Chelsea
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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![Marco Palestra close to Chelsea as six-year deal comes into focus]()
Marco Palestra close to Chelsea as six-year deal comes into focus
Chelsea are close to signing Atalanta defender Marco Palestra on a six-year contract, with reports placing the fee around £45million.
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![Marco Palestra Chelsea transfer flipped by fee and Alonso pitch]()
Marco Palestra Chelsea transfer flipped by fee and Alonso pitch
Chelsea have moved ahead of Inter for Marco Palestra with a bigger fee, higher wages and Xabi Alonso’s direct pitch helping swing the deal.
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![Malo Gusto stays in Chelsea's plans despite Marco Palestra move]()
Malo Gusto stays in Chelsea's plans despite Marco Palestra move
Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Malo Gusto despite Marco Palestra’s imminent arrival, with a £75million valuation backing their stance.
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![Malo Gusto future under scrutiny as City talks emerge]()
Malo Gusto future under scrutiny as City talks emerge
Malo Gusto's Chelsea future is in doubt as his camp speak to Manchester City, with Chelsea valuing him at £75m and pursuing Marco Palestra.
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Sunday, 21 June 2026
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![Lucas Bergvall wants a Tottenham exit, but only on his terms]()
Lucas Bergvall wants a Tottenham exit, but only on his terms
Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wants to leave this summer, with the Sweden midfielder seeking regular starts at No8 and weighing permanent offers
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![Trevoh Chalobah's late World Cup call-up came after a two-hour delay]()
Trevoh Chalobah's late World Cup call-up came after a two-hour delay
Trevoh Chalobah missed Thomas Tuchel's text for two hours in Times Square, then got the World Cup call-up he calls the number one moment of his career.
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![Wesley Fofana's latest red card has made Chelsea's summer harder to read]()
Wesley Fofana's latest red card has made Chelsea's summer harder to read
Wesley Fofana's second red card and Chelsea's crowded centre-back picture have made him a real summer question after a 10th-place finish.
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![Enzo Fernandez transfer held up by Chelsea’s £120 million stance]()
Enzo Fernandez transfer held up by Chelsea’s £120 million stance
Enzo Fernandez wants out, but Chelsea's £120 million valuation is slowing Real Madrid's push. Chelsea have also allowed a sale if the right offer arrives.
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![Reece James reacts to Marc Cucurella's Real Madrid move]()
Reece James reacts to Marc Cucurella's Real Madrid move
Reece James called Marc Cucurella's £51.7m move to Real Madrid a blow, and said Chelsea want at least two starting-level signings this summer.
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Friday, 19 June 2026
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![Chelsea fixtures 2026/27: Fofana ban and early tests for Xabi Alonso]()
Chelsea fixtures 2026/27: Fofana ban and early tests for Xabi Alonso
Chelsea's 2026/27 fixture release brings a Wesley Fofana suspension, six London league games and Arsenal away in game three for Xabi Alonso.
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![Chelsea fixtures 2026/27 hand Alonso a derby start and awkward reunions]()
Chelsea fixtures 2026/27 hand Alonso a derby start and awkward reunions
Chelsea fixtures 2026/27 start at Fulham on 24 August, then Arsenal on 5 September, with Tottenham, Man United and Liverpool to follow.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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![Enzo Fernandez transfer decision faces Chelsea deadline before July 1]()
Enzo Fernandez transfer decision faces Chelsea deadline before July 1
Chelsea want Enzo Fernandez settled before Xabi Alonso starts on July 1, with a reported £120m valuation and Real Madrid interest in play.
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![Marc Cucurella Real Madrid move was an easy yes, he says]()
Marc Cucurella Real Madrid move was an easy yes, he says
Marc Cucurella says Real Madrid was an opportunity he and his family could not refuse, after a quick deal and Mourinho's call.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
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![Trevoh Chalobah called in after Valentino Livramento injury]()
Trevoh Chalobah called in after Valentino Livramento injury
Trevoh Chalobah has replaced injured Valentino Livramento in England's World Cup squad, with the Croatia opener next and right-back depth under strain.
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![Chelsea eye Álvaro Carreras as Real Madrid’s left-back logjam grows]()
Chelsea eye Álvaro Carreras as Real Madrid’s left-back logjam grows
Chelsea are looking at Álvaro Carreras and Andrea Cambiaso after Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid, with Real’s left-back surplus and Carreras’s €50m
Monday, 15 June 2026
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![Marc Cucurella gives Real Madrid an early statement signing]()
Marc Cucurella gives Real Madrid an early statement signing
Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea on a six-year deal to 2032, with reports differing on a fee in the €55m-€60m range.
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![Marc Cucurella's Real Madrid move leaves Chelsea with another reset to manage]()
Marc Cucurella's Real Madrid move leaves Chelsea with another reset to manage
Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in a £51.7m deal, signing until June 30, 2032 as Chelsea absorb another big exit.
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 | DLD |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | WLW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | WWL |
| 4 |  Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 |  ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 | LWL |
| 4 |  Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | DLW |
| 4 |  Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 | WLL |
| 4 |  Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 (Qualification) |  Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |