Chelsea are expected to finalise more transfers before the summer window closes, with the club already having wrapped up 11 signings this season alongside four permanent departures and numerous loan moves.
The west London club begin their 2026/27 Premier League season on Monday evening against Fulham, marking the beginning of a new era under their highly regarded incoming manager Xabi Alonso.
Despite the focus shifting to on-field matters, speculation around personnel movements continues unabated. Axel Disasi appears set to depart temporarily, while the situations of Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens, Nicolas Jackson, Mykhailo Mudryk and Enzo Fernandez remain unresolved.
Incoming business could yet see another arrival, with Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao emerging as a potential final addition to Alonso’s squad in the remaining days of the window.
Neto represents the most likely high-profile departure, though Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal have shown reluctance to meet the club’s £100m asking price for the Portuguese wide player.
New acquisition Maxence Lacroix has urged supporters to get behind the team heading into the Fulham fixture. The defender stated that everyone is anticipating Monday and that a significant campaign lies ahead, with the curtain-raiser just days away. He noted familiarity with the intensity of London derbies and emphasised that the primary message to followers is that this promises to be an exciting season requiring their collective support.
Gittens is said to be attracting renewed interest at Stamford Bridge following a difficult inaugural campaign. The England international managed 27 appearances last term, finding the net once and supplying five assists after his £51.5m arrival from Borussia Dortmund. However, the club have rejected Roma’s approach for a temporary deal, despite the player’s impressive pre-season displays. Sources indicate Chelsea are keen for him to remain this season.
According to reports, the club are open to temporary transfer proposals for Dario Essugo. The Portugal youth international has been made available for a season-long loan, though no firm decision has been reached. The 21-year-old, who arrived from Sporting CP for £18m last summer, is expected to leave on loan temporarily.
Spanish publication Marca states that Jackson has reached personal terms with Atletico Madrid. The Senegal striker’s representative met with the La Liga club’s transfer chief in London on Thursday to advance negotiations. Reports suggest Jackson views the Spanish capital as the most attractive option. However, Chelsea are holding out for an approach from Aston Villa and would prefer to sanction a permanent sale rather than another loan arrangement.
The Standard reports that Marc Guiu is on the verge of departing. The 20-year-old forward is considering three clubs in Italy, Spain and Germany, with temporary or permanent options on the table. Serie A side Napoli have emerged as contenders for a permanent transfer, having already secured another Chelsea defender on loan. Guiu moved to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona in 2024 for £5m but his market valuation now stands at approximately £25m.
Chelsea have identified Conceicao as their primary target for the remainder of the window. Juventus are seeking at least £36m for the Portugal international, having paid that sum themselves just last year and aiming to make a profit. Reports indicate the player would prefer to remain in Turin, though the Italian club’s financial pressures may force their hand before the deadline.