Maresca to City done, compensation north of £10m
Enzo Maresca is leaving. Manchester City and Chelsea have agreed compensation, significantly in excess of £10m (1) (4) (9). The deal is for three years and Maresca is expected to sign his contract this week (1) (4). Xabi Alonso is lined up to replace him, and he is already making transfer demands (6) (11).
Alonso wants Tchouaméni from Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso has asked Chelsea to sign Aurélien Tchouaméni from Real Madrid (11). No fee mentioned yet, but the incoming manager wants a statement midfielder and Tchouaméni is his pick.
Enzo Fernandez pushing for Real Madrid, Wharton lined up
Real Madrid have a verbal agreement with Enzo Fernandez on a five-year contract (6). Chelsea do not want to sell, but the Argentine will push for the move. The valuation starts at €120m. If Fernandez goes, Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace is the £75m replacement target, a move that would reunite him with Alonso (6).
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Camavinga also on the radar
Chelsea and Manchester United have both approached Real Madrid about Eduardo Camavinga. Real are willing to listen at the right price. Liverpool, PSG, and Juventus are also watching (8).
Maignan talks open, Amorim not standing in the way
Chelsea have opened talks for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan (5) (7). Ruben Amorim has made it clear he will not block the move if the terms are right (7).
Como want Chalobah
Trevoh Chalobah is wanted by Como, where Cesc Fabregas is building his squad (2) (10). There is a gap in valuation between the clubs, making this an early test of Alonso's squad planning (10).
Reece James on the World Cup: "It's always in the back of my mind"
Reece James spoke ahead of England's match against Ghana about his World Cup ambitions. "It's always in the back of my mind," he said, acknowledging the competition for places but staying focused on the immediate test (3).
Shakhtar snatch young Brazilian Ryan Roberto
Ryan Roberto, the 18-year-old Brazilian on Chelsea's list, has signed for Shakhtar Donetsk. Arda Turan, now involved in the deal, helped push it through (12).
Fan-reaktioner
The Maresca news is dominating the conversation, with fans focusing on the compensation fee, north of £10m, as a rare piece of good business. Morgan Rogers interest has also surfaced, though Arsenal appear confident, and a potential £100m fee has supporters split. On a brighter note, Nicolas Jackson picked up an assist for Senegal against Norway, a small positive amid the upheaval.
