Chelsea
Chelsea edge Man City as WSL title defense begins in style
Reigning Women’s Super League champions Chelsea launched their bid for a seventh straight crown with a gritty 2-1 victory over title rivals Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea sign US forward Alyssa Thompson in £1m deal
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Angel City forward Alyssa Thompson for a fee of around £1m, making her one of the most expensive transfers in women’s football history.
Bompastor ready to build on treble-winning debut season as Chelsea face Man City in WSL opener
An unbeaten domestic treble marked a dream debut season in English football for Sonia Bompastor, but the Chelsea boss insists her side cannot afford to rest on their laurels as they prepare to begin their Women’s Super League title defence against Manchester City on Friday night.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson joins Bayern Munich on loan with obligation to buy
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has completed a loan move to Bayern Munich, with the German champions obliged to sign him permanently for £56.2m if he reaches a set number of appearances. Bayern will pay an initial £14.3m for the 24-year-old to spend the rest of the 2025-26 season in Bavaria, with personal terms already agreed […]
Chelsea seal £40m deal for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a £40 million transfer, taking their summer spending close to £300m. The 21-year-old winger becomes the Blues’ ninth arrival of the window, joining fellow attacking recruits Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Estevao and Jamie Gittens. His arrival brings Chelsea’s total outlay to £296.8m, though […]
Chelsea beat Fulham amid VAR controversy at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea moved top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Fulham, but the game was overshadowed by two major VAR interventions that left Marco Silva furious. Josh King thought he had given Fulham the lead after 21 minutes when he cut inside and buried a low strike past Robert Sanchez, only for referee […]
AC Milan sign Nkunku from Chelsea for €42m
AC Milan have completed the signing of Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea in a permanent transfer worth €42m (£36.2m/$49m). The French forward, 25, has signed a five-year contract that runs until 2030, ending his difficult spell at Stamford Bridge. Nkunku joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 for £52m ($70m) but endured a […]
Chelsea close in on loan deal for Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte
Chelsea are set to beat rival Premier League clubs to the signing of Facundo Buonanotte on a season-long loan from Brighton. The 20-year-old Argentina international is expected to complete a move that will not include either an option or an obligation to buy. Leeds United were also interested, while Borussia Dortmund and Lyon made approaches, […]
Bayern agree record loan for Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea seal Garnacho deal
Bayern Munich have agreed a record loan deal worth £13 million for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. The agreement includes a £13m (€15m) loan fee, with an option to buy for a fixed £56.2m (€65m) and a sell-on clause, making the total package potentially worth £70m — matching Chelsea’s valuation of the forward. Jackson, who joined […]
Garnacho arrives for Chelsea medical ahead of £40m switch from Man Utd
Alejandro Garnacho has arrived at Chelsea’s Cobham training base ahead of his reported £40 million ($54m) move from Manchester United, manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday. The two Premier League rivals agreed a deal on Thursday, with Garnacho deemed surplus to requirements by United boss Ruben Amorim. The 21-year-old winger is now undergoing his medical […]