Transfers

A host of big name Blues stars played a friendly ahead of going out on loan - but there was another story from the match at Cobham

It's not accurate to say that the Old Trafford side have missed out on the Real Madrid pair as concerns range from wages to buy-back arrangements

The Argentine goalkeeper, who played for the Gunners in their 2020 FA Cup final victory, has left for first-team football at Villa Park

The 21-year-old has only played two games so far this season but already has five goals to his name and is being tipped for a big-money move

The Gunners' former head of global scouting speaks to Goal about his 24-year stay in north London, which came to an end this month

The news that the Gunners striker is staying at the Emirates until 2023 will be met with relief by fans, who had feared the loss of their captain

The 36-year-old returns to England after spending he past three seasons in Russia with Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Lining up in an unfavoured position on the right side of the Blues attack, the £70m man didn't have the brightest of debuts against Brighton

The Italy international had no issues snubbing one San Siro club when their city rivals entered the race to sign him from Brescia

With just under a month until the transfer window closes, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still looking to add to his squad

The former Reds defender believes those on the fringes of the fold at Anfield can be offloaded before a Bayern Munich midfielder is acquired

The Blues boss is keen to deliver his own perspective on his club's aggressive market strategy as fellow managers begin to offer their views

The Blues boss made sure to show the German star plenty of love as he helped wrap up a key transfer

The Blues boss refutes that his new signings will have an unsettling effect on the harmony of his group training at Cobham

The Argentine striker has had a difficult few seasons but becoming a building block for Beckham's side could be the change he needs

Some fans are frustrated that the Bayern Munich start hasn't moved to Anfield but the Reds remain the team to beat in England this season

The Reds have made just one signing since winning the Premier League title, but their manager is not concerned by the lack of activity

The Wales international has been linked with a return to the Premier League and has been put forward as an alternative signing to Jadon Sancho

The 28-year-old is in demand after his brilliant form at the end of last season, with Bernd Leno reclaiming his first-team place at Emirates Stadium

The Lillywhites have been linked with a number of forwards and their manager is eager to reach an agreement for one of those players

The Reds have been linked with a move to bring in another Senegalese forward, with greater depth required in their attacking unit

The Gunners boss also discussed the futures of Matteo Guendouzi and Alexandre Lacazette

The former Gunners striker believes the German playmaker is no longer required, while the French midfielder and Spanish defender are also disposable

The Spain international has been heavily touted for a move to Anfield, and the Reds boss did not move to quash speculation at his press conference

The Blaugrana legend is surprised to see a Uruguayan frontman being allowed to leave, with Ronald Koeman needing to land another goalscorer

The star of the Blues academy is set to join a substantial loan group this season as players look for first-team chances outside of the squad

The former Reds striker is confident that the recent success enjoyed at Anfield will convince key men to stay put and ignore any admiring glances

The World Cup-winning pair currently look set to remain in London for the upcoming season despite interest from Serie A

The scrutiny at Stamford Bridge now turns to the Blues manager following an almost unprecedented summer of transfer activity