Vesper

https://www.footballinsider247.com/Chelsea-make-decision-on-sensational-antonio-rudiger-return/

https://metro.co.uk/2025/05/06/benjamin-sesko-responds-arsenal-transfer-interest-release-clause-increases-23034092/ Arsenal face paying a higher fee for Benjamin Sesko this summer as his release clause with RB Leipzig has increased ahead of the summer transfer window. Sesko is one of Arsenal’s top striker targets ahead of the summer window alongside Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres. However, Mikel Arteta’s side face strong competition with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea also monitoring the 21-year-old’s progress in the Bundesliga. Sesko, who has scored 13 goals in the Bundesliga this season, is available this summer due to a variable clause in his deal with RB Leipzig which is linked with his appearances, goals and assists for the German club. According to Sky Germany, the clause started at £49.5 million (€60m) but it is now in excess of £66m (€80m) ahead of the summer window.

https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-news/Chelsea-now-plan-to-scout-86m-striker-this-saturday-he-has-33-goal-contributions-this-season/

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea target Brighton’s Joao Pedro Exclusive: Industry insiders expect a busy summer in striker market and Brazilian forward is of interest to three of the biggest clubs https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/05/14/arsenal-liverpool-Chelsea-transfers-joao-pedro-interest/

Chelsea prepared to sell every player apart from Palmer and Caicedo as Blues face big financial hit https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2055316/Chelsea-transfer-news-cole-palmer Chelsea are reportedly willing to consider offers for all but two of their stars in a potential rebuild this summer. The Blues do not want to risk ‘unrest’ when a large squad gathers for pre-season training at Cobham for the start of the 2025-26 season. Despite trimming their first-team ranks over the last couple of years, Enzo Maresca still oversees a large group of players. That will be bolstered further by the return of at least 12 loanees, in addition to any new signings. Chelsea are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window, with a new centre-forward reportedly high on their agenda. According to the BBC, only Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo are completely safe from the chop. Palmer, Chelsea’s best player for the past two seasons, recently signed a bumper contract extension until 2033. Caicedo has reported interest from Saudi Arabia but Chelsea do not want to sell the midfielder. He was a British-record £115million signing from Brighton two years ago. Offers could reportedly be considered for several other stars. However, there are some players for whom Chelsea will only accept astronomical fees. That is the case for Enzo Fernandez, who has interest from Real Madrid. It is claimed that the Spanish side will need to trump the £107m Chelsea paid to sign the Argentine from Benfica in 2023. Defender Trevoh Chalobah is said to be one of the players who could be sold. He was recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace in January, but he will likely only be a back-up option next season. snip

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predictions of doom: the only new CF we bring in is Emanuel Emegha the only new CB we bring in is Mamadou Sarr no new GKer the only new winger we bring in is Garnacho )or Gittens IF Dortmund bend the knee to swap deal plus cash for Carney) Maresca stays and, IF we blow the Conference League final, we end up back in the Conference League next year as we somehow bollocks up CL and even Europa League spots, perhaps by losing to both Manure and Forest we fail miserably in getting rid of a large part of our massive deadwood pile BlueCo continues to internally fight and next season it breaks up (I think Boehly bails, sells out)

will be loaned out and then sold I wager may well never be seen in a Chels kit again, at least not for a competitive match

I rate him too

Aston Villa have reportedly decided against signing Axel Disasi on a permanent basis, with the French centre-back now expected to return to Chelsea at the conclusion of his loan spell. https://www.caughtoffside.com/2025/05/11/aston-villa-make-axel-disasi-decision/ According to The Athletic, the initial loan agreement between the two Premier League clubs did not include a purchase option, signaling a short-term stint for Disasi at Villa Park. Villa secured Disasi’s services from Chelsea for a £5 million loan fee with hopes that he would add depth and stability to Unai Emery’s defense. Despite the investment, Disasi struggled to cement his place in the starting line-up, with his recent omission from the squad against Fulham highlighting his limited role. Axel Disasi has no future at Aston Villa While there was initial optimism that strong performances might lead to a permanent deal, Disasi’s time at Villa Park has been largely underwhelming. Disasi’s return to Chelsea, however, is expected to be brief. Reports suggest that the Frenchman has been deemed surplus to requirements by manager Enzo Maresca. Chelsea are keen to strengthen their squad and generate funds for summer signings, with Disasi now on the list of potential departures.

woot 2 2 FT and Leceister also scored 2 times after they drew even

we have to get there first I can easily see us stuck back in the fucking Confrence League again 1. we finish 7th in the EPL 2. we blow the Conference League Final final v Betis

when would we play them next? they are not in the FIFA World Club Cup

Real; CB no Rudiger (suspended) CB no Militao LB no Mendy RB no Carvajal insanely poor Real back 4 and also DMF

4 2 Raphinha on a hat trick now as well

no pen

pen on Barca Mbappe can get a one half hat trick unless VAR overturns it

Dani Ceballos is the worst often-playing Real Madrid MFer in the last 15 years or so just shambolic on both defence and offence

3 2 Raphinha wow

Real Madrid's defence is so shite

2 2 Lamal

insane that either Spuds or Manure will get CL just madness