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Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign highly-rated Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini as Xabi Alonso looks to reshape his backline at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have already initiated contact with the Italian's representatives to determine the financial requirements of a potential summer switch to west London.

Tottenham secured a dramatic 2-1 pre-season victory over London rivals Chelsea at Accor Stadium despite playing almost the entire second half with ten men. Richarlison poked home a last-minute winner after Xabi Alonso's side had dominated the contest following Kevin Danso's controversial sending off.

Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended transfer ban over historical financial breaches regarding payments made to agents between 2009 and 2022. The Football Association opted to set aside a suspended six-point deduction following extensive self-reporting by the club’s new owners, bringing regulatory proceedings to a formal close.

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea's mercurial winger, has been allowed to return to the club after seeing his case for doping resolved. The Ukrainian forward was handed a four-year ban by the FA in June 2025, but after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport has seen the suspension ended early. He will join the club's preseason camp as they revamp under Xabi Alonso.

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Cole Palmer has hilariously warned new Chelsea team-mate Morgan Rogers against using their shared 'cold' goal celebration. The England international joked that he would send the bailiffs round after officially trademarking the iconic gesture, following Rogers' club-record £117 million transfer to Stamford Bridge.

The Football Association (FA) has introduced tougher regulations to combat discriminatory conduct across English football ahead of the upcoming campaign. Under the updated framework, players, managers, and technical staff found guilty of aggravated misconduct will now face an increased minimum suspension of 10 matches to foster an inclusive environment.

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Former Chelsea and Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has been confirmed as the latest celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The ex-England international admitted that while dancing is in his blood, taking to the ballroom will be completely outside his comfort zone.

Chelsea have officially announced the signing of France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on a long-term contract. The commanding central defender revealed he shares the "same desire" to win trophies as new Blues manager Xabi Alonso.

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Jordan Henderson has reached an agreement to terminate his contract at Brentford with immediate effect. The veteran midfielder, who only returned to the Premier League last summer, is now expected to complete a shock move to Chelsea as a free agent.