The Blues kicked-off the Xabi Alonso era in style at Craven Cottage, but the chaotic nature of Monday's game spoke to a couple of glaring issues in the squad
Napoli have identified Chelsea starlet Marc Guiu as their primary target to reinforce the forward line before the summer transfer window slams shut. The Italian giants are prepared to commit a significant financial package to secure the Spaniard, who is eager for more regular first-team opportunities.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Morgan Rogers enjoyed his debut after helping Chelsea secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham in a pulsating West London derby at Craven Cottage. The former Aston Villa man found the net in his first competitive appearance for the Blues, proving exactly why the club moved to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Chelsea are exploring a late summer move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga after Bournemouth rejected three bids for Alex Scott. The Blues are making midfield contingency plans as Manchester City circle Enzo Fernandez, who remains keen on a Stamford Bridge exit before the deadline.