Chelsea want Fabian Ruiz in January
Chelsea are pressing to sign Fabian Ruiz. The PSG midfielder, a world champion with Spain in 2026, is also wanted by Barcelona, where Hansi Flick has made him a target (8). It turns into a straight fight between the two clubs for the 30-year-old.
Six goals, three conceded, and MacPhee furious
Chelsea 6–3 Leeds United in the EFL Cup third round, and your team came back from 2–0 down at Stamford Bridge (5). Austin MacPhee was not smiling. Chelsea's set-piece coach was furious after Leeds' opening goal, with fingers pointed at players who did not carry out their responsibilities (5).
Pochettino wants your 2016/17 title handed to Tottenham
Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of the 2016/17 Premier League title and it should go to Tottenham, who finished second. "If they admitted they broke the rules, the Premier League title should be awarded to the second-placed team," the former Chelsea manager and current USA coach said (1) (2).
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Clearlake closing in on full control
Clearlake Capital are closing in on a deal to buy out co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter. The deal would value Chelsea at around £5bn (3).
Martinez picked Liverpool over you
Samuel Martínez chose Liverpool. The 17-year-old Colombian rejected both Chelsea and Manchester United. His camp on the decision: "We had talks with everyone, but the decision was Samuel's. We respect his choices and what he feels comfortable with. He felt a connection with Liverpool" (7).
Real Madrid took your 21-year-old target
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed an agreed Real Madrid deal for the 21-year-old Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool had all been tracking, ending Chelsea's hopes (6).
Cuadrado is going home
Juan Cuadrado is signing with Millonarios in Colombia. The ex-Chelsea and Juventus winger returns home (4).
Hull City at the Bridge on Saturday
Chelsea sit 4th on 6 points after three games, with a W W L start. Next up: Hull City at home on Saturday, September 12, 16:00 CEST. Then Brentford away on Friday, September 18, 21:00 CEST.
Fan reactions
The subreddit is consumed by the Clearlake news, with the Bloomberg report on Boehly and Walter selling their stakes drawing the bulk of the chatter. The other big thread is a wider debate about whether fans want long-term coaching or instant results, a familiar argument around here. The mood leans patient, mostly because nobody wants another rebuild.
