Xabi Alonso has declined to guarantee that Enzo Fernández will remain at Chelsea amid interest from Manchester City, as the midfielder's future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain ahead of their Premier League opener against Fulham.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez remains with the club after the transfer deadline for his potential £120m exit passed without a bid, despite Manchester City's interest.
Coventry manager Frank Lampard has challenged his squad to play without fear in their Premier League return against Arsenal. After a £130m summer recruitment drive focusing on physicality, Lampard aims for a competitive performance in the club's first top-flight game since 2000.
Frank Lampard urged his Coventry players to play without fear ahead of their Premier League opener against Arsenal, marking their return to the top flight after 25 years following a £130m summer squad overhaul.
Arsenal are tipped to retain the Premier League title, while Chelsea could surprise with a strong season under Xabi Alonso. Newcastle United face a challenging season after significant changes.
Financial data from eight seasons of the Women’s Super League reveals that Arsenal and Chelsea dominate revenue and wages, effectively forming a 'big two' rather than a 'big four'. Most clubs face significant losses, with new wage-to-revenue regulations looming for 2026-27.
Manchester City remains interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, despite Chelsea declaring him not for sale following the expiration of a mid-August deadline. The situation mirrors last summer's protracted transfer of Alexander Isak.
Chelsea chair Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter are considering selling their shares to majority owners Clearlake Capital. The potential deal, valuing the club at over £5bn, comes as Walter seeks funds following a US federal investigation.
Chelsea'nin Portekizli kanat oyuncusu Pedro Neto, Suudi Arabistan ekibi Al-Hilal'ın radarına girdi. Neto'nun bonservis beklentisi 60 milyon euro olarak bildirilirken, transferin kısa zamanda resmiyete dökülmesi bekleniyor.
England defender Lucy Bronze has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea despite the club enduring a difficult 2025-26 season. Bronze discusses her decision, summer travels, and her ultimate ambition to win the World Cup with England.
Enzo Fernandez faced boos from some Chelsea supporters during a 3-1 pre-season win against Real Sociedad following transfer speculation. Meanwhile, debutant Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro secured the victory for manager Xabi Alonso.
Following a 10th-place finish and the appointment of new manager Xabi Alonso, Chelsea face comparisons to their 2015-16 campaign before winning the Premier League title under Antonio Conte the following year.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated the club will not meet Chelsea's 5pm Friday deadline for Enzo Fernández as squad adjustments continue before the transfer window closes.
Teknik direktörlüğe Xabi Alonso'yu getiren Chelsea, yaz transfer döneminde 400 milyon euronun üzerinde harcama yaparken, yıldız oyuncularını yüksek bedellerle başka kulüplere gönderdi.
An analysis of the unpredictable Premier League season with widespread managerial changes, Barcelona's controversial interest in Rodri, and deep political divisions facing FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Chelsea's Wesley Fofana, despite facing criticism and racist abuse, believes stability under new manager Xabi Alonso will lead to an 'amazing' future for the club, emphasizing his commitment to stay and contribute.
Manchester City rejects Barcelona's €60m bid for Rodri, seeking £60-65m. Chelsea sets 5pm Friday deadline for £120m bid for Enzo Fernández, Rodri's potential replacement. City may sell Tijjani Reijnders to Al-Qadsiah for €60m to fund the deal.
Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, as the club seeks to resolve his future amid interest from potential suitors.
Left-back Pep Chavarria has joined Chelsea from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year deal worth about £16.3m plus £1.7m in add-ons, completing an unconventional path from Spain's lower leagues to the Premier League.
Chelsea enters the 2025-26 Premier League season with optimism under new manager Xabi Alonso, aiming for a top-four finish after significant squad investments and a turbulent prior campaign.
Barcelona have submitted an improved €60m bid to Manchester City for midfielder Rodri. In response, City are targeting Chelsea's Enzo Fernández as a potential replacement, while various other squad changes are underway.
Jose Mourinho has revealed he agreed to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013 before changing his mind to rejoin Chelsea, citing a desire for affection and a prior commitment to the Blues.
José Mourinho reveals in a new Netflix documentary that he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013 before tearfully backing out to return to Chelsea.
Chelsea concluded their pre-season tour with a fiery 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia, highlighting squad bloat, disciplinary concerns, and limited preparation time for new manager Xabi Alonso ahead of the Premier League season.
