Chelsea news

Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr has arrived in San Sebastian to finalise his season-long loan move to Real Sociedad. The young centre-back joins the Txuri-urdin without a purchase option to bolster Pellegrino Matarazzo's defensive options.

John Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on Harry Maguire, claiming the defender was "never a Manchester United player" and should be dropped immediately. The former Chelsea midfielder believes Michael Carrick must make a ruthless decision at centre-back to avoid further Premier League disappointment.

Cole Palmer has credited Xabi Alonso for unlocking his true potential at Chelsea, suggesting that he was tactically shackled by his previous managers at Stamford Bridge. The England international enjoyed a stellar performance in Monday's victory over Fulham, finding the net and showcasing a level of freedom he claims was absent during the previous campaign.

Danny Welbeck made an immediate impact on his Chelsea debut by scoring the opening goal in a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Luton Town. The 35-year-old striker expressed his delight at seizing the opportunity at Stamford Bridge, hailing the special milestone and backing the club's ambitious project following his summer arrival from Brighton.

Xabi Alonso has broken his silence regarding the sudden exclusion of Enzo Fernandez from the Chelsea squad, sparking fresh speculation over the midfielder's future at Stamford Bridge. Despite earlier indications that the World Cup winner would feature in the Carabao Cup, his total absence has left fans questioning a potential move to Manchester City.

Chelsea secured their progression to the next round of the Carabao Cup with a professional 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. However, the result was somewhat overshadowed by the high-profile absence of Enzo Fernandez from the matchday squad.

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to secure the services of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in a cut-price deal. The veteran shot-stopper is expected to travel to London to finalise the formalities of the move and bolster Xabi Alonso's defensive options.

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Steve Bruce admits that Emi Martinez’s desperation to leave Aston Villa is strange, with the former Villans boss reacting to transfer talk during an exclusive interview with GOAL - as the World Cup-winning goalkeeper sees a move to Chelsea mooted. The Argentina international has spent 12 months shuffling his way towards exit doors in the West Midlands.

Nottingham Forest have completed the marquee £50m signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old forward arrives at the City Ground for an initial £45m fee plus £5m in add-ons, aiming to reignite his Premier League form after finding starting opportunities limited during his solitary season at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's £34m summer signing Valentin Barco has revealed how transitioning into a central midfielder transformed his career and paved the way for his move to Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old explained that abandoning his traditional left-back role helped him earn an Argentina World Cup call-up and secure a high-profile Premier League return.