Maresca talks ongoing with City
Chelsea and Manchester City are still in talks over Enzo Maresca becoming your next manager (1). This is the big one, it shapes everything else this summer. Nothing signed yet, but the fact that negotiations are still live tells you this is serious. Maresca is the name the club want.
Vlahovic enquiry made
Chelsea have made an initial enquiry for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who could be available on a free transfer (2). A centre-forward is a clear need, and landing Vlahovic without a fee would be smart business. Crunch talks over his future are reportedly at a do-or-die stage.
Slonina heading for the exit
Gabriel Slonina is ready to leave Chelsea this summer. The 22-year-old goalkeeper has not played a single senior minute since his £10M move from Chicago Fire in 2022 (3). He wants regular football and the club are prepared to sell.
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Cucurella wants Barcelona
Marc Cucurella is prioritising a move to Barcelona and wants out of Chelsea (3). The move hinges on Barca sorting their own left-back situation, with Alejandro Balde potentially involved in a reshuffle. Manchester United are also interested.
Goalkeeper links, but caution urged
Chelsea are being linked with a Premier League goalkeeper, but the sensible advice is to stay patient (5). With Slonina on his way out, you need cover, but no one wants a rushed, desperate decision.
Fan reactions
The Slonina exit news landed hard on the subreddit, a £10M signing who never got a minute has fans frustrated at the waste. Elsewhere, the Xabi Alonso-to-Chelsea tactical breakdown is doing the rounds and supporters seem genuinely excited about how that might work. Lamine Yamal also gave Cole Palmer some love, telling reporters you cannot call a Chelsea number 10 who finished ninth in the Ballon d'Or underrated. See the full roundup.
