Juventus on Wednesday, Mudryk and Welbeck in the frame
Your pre-season continues Wednesday against Juventus in the Hong Kong Football Festival (3). Xabi Alonso confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk is ready to feature after his doping ban return (4). Not 90 minutes, but he can play. Danny Welbeck could also make his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt.
Keepers on the move
A Chelsea goalkeeper is set to join sister club Strasbourg on loan for the season (1). Fabrizio Romano says the deal is 99% done (1). The identity has not been confirmed, but it clears one more spot in a squad still being trimmed.
Spurs want Jackson at £65m
Tottenham have added Nicolas Jackson to their summer shortlist (2). Chelsea's valuation is £65m. Aston Villa are also watching. With six senior strikers now in the squad after Welbeck's arrival and plans to halve that number, Jackson's future is one to track.
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Chelsea trying to hijack a United target
Chelsea are exploring a deal for a £24m Serie A star after already agreeing a sale, and Manchester United were in pole position (5). The club is moving to disrupt a rival's move. No name confirmed yet.
Alonso keeps Mudryk door open
"No decision made," Alonso said on Tuesday when asked about Mudryk's future (4). The winger is back from his ban, training, and now available for selection. Alonso is not closing any doors.
Hato: 'Something special here'
Jorrel Hato believes this Chelsea squad can achieve something under Alonso this season (6). The young defender's role could grow if the optimism around the new manager translates onto the pitch.
Mac Allister links from July
Chelsea were reported to hold an interest in Alexis Mac Allister last month (8). The Liverpool midfielder has also been linked with Real Madrid. Nothing concrete since.
Fan reactions
The Jackson-to-Spurs rumour has split opinion. Some fans see £65m as good business for a striker who divided the fanbase last season, others want to keep him ahead of the new campaign. The Mudryk return is generating more excitement, seeing him back in the squad against Juventus feels like a fresh start. On the striker logjam, the Athletic report that Chelsea want to move from six to three has fans debating who goes first, with Delap the name most expect to leave. Read the Jackson thread here.
