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Xhaka agrees terms as Alonso puts his stamp on Chelsea before day oneGranit Xhaka has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. A full verbal agreement is in place, the player is pushing for the move personally, and Chelsea have lodged a formal bid worth €30m.…Xhaka closing in on Chelsea reunion with Alonso as Chalobah draws bidsYour next midfield signing is Granit Xhaka. Chelsea have reached a full verbal agreement with Sunderland for the 33-year-old, and multiple outlets across Europe confirm the deal is advancing fast.…Palestra signs six-year deal as Chelsea close in on €55m targetChelsea are closing in on a €55 million summer signing, with Newcastle also in the mix targeting Felix Nmecha. Details on the player are thin, but at that price this would be a statement arrival.…Reece James injured again as Real Madrid circle Enzo FernándezYour captain is injured again. Thomas Tuchel confirmed Reece James will miss at least two World Cup games with a minor hamstring issue.…Palmer addresses Tuchel snub as Palestra and Lacroix deals close inCole Palmer has spoken. Left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup, the Chelsea forward kept it short and mature: "I'm not crying over a decision you can't change, and I hope the lads make it all the way".…Palestra flying in for Chelsea medical after €55m Inter hijackChelsea have swooped in on Inter Milan's deal for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra. The fee is €55 million, and the move is being driven by new manager Xabi Alonso, who wants Palestra for his wing-back system.…Palestra hijacked from Inter as Alonso's Chelsea rebuild beginsMarco Palestra is heading to Stamford Bridge, not the San Siro. Chelsea have moved ahead of Inter Milan to agree a €55 million deal for the Atalanta wing-back, with the move greenlit by Xabi Alonso.…Gusto valued at £75m as Palestra becomes first Alonso signingMalo Gusto is staying, for now. Manchester City and Bayern Munich have asked about the right-back, but Chelsea are not actively looking to sell.…Gusto exploring Chelsea exit with £75m price tag setMalo Gusto is exploring his options to leave this summer, and Chelsea have set the price at £75m. Manchester City are interested but Gusto is not a leading candidate for them at this stage.…Palestra to Chelsea as Alonso lands first signingMarco Palestra is coming to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have beaten Inter Milan to the Atalanta right-back with a package well above €50m, and the deal could be sealed within 24 hours.…Nico Paz chance emerges as Maresca nears City moveNico Paz could be yours. Real Madrid have made what one report calls a "dramatic" U-turn on the Argentina midfielder, and Chelsea are now in the conversation alongside Arsenal, Tottenham, and Inter Milan.…Maresca agrees City deal as Chelsea line up Alonso and chase TchouaméniEnzo Maresca is leaving. Manchester City and Chelsea have agreed compensation, significantly in excess of £10m.…Maresca agrees City move as Fernandez pushes for the doorEnzo Maresca is leaving. Manchester City and Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement worth around €20 million for the termination of his contract, and Maresca will travel to Manchester in the coming hours to sign a three-year deal.…Como chase Chalobah as James pushes back on injury narrativeTrevoh Chalobah is on Como's radar. The problem is the price.…Weekly AnalysisCucurella gone, Enzo next: Chelsea's summer is a chain reactionMarc Cucurella to Real Madrid for £52m, completed before the World Cup group stage even finished. José Mourinho made the call personally and the player took what he called a "step" to a "bigger" club.…Jorgensen asks to leave, James devastated by Cucurella exitFilip Jorgensen has told Chelsea he wants out this summer. The Danish goalkeeper is ready to move on, and the club have set their asking price above £15m.…Maresca compensation stalls as Chelsea weigh Wirtz-Enzo dominoChelsea and Manchester City are still negotiating compensation over Enzo Maresca's move to Stamford Bridge, and the talks have stalled over a specific clause. Chelsea want payment if City made an "illegal approach" for Maresca before he was appointed, City are pushing back on that point.…Cucurella explains Real Madrid move as James faces World Cup criticismMarc Cucurella has explained why he pushed for the Real Madrid move. He said he did not expect to leave Chelsea, but sometimes in life you need a change.…Enzo Fernandez agrees Real Madrid terms as Chelsea demand €140mEnzo Fernandez wants out. The midfielder has reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid for a contract until 2032, and Nicolo Schira reports he is pushing to leave Chelsea for the Bernabeu.…Cucurella leaves Chelsea for Real Madrid as Fernandez talks swirlMarc Cucurella is a Real Madrid player. The deal is done, roughly £52m.…
Xhaka agrees terms as Alonso puts his stamp on Chelsea before day oneXhaka closing in on Chelsea reunion with Alonso as Chalobah draws bidsPalestra signs six-year deal as Chelsea close in on €55m targetReece James injured again as Real Madrid circle Enzo FernándezPalmer addresses Tuchel snub as Palestra and Lacroix deals close inPalestra flying in for Chelsea medical after €55m Inter hijackPalestra hijacked from Inter as Alonso's Chelsea rebuild beginsGusto valued at £75m as Palestra becomes first Alonso signingGusto exploring Chelsea exit with £75m price tag setPalestra to Chelsea as Alonso lands first signingNico Paz chance emerges as Maresca nears City moveMaresca agrees City deal as Chelsea line up Alonso and chase TchouaméniMaresca agrees City move as Fernandez pushes for the doorComo chase Chalobah as James pushes back on injury narrativeCucurella gone, Enzo next: Chelsea's summer is a chain reactionJorgensen asks to leave, James devastated by Cucurella exitMaresca compensation stalls as Chelsea weigh Wirtz-Enzo dominoCucurella explains Real Madrid move as James faces World Cup criticismEnzo Fernandez agrees Real Madrid terms as Chelsea demand €140mCucurella leaves Chelsea for Real Madrid as Fernandez talks swirl
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