Alonso speaks with such authority and conviction. I love his interviews. The impression I get is that he will keep the club on their toes and make sure he gets backing every window. If he is not happy he will express it in no uncertain terms. He is the best hope of building something sustainable. It’s down to the directors.

🚨New midfielder for Xabi Alonso who approved the move with Barco ready for Premier League return. (FabrizioRomano)

🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea FC announce the signing of Valentin Barco. (ChelseaFC)

No pictures or interview. #CFC

With Barco and Henderson coming into the squad, Essugo could leave on loan.

I think Enzo, Caicedo, Barco, and Henderson can handle Alonso's demands better than Essugo at the moment.

Essugo needs to clean up his game in possession. He's an out-of-possession specialist, but to play in Alonso's pivot, you need to be able to handle the ball under pressure, receive under pressure, and make the right decisions under pressure.

From what I have seen, he struggles with those things. Maybe a loan to Strasbourg could help develop him more, because if he stays, I doubt he will get much game time considering the competition in his position.

🚨 Benoit Badiashile is close to leaving Chelsea for Napoli. Loan + option to buy being discussed. (Santi_J_FM DahbiaHattabi) #CFC

Cole Palmer being Cole Palmer. 😂

🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea have received multiple approaches about Mykhailo Mudryk from clubs following the news of his return to football – including three from the PL.

All options are open between Mudryk and Chelsea this summer.

(kierangill_DM) #CFC

🚨 Chelsea want to see where Mykhailo Mudryk's performance levels are now at, as he has not played competitive football since November 2024! Another option this summer would be to send Mudryk on loan to Strasbourg. That would allow him to stay under BlueCo.

(kierangill_DM) #CFC

🚨 BREAKING: Agreement reached for Chalobah to join Como. Fee of €30m.

Chalobah details: £25.7m + £5.1m add ons + sell on clause.

HERE WE GO

(Via Fabrizio Romano)

Jackson I beg you 🙏🏼

🚨 JUST IN: Spurs are interested in Nicolas Jackson. #CFC value at £65m. (kierangill_DM)


https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16026935/Tottenham-Chelsea-striker-Nicolas-Jackson-65m-Roberto-Zerbi.html

🚨🇵🇹 EXCL: Manchester City make direct contact with Pedro Neto’s camp as talks start over possible move.

Neto among Manchester City’s target if Savinho goes to Spurs while he’s also understood to be on Tottenham list as backup option.

Deal also depends on Chelsea valuation. 🔛

[via Fabrizio Romano]

🚨 ⚠️ Pedro Neto is seen as important part of Xabi Alonso’s squad for next season, so the price tag will be KEY for any potential move.

Chelsea are not actively looking to sell the winger, meaning any club interested in signing him will have to meet the Blues' valuation.

Pedro Neto is also on Tottenham's list as a back-up option amid Spurs' interest in Man City's Savinho.

📌 Fabrizio Romano

#CFC | #Chelsea

🚨 NEW: Chelsea bid for Chavarria is £16.2m + add ons. Here we go could come within the next hours or even minutes. Player was wanted by Alonso.

(Via Fabrizio Romano) #CFC

Goalless at half-time. ⏸️

Second half underway

Estevao Willian, Mamadou Sarr, Nicolas Jackson and Mike Penders are coming on for Chelsea

Quenda, Tosin, Welbeck and Sanchez come off.

🚨 There is movement around Tosin Adarabioyo.

He has lot's of Interest.

[Via Fabrizio Romano]