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Emi Martinez transfer update: Chelsea strike £7.5m deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026grace

Chelsea have reached a £7.5m agreement to recruit Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The 33-year-old Argentina international is expected to complete a medical in London before joining the goalkeeping department at Stamford Bridge. The decision comes amid doubts about Robert Sanchez’s recent displays, especially following Monday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham. Sanchez, Chelsea’s first-choice keeper since […]

Chelsea Women: 2026-27 Women’s Super League Season Preview, No. 6

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026grace

Average predicted finish: 3rd (This ranking reflects the combined forecasts of several writers rather than one individual prediction) Previous season’s finish: 3rd Prospects Following 10 years of dominance in domestic football and a memorable treble in 2024-25, Chelsea ended last season with only the League Cup, an outcome below the club’s customary expectations. Significant changes […]

Nottingham Forest Reach £50m Agreement for Chelsea Striker Liam Delap

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026grace

Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement on a club-record deal valued at approximately £50m for Chelsea forward Liam Delap. The 23-year-old is set to complete a medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term contract at the City Ground this week. The proposed transfer comes only a year after Delap moved from Ipswich Town […]

Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers Excel in Chelsea Victory as Robert Sanchez Falters

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026grace

Palmer and Joao Pedro have recently been Chelsea’s main sources of attacking danger, and the in-form Rogers has now added another dimension to their forward line. The move brings him back together with Palmer, his former Manchester City colleague, whom he called his closest friend in football after the victory at Craven Cottage. Discussing Palmer’s […]

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea Player Ratings: Palmer and Rogers Shine

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Rogers and Palmer Shine While Sanchez Falters – Player Ratings

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026grace

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea Player Ratings: Palmer and Rogers Shine Robert Sanchez: A poor early pass handed Fulham a corner. He should have kept out King’s near-post equaliser, while his save before Fulham’s second goal pushed the ball into a threatening position for Garcia to finish. 3 Josh Acheampong: The 20-year-old made an excellent double clearance […]

Nottingham Forest Pursuing Deal for Chelsea Striker Liam Delap

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026grace

Nottingham Forest are pursuing an agreement to recruit Chelsea forward Liam Delap. The 23-year-old is available for a reported fee of £50m and has been practising away from the senior squad. It is not yet known whether negotiations involve a permanent transfer or a temporary switch, although the clubs are understood to share a strong […]

Chelsea Shift Direction as Alonso Prepares to End the Turmoil of Youth | Chelsea

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026grace

A fresh start has become essential. It may be an exaggeration to suggest Chelsea have transformed from a talent factory into a home for veterans after recruiting Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, but their summer strategy has clearly evolved. Experienced figures have finally been added, and Xabi Alonso will hope their maturity helps a youthful […]

Liam Delap: What Lies Ahead for the Chelsea Striker and Can He Rediscover His Form?

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026grace

Delap has been replaced by Joao Pedro as the club’s number nine. Pedro, who arrived from Brighton during the same transfer window last season, generally performed well while Delap received fewer opportunities. The English forward was subsequently placed in a group of roughly 12 players who train apart from, but near, new manager Xabi Alonso’s […]

Chelsea Update: Joao Pedro Agrees Deal Through 2034

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Chelsea are preparing to extend forward Joao Pedro’s contract until 2034 ahead of the new Premier League campaign. People at Stamford Bridge believe the deal will soon be completed, while representatives close to the 24-year-old claim an agreement is already in place through 2032, including a club option for another two seasons. The Brazil international […]

Alonso Confirms Enzo Is a Chelsea Player but Offers No Assurances Over Fernández’s Future | Chelsea

August 20, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Xabi Alonso has declined to confirm whether Chelsea would reject an attempt from Manchester City to buy Enzo Fernández. Uncertainty continues to surround Fernández’s future, and a departure from Stamford Bridge remains possible despite Chelsea’s informal deadline for written offers of £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder having passed. City are considering a late approach […]