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'So good' - Cole Palmer blown away by two Chelsea summer signings
Cole Palmer has been blown away by two Chelsea summer signings and insists the club 'should be winning trophies' this season following their improvement under Enzo Maresca. Maresca's reign at Stamford Bridge was threatening to unravel midway through last season but Pep Guardiola's former assistant managed to turn things around. Chelsea qualified for the Champions League on the final day of the season and won the Conference League, beating La Liga side Real Betis 4-1 in the final. Maresca then led Chelsea to glory in the Club World Cup as the Blues beat the likes of PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to triumph in the States. Chelsea began their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a goalless draw with Crystal Palace and looked in desperate need of further games after a shortened pre-season due to the Club World Cup. Metro's new weekly football newsletter: In The Mixer. Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every Friday – sign up, it's an open goal. Palmer says the club's trajectory and the fact they are world champions demands that more silverware is won this season. Asked whether the team are under more pressure after winning the Club World Cup, he told NBC Sports: 'Yeah, definitely because the way the club's going, the direction, everyone's excited. 'We should be winning trophies.' To help Maresca achieve that, Chelsea have spent another £250m on new signings this summer, bringing the likes of Joao Pedro, Jorrel Hato, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap to Stamford Bridge. Palmer already 'loves' playing with Pedro, who starred in the latter stages of the Club World Cup after completing a £60m move from Brighton. 'He's so good man,' Palmer said of the Brazilian. 'I love playing with him. 'Even in training we just have good chemistry and know where each other are going to be. 'It was amazing to see him come in. We knew he was a good player before but to see it in person was really good.' Palmer also has high hopes for Delap, who is set to compete with Pedro for a place in the Chelsea team, though there are ways both can play in the same XI. Chelsea met Delap's £30m Ipswich Town release clause after he impressed for the relegated side last season. More Trending 'I just think he's something different,' Palmer said when asked what Delap would bring to the Blues. 'He's different to Joao and other strikers I've played with. He's more old-school, he's aggressive, he'll run in behind, he's just a handful for defenders and he's one of the best finishes I've seen as well. 'Hopefully those two together score some goals between them.' Chelsea face two London derbies during the remainder of the month, first taking on struggling West Ham at the London Stadium and then facing Fulham at Craven Cottage. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Gary Neville changes Premier League top-four prediction and names title favourites MORE: 'I'd be surprised' – Jamie Carragher makes bold Viktor Gyokeres prediction after Arsenal debut MORE: 'Everything is the same' – Arsenal star told he needs to improve after Man Utd display
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Vardy has 'heart set' on joining Celtic
Veteran striker keen on joining Scottish champions and Rangers linked with Serie A left-back... Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has his "heart set" on a move to Celtic and a reunion with Brendan Rodgers as he targets playing on until he is 40. (Sun), externalRangers have revived interest in Roma left-back Anass Salah-Eddine, with Spanish side Elche also keen on the 23-year-old. (Il Messaggero via Daily Record, external)Feyenoord attacker Calvin Stengs, 26, is of interest to Celtic. (Daily Record), externalRangers have dismissed an approach from Lille to take striker Hamza Igamane on loan. (Rangers Review - subscription required), externalDundee have held talks with Celtic over a loan deal for Colby Donovan, while Ayr United are also interested in the 18-year-old right-back. (Daily Record), externalCeltic are likely to bank a seven-figure sum from former player Ben Doak's move from Liverpool to Bournemouth. (Sun), externalMaccabi Tel Aviv forward Dor Turgeman, previously linked with Rangers, is close to joining New England Revolution in the MLS. (Luca Bendoni on X), externalBrighton are among the English Premier League clubs keeping close tabs on Hearts' Scotland under-16 international Keir McMeekin. (Daily Record), externalFormer Dunfermline boss James McPake is understood to be among the contenders to replace Rhys McCabe at Airdrieonians. (Daily Record), externalInverness Caledonian Thistle have been in talks with Celtic regarding a possible cooperation agreement this season. (Inverness Courier), external
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Gossip: Palace want to retain Eze for Conference League play-off
Crystal Palace want to retain their England duo - playmaker Eberechi Eze, 27, and defender Marc Guehi - who are targets for Tottenham and Liverpool respectively - until after the start of their Conference League campaign, which begins on Thursday against Fredrikstad. (Mirror, external)However, Spurs have made a request to Palace over the payment structure of a deal for Eze, with a proposed offer of £55m plus add-ons. (Independent, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Tuesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
