Christopher Nkunku, who has a €50 million price tag, has been allowed to skip the start of Chelsea’s pre-season training.

Two clubs that were seen as potential destinations earlier in the window — Manchester United and RB Leipzig — are now considered unlikely to make a move.

[Via The Athletic]

Alfie Gilchrist is still hoping to secure a move to a Championship club, but it may not happen until later in the month.

Aaron Anselmino has impressed Chelsea after settling into the squad during the second half of last season. The club rates him highly and plans to send him out on loan.

Clubs from Europe have already shown interest.

[Via The Athletic]

Back at the base ready for 2025/26. 🔥 #CFC #Chelsea

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When you squint your eyes you’d see him…

Can we just appreciate for a moment how our scouting team got Petrovic from one of the worst teams in MLS and was sold for a neat profit 2 years later.

Welcome to the World Champions, Estevao! ✨🇧🇷

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🔵🎙Estevao:

"[My long-term goals at Chelsea are] I want to win all the titles possible: the Premier League and the Champions League as well. And personally, to be the best in the world and keep working hard so that these dreams come true."

(1) new message from Estevao! 😁

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Spurs put in an enquiry for Jorrel Hato soon after Chelsea came formally to the table, but it led to nothing.

[Via Ben Jacobs]

Thoughts 🤔💭?

A little reminder of who we’re adding to this team.

All of these guys had a mediocre first season in Europe. Keep in mind, Neymar was the only one who clicked in his 2nd season.

Patience is needed from this fanbase more than anything else as far as expectations go for the kid

Xavi Simons • Analysis

Full Video: youtu.be/GHqVxatbmRg

➡️Machine Gun Creator ala Bruno
➡️Aerial 🦁for duels despite size
➡️Poor crossing outside of corners & trivela
➡️Carries often but weak take on success (48%)
➡️Elite near post finesse shot

[Via PythagInBoots]