Chelsea news

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has called for much-needed stability at Stamford Bridge as the club prepares to enter a new era under head coach Xabi Alonso. The West London outfit have experienced frequent managerial changes and heavy player turnover in recent years, prompting the French international to urge a more settled long-term approach.

Former Chelsea first-team doctor Eva Carneiro has launched a stinging rebuke to Jose Mourinho and John Terry after the pair revisited their infamous 2015 touchline clash in a new Netflix documentary. The long-standing feud, which began during a Premier League season opener against Swansea City, has been reignited as the protagonists trade fresh barbs over medical ethics.

RB Leipzig are moving quickly to reinvest the massive windfall from their Yan Diomande sale to Real Madrid, with the Bundesliga giants now closing in on a double swoop from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The German outfit have reportedly reached full agreements on personal terms with both Samir El Mourabet and former Chelsea winger Diego Moreira as they look to reshape their attacking options for the new campaign.

Nicolas Jackson is reportedly determined to remain at Chelsea this summer, despite mounting interest from Premier League rivals Aston Villa and potential suitors in La Liga. The Senegalese forward is eager to prove his worth at Stamford Bridge as the club begins a new era under the guidance of manager Xabi Alonso.

Former Manchester United defender Quinton Fortune admits he wishes his old club had re-signed Danny Welbeck this summer. The experienced striker instead completed a surprise move from Brighton to Chelsea, leaving Fortune to praise Xabi Alonso's astute business in the transfer market.

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Brentford defender Nathan Collins has backed his team-mates to maintain the high standards established by Jordan Henderson following his departure to Chelsea. The 36-year-old midfielder left the Gtech Community Stadium by mutual consent after a single season, leaving a lasting legacy behind as the Bees prepare for the new Premier League campaign.

Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah has praised the impressive managerial qualities of both Vincent Kompany and Xabi Alonso. The Germany international highlighted how the legendary former players use their vast experience to emotionally connect with their squads and successfully implement tactical ideas.

Enzo Fernandez would tick a box for Manchester City that the Blues have been missing, Colin Hendry has told GOAL, with the World Cup winner tipped to be a “big plus” for Enzo Maresca if he can be lured away from Chelsea. The Argentina international will come with a huge price tag, said to stand at £120 million ($162m), but could prove to be money well spent.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has addressed the recent transfer speculation linking talented teenage midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly with Chelsea and Manchester United. The Spanish coach insisted that rival interest in the young academy graduate is actually a positive sign for the club's development.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal despite his desire to remain at the club and fight for a starting spot. While the academy graduate has impressed during pre-season, intense competition for places and reported interest from rival Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea mean a summer transfer could still be on the cards for the midfielder.

Chelsea have placed a £50 million asking price on Liam Delap as Premier League clubs prepare to launch official moves for the striker. The forward could leave Stamford Bridge just one year after completing a £30m transfer from Ipswich Town. Having scored only two goals during a difficult debut campaign, Delap has struggled to win over new manager Xabi Alonso ahead of the September transfer deadline.