Cucurella: 'I'm staying'
Marc Cucurella has shot down the Atletico Madrid noise himself, insisting he's going nowhere. The left-back addressed the rumours directly, pointing to the fact Xabi Alonso is arriving on July 1 as a reason to stay put. "I'm excited to work with him," Cucurella said. (2) Atletico, meanwhile, are playing their usual game, trying to drive the price down through media briefings, but it may not matter if the player has already decided. (1) There's also a growing sense Atletico simply can't afford what Chelsea would demand anyway. (5)
Romano confirms personal terms agreed, but not with Chelsea
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed personal terms are agreed between Bayern Munich and a player Chelsea want. The German club is now preparing a €25m bid. The identity of the player isn't named in the reports, but the development is being framed as bad news for your summer plans. (3) (7)
Alonso already on the phone
A transfer target has confirmed he's already spoken directly with Xabi Alonso. The player, who hasn't been named publicly, said the conversation happened amid ongoing Chelsea interest. Alonso doesn't officially start until July 1, but he's clearly not waiting around. (4)
Stamford Bridge honours Bobby Tambling
Chelsea have opened a permanent tribute area at Stamford Bridge for Bobby Tambling, the club's legendary former striker. Tambling scored 202 goals for Chelsea between 1959 and 1970, a record that stood for decades. The space is now open for fans visiting the stadium. (6)
Fan reactions
The mood among Chelsea fans online is more about the new kit drop than the transfer noise this weekend. One supporter picked up the new Nike vapor shirt at the Bridge and is raving about the breathable material, calling it their favourite Nike kit to date. Naturally, Estevao's name went on the back. See the full post here
