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Barcelona have confirmed a two-year contract extension for Wojciech Szczesny, keeping the veteran goalkeeper at Camp Nou until 2027. The Polish shot-stopper’s new deal casts fresh doubt over Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future, with Chelsea and Monaco both monitoring the German’s situation as Barca prepare for life with a new-look goalkeeping hierarchy with Joan Garcia leading the line.

Chelsea’s hopes of signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan have been dashed after new Rossoneri manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the France international will stay at San Siro. Despite advanced talks between the clubs in June, the deal collapsed over a fee disagreement — and Allegri has now firmly ruled out any chance of a revived move this summer.

Joao Felix has admitted he wants to return to his boyhood club Benfica to regain his form, but his wage demands and transfer fee may block a transfer.

Chelsea must reportedly raise over £60 million ($82m) in player sales to register their new signings for next season's Champions League, with UEFA's financial regulations forcing the club into a balancing act. Despite a lucrative Club World Cup run, the Blues face a race against time to offload stars or risk being unable to field their summer recruits in European competitions.

Carney Chukwuemeka may yet make his move to Borussia Dortmund permanent, after a club chief claimed he hopes to agree a deal to sign him from Chelsea.

Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella praised former Blues teammate Thiago Silva as they prepare to reunite in a Club World Cup clash with Fluminense.

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has revealed the crucial support he’s received from team-mate Tosin Adarabioyo after a testing 2025 at Stamford Bridge. Despite a strong start to the campaign, Palmer struggled with form and pressure in the second half of the campaign but has credited the centre-back for being a constant source of encouragement on and off the pitch.

Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Noni Madueke, as the Chelsea winger closes in on a move across London to the Gunners.

The reasons for Chelsea new boy Liam Delap breaking up with his model girlfriend Leanna Paul have been revealed.

Joao Felix admits that, after flopping at Chelsea and struggling during a loan spell at AC Milan, he is open to heading “home” and joining Benfica.

Tottenham Hotspur tabled a bid worth £50million ($68m) for Mohammed Kudus but West Ham have reportedly rejected it. Spurs, however, will return with a fresh bid soon as they have made the Ghanaian their number one priority in the transfer market after getting Thomas Frank's approval. Kudus wants to join the North London side this summer despite interest from Chelsea.

Ethan Nwaneri has reportedly delivered a contract ultimatum to Arsenal, with the teenage wonderkid yet to sign fresh terms.