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All you need to do is look back at what happened to Sala. As you said, it isn't worth taking the risk at all.

Chelsea new boy Jorrel Hato explains why he joined Blues despite secret Liverpool visit Jorrel Hato has completed his move to Chelsea despite interest elsewhere as the Dutch defender claimed the Blues were the best place for him after previously being seen at Liverpool https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jorrel-hato-Chelsea-deal-liverpool-35667533 Jorrel Hato has claimed that "Chelsea is the best place for me" after completing his move to the Blues despite the likes of Liverpool also being keen on the young defender. Hato had risen through the ranks at Ajax and had a number of clubs in Europe eyeing his services, but he has chosen to make the move to Stamford Bridge, signing a deal in the capital until 2032. Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah were Chelsea's two central defenders when they claimed the Club World Cup, but they will now face competition from the 19-year-old, who has set the club back £37million. But Hato is convinced he's found the best environment for him. He told the club's website: "I’m very excited, I’m so happy to be here. I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that so I’m very happy." Talk of a move to Liverpool ramped up after the defender was seen at Anfield during Liverpool's win over Ipswich in January. Hato's list of suitors was understood to include Liverpool, who have considered adding a new central defender this summer. However his weekend visit on Merseyside was due to his relationship with fellow Dutchman Ryan Gravenberch, who invited Hato as a guest to watch the Reds. The pair have been playing together with the Netherlands, with Hato making his senior debut at the age of 17 and picking up six caps. He also captained the Dutch side at the U21 Euros this summer. Liverpool have sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen this summer with Ibrahima Konate entering the final 12 months of his deal. He is thought to be keen on a switch to Real Madrid, which could leave the Reds light in defence. They have also been heavily linked with Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi. The defender had enjoyed a meteoric rise at Ajax (Image: Getty Images) Chelsea's latest arrival takes their summer spend to the £250m mark. Hato is the first major defensive arrival with Enzo Maresca instead choosing to bolster his frontline. Joao Pedro signed from Brighton for £55m and played a key role in the Blues winning the Club World Cup. Liam Delap has also joined from Ipswich, leading to questions over the future of Nicolas Jackson. Jamie Gittens has returned to his homeland after impressing with Borussia Dortmund for £48.5m. RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons is thought to be high on Chelsea's shortlist.

Chelsea told to pay £80 million to sign Morgan Rogers https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2025/08/03/Chelsea-told-to-pay-80-million-to-sign-morgan-rogers/ Aston Villa are reportedly play hardball as Chelsea push for top attacking target Morgan Rogers in the summer transfer window. Chelsea’s pursuit of Morgan Rogers has hit a financial wall, with Aston Villa reportedly demanding over £80 million for their prized forward. Enzo Maresca is believed to be a huge admirer of the 23-year-old and has placed him high on Chelsea’s summer wishlist, but the Villans are making it clear they have no intention of letting him leave on the cheap. According to a report by Football Insider, Rogers is viewed as a “dream signing” at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been monitoring the former Manchester City academy product ever since his resurgence at Villa Park under Unai Emery, where he delivered an impressive campaign and became a fan favourite. Chelsea explore swap options as Aston Villa stand firm Chelsea have already tested the waters with an ambitious offer involving cash plus players, including Tosin Adarabioyo and Nicolas Jackson, in a bid to bring the England international to west London. However, Aton Villa swiftly rejected the approach, with insiders revealing that the Midlands club have no intention of weakening their squad, especially with Champions League football on the horizon. Despite Aston Villa’s financial concerns amid the Profit and Sustainability Rules, they remain steadfast in their desire to keep Rogers. He still has five years left on his current deal, giving the club the upper hand in negotiations and allowing them to set such a high asking price. Morgan Rogers move is not dead yet Former Aston Villa scout Mick Brown recently suggested that the club is “confident” Rogers will stay, and sources believe it would take an extraordinary offer to even tempt Villa to reconsider. That said, Chelsea are unlikely to walk away from their pursuit without trying every possible angle, be it an improved bid or a more lucrative player-plus-cash deal. Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke said, “Chelsea see Morgan Rogers as a player who could elevate their attack. They’ve tracked him for a long time and believe he fits Maresca’s system perfectly. But with Villa valuing him at £80 million+, it’s a difficult deal to do.” Still, this is a transfer window where Chelsea have been nothing if not bold, and with Maresca keen to shape the squad in his image, a late push for Rogers shouldn’t be ruled out. If Chelsea can get creative and persuasive, the Morgan Rogers saga could yet have a Stamford Bridge twist before the window slams shut.

'I thought a lot about my future and...': Jorrel Hato opens up on sensational move to Premier League club Chelsea https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/Chelsea-jorrel-hato-football-transfer-news-premier-league-13918857.html Club World Cup champions Chelsea have completed yet another signing ahead of the start of the 2025/26 season. After solidifying the offence by adding Liam Delap and Joao Pedro to the squad, Enzo Meresca and Co. have shifted their attention to defense and roped in Dutch defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax. Chelsea spent a reported sum of 37 million pounds ($49 million) to bring Hato on board. The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge. He becomes the club’s eighth signing of the summer transfer window. Earlier, Chelsea signed- Joao Pedro (£60m), Jamie Gittens (£51.1m), Liam Delap (£30m), Estevao Willian (£29.1m), Dario Essugo (£18.5m), Mamadou Sarr (£12m) and Kendry Paez (£17.3m). Jorrel Hato on transfer move to Chelsea “I´m very excited,” Hato, who can operate in central defence or at left back, told the Premier League club´s website. “I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that, so I´m very happy.” Jorrel Hato joined Ajax’s academy at 12 (from Sparta Rotterdam) and turned pro at 16. He made 111 appearances for Ajax, scoring 4 goals, before earning his international debut as a substitute in a 6-0 win over Gibraltar in November 2023. Chelsea starts its Premier League season on Aug. 17 at home to Crystal Palace. What will Jorrel Hato bring to the table? Jorrel Hato will bring a bag of skills to the table. His versatility, ball control, and distribution skills will make him a bankable left-back or centre-back at Chelsea. His leadership qualities, speed, and agility are notable assets. With growth potential, Hato is expected to provide competition for Marc Cucurella and bolster Chelsea’s defensive options. While Chelsea have been busy in the transfer market, making modifications to the squad ahead of the new season, the team seemingly still has room for improvement. Moreover, with Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal making notable signings, it will be interesting to see whether the club can challenge its rivals and contend for the top prize in English football.

When i see pictures of Como Lake, I realise how shit living in The South of England is. Depressing man.

Luuk de Jong turns 35yo in 3 weeks those plonkers on the X thread all act like this was some super masterful buy lololol

thank fuck Chelsea-linked player wants to stay at his current team Florian Plettenberg posted on X stating that sources close to Min-jae have rejected any claims of the centre-back looking to leave Bayern Munich this summer. They said: Chelsea have been linked with a move for Kim Min-jae for quite some time now. The former Napoli defender joined Bayern Munich in 2023. However, the South Korean international’s time at the German club hasn’t gone as he would have hoped. During the Club World Cup, Kim didn’t get a single minute of action despite being fit to play. The arrival of Jonathan Tah won’t help his case either, which could cause the 28-year-old to consider a move away.

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Everton turn to Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as top target ‘pushed’ to join Nottingham Forest https://www.teamtalk.com/everton/everton-turn-to-Chelsea-star-as-top-target-pushed-to-join-nottingham-forest-report Everton are weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer after hitting obstacles in the pursuit of another target. The Toffees are set for a very busy end to the transfer window as David Moyes looks to strengthen in multiple positions, with centre-midfield being one. Moyes wants to bring in more competition for the likes of Idrissa Gana Gueye and James Garner, with other options Tim Iroegbunam and Harrison Armstrong lacking Premier League experience. According to Paul Joyce of The Times, Everton have shown interest in Chelsea star Dewsbury-Hall, who could be available for the right price this summer. The 26-year-old started just two Premier League games last season and after Chelsea have made a slew of new additions this summer, he could see his minutes further limited. Dewsbury-Hall could therefore look to take on a new challenge this summer, with his eyes set on breaking into the England squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. TEAMtalk exclusively revealed Everton’s interest in Dewsbury-Hall back in April and the Chelsea star remains under consideration, while another target is proving difficult to get. TEAMtalk has consistently reported that Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, formerly of Aston Villa, has also been considered by Everton. The Brazilian is keen on a return to the Premier League after failing to make a big impact in Serie A, but new reports suggest that Nottingham Forest hold the advantage over the Toffees in the race. GiveMeSport claim that Everton ‘cannot afford’ Juventus’ asking price, ‘which has recently been lowered to £34.9m (€40m).’ Forest are also in talks with Juventus and Luiz’s entourage, and the report states that the midfielder is being ‘pushed’ to join the Tricky Trees instead. TEAMtalk understands that it is not a case of Everton not being able to afford Luiz, but it is true that they are reluctant to overpay on targets. The Toffees’ position has always been that they want to sign Luiz on loan, with an option to buy included in the deal, which isn’t idea for Juve. Dewsbury-Hall represents an exciting alternative but again, Chelsea are reluctant to let him go cheaply, with a valuation of £30m reportedly in play. Everton, meanwhile, are also looking to bring in a new winger, with Southampton star Tyler Dibling a top target, while Sevilla right-back Juanlu is also under consideration. A loan deal for Manchester City ace Jack Grealish remains a possibility, but negotiations are only likely to progress later in the transfer window.

I think it will be complete changes at halftime in both games.

Very unusual to have 2 games in 48 hours so I assume 2 teams each half both games or different teams each game.

Let's kick some German arse!

done

Jorrel Hato joins Chelsea! https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/jorrel-hato-joins-Chelsea Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Netherlands international Jorrel Hato from Ajax. The 19-year-old defender has penned a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge through to 2032 and will join up with his new team-mates this week. ‘I’m very excited, I’m so happy to be here,’ said Hato. ‘I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that so I’m very happy.’ Born in Rotterdam, Hato began his football journey with local side Sparta before moving to Ajax’s youth academy in 2018. He signed his first professional contract in 2022 at just 16 and quickly made his mark in both the UEFA Youth League and for Jong Ajax, the club’s reserve side. That same year, he became the third-youngest player ever to debut for Ajax in the Eredivisie, aged 16, in a match against Cambuur. By the end of the season, he was starting in the Dutch Cup final — a testament to his rapid rise. He was still 16 when he became the third-youngest player to debut for Ajax in the Eredivisie in a game against Cambuur in February 2023. He finished the campaign starting in the Dutch Cup final. Since the start of the 2023/24 season, Hato has been virtually ever-present in the Ajax side. He is equally as comfortable in the heart of defence as he is at left-back, featuring most often in the latter position during the season just gone. Hato is strong in the tackle, comfortable carrying the ball forward and has leadership skills that bely his age. He captained Ajax as a 17-year-old. On the international stage, his progress has been equally impressive. Hato made his senior debut for the Netherlands aged 17 and has already earned six caps, as well as captaining the Dutch side at the UEFA Under-21 European Championship this summer. Welcome to Chelsea, Jorrel!

Everyone wants to live on Como lake. New thread needed.

Incoming £60m Chelsea star Xavi Simons thinks Benjamin Sesko is better than him and Man Utd ace Kobbie Mainoo As Manchester United and Newcastle United continue to pursue Benjamin Sesko, some comments from one of his team-mates have bobbed to the surface https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/benjamin-sesko-man-utd-Chelsea-35663859 Benjamin Sesko's RB Leipzig team-mate Xavi Simons has previously said the Manchester United and Newcastle United target is a better player than himself and Kobbie Mainoo. Sesko, 22, could soon be heading to the Premier League. Newcastle recently tabled a formal bid of around £70million for the powerful striker. He has been one of the most exciting young strikers in world football for the best part of a year and has previously been linked with Arsenal. One person who ranks him highly is Simons, who has been the ex-RB Salzburg's forward's team-mate for many years. The Dutchman, who is being tracked by Chelsea, has even said the striker is a better player than himself. Earlier this year, during a Q&A session, Simons was asked to rank other young players globally. After favouring Mainoo over Warren Zaire-Emery, he was then asked to compare the young United midfielder with Sesko - he immediately chose the young striker. Simons was then asked to pick between himself and the centre-forward. Without hesitating, he said Sesko again. The United and Newcastle target returned the compliment when he expressed his admiration for the Dutchman, following the midfielder's permanent switch to Leipzig in January. After Simons netted twice against Werder Bremen, Sesko said: "I love to play with him. He makes things fun. I'm really happy for his two goals because now he is going to have even more confidence." Interestingly, Simons also looks set for a Premier League move, but to one of United's biggest rivals. He was dropped from RB Leipzig's squad for a pre-season friendly against Atalanta as a result of the fierce transfer speculation. Simons recently removed any mention of the Bundesliga side from his Instagram bio, signalling his desire to leave the club. Sky Sports confirmed there is no injury concern for the former Barcelona wonderkid and that his absence is due to transfer speculation surrounding him. He has made his intentions clear to his club that he wishes to relocate to Stamford Bridge. Fabrizio Romano reports that discussions between Chelsea and Leipzig are at an "advanced" stage. The German outfit are believed to be seeking £60million to release him. Chelsea have already splashed considerable cash, having acquired Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and numerous others. Meanwhile, Newcastle have submitted a formal bid for Sesko. The Magpies, who face the prospect of losing Alexander Isak this summer, have tabled £65.5m, with add-ons believed to be worth approximately £4.3m. The Magpies have already witnessed numerous prime targets reject their approaches this summer for alternative destinations. Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford recently spurned their interest so he could rejoin Manchester City. He joins the growing list of players, including Pedro, Delap, and Hugo Ekitike, who have turned down the club. Newcastle are hoping to beat United to Sesko's signature, which will see Eddie Howe land an impressive insurance policy should Alexander Isak end up departing.

Unai Emery prepared to axe Ollie Watkins to secure Aston Villa reunion with Chelsea star Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins' future is uncertain after being strongly linked with a move to Manchester United and his manager Unai Emery is willing to offload the player in order to land Nicolas Jackson https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/unai-emery-prepared-axe-ollie-35663949

The most pivotal transfer in Premier League history has lasting effects 10 years on Premier League clubs have long searched for the bargain signing which would change the competition on a number of levels but only a few of them have been successful https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/premier-league-most-important-transfer-35649514 There are many transfers which can lay claim to the most important of the Premier League era. Eric Cantona's 1992 move to Manchester United paved the way for their early dominance, while Sergio Aguero's Manchester City switch ushered in their era at the top, Both of those deals were critical to the success of one team and, by extension, the lack of success of their rivals. When it comes to lasting effects across the board, though, it's hard to look past Leicester's move for N'Golo Kante. It was 10 years ago today that Leicester signed Kante from Caen for £5.6million. It arguably wasn't even the most talked-about deal involving a Premier League team that day, with Manchester United's sale of Rafael to Lyon attracting more attention. That was probably fair enough, too. A 24-year-old midfielder with one season of top-flight football, moving to a side which narrowly escaped relegation in May? Hardly a leading contender for the 'signing of the summer' crown. A decade on, though, and few of us could have imagined the impact such an unheralded deal might make. And the repercussions are still being felt in 2025. It's hard to imagine now, but Kante wasn't an automatic starter for Leicester at the beginning of Claudio Ranieri's tenure. Andy King and Danny Drinkwater were paired together in the first three games as the Foxes picked up seven points, with Kante coming off the bench for a combined 48 minutes across those fixtures. He started 33 of the next 35, though, as Ranieri's team completed a fairytale run to the title. Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez might have scored the bulk of the crucial goals, but plenty recognised Kante's contribution as being just as important. "This player Kante, he was running so hard that I thought he must have a pack full of batteries hidden in his shorts. He never stopped running in training," manager Ranieri told The Players' Tribune. "I had to tell him, 'Hey, N’Golo, slow down. Slow down. Don’t run after the ball every time, okay?' He says to me, Yes, boss. Yes. Okay.' "Ten seconds later, I look over and he’s running again. I tell him, 'One day, I’m going to see you cross the ball, and then finish the cross with a header yourself.'" Leicester would have to launch their title defence without Kante after Chelsea swooped in with a £32m summer bid. And, while the 2015-16 title remains the only time Leicester have topped the Premier League table, Kante instantly added another title at Stamford Bridge. The Blues' success under Antonio Conte was built off the back of a league record 13 straight wins between October and December. Kante missed one of those games through suspension, but completed the full 90 minutes in the other 12 to show how valuable his energy and quality were to Conte's side. Kante's form in England had made it impossible for France boss Didier Deschamps to ignore him. The midfielder hadn't played a single minute for Les Bleus when he joined Leicester, but earned minutes at Euro 2016 - albeit not in the final defeat to Portugal - before making it into Deschamps' squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. There, he started every game as France went all the way. The midfield balance of Kante and Paul Pogba proved key, and one wonders whether the same would have been possible if Corentin Tollisso or Steven Nzonzi had occupied the spot alongside Pogba in the middle - especially when it came to stopping Argentina in the round of 16. “He had a very precise role,” Deschamps said after the 4-3 win over the Albiceleste. “It is true that we didn’t really see much of Lionel Messi when he played against us.” A decade on from his move to Leicester, Kante has called time on his Premier League career. And yet his impact continues to be felt. Kante's final trophies at Chelsea came in 2021, when he starred in the Blues' Champions League final win over Manchester City and went on to add the Super Cup and Club World Cup. On top of that, though, the European title sealed Chelsea's qualification to the expanded Club World Cup in 2025. Chelsea's four seasons since winning the Champions League haven't been the best, but they made up for that in the United States by winning the 32-team tournament and securing a hefty financial bonus. Just two players remain from the 23-man squad which came out on top in 2021, but the latest rebuild wouldn't be possible without the other 21. The Premier League and world football could well look very different had Leicester not brought N'Golo Kante to England 10 years ago, It just goes to show how one relatively tiny deal can have a huge impact.