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👀🔵Barcelona have already met in London with Joao Pedro's entourage. (@10JoseAlvarez)

💥🔵Filipe Luís is working urgently to obtain his UEFA Pro Licence as quickly as possible in order to coach in England. Chelsea closely monitored his work at Flamengo and seriously considered appointing him. However, legal and regulatory issues linked to his coaching licence prevented the move from progressing further. (@Critica) 📋🔵After Monday's game, T. Silva and F. Luis went out to eat together in London.👀

Loan,Sell,Stays

📋🔵Chelsea are now at the front of the queue for 19-year-old left winger Said El Mala, pushing Brighton aside in the process, and have indicated in talks that they will outbid them. Chelsea would also send him back to Cologne on loan. (@SPORTBILD)

✅️🔵Wesley Fofana was recently proposed to Barcelona by his representatives. Barcelona leaders are rather exploring a different formula. A loan with a purchase option. Chelsea are waiting for an offer of at least €30m. (@sachatavolieri)

🗯🔵Barca sporting director, Deco believes Joao Pedro has the profile of a Barcelona player and possesses the necessary qualities to thrive at the Camp Nou, on a sporting and marketing level that Chelsea cannot offer him. (@Sport) 💥🔵Barcelona has already won him over. He has also already spoken with Raphinha about a transfer. (@SimonPhillips)

🗯🔵Chelsea have made an initial approach to Barcelona legend Xavi. Xavi would be open to move to England. Chelsea plan to reach out to several candidates, but sources close to Xavi confirm he is one of them that has been contacted. (@JacobsBen)

🚨🔵Xavi Hernández on controlling games: 🗣️ Xavi: “Football is about understanding, not just running. At Barcelona, we were taught that the ball moves faster than any player. If you move it correctly, you control everything—the tempo, the spaces, the opponent’s mind. When you dominate possession, you don’t just attack, you defend with the ball. That’s what made us different. Teams would chase shadows, and by the time they realised it, the game was already gone. It’s not about having the ball for the sake of it. It’s about knowing what to do with it. That’s the difference between keeping possession and controlling a match.”

🗯🔵BREAKING: Xavi Hernandez is under consideration by Chelsea to be their next manager! Managers in conversation at Chelsea: ▪︎ Xavi Hernandez ▪︎ Xabi Alonso ▪︎ Francesco Farioli ▪︎ Cesc Fabregas (not expected to leave Como) Andoni Iraola is appreciated, but Chelsea will have to weigh up if they want to change approach. “The club have made significant progress in instilling a football identity that is visible in the academy, and that one of the values of Maresca was his teams typified this approach. Chelsea consequently want to persevere with a coach of similar principles.” (@MiguelDelaney)

🤬Hato and Josh must be wondering what they’ve done wrong every week. Malo/Cucu start regardless of form and play more or less whole game

Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho missing with knocks. @BobbyVincentFL

🚨❌️🔵Cesc Fàbregas says that “of course” he will one day return to the Premier League as a coach. But he stresses he is in no rush and believes that he and the Italian club are creating something “beautiful” together. (@Matt_Law_DT)

✅️🔵Eddie Howe set to remain Newcastle United boss. As things stand + barring unexpected turn of events 48yo will lead NUFC into 26/27 - retains ownership/hierarchy support & keen to continue. All parties accept this season can’t be repeated. (@DavidOrnstein)

💥🔵Liverpool have joined the race for Jan Paul van Hecke. (Voetbal International)

🗯🔵Benfica have shortlisted Fulham's Marco Silva as a leading candidate to replace José Mourinho, who has been linked with a return to Real Madrid next season. (@Record)

💥🔵JUST IN: Jordi Cruijff has held talks with Andoni Iraola about becoming the new head coach of Ajax. Ajax (@MikeVerweij)

🗯🔵Chelsea have opened talks to try to extend Trevoh Chalobah’s contract. (@NicoSchira) 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️ 💥🔵Chelsea CONTACTS NATHAN AKE'S AGENT REGARDING A SUMMER TRANSFER. (@SimonPhillips) 😵‍💫😵‍💫

💥🗯🔵Xabi Alonso would be interested in the Chelsea job according to (@siphillipssport) 📋Of course, there is one small condition….

👀👀👀👀🗯💣💣 🤩🙌Big Dave on working!!!

🚨🔵👀📋BREAKING: Enzo Fernandez is close to having a new manager at Chelsea, as they advance for Xabi Alonso. (@TyCSports)

💥🔵Chelsea will choose a permanent head coach who they believe can produce a style of football that suits the current squad and satisfies their desire for the team to be dominant and entertaining. (@Matt_Law_DT)

💥🔵Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß is somebody Chelsea have looked at in the past. He lacks some top-level experience, but has won the German Cup as a coach. Italian reports have linked Antonio Conte with a stunning return to Stamford Bridge. That idea might fall down at the collaboration stage. (@Matt_Law_DT)

🚨🔵Breaking News🔵🔥 “We’ve been told that Chelsea reached out yesterday to the agent of Xabi Alonso” “It seems like Slot will stay at Liverpool, so Chelsea might see an opening here with Alonso” (@alex_crook)

🔵💥Jose Mourinho preferred candidate of Florentino Perez to become next Real Madrid head coach. Support not universal inside RMFC but president driving process so 63yo strong contender. €3m break clause in Benfica deal. (@David Ornstein/@MarioCortegana)