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Sarr makes loan move back to Ligue 1published at 10:58 1 August
10:58 1 August
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Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr has completed a season-long loan move to Strasbourg.
The Blues and the Ligue 1 club, who are both owned by American Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital under the BlueCo umbrella, agreed a deal for Sarr in January and completed the £12m signing this summer.
It was the first permanent transfer between the clubs, but becomes the fifth bit of business between the sides this summer.
The 19-year-old made his Chelsea debut in the team's victory over ES Tunis in the Club World Cup and featured in every matchday squad en route to the Blues becoming world champions last month.
Gossip: Chelsea target Garnacho published at 07:19 1 August
07:19 1 August
Chelsea are expected to make an offer for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, 21, before the transfer window shuts and have no concerns over his character after a series of background checks on the Argentina winger. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
The Blues are also interested in Club Brugge's Ardon Jashari but the 23-year-old Switzerland midfielder prefers a move to AC Milan. (Sacha Tavolieri), external
Finally, Inter Milan have rejected the chance to sign Chelsea and France striker Christopher Nkunku, 27, as they are focus on a move for Atalanta's 27-year-old Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Send your pictures and stories of why you love Chelseapublished at 16:32 31 July
16:32 31 July
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On Monday, we asked you to tell us why you fell in love with Chelsea and some of your favourite moments supporting them.
You have already been getting in touch with your photos and stories and here is just a taste from Ross:
"My dad was Chelsea through and through and made me fall in love with this wonderful club. He took me to my first game at Stamford Bridge, which was the Gianfranco Zola tribute match against Real Zaragoza. Got to see the magician play in blue for the last time!
"Now I get to take my son, and create memories of our own. His first game at the Bridge was pre-season against Inter Milan last season - Enzo Maresca's first home game in charge. That was followed by FA Cup and Conference League games, and even managed to get tickets for home league game against Ipswich!
"Can't wait for this season - hopefully many more games to witness live together."
Join the conversation and send your best photos about why you love the Blues.
Your first visit to the stadium? A special kit? An amazing away trip?
Chelsea's plan for Estevao Willianpublished at 14:09 31 July
14:09 31 July
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Chelsea forward Estevao Willian will meet his team-mates when they return to the UK on Monday, 4 August, following their Club World Cup triumph.
The 18-year-old, who is a versatile forward able to play across the frontline, chose Chelsea over a host of other teams. Most notably Paris Saint-Germain, who produced a rival bid, along with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
The choice to join Chelsea was driven by belief in their project, as well as the offer of a substantial role in his first season, as Estevao aims to join the Brazil national team for the next World Cup in 2026.
That said, there is also the expectation he will be signed easily initially, but that he could quickly become a starter if he impresses in training.
Defender Thiago Silva was among those who met Estevao before he chose Chelsea in 2024, but manager Enzo Maresca also spoke with him during a meeting during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer.
Chelsea are ready to help Estevao settle in, as he will arrive early to find a place to live in London and the surrounding area.
Estevao does not speak English, but Maresca is fluent in several languages and reportedly managed to communicate with the striker in a mix of Portuguese and Spanish. The youngster has been taking English lessons since the beginning of the year and will intensify his studies when he arrives.
There is also optimism that Estevao will adapt quickly to English life, as he does not drink and is known for being a laid back person. He will also have his family with him as he escapes the unique pressures of Brazilian football.
Paez completes loan move to Strasbourgpublished at 13:32 31 July
13:32 31 July
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Chelsea attacking midfielder Kendry Paez has joined Ligue 1 side Strasbourg on a season-long loan.
The youngster signed from Independiente del Valle in June 2023, but only officially completed his Stamford Bridge move after turning 18 in May this year.
Paez already has plenty of first-team experience, making 70 appearances for his previous club and earning 18 caps for the Ecuador national team.
However, he was left out of Enzo Maresca's travelling squad for the recent Club World Cup.
Why Chelsea are signing Hatopublished at 11:24 31 July
11:24 31 July
Matthew Hobbs BBC Sport journalist
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Chelsea have agreed a £37m deal to sign Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, subject to clearance by the Dutch club's supervisory board – and it is a signing that makes sense for the dynamics of Chelsea's bloated squad.
The Blues boast seven centre-backs in their current squad but only Levi Colwill, who played regularly last season, and Benoit Badiashile are naturally left-sided.
Badiashile's 2024-25 campaign was disrupted by a hamstring injury in December while just three Premier League starts suggests head coach Enzo Maresca wants a different option to compete with Colwill in the heart of defence.
Hato brings versatility having spent large parts of last season at Ajax playing at left-back and, with Ben Chilwell firmly out of favour, the 19-year-old can also offer competition to regular left-back Marc Cucurella given the Champions League campaign to come.
In 2023-24, Hato played 80% of his football at centre-back, most commonly in a 4-2-3-1 formation. However, last season, new head coach Francesco Farioli deployed him at left-back for 94% of his minutes, as part of a 4-3-3 formation.
Hato has already played 111 competitive games for Ajax's first team, after making his debut aged just 16 years and 335 days in 2023. That made him the third-youngest player to feature for the club in Eredivisie after Clarence Seedorf and Ryan Gravenberch. He also won his first Netherlands cap less than a year later.
Since that first appearance, Hato has been nearly ever-present for Ajax. Of players from Europe's top six leagues born after 1 January 2003, Hato has played the most minutes at club level in all competitions since the start of 2023-24 (8,347), ahead of Jude Bellingham (7,988) and Lamine Yamal (7,506).
Gossip: Chelsea target Garnacho will cost £40mpublished at 07:43 31 July
07:43 31 July
Chelsea are still pushing to sign Alejandro Garnacho, but Manchester United are holding out for at least £40m for the 21-year-old winger. (Talksport), external
Sunderland eye Chelsea's Guiupublished at 15:50 30 July
15:50 30 July
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Sunderland are keen on taking Chelsea striker Marc Guiu on a season-long loan deal.
The 19-year-old is being made available by Chelsea given they boast a host of other options and Guiu has previously attracted the attention of relegated Ipswich Town.
However, the chance of going on loan within the Premier League could also be attractive as Chelsea and the £5m signing from Barcelona in 2024 weigh up their options.
Guiu got six goals in 16 matches in his first season at Chelsea.
The Blues could also loan out winger Tyrique George, also 19, with both attackers having played a substantial role during Chelsea's Conference League win last season.
Chelsea have since signed Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens. They are also in talks to add RB Leipzig attacker midfielder Xavi Simons to Enzo Maresca's squad.
Hato 'could be similar to Alexander-Arnold'published at 09:51 30 July
09:51 30 July
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On BBC Radio 5 Live's Big Transfer Talk, the panel discuss Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, who is potentially the next player to move to Chelsea.
"He is very technical for his age and very good on the ball," said Statman Dave. "When you look at his stats over the season, we are starting to see a player who is very composed and creative.
"He could potentially go on a similar path to Trent Alexander-Arnold - that is the player I would liken him to in Europe."
Chelsea defender Samuels-Smith set to join Strasbourgpublished at 09:16 30 July
09:16 30 July
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Chelsea defender Ishe Samuels-Smith has agreed a five-year deal to join Strasbourg.
The 19-year-old is highly regarded at Stamford Bridge and was valued at £6.5m as he moves across to another Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital-owned club in France.
It is the second such permanent deal between the two clubs after midfielder Mathis Amougou moved for a similar sum.
There are also expected to be three loan deals into Strasbourg from Chelsea, with goalkeeper Mike Penders already having joined as new number one.
Defender Mamadou Sarr and midfielder Kendry Paez are also expected to join a club that qualified for the Conference League by finishing seventh in Ligue 1.
The move shows the strength of Chelsea's fledgling multiclub model but may also lead to criticism about the club using it in order to remain compliant with financial rules.
Samuels-Smith never made an appearance for Chelsea's first team in his two-year spell after joining in a £4m deal from Everton in 2023.
Gossip: Blues ready to compete for Donnarummapublished at 07:38 30 July
07:38 30 July
Manchester United have an interest in Paris St-Germain's Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, but are reluctant to get involved in a bidding war with Chelsea and Manchester City for the 26-year-old's services. (Sun), external
Manchester United are keen to offload Garnacho and have spoken to Chelsea and Aston Villa about the possibility of striking a deal. (Independent), external
The Red Devils have ended their interest in Nicolas Jackson, 24, with the Senegal forward demanding too much in wages. (Mirror), external
Felix leaves Chelsea for Al-Nassrpublished at 13:24 29 July
13:24 29 July
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Joao Felix has moved to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in a deal worth up to £43.7m.
The Portugal forward made 20 appearances in all competitions for the Blues last season, scoring seven goals following his summer move to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid.
On his departure, Chelsea released a brief statement thanking Felix for his efforts and wishing him well.
The 25-year-old spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at AC Milan.
Gossip: Chelsea close in on Ajax teen Hatopublished at 07:46 29 July
07:46 29 July
Chelsea are closing in on a deal worth more than 40m euros (£34.8m) to sign 19-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax. (Athletic - subscription required, external)
Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23, is a top target for Chelsea and the Blues are ready to offer England defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 27, and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, as well as a fee to secure a deal. (Football Insider, external)
Finally, Enzo Maresca has no intention of selling Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 27, amid speculation with clubs in Saudi Arabia. (Football London, external)
Penders joins Strasbourg on loanpublished at 11:52 28 July
11:52 28 July
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders was always likely to join Strasbourg this summer and it has finally been made official.
The 19-year-old is highly regarded at Stamford Bridge and manager Enzo Maresca took him to the United States as part of his Club World Cup-winning team to take a closer look at the Belgian.
However, Penders has only made 26 senior appearances in his short career so a loan move was always likely.
Strasbourg are also owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital's BlueCo and thus have emerged as the primary destination for young players to go on loan from Chelsea, especially ones the club feel have a long term future inside their project.
Penders perfectly fits the BlueCo ideology of player development, but is making a significant step up from Belgian football given Strasbourg have qualified for European football this season.
Replacing former number one Djordje Petrovic - who joined Bournemouth for £25m this summer after winning Strasbourg's player of the year award - will also be difficult.
Yet Penders is seen as a keeper who some day is capable of reaching the highest level within the Chelsea/Strasbourg system - and this is an opportunity to live up to those beliefs.
Fulham interested in Sterling and Dewsbury-Hallpublished at 12:55 25 July
12:55 25 July
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Fulham have expressed an interest in signing both Raheem Sterling and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea this summer.
Sterling, 30, has no future at Stamford Bridge and is among a group of a dozen or so players training away from the first team in what has been nicknamed the 'bomb squad'.
Chelsea's strong preference remains to sell Sterling and they have placed a £20m asking price on the winger, although his £300,000-a-week contract still has two years to run, making any deal out of the club more complicated.
Arsenal previously agreed to split the wage when signing him on loan last season, but even a 50-50 split would be a stretch for Fulham's comparatively modest wage bill.
They would, however, be attractive to Sterling, who could remain in his family home in London, with his son, Thiago, recently joining Arsenal's academy.
Meanwhile, Dewsbury-Hall remains valued as a Blues squad player rather than an automatic starter and there is no sense he is pushing for a move, with West Ham also reportedly interested in signing the midfielder if the terms are favourable.
Chelsea feel they have made some progress on selling players this summer, with Noni Madueke, Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga already gone for a combined £82m.
Goalkeeper Mike Penders, midfielder Kendry Paez and defender Mamadou Sarr are the three currently expected to join partner club Strasbourg - also owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital - on loan.
As with Sterling, the club's preference for on players who were out on loan last season and not wanted by manager Enzo Maresca is to sell.
Joao Felix is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia and his former club Benfica, with the latter strong favourites and expected to make a bid soon.
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