lifting the Club World Cup for Chelsea alongside President Donald Trump as a 'strange moment'.
Chelsea are prepared to offer more than €50m for Atalanta's Marco Palestra, while Inter have been in advanced talks at €45m plus €5m for a week. Chelsea would also offer a higher salary. Decision rests with the player and Atalanta.
Inter Milan will not improve their €45m plus €5m add-ons offer for Marco Palestra. Chelsea is set to offer a total package well in excess of €50m to Atalanta and the player.
Como are interested in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, but a significant gap in valuation makes the deal difficult. Chelsea value Chalobah highly, while Como are being careful with their budget.
Real Madrid have not made any formal or informal approach to Chelsea for Enzo Fernández. The midfielder is on a shortlist of five players, but exits are needed before any move can progress.
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella reflects on his Barcelona past, expressing gratitude and explaining why rejecting Real Madrid was difficult.
Marc Cucurella says he was happy at Chelsea but acknowledges that life sometimes requires unexpected changes and new chapters.
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea, expressing gratitude for his time at the club. The defender returns to his home country to join a great club, describing the move as a bigger step.
England international Aggie Beever-Jones is expected to sign a new contract with Chelsea, committing her future to the club. The 22-year-old academy graduate has become a regular WSL goalscorer and will play a more prominent role next season after Sam Kerr's departure.
Chelsea academy product Jimmy Jay-Morgan has completed a £4m transfer to West Bromwich Albion. The deal includes a sell-on clause for Chelsea.
Chelsea consider Jorrel Hato a key part of their project, a factor in Marc Cucurella's sale. The club will trust Hato for present and future and still seek another versatile player.
