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Xabi Alonso Clarifies Enzo Fernandez Omission Amid Manchester City Interest
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Xabi Alonso Clarifies Enzo Fernandez Omission Amid Manchester City Interest

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has addressed Enzo Fernandez’s absence from the Carabao Cup squad against Luton Town, attributing the decision to squad rotation. The Argentina midfielder remains the subject of transfer interest from Manchester City as the window approaches its conclusion.

28 Aug 2026
Breaking NewsChelseaEnglish Premier League
Chelsea Agree £7.5m Deal with Aston Villa for Emiliano Martínez
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Chelsea Agree £7.5m Deal with Aston Villa for Emiliano Martínez

Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle with Aston Villa to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for £7.5 million. The Argentinian international has accepted a two-year contract with an option for a further year as he prepares to join Xabi Alonso’s squad.

27 Aug 2026
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Nottingham Forest Complete Club-Record £50m Transfer for Chelsea Striker Liam Delap
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Nottingham Forest Complete Club-Record £50m Transfer for Chelsea Striker Liam Delap

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth up to £50 million. The 23-year-old forward has signed a five-year contract at the City Ground as head coach Oliver Glasner bolsters his attacking line.

27 Aug 2026
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Chelsea Consider Late Move for Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
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Chelsea Consider Late Move for Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

Chelsea are in talks over a possible late move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez before the transfer window closes on 1 September. Martínez’s representatives approached Chelsea, and the

26 Aug 2026
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Chelsea Consider Move for Emiliano Martinez After Aston Villa Goalkeeper Offered to Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea Consider Move for Emiliano Martinez After Aston Villa Goalkeeper Offered to Stamford Bridge

Emiliano Martínez has been offered to Chelsea by his representatives, with the London club considering whether to make a late move for the Aston Villa goalkeeper. The 33-year-old’s future has becom

26 Aug 2026
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Enzo Fernandez Agrees Manchester City Move as Chelsea Hold Firm on £120m Valuation
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Enzo Fernandez Agrees Manchester City Move as Chelsea Hold Firm on £120m Valuation

Enzo Fernandez has agreed to join Manchester City as former manager Enzo Maresca seeks a reunion at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea remain open to a sale if their non-negotiable £120m price tag is met before the transfer window closes.

25 Aug 2026
Breaking NewsChelseaEnglish Premier League
Joao Pedro Scores in 32 Seconds as Xabi Alonso Begins Chelsea Era With Fulham Victory
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Joao Pedro Scores in 32 Seconds as Xabi Alonso Begins Chelsea Era With Fulham Victory

João Pedro sparked Xabi Alonso’s Premier League tenure in style, scoring within 32 seconds as Chelsea earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Brazilian forward continues his sensational summer momentum following an impressive pre-season campaign.

24 Aug 2026
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Barcelona Begin Title Defence in Style
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Barcelona Begin Title Defence in Style

Barcelona opened their La Liga campaign with an emphatic 5–0 victory over Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Sunday. Hansi Flick’s reigning champions had missed the opening weekend af

23 Aug 2026
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Bellingham Shines in El Clasico as Real Madrid Sink Barcelona at the Bernabeu
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Bellingham Shines in El Clasico as Real Madrid Sink Barcelona at the Bernabeu

Jude Bellingham recorded a goal and an assist to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu. The win snaps a four-match losing streak against their rivals and extends Los Blancos’ lead atop La Liga.

22 Aug 2026
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Chelsea block Leeds approach for Mudryk as £62m wideman edges closer to loan exit
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Chelsea block Leeds approach for Mudryk as £62m wideman edges closer to loan exit

Chelsea have rejected Leeds United’s opening offer for Mykhailo Mudryk, the winger caught in transfer limbo. With the Ukraine international cleared to play for the first time nearly two years, Mudryk is free to find a temporary home season.

21 Aug 2026
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Record £117m Rogers Transfer Headlines a £2bn Global Spending Spree
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Record £117m Rogers Transfer Headlines a £2bn Global Spending Spree

Chelsea have shattered the British transfer record with a £117m swoop for Morgan Rogers, while Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Tottenham all exceed nine-figure sums. Eleven Premier League clubs have already surpassed £2bn in combined outlay as an unprecedented summer window reshapes the football hierarchy.

21 Aug 2026
Andrey SantosChelseaElliot Anderson
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Rodri, Bruno Guimarães and Diomande Headline a Summer of High-Stakes Reinvention

The 2026 summer transfer window is closing with a bang. Rodri’s move to Barcelona, Bruno Guimarães’ switch to Arsenal and Yan Diomande’s Real Madrid arrival headline a period of aggressive squad building ahead of the new European season.

20 Aug 2026
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Simeone’s New Era at Atlético Madrid Tested by Álvarez Standoff and Rivalry Resurgence
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Simeone’s New Era at Atlético Madrid Tested by Álvarez Standoff and Rivalry Resurgence

Atlético Madrid opened their 2026-27 La Liga campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Málaga as new signings delivered immediately. However, Diego Simeone faces a defining season as off-field transfer drama surrounding Julián Álvarez tests the squad’s championship credentials.

20 Aug 2026
Atletico MadridBarcelonaFootball
Premier League 2026-27: Five Managers Sacked, City Missing UCL and Arsenal Running Away? The Bold Calls Are In
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Premier League 2026-27: Five Managers Sacked, City Missing UCL and Arsenal Running Away? The Bold Calls Are In

The 2026-27 Premier League season has all but arrived, and with it comes a familiar ritual: the bold prediction. This year’s calls are louder than ever. Arsenal are defending the crown they reclaimed

20 Aug 2026
Alexander IsakArsenalChelsea
Mourinho Reveals Rodri’s Doubts That Sent Real Madrid a Decisive Goodbye: ‘We Can’t Have Players Who Think Twice’
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Mourinho Reveals Rodri’s Doubts That Sent Real Madrid a Decisive Goodbye: ‘We Can’t Have Players Who Think Twice’

José Mourinho says Rodri’s hesitation during the initial white-hot transfer intrigue made Real Madrid step aside, opening the door for Barcelona. The World Cup-winning captain’s move from Manchester City has now been placed under the bright spotlight of the Bernabéu’s own standards.

19 Aug 2026
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