Gusto exploring exit as Chelsea demand £75m
Malo Gusto is exploring his options to leave this summer, and Chelsea have set the price at £75m (2). Manchester City are interested but Gusto is not a leading candidate for them at this stage (2). Kieran Gill adds that Chelsea are not actively trying to sell the 23-year-old right-back, and multiple clubs have registered interest, not only City (5). Gusto remains a key part of your defense, but the club is already moving, Marco Palestra is arriving.
Palestra deal done: €55m from Atalanta
Chelsea are closing in on their second summer signing. Marco Palestra, the Atalanta right-back, is joining for €55 million (6). The 20-year-old Swiss defender has been a regular in Serie A and fits the profile Chelsea targeted early in this window. No official confirmation yet, but Dutch outlet VI called the deal effectively sealed (6).
Chelsea ask Real Madrid about Camavinga
Chelsea have contacted Real Madrid to enquire about Eduardo Camavinga (4). The French midfielder has drawn interest from several clubs, but Fabrizio Romano poured cold water on one rival link: "Man Utd have not started any official conversation with Real Madrid, have not asked for Eduardo Camavinga" (4). Jose Mourinho, now at Fenerbahce, has reportedly said yes to a move as well (4). Camavinga could be available this summer, and Chelsea are in the conversation early.
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Summerville link hints at Alonso's attacking blueprint
Chelsea are interested in Crysencio Summerville, and it tells you something about how Xabi Alonso wants to attack (5). The Leeds winger is direct, quick, and fits a high-intensity wide role. No bid yet, but the interest signals tactical direction ahead of Alonso's expected arrival (5).
Leeds left-back Gudmundsson also on the radar
Gabriel Gudmundsson, the Leeds left-back, is another name Chelsea are looking at (7). He moved for £10m a year ago and established himself as a Premier League regular. Question marks remain over whether the interest develops into a concrete move, but Chelsea need left-back depth and Gudmundsson is on the list (7).
James on that Trump trophy moment
Reece James described lifting the Club World Cup alongside President Donald Trump as a "strange moment" (1). Chelsea won the tournament and James was front and center at the ceremony. That is all he said about it, and the quote probably needs no more context than that.
Fan-reaktioner
The Gusto news has landed hard. Supporters are split between frustration at potentially losing a 23-year-old starter and acceptance that £75m is strong money if it funds a rebuild. The Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid chatter is swirling alongside it, with Kinsella reporting talks are back on and personal terms already agreed (1). The mood is anxious, fans see a squad being dismantled and rebuilt simultaneously, and they want clarity on who stays and who replaces them. Read more on r/chelseafc
