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BBC News
7 days ago
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Chelsea reluctant to sign replacement for injured Colwill
Chelsea remain reluctant to enter the market for a centre-back replacement after Levi Colwill's serious knee Blues have been targeting attackers at the end of the summer but haven't yet decided to replace Colwill, 23, after he had surgery after having injured his anterior cruciate ligament this Enzo Maresca said replacing Colwill was a "priority" after the 2-0 pre-season win at Stamford Bridge over Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in an interview on DAZN but the plan remains to use players from inside the squad. Both Benoit Badiashile, currently injured but expected to be back from injury in September, and Josh Acheampong are keen to play more 19, has also been attracting interest from Premier League clubs but Chelsea's stance is that he is not for sale as his stock remains very high internally. He is also very unlikely to go out on loan after Colwill's Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah and new signing Jorrel Hato who are capable of playing at centre Veiga remains available for sale and is training with the so-called 'bomb squad' - a group of players including Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell - away from the first team. There remains a slight possibility Chelsea enter the market but it would require the sale of Chalobah - the only defender they are open to selling - with an exciting opportunity also needing to present itself on the Chalobah is not pushing to leave Stamford Bridge despite some uncertainty around his James and Marc Cucurella could also play at centre back in emergency circumstances should any further injuries main two targets remain Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons with early talks having been made with both players. Their potential arrival depends on the ability to agree a fee with both clubs and potential exits of attacking duo Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku - who were both left out of the club's first pre-season friendly on Friday evening.
Yahoo
09-08-2025
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The Telegraph: Why Chelsea could miss out on crucial signing to rival club
Chelsea are prioritising other targets, leaving Liverpool with a clear run at Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi according to reports. The Blues were rocked by the news Levi Colwill will miss the majority of the season with an ACL injury picked up in training on Monday. Colwill has undergone successful surgery and will now begin his rehabilitation process, but it leaves Chelsea with a major decision to make. Liverpool set to have clear run at Marc Guehi Enzo Maresca started Trevoh Chalobah and Josh Acheampong in Friday night's win against Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge. The big question now is whether Chelsea make do with they've got or enter the market for a new centre back before the window closes. Guehi is into the final 12 months of his Crystal Palace contract. (Photo by) Maresca stated after the Leverkusen win he wanted a new centre back, and he was spotted in conversation with Chelsea's sporting directors after making those comments. An obvious solution would be Guehi, who Chelsea tried to sign in January before opting to recall Trevoh Chalobah. Chelsea were linked with Guehi earlier this summer, and he's a product of the club's academy, whilst he's also into the final 12 months of his contract. However, The Telegraph have reported the Blues are concentrating on other targets despite the injury to Colwill, leaving Liverpool with a clear run at the England international. Renato Veiga still expected to leave There had been talk over whether it would be possible to reintegrate Renato Veiga into the squad to provide cover for Colwill. More Stories / Latest News The Telegraph: Why Chelsea could miss out on crucial signing to rival club 9th Aug 2025, 03:30pm 'Understand Chelsea'- Ben Jacobs provides surprising update on future of £5m rated ace 9th Aug 2025, 03:00pm Report: Two European clubs join the race for £10m Chelsea ace, summer exit possible 9th Aug 2025, 02:30pm Veiga joined Juventus on loan in January in order to get more regular minutes at centre back, and there's now an opening to do so at Chelsea. However, despite Colwill's injury the Blues are still expected to sell Veiga, who saw a move to Atletico Madrid fall through earlier this summer, with Chelsea said to want a total package of €40m.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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Bayern Munich make Malo Gusto enquiry
Bayern Munich have made an enquiry about the availability of Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, according to L'Equipe. The 22-year-old joined Chelsea in January 2023 and has quickly established himself as a prominent squad member, making over 80 appearances for the Blues since his arrival. Advertisement Bayern's interest in Gusto comes amid uncertainty over the future of their current right-back options. They mainly deployed Konrad Laimer in that position last season due to injuries to Sacha Boey and Josip Stanisic. At least one of Boey or Stanisic is expected to depart the Allianz Arena this summer, and Bayern will need to bring in a replacement. The Bundesliga club have been keeping tabs on Gusto since his time at Lyon before he completed a €35m move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Gusto, who is under contract until 2030. However, the situation is complicated by the presence of club captain Reece James, whose return to fitness could limit Gusto's playing time. Advertisement Gusto is also strictly a traditional full-back and is not comfortable inverting into midfield like Enzo Maresca demands sometimes. Additionally, the emergence of highly rated youngster Josh Acheampong has given Chelsea further options at right-back, potentially making Gusto expendable if the right offer arrives. Chelsea are sanctioning several departures at the moment, and Gusto's future at Stamford Bridge could be one to keep an eye on. The Blues have recently agreed deals with Arsenal and Bournemouth for Noni Madueke and Djordje Petrovic respectively, while more exits are imminent. For now, though, Chelsea's focus is on Sunday's Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Telegraph
08-07-2025
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The latest Chelsea player that Crystal Palace want to sign
Crystal Palace have enquired about Chelsea wonderkid Josh Acheampong on a season-long loan as their latest short-term deal from Stamford Bridge. The clubs have a history of working together with successful loans heading to Selhurst Park, starting with Ruben Loftus-Cheek when he used his move to get into the England squad for the World Cup in 2018. Acheampong, 19, is highly rated at Chelsea and has been tipped to be a full England international after playing for the Under-20s and breaking into Enzo Maresca's first-team plans last season, with his 13 appearances including a start at the current Club World Cup. Palace have targeted him as their primary signing from Chelsea this summer, with one loan allowed from a Premier League rival. Last season Trevoh Chalobah headed to Palace for the first half of the season, with Ben Chilwell there for the final six months. With Acheampong comfortable at centre-back or right-back, he is seen as the perfect loan to bolster Oliver Glasner's backline with the prospect of European football after winning the FA Cup in May. Acheampong recently spoke at the Club World Cup where he insisted he just wanted to focus on his football, adding: 'I love the club, so I always want to stay at Chelsea and just show what I can do'. It will be down to Chelsea to decide on Acheampong's plans for next season. Players have benefited from season-long moves away from Stamford Bridge, with Conor Gallagher also playing in south London along with Chalobah and Chilwell. Marc Guehi was also at Chelsea, although his move to Palace was a permanent transfer, as was Gary Cahill's towards the end of his playing career. Acheampong only signed his first professional contract at Chelsea 18 months ago and his potential has seen him included in first-team squads, making his debut 14 months ago. Maresca used him in eight Europa Conference games last season and also picked him in the startling line-up for two Premier League matches, one of them against Palace in a 1-1 draw. Chalobah returned to Chelsea during his loan last season as he had a recall option. The England centre-back, 26, is Napoli's No1 target to strengthen Antonio Conte's backline as they prepare for a return to Europe. Palace, meanwhile, are pushing ahead with a deal for Ajax's Borna Sosa, 27, for their left-back slot. As revealed by Telegraph Sport, they have launched an ambitious move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande which would cost around £45million.
BBC News
02-07-2025
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Uno, table tennis and beach - how Miami lifted Chelsea
Chelsea's move to the glamorous surroundings of Miami has been welcomed by squad members and staff. The Blues switched from Philadelphia to a known but unnamed beach resort in Miami for privacy reasons in preparation for the knockout stages. Several sources told BBC Sport that, although their previous base in Philadelphia was perfect - a five-star hotel in the centre of the city - there was increasingly a feeling of cabin fever due to the oppressive record-breaking heatwave that discouraged players from going outside. It remains hot in Miami but players have still gone for walks, coffees and shopping trips while remaining relatively anonymous in their street clothing in slightly cooler temperatures by the coast. They have also held a barbecue night. "Being in Miami is obviously amazing with the beach right there," said defender Levi Colwill. "It is nice just to walk, clear your head a bit. I'd say it is quite chilled. We've got a little card group going on. "You've got the pool, you've got the beach, you've got a lot of things to keep you busy while you're not playing football."There is also a games room, which was already present in Philadelphia, but is proving popular, featuring retro and modern console computer games, card games like Uno, table tennis and basketball facilities. Youngster Josh Acheampong spoke about a table tennis competition for the players, saying: "We did a tournament and Trev [Chalobah] was quite good. Enzo Fernandez and Tyrique [George] are actually also quite good. I'm not the best, but I find it quite fun. It was like a two v two tournament."Summer signing Dario Essugo added: "We play PlayStation, make some things, play Uno, to make the time pass quicker. The team-mates are very good guys and I am happy to be here."Families and friends have also been encouraged to travel and hosted by the club for the latter rounds after few came for the group stage. However, following two days of rest after a win over Benfica, training remains difficult. Chelsea are having morning sessions at Barry University to avoid the worst of the heat, but are still restricted to shorter sessions as they were in Philadelphia. The other downside of a Miami base is travel. Chelsea went north to Charlotte in North Carolina to play Benfica and will return to Philadelphia, where Friday's quarter-final opponents Palmeiras are based, on Thursday night before the game the following Chelsea win their 62nd match of the season, they are expected to set up a new training base near New York. The semi-final and potential final would both be played at the MetLife Stadium just across the Hudson River in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
