Chelsea have enquired about the availability of Xavi Simons, who is open to the possibility of a move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues, however, will have to make a sale or two before they can make a formal bid for the RB Leipzig star. Chelsea have already bolstered their squad by signing forwards like Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, while Estevao Willian is also set to join the club.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to accept around £40 million ($54m) for Alejandro Garnacho, with the Argentina international among several players pushed out by manager Ruben Amorim. The winger was previously valued as high as £70 million ($94.4m), but growing interest from Premier League rivals may now lead to a cut-price exit for the 21-year-old.
Chelsea have reportedly slapped a £100 million ($135m) price tag on striker Nicolas Jackson amid Manchester United transfer links.
Chelsea have confirmed they will be 'staying close to home' for a scaled-back pre-season after their Club World Cup exploits.
Joao Felix is reportedly nearing a move to former side Benfica but Chelsea's efforts to recoup the £46 million they paid for him looks remote.
Mikel Arteta explained why he keeps raiding Stamford Bridge for new signings after Arsenal completed Noni Madueke and Kepa Arrizabalaga's transfer from Chelsea this summer. Madueke became the sixth Blues player to move to Emirates since Arteta took charge of the club and 10th player in the past 10 years. The Gunners faced criticism from fans following the confirmation of Madueke's arrival.
Chelsea are ready to bide their time in their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho despite strong interest from Napoli. Manchester United hope offload Garnacho, along with three other outcasts, after agreeing to send Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan to Barcelona. The Blues are keen on signing a new winger but will wait to see if United will reduce their demands for the Argentine.
Atletico Madrid have turned their attention to Chelsea’s Renato Veiga after Tottenham blocked their bid to sign Cristian Romero.
England faces a tactical challenge against Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final. While reaching a sixth consecutive major tournament semi-final is impressive, Sarina Wiegman needs to shake up the formation. A defensive tweak is crucial to shore up vulnerabilities, and a strategic rest for key player Lauren James could be vital. To successfully defend their European Championship crown, England must adapt and overcome a resilient Italian side - a change in shape could be the key to victory
