Enzo at the center of a £120m tug-of-war
Chelsea have set a £120million asking price on Enzo Fernandez, with Manchester City and Real Madrid both circling (1) (3). City haven't made a move yet, and a reunion with Enzo Maresca looks unlikely because Forest's Elliot Anderson is their top midfield target (1). Madrid, meanwhile, could turn to Enzo after failing to land their PSG targets (3). One source claims a Chelsea player has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona, but no name is confirmed (7).
Alonso's first big swing: Arda Güler
Chelsea are preparing a bid of €100–120m for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler, with Xabi Alonso pushing for the deal ahead of his July 1 arrival (6). The complicating factor: Jose Mourinho has just taken over at Madrid and his plans for the young Turk are still unclear (10). Separately, Alonso is being urged to sign a former Liverpool player who needs to rebuild his confidence, though the name hasn't been specified (9).
Outgoings: Disasi to Coventry, Cucurella conditional
Frank Lampard wants to bring Chelsea defender Axel Disasi to newly promoted Coventry (1). The move makes sense for all parties with Disasi firmly on the fringes. Marc Cucurella is on Barcelona's radar, but the deal only happens if Alejandro Balde asks to leave first (4). Speaking of Cucurella, he's made a promise to get a tattoo if Spain win the World Cup (5).
Sterling appears in first video after arrest
Raheem Sterling has posted a smiling video on social media, his first public appearance since being arrested for drug-driving and dangerous driving earlier this week (2). The former Chelsea winger is currently on the club's books but has no future at Stamford Bridge.
Fan reactions
Blues fans on Reddit are enjoying Jude Bellingham's joke that Morgan Rogers' celebration actually belongs to Cole Palmer, a nod to Palmer's trademark style. Meanwhile, news that former Chelsea winger Damien Duff has joined Brentford's coaching staff has resurfaced, with supporters reflecting on his Stamford Bridge legacy. The subreddit is also deep into transfer guide polling, a sign the window is firmly on everyone's mind. See what fans are saying
