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Chelsea confirms £47m Palestra transfer as Alonso era begins

Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of Italian international Marco Palestra from Atalanta in a deal worth a reported £47 million. The 21-year-old defender becomes the first major acquisition of the Xabi Alonso era at Stamford Bridge as the Blues look to overhaul their squad following a difficult season.

Selling Ramos for €75m has PSG laughing all the way to the bank

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 likely to once again be bust, with some huge names set to make big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

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£40m Garnacho likened to Gordon amid Chelsea exit talk

Alejandro Garnacho has been likened to Anthony Gordon, with both wingers considered to be limited, with former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino telling GOAL why the Blues may listen to offers for a £40 million ($53m) flop during the summer transfer window of 2026. Argentina international Garnacho only moved to Stamford Bridge 12 months ago, but uncomfortable questions are already being asked of his future.

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Cole quits Cesena manager role due to 'change in strategy'

Ashley Cole has announced his departure from Serie B side Cesena, bringing an abrupt end to his first head coaching role after just three months. The former England international decided to step down following internal discussions regarding the club’s future direction.

Why Chelsea transfer is ‘completely off the table’ for Vini Jr

Vinicius Junior is rapidly approaching a critical crossroads in his career, with the Brazilian superstar yet to agree an extension to his expiring contract at Real Madrid. Despite the ticking clock, any hopes of a blockbuster move to the Premier League with Chelsea have been completely extinguished due to a breakdown in relations with a key figure at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea, Newcastle, Forest & Villa fined for UEFA rule breaches

UEFA has announced a fresh wave of financial sanctions targeting several major European clubs, with Premier League sides Chelsea, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa all receiving significant fines. The governing body’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) confirmed the disciplinary measures following a detailed assessment of financial sustainability requirements for the upcoming seasons.