Chelsea
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Chelsea close in on £115m striker sale
Chelsea could bank about £115m from Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson exits, with Delap set for a Nottingham Forest medical and Jackson linked to Aston Villa.
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Nicolas Jackson transfer turns into a three-club race
Chelsea want a permanent sale for Nicolas Jackson as Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Tottenham circle. The race is still fluid.
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Enzo Fernandez transfer bid faces Chelsea's £120m wall
Manchester City are preparing an opening bid for Enzo Fernández as Chelsea hold out for around £120m and a transfer deadline tightens.
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Joao Pedro rejects Chelsea's number nine talk after 31-second start
Joao Pedro dismissed Chelsea's number nine talk after scoring in 31 seconds in a 3-2 win at Craven Cottage and signing a deal to 2034.
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Chelsea's Emi Martinez move is really about Robert Sanchez pressure
Emiliano Martinez Chelsea interest has grown as Robert Sanchez faces fresh scrutiny after errors and public criticism early in the season.
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Nottingham Forest agree club-record £50m deal for Liam Delap
Liam Delap is set for a £50m move to Nottingham Forest from Chelsea, with a medical due Wednesday after a club-record agreement.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Chelsea transfer news as Guiu exit gathers pace
Chelsea transfer news: Marc Guiu is closing in on an exit, with Napoli and Sevilla in the race, while Roma’s Jamie Gittens loan bid was rejected.
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Fulham vs Chelsea: Arbeloa puts friendship aside for Premier League opener
Arbeloa says his friendship with Xabi Alonso will wait for Fulham vs Chelsea, with both making Premier League managerial debuts at Craven Cottage.
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Axel Disasi close to Crystal Palace loan deal
Crystal Palace are close to a season-long loan for Axel Disasi from Chelsea, with a Friday medical reported and Pierre Sage wanting a Premier League leader.
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Mykhailo Mudryk loan talks continue after Chelsea reject Leeds bid
Mykhailo Mudryk remains in loan talks after Chelsea rejected Leeds' opening season-long bid, with regular Premier League minutes central.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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Nicolas Jackson transfer update as Atletico Madrid move ahead
Atletico Madrid are pushing to sign Nicolas Jackson on loan, with Chelsea asking £65 million and training-away reports pointing to an exit.
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Joao Pedro Chelsea contract set to run to 2034
Chelsea are set to extend Joao Pedro to 2034 after his rapid rise, with 20 goals last season, Club World Cup goals and a number nine shirt.
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Enzo Fernandez backed by Chelsea before Fulham
Xabi Alonso has backed Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea try to shut down transfer speculation before Monday's Premier League opener at Fulham.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Mamadou Sarr could leave Chelsea after six appearances
Mamadou Sarr has made six Chelsea appearances and is already attracting Al-Hilal and Real Sociedad interest. Chelsea may yet opt for a loan move.
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Reggie Walsh joins Wigan on season-long loan
Chelsea teenager Reggie Walsh has joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan. The 17-year-old says men’s football will help him build his career.
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Joao Pedro Chelsea pre-season form points to the No.9 call
Joao Pedro’s seven pre-season goals in five games and Chelsea’s No.9 shirt change have strengthened the case for him to lead Xabi Alonso’s attack against
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Enzo Fernandez transfer talk stalls at £120 million
Cucurella says Enzo Fernández would be welcome at Real Madrid, but Chelsea’s reported £120 million valuation and no talks keep it at rumour stage.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Enzo Fernandez standoff turns into a deadline race
Chelsea have set a 14 August deadline on Enzo Fernandez bids, City still want him, and the price has gone higher than £120m.
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Chelsea ownership shake-up builds as Boehly talks sale
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are reportedly in talks to sell their Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Capital, which already owns 61.5% of the club.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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 |