Chelsea
Friday, 7 August 2026
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Pep Chavarria Chelsea deal reaches medical stage
Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea's deal for Pep Chavarria is done, with a €19m plus €2m agreement and a medical now booked.
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Cristian Orozco joins Manchester United as academy plan takes shape
Manchester United have confirmed Cristian Orozco as their sixth summer signing, with the £850,000 midfielder set to start in the academy.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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Pedro Neto links grow as City keep the door open
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City still have work to do in the transfer window as Pedro Neto links intensify and Savinho’s future remains tied to Spurs
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Bruno Guimaraes passes medical as Arsenal close in on £75m move
Bruno Guimaraes has passed his medical and is set to join Arsenal for around £75m, with a four-year deal to 2030 and the move due soon.
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Nicolas Jackson’s finishing problem and the case for keeping him
Nicolas Jackson converted 18 of 61 big chances in the Premier League, but his movement and underlying output still explain the interest from Tottenham and
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill out of Chelsea's Juventus squad
Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were left out of Chelsea’s Juventus friendly as a precaution after minor knocks, while Mykhailo Mudryk returned.
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Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea after 20 months
Mykhailo Mudryk returned for Chelsea after 20 months out, but Xabi Alonso says no decision has been made on the winger's future.
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Chelsea vs Juventus: Zhegrova wins it, Mudryk returns
Edon Zhegrova’s curling winner gave Juventus a 1-0 pre-season victory over Chelsea in Hong Kong, while Mykhailo Mudryk returned after a long absence.
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Chelsea and Juventus line-ups set for Hong Kong friendly
Chelsea and Juventus have confirmed their pre-season line-ups in Hong Kong, with Kenan Yildiz back on the Juventus bench and Chelsea naming 21 substitutes.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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Chelsea squad chaos is Xabi Alonso's first problem
Xabi Alonso inherits a bloated Chelsea squad, with 46 first-team players, six senior strikers and £336million spent already.
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Filip Jorgensen set for season-long Strasbourg loan
Filip Jorgensen is set for a season-long loan from Chelsea to Strasbourg, after struggling to dislodge Robert Sanchez and wanting regular football.
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Mykhailo Mudryk could return for Chelsea against Juventus, but not for 90 minutes
Mykhailo Mudryk is back in Chelsea’s squad to face Juventus, but Xabi Alonso says 90 minutes is too soon after his long absence.
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Mykhailo Mudryk back at Chelsea but his next move is the real decision
Mykhailo Mudryk is back in Chelsea training after his anti-doping case ended, but Chelsea still have to decide whether he stays or leaves.
Monday, 3 August 2026
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Jordan Henderson gives Chelsea the experience they have been chasing
Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Brentford, signing a two-year deal as Xabi Alonso adds experience.
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Kerim Alajbegović joins Juventus in €33m move from Bayer Leverkusen
Juventus beat Chelsea to Kerim Alajbegović, signing the 18-year-old from Bayer Leverkusen on a deal to 2031 after a €33m agreement.
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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Valentin Barco Chelsea move overshadowed by Bellingham clash
Chelsea have confirmed Valentin Barco, but the transfer is already being discussed through the post-match clash with Jude Bellingham and his limited World
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Joao Pedro set for Chelsea contract upgrade after breakthrough season
Chelsea are preparing a new deal for Joao Pedro after a 20-goal, nine-assist debut season, with Barcelona interest prompting talks.
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Chelsea sign Valentín Barco from Strasbourg on seven-year deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Valentín Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year deal. The Argentina international arrives after 3 goals and 11 assists.
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Pep Chavarria set for Chelsea move after Rayo Vallecano compromise
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano for €25 million plus bonuses. The announcement is expected in the coming hours.
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Xabi Alonso reshapes Chelsea rebuild around leadership
Xabi Alonso is applying Bayer Leverkusen lessons to Chelsea, with older role models and leadership now central to the rebuild.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
 FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
 Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
 Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
 Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 |
Group D
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
 Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
 ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
 Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
 Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
 River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
 Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
 Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 |
 Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
 CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |