Garnacho loan to Villa confirmed, Chelsea spree continues

Timeline

1. about 10 hours ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   Sunderland blocks Chelsea's £8m bid for captain Granit Xhaka

   Sunderland has turned down Chelsea's £8 million offer for captain Granit Xhaka, with manager Régis Le Bris saying the player will stay and the club will have a quiet transfer window, signing only Thomas Meunier

2. 2 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Alejandro Garnacho joins Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea

   Alejandro Garnacho moves from Chelsea to Aston Villa on a season‑long loan with a mandatory purchase clause, aiming to revive his form ahead of Villa’s UEFA Super Cup and Premier League start.

3. 5 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Chelsea launches record summer transfer spree under Xabi Alonso

   Chelsea, under new manager Xabi Alonso, is active in the 2026 summer transfer window, using player pressure to finalize deals including a £117 m record signing of Morgan Rogers.

4. 5 days ago

   [SPORTS] 45 sources

   Alejandro Garnacho joins Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea

   Alejandro Garnacho joins Aston Villa on a season‑long loan from Chelsea, with a £43 m conditional purchase clause, four‑year contract, and Unai Emery’s backing.

5. 7 days ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Alejandro Garnacho favors Roma as transfer talks with Chelsea continue

   Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho prefers a move to Roma; the Italian club seeks a loan deal while Chelsea wants a permanent transfer, with Fiorentina and Aston Villa also showing interest.

6. 10 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Chelsea set to loan out defender Mamadou Sarr for a second stint

   Chelsea plan a summer loan for defender Mamadou Sarr after only six appearances, with options including Strasbourg or Como.

7. 13 days ago

   [SPORTS] 17 sources

   Xabi Alonso sets Chelsea agenda: keeps captain, backs Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández

   Xabi Alonso, now Chelsea manager, retains Reece James as captain, aims to keep Enzo Fernández, builds the squad around Cole Palmer and eyes new signings, explaining his choice over Liverpool.

8. 13 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   AS Roma makes official offer for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho

   AS Roma has submitted a €5 million loan offer with a €35 million purchase option to Chelsea for 22‑year‑old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, aiming to boost its squad for the Champions League.

9. 15 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Chelsea moves to sell Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho

   Chelsea is set to sell Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, with manager Harry Alonso confirming talks and interest from Serie A clubs, as the club seeks to recover its £40 million investment amid financial压力.

10. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea targets Vlahovic, Esposito and Chalobah in summer transfer plans

    Chelsea is chasing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, Inter midfielder Francesco Pio Esposito, and may swap defender Trevoh Chalobah for a deal involving Inter, Como or Crystal Palace.

11. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 22 sources

    Roma pursue Chelsea winger Garnacho with loan‑buy option

    Chelsea set a €50 million price for winger Garnacho, preferring a permanent sale; Roma seek a loan‑with‑option deal as they also target Diego Moreira.

12. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Inter target Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah as transfer talks intensify

    Inter Milan pursues Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who wants the move, amid a €35‑40 million price tag, while also eyeing alternatives like Jhon Lucumí.

13. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Chelsea names Xabi Alonso manager as pre‑season training begins

    Chelsea hires Xabi Alonso on a four‑year deal, stresses hard work, starts pre‑season at Cobham, and debutes wearing classic Adidas Predator boots.

14. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Premier League clubs target midfielders in €30‑120 million transfer race

    Leeds United pursue Parma midfielder Mandela Keita for €30 m, while Liverpool chase Chelsea's Enzo Fernández for up to €120 m, amid competition from Everton, PSG and Bayern.

15. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 39 sources

    Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager as Álvaro Arbeloa takes Fulham helm

    Xabi Alonso becomes Chelsea manager on a four‑year deal, aiming to revive a ninth‑place side, while former Real Madrid defender Álvaro Arbeloa signs a three‑year contract to lead Fulham, with their first league

16. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources

    Chelsea seeks permanent sale of Alejandro Garnacho as Roma negotiate terms

    Chelsea will only sell Alejandro Garnacho permanently, rejecting Roma’s loan offer and demanding about €50 million as the winger's underwhelming season fuels transfer speculation.

17. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea sets firm stance on Garnacho and Chavarria transfer offers

    Chelsea will only accept permanent bids for forward Alejandro Garnacho and is negotiating a deal for left‑back Pep Chavarria, whose €21.5 m release clause may be met with a lower offer.

18. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Chelsea open to £40m sale of Alejandro Garnacho to Napoli

    Chelsea are willing to sell under‑performing winger Alejandro Garnacho for about £40 million, with Napoli leading interest and River Plate also monitoring the deal.

19. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Granit Xhaka remains at Sunderland, rejects Chelsea move

    Granit Xhaka confirms he stays at Sunderland until 2028, turning down Chelsea's £8 m bid as the Swiss captain focuses on the club's European campaign and the World Cup.

20. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Chelsea eyes major signings as Xabi Alonso takes charge

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is steering the club’s summer transfers, targeting Mahdi Nicoll‑Jazuli, Andreas Schjelderup, Granit Xhaka and Aurelien Tchouameni amid budget and Champions League constraints.

21. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources

    Inter close to securing Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah as Como raises offer

    Inter leads the chase for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, with Como matching a €30m bid; the transfer remains pending.

22. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea keeps Enzo Fernández as Xabi Alonso begins squad rebuild

    Chelsea retains Enzo Fernández while new boss Xabi Alonso tackles squad rebuild, discipline and Cole Palmer’s form after a 10th‑place finish.

23. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Nicolas Jackson’s Chelsea prospects after Senegal’s World Cup exit

    After Senegal’s World Cup elimination, forward Nicolas Jackson returns to Chelsea for rest and a pre‑season assessment by new manager Xabi Alonso; his future hinges on performance and transfer interest.

24. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Sunderland blocks Chelsea's £8 million bid for Granit Xhaka

    Sunderland rejected Chelsea’s £8 million bid for captain Granit Xhaka, confirming the midfielder will stay despite the Blues’ interest.

25. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Everton push for £40m permanent deal for Chelsea striker Liam Delap

    Everton are offering a £40 million deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap, hoping his physical style will boost their attack after his limited impact at Stamford Bridge.

26. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea aggressively targets new signings as Xabi Alonso reshapes squad

    Chelsea, led by Xabi Alonso, is negotiating for left‑back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano and has had a €9 million bid for Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka rejected.

27. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea eyes Fabian Ruiz and Trevoh Chalobah in summer transfer push

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso targets PSG midfielder Fabian Ruiz as Enzo Fernández seeks departure, while also chasing defender Trevoh Chalobah from Como, with bids in the €30‑40 million range.

28. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea eyes Granit Xhaka and Enzo Fernández as priority signings under Xabi Alonso

    Chelsea, led by new coach Xabi Alonso, is targeting Swiss captain Granit Xhaka and Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández, with José Mourinho also naming Fernández a priority signing.

29. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Como bids €25 million for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah

    Como offered €25 million plus bonuses for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, but Chelsea seeks €35 million; talks continue.

30. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 26 sources

    Chelsea's bid for Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka rebuffed

    Granit Xhaka has personal terms with Chelsea, but Sunderland rejected the club’s bid, keeping the Swiss captain under contract until 2028.

31. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea faces intense pre‑season and squad overhaul ahead of 2026‑27 campaign

    Chelsea's tight pre‑season schedule and 1 September transfer‑window deadline force Xabi Alonso to trim the squad, with several players such as Garnacho, Delap, Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana and Adarabioyo expected to

32. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea FC Introduces Subtle Badge Redesign for 2026‑27 Season

    Chelsea FC has refreshed its badge on social media for the 2026‑27 season, adding a deeper blue, simplifying the lion and font, and timing the change with new manager Xabi Alonso’s arrival.

33. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Premier League clubs vie for forwards Liam Delap and Allan Elias

    Chelsea set a £40 m price for striker Liam Delap as Everton leads the chase; Fulham, Liverpool and Newcastle vie for Brazilian winger Allan Elias, valued over €45 m.

34. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Chelsea hires Xabi Alonso, eyes defensive signings like Lacroix and Palestra

    Xabi Alonso becomes Chelsea's head coach, overseeing transfers that include Marco Palestra, Maxence Lacroix and a possible Club Brugge defender.

35. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea's Xabi Alonso pauses transfers, evaluates young defender Sarr

    Chelsea's new boss Xabi Alonso is pausing transfers, eyeing Atalanta’s Marco Palestra and Roma’s Wesley, while holding off on young defender Mamadou Sarr until pre‑season evaluation.

36. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut set for opening Premier League match against Fulham

    Xabi Alonso starts his Chelsea job with the 2026‑27 Premier League opener at Fulham, facing former Real Madrid teammate Alvaro Arbeloa in a West London derby.

37. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Chelsea under Xabi Alonso begins squad overhaul, targets goalkeeper Diogo Costa

    Xabi Alonso's Chelsea start the season without Fofana and are linked with a £51 m move for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

38. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso sets summer intouchables and faces squad overhaul

    Chelsea’s new boss Xabi Alonso names seven untouchable players and must overhaul a large, loan‑filled squad ahead of the summer transfer window.

39. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso outlines new style and targets Jeremie Frimpong

    Chelsea’s new coach Xabi Alonso plans a fresh tactical approach and is linked with a possible move for Dutch right‑back Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool.

40. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso sets summer transfer priorities, names seven untouchable players

    Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso has listed seven key players he will keep this summer while reviewing the rest of the squad as the club prepares for a season without European football.

41. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea Pressed Over Alejandro Garnacho Transfer Decision

    Chelsea face pressure to decide on Alejandro Garnacho’s future as Xabi Alonso weighs options amid the Argentine winger’s limited impact.

42. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea plots major signings and sales as Xabi Alonso prepares new squad

    Chelsea aims to buy Dani Olmo for €70 m while considering a £31 m sale of defender Malo Gusto as financial pressure mounts under new boss Xabi Alonso.

43. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Chelsea's New Era Under Xabi Alonso: Transfer Plans and Untouchable Players

    Xabi Alonso arrives at Chelsea, naming seven untouchable players and targeting mature signings like Dani Olmo and Jeremie Frimpong as he rebuilds the squad for a European‑free season.

44. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea faces squad uncertainty as new signings and loan returns shape 2025‑26 lineup

    Chelsea’s squad is unsettled as Xabi Alonso plans the 2025‑26 roster, weighing newcomer Emmanuel Emegha, returning Nicolas Jackson, and other signings amid a crowded attack.

45. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso urged to offload striker Liam Delap

    Xabi Alonso, new Chelsea manager, is urged to sell under‑performing striker Liam Delap, who has scored just a few goals since his £30 m transfer, with Everton mentioned as a possible destination.

46. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea eyes winger Zadok Yohanna while weighing Alejandro Garnacho exit

    Chelsea may sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna for €25 m and is considering selling under‑performing Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho as new manager Xabi Alonso reshapes the squad.

47. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea weigh £21.6 million offer for Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna

    Chelsea plan a £21.6 million bid for AIK winger Zadok Yohanna, joining other Premier League clubs vying for the Nigerian talent.

48. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea puts Garnacho and four others up for sale

    Chelsea are open to offers for Garnacho and four other players as Xabi Alonso plans squad overhaul ahead of the summer window.

49. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea hires Xabi Alonso as manager, Joe Cole urges veteran signings

    Xabi Alonso becomes Chelsea manager on a four‑year deal; former player Joe Cole urges the club to sign veteran free agents like Bernardo Silva and to give Alonso full managerial control.

50. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Chelsea's Xabi Alonso targets midfield signing and evaluates striker Nicolas Jackson

    Chelsea's Xabi Alonso eyes midfield addition Exequiel Palacios and will evaluate striker Nicolas Jackson in pre‑season amid transfer speculation.

51. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea looks to reshape squad under Xabi Alonso for 2026‑27 Premier League challenge

    Chelsea, after a 10th‑place finish and massive financial losses, aims to revamp its squad under new boss Xabi Alonso, weighing youth development versus veteran signings ahead of a possible title push.

52. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso under pressure to win a trophy and boost squad

    Xabi Alonso must win a trophy to satisfy Chelsea owners after a poor season, and former stars urge him to sign striker Darwin Núñez as the club seeks defensive and attacking reinforcements.

53. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 152 sources

    Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid, appointed Chelsea manager

    Xabi Alonso abruptly left Real Madrid, was replaced by Álvaro Arbeloa, and has been appointed Chelsea manager as the club plans to sell goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen.

54. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources

    Chelsea prepares summer exits as new manager Xabi Alonso reshapes squad

    Chelsea, now led by Xabi Alonso, plan a summer squad overhaul, with goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen seeking a move and up to twelve players, including Enzo Fernández, listed for sale.

55. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea eyes squad revamp ahead of Xabi Alonso’s debut season

    Chelsea plans a squad overhaul under new manager Xabi Alonso, with Saudi interest in winger Pedro Neto and praise for the extra preparation time.

56. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Xabi Alonso begins tenure as Chelsea manager

    Xabi Alonso takes over as Chelsea manager, promising tactical flexibility; defender Jorrel Hato welcomes the appointment.

57. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Xabi Alonso Close to Chelsea Move

    Xabi Alonso reportedly near a move to Chelsea as the club looks to bolster its squad.

58. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Xabi Alonso Linked to Chelsea Manager Role as Lewandowski Poised to Leave Barcelona

    Xabi Alonso is rumored to become Chelsea’s next coach while Robert Lewandowski may leave Barcelona.

59. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Chelsea eyes Xabi Alonso as new manager, amid his demand for project guarantees

    Chelsea pursues Xabi Alonso as manager, but the Spaniard wants firm project guarantees after his Bayer Leverkusen success.

60. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Chelsea pursues Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola for head coach role

    Chelsea aim to hire Xabi Alonso, also considering Andoni Iraola, as they seek a new head coach amid a disappointing season.

61. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources

    Chelsea evaluates former Barcelona boss Xavi for head coach vacancy

    Chelsea considered ex‑Barcelona boss Xavi for their vacant head‑coach role but may now prioritize other candidates.

62. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea begins hunt for new head coach as links emerge to Silva and Iraola

    Chelsea begins coach hunt with Silva and Iraola linked; Romano says Iraola is interested in taking the Chelsea job.