@SrMoonlight Cucurella was in the form of his life for a year and he's returned back to default settings. He's been very poor lately. Delap just isn't good enough. 1 premier league goal all season. He's got more cards than goals.
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Chelsea club statement on Enzo Maresca and Manchester City:
“In Autumn last year, the Club was informed by our former Head Coach that there might be an opportunity for him to succeed Pep Guardiola at the end of the season. It became clear to us that it was his strong desire to succeed Guardiola and that he was fully committed to pursuing the opportunity, despite the fact he was under a long-term contract which he had no right to terminate.”
In December 2025, our Head Coach unexpectedly and abruptly resigned from his position. Obviously, we felt let down as we believed that his head and heart were focused on another club and another opportunity, despite having just arrived at Chelsea the year before.”
No club wants to change its head coach midway through a season. However, in light of his decision not to continue fulfilling his responsibilities through to the end of the season, the Club was left with no choice but to protect our players, our supporters, and the Badge and accept his resignation.
“In the circumstances and given the mutual respect between clubs, a confidential settlement has been reached with Manchester City, which includes the payment of compensation. A confidential settlement has also been reached with the former Head Coach under which he will pay compensation.
“Looking forward to next season, in Xabi Alonso, we have a Manager who has an exceptional football mind and is a professional of the highest integrity. He has all the attributes to deliver the success the Club’s supporters deserve and expect.”
✍️ Chelsea's £8m first bid for Granit Xhaka isn't as bad as people are making it. The question is, what's Chelsea's valuation of the 34-year-old midfielder?
If Chelsea value him at £15m, then an £8m first bid makes sense. A second bid could be £12m and then a third bid to clinch it.
The fact that Chelsea's first bid was £8m means they aren't going to go close to £25m for him, let alone £30m.
Also, it's obvious that Sunderland are leaking the "not for sale" gimmick just to save face with their fans, but in the real world of transfers, clubs inquire from agents and selling clubs before making bids. It doesn't come from nowhere. If he's not for sale, they wouldn't bother making any bid.
I expect Chelsea to continue talking to Sunderland. The key is valuation; I think Xhaka has a price. It's up to Chelsea to match it.
🚨🇫🇷 Chelsea remain in talks with Crystal Palace over Maxence Lacroix, who is thought to be keen on joining Chelsea. No agreement yet, and sources say no bid yet, but the situation is fluid and could change at any time.
(@BobbyVincentFL) #CFC
🚨⚪️⚫️ Juventus and PSG have now started club to club contacts for Randal Kolo Muani deal.
After personal terms sealed, Juve have
made direct contact with PSG over the weekend.
Negotiations started and deal on. RKM wants Juventus.
🎥 https://t.co/R8OrVMEaZw
🚨🔵 Chelsea will continue talks with Sunderland this week for Granit Xhaka deal, trying to unlock the negotiation.
£8m not enough but player keeps on pushing to join #CFC and work again under Xabi Alonso.
‼️Chelsea will continue talks with Sunderland this week for Granit Xhaka deal, trying to unlock the negotiation.
The player keeps on pushing to join Chelsea and work again under Xabi Alonso.
~ @FabrizioRomano
‼️ Juan Mata has agreed to become a shareholder in Australian club, Melbourne Victory.
The 38-year-old former Spain international has also committed to taking up an off-field role when he decides to retire.
~ @SkySports
Liverpool Football Club:
❌ Rejected by Yan Diomande for PSG
❌ Rejected by Andy Robertson for Spurs
❌ Rejected by Mo Salah for Freedom
❌ Rejected by Konate for Real Madrid
❌ Rejected by Trophies last season
What a time to be alive 🥳🥳🥳
Chelsea hold an interest in Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria, as @MatteMoretto called.
Remains faith in Jorrel Hato, while Marco Palestra, Valentin Barco and Geovany Quenda also all capable of playing on left.🇪🇸
🚨 More Details: Chelsea are already in negotiations with Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarría, its Xabi Alonso who really likes his profile. (@MatteMoretto) #CFC
🚨 Everton have offered Liam Delap a contract as they step up their pursuit of the Chelsea striker.
The Toffees are working through intermediaries to agree personal terms, with Chelsea prepared to sanction a permanent transfer this summer.
Everton are currently leading the race for the 23-year-old after his difficult debut season at Stamford Bridge.
(Source: Football Insider)
I think he ticks a lot of the boxes we need to add to our squad, personally. Also, if age is the issue that some might have here, I remember many having the same issue with 36-year-old Thiago Silva. Just food for thought...
Historical World Cup for African teams. 🌍✊🏿
✅🇿🇦 South Africa
✅🇨🇻 Cape Verde
✅🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
✅🇲🇦 Morocco
✅🇸🇳 Senegal
✅🇬🇭 Ghana
✅🇪🇬 Egypt
✅🇨🇩 RD Congo
✅🇩🇿 Algeria
❌🇹🇳 Tunisia
9️⃣/🔟 teams have qualified to World Cup Round of 32 👏🏾✨
🚨🔵 The agreement between Chelsea and Granit Xhaka on personal terms is guaranteed.
Xhaka is driving the move personally as he wants #CFC, wants to reunite with Xabi Alonso and wants to live in London.
Deal depends on the clubs.
🎥 https://t.co/i1adjykerw
🚨🔵 Club to club talks are evolving concerning Maxence Lacroix. An official offer could arrive from Chelsea VERY SOON.
Crystal Palace want to keep him but Lacroix wants to join Chelsea.
(@JacobsBen) #CFC