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Chelsea Transfer News
Chelsea transfer news
The west London club have significant business to attend to before the transfer deadline on September 1.
Chelsea launched their 2026/27 Premier League season with a win, defeating Fulham 3-2 in an exciting London derby at Craven Cottage.
Goals from Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and record-signing Morgan Rogers gave Xabi Alonso the ideal beginning to his spell as Chelsea manager.
But the action is set to continue. With only days left before the transfer window shuts, the Blues are anticipated to be active. Reducing an bloated squad remains important, though further signings may be necessary if key players such as Enzo Fernandez leave.
Here, football.london brings you the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and speculation from west London.
Aston Villa have shown interest in signing Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.
The forward is valued at £65million, with Villa keen to agree a full package with Chelsea for the entire amount, including additional payments.
Discussions are taking place amid uncertainty over Ollie Watkins’s future at Villa, according to The Telegraph.
Should Jackson move to the Midlands, Watkins would be able to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
Morgan Rogers scored on his first appearance last night, as Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over south west London rivals Fulham.
Rogers had a demanding summer with England at the World Cup, but was eager to begin this campaign with energy after completing a £117m move from Aston Villa. And he achieved exactly that, with the midfielder promising to keep developing.
The new Chelsea arrival told ESPN that joining a new club, he did not want to arrive slow and behind the pace, so he tried to keep himself in the best condition possible, and he tried to get up to speed as quickly as he could. He added that he still believes there are higher levels to reach, and he has to try and discover them as quickly as possible because the matches are coming rapidly. He felt good out there, and he enjoyed it.
Serie A club Napoli are reportedly working to sign Chelsea forward Marc Guiu.
According to Sky Sports, the Italians are prepared to offer £13.6million to land the 20-year-old Spaniard, who arrived at Chelsea from Barcelona in 2024.
Guiu has become Napoli’s main target to replace Romelu Lukaku, who recently joined Fenerbahce.
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have both encouraged Chelsea to sign a new goalkeeper before the transfer window shuts.
Their comments came after Chelsea’s 3-2 victory over Fulham, in which Robert Sanchez was arguably responsible for both goals conceded by the Blues. Speaking on Monday Night Football, Neville said he was surprised Chelsea had not resolved their goalkeeping issues by signing an established first-choice.
The Manchester United legend said on Monday Night Football that they have signed an experienced player in central defence, central midfield and centre forward. He said he did not know if Emi Martinez is available or not but someone of that calibre needs to arrive at Chelsea, because that will undermine everything they do.
He said the positives for Fulham came from the encouragement Sanchez gave them with the goals, and that both goals were errors. He said it is a problem.
The Liverpool legend said they conceded a couple of goals and you look at the goalkeeper.
He warned that Chelsea must resolve the goalkeeper issue because it will come back to trouble them this season, as it did that night.
Chelsea could make a surprising late move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
The Blues are not actively seeking any more major signings this summer, except for replacements should key players leave, but according to The Independent, they are open to adding a versatile forward before the transfer window closes – and Rashford has been discussed as a potential option.
The England international had been strongly linked with a permanent move to Barcelona but now appears set to stay at Old Trafford. However, a late approach from Chelsea could enable a surprise exit.
The race to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap is intensifying, with Everton reportedly attempting to hijack Nottingham Forest’s move for the Englishman.
Delap looks certain to leave Stamford Bridge after dropping down the attacking order. His No. 9 shirt was given to Joao Pedro and he was omitted from Chelsea’s squad for Monday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham.
Forest are currently seen as the frontrunners, with discussions between the two clubs progressing over the weekend. However, Everton could overtake them into first place after opening talks with Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Romano said they face competition especially from Everton. He said Everton also made contact for Liam Delap, but the favourites are Nottingham Forest.
Chelsea striker Liam Delap
Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, suggesting their interest in Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson may have reduced.
Jackson has been in discussions over a move to Villa this summer, but the Midlands club are understood to be unwilling to meet Chelsea’s £65m asking price. Unai Emery’s side had been considered the frontrunners for the Senegal international, partly because Chelsea would prefer a permanent sale, while other interested clubs, including Atletico Madrid, are understood to favour a loan arrangement.
Villa’s approach for Mateta – which, according to The Athletic, falls well short of Palace’s valuation – could indicate that negotiations with Chelsea have stalled or even ended, potentially dealing a significant financial setback to the Blues as they look to reduce the size of their squad and balance their books before the transfer window shuts.
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a formal offer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge throughout the summer, but Chelsea have maintained that they will only consider selling if their valuation is met.
City missed the Blues’ earlier deadline to submit a bid worth at least £120million, but remain hopeful of reaching an agreement. If their offer matches Chelsea’s valuation, talks are expected to quicken, with reports suggesting Fernandez could complete a move to the Etihad Stadium by the end of the week.
However, any deal will also depend on Chelsea finding a suitable replacement for the 25-year-old before authorising his departure.
Enzo Fernandez’s time at Chelsea could be coming to an end
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor.
The 18-year-old is seen as one of Serie A’s most promising young defenders. He had a breakthrough season in 2025/26 after joining Atalanta from Genoa.
According to Fabrizio Romano, initial discussions between the clubs have taken place, with Chelsea viewing Ahanor as a player for the future, rather than someone to use immediately. The Blues are considering a move to ensure he does not end up at a rival club, with Brighton among those also reported to be interested.
A deal would make Ahanor the second defender Chelsea have signed from Atalanta this summer, following the £43m arrival of Marco Palestra earlier in the window.
Xabi Alonso appeared to suggest Chelsea’s summer transfer activity is finished, at least regarding arrivals, following Monday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham.
Asked on Monday Night Football whether he expected Chelsea to make any more signings, Alonso said he would love it to be already closed, the window, but it is what it is, so they need to be ready for whatever situations.
He added that you never know in football, so let’s see.
Chelsea are not expected to make any further major additions unless Enzo Fernandez leaves the club, with the Blues keen to secure a replacement before authorising the Argentina international’s departure.
Serie A club Napoli are interested in signing Chelsea forward Marc Guiu and are reportedly working to complete a deal before the transfer window shuts.
According to Sky Sports, Napoli are prepared to offer £13.6million for the 20-year-old, although Chelsea are understood to value him closer to £20m.
Guiu has become a leading target for Napoli following the departure of Romelu Lukaku, who recently joined Fenerbahce. The Spain Under-21 international arrived at Chelsea from Barcelona in 2024 but has made just 11 Premier League appearances for the club since then.
Chelsea are reportedly considering a surprising move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
The interest comes after the Blues saw three offers for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott turned down. With Enzo Fernandez attracting strong interest from Manchester City, Chelsea are keen to identify a suitable replacement before authorising the Argentina international’s departure, with Camavinga now emerging as a potential target.
The France international worked under Xabi Alonso at the Bernabeu last season and could be available amid uncertainty over his role in Real Madrid’s midfield. The Spanish club are actively looking to strengthen in that position, potentially adding further doubt over Camavinga’s long-term future.
Chelsea youngster Omari Kellyman has completed a permanent move to Strasbourg.
The deal, which includes a buyback clause, is the 20th transfer between the two clubs since they came under the same American ownership group, BlueCo.
Kellyman arrived at Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2024 in a £19million deal. However, he failed to make a single appearance for the senior team.
Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr is set to join Real Sociedad on a season-long loan.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have reached a verbal agreement over a deal for the 20-year-old, who is now expected to travel to Spain to complete the move.
Sarr was omitted from Chelsea’s matchday squad for Monday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham as he nears his departure.
The Senegal international spent the first half of last season on loan at Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg before being recalled in February. However, he made only six appearances for Chelsea after returning to Stamford Bridge.
He has dropped further down the defensive pecking order following the summer arrival of Maxence Lacroix, but Chelsea still rate the young centre back highly and are keen for him to gain regular first-team minutes to help his development.
Chelsea striker Liam Delap is reportedly in advanced discussions to sign for Nottingham Forest.
Delap has dropped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea understood to have set an asking price of £50million. He was omitted from the squad for Monday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham and has been training separately from the first team while his future is resolved.
Everton and Leeds United are also in the hunt but according to talkSPORT, Forest are leading the race to sign the 23-year-old and are hoping to complete a deal in the coming days, with personal terms not expected to be an obstacle.
Chelsea would prefer a permanent sale but are understood to be open to a loan with an obligation to buy, provided the overall terms are acceptable.
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Chelsea forward Liam Delap.
Chelsea have seen three bids for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott turned down, with the offers ranging from £62m to £68m, according to The i Newspaper.
Bournemouth remain firm that Scott is not for sale this summer, but despite that resistance, Chelsea have not abandoned their hopes of signing the 23-year-old.
Scott has emerged as Chelsea’s leading target to replace Enzo Fernandez should the Argentina international complete a move to Manchester City.
The Blues are reportedly unwilling to authorise Fernandez’s departure unless they can first secure a suitable replacement. However, Bournemouth appear to have made it clear that Scott will not be that replacement.
Manchester City are expected to continue pushing to sign Enzo Fernandez until the transfer window shuts.
Following Rodri’s departure – and with Savinho and Omar Marmoush also expected to leave – City have freed up funds to finance a big-money move for the Chelsea midfielder.
City missed Chelsea’s deadline for a £120m offer but remain hopeful of reaching an agreement. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea would only authorise Fernandez’s departure if they receive acceptable terms and can secure a suitable replacement.
Manchester City want to sign Enzo Fernandez before next week’s transfer deadline
Chelsea supporters sang Enzo Fernandez’s name during and after Monday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham, highlighting their desire for the Argentina international to stay at Stamford Bridge.
As Chelsea’s players applauded the travelling supporters at full-time at Craven Cottage, Fernandez stood with his hands on his hips before waving to the crowd. He then headed down the tunnel ahead of most of his teammates.
The scenes came little more than a week after Fernandez was booed by sections of the Stamford Bridge crowd during Chelsea’s final pre-season match against Real Sociedad.
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