Tyrique George joins Everton permanently
Tyrique George has left. Everton signed the Chelsea academy forward on a permanent deal, announced Monday (2).
"There is a lot more to come from me and with the manager, the coaches and my teammates, I know I'm in a great place to show it," George said (2). David Moyes added Hayden Hackney and Merlin Rohl in the same window.
Chelsea open to Garnacho sale, no loans
Alejandro Garnacho could leave after one season at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are prepared to sell the £40m winger but will not sanction a loan, with Roma showing interest (4).
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The message is clear, permanent deal or nothing.
Beever-Jones signs until 2030
Aggie Beever-Jones committed her long-term future to Chelsea Women, signing a new contract through 2030 on July 6 (3).
"I think everyone knows I'm Chelsea through and through," she said (3). Her deal comes after Sam Kerr's summer exit.
United circling Andrey Santos
Manchester United are advancing their interest in Andrey Santos (6). The Brazilian midfielder is now a player Xabi Alonso has to make a call on, keep or cash in.
City shut down Ruben Dias enquiry
Chelsea asked about Ruben Dias. Manchester City said no (5). A quick, firm rejection.
Pep Chavarria: Chelsea to return with new bid
Chelsea are not done at left-back. A fresh bid for Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria is expected in the coming days (9). Personal terms are reportedly agreed.
Left-back target priced at £21.5m
A separate La Liga left-back option carries a £21.5m asking price, and the selling club is holding firm (7).
€50m teenager Karim Coulibaly on the radar
Chelsea could defy any push for experience with a move for Karim Coulibaly. The teenager is valued at €50m (8).
Alonso runs the rule over Marc Guiu
Xabi Alonso is evaluating Marc Guiu ahead of pre-season (10). The young striker has a chance to stake his claim before the squad takes shape.
Cucurella goes 90 as Spain knock out Portugal
Marc Cucurella played the full 90 minutes Monday as Spain beat Portugal 1–0 in the World Cup round of 16 (13). Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 90th minute. Pedro Neto started for Portugal and exits the tournament.
Fan reactions
The Chavarria news has fans buzzing after Fabrizio Romano reported personal terms are agreed and a bid is imminent. Some see him as the next piece after Palestra. On the academy front, optimism is building around Jesse Derry, Bobby Vincent reports Chelsea are close to a new long-term deal for the 19-year-old despite Bayern Munich interest. Read more on the Derry thread.
