Chelsea Transfers

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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.

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[Reddish-Blue 2,666]

14 hours ago, Pizy said:

As infuriating as he is, selling Nico Jackson would be extremely stupid. Having him as a rotation option is the perfect role for him. Or as someone who comes on if we really need a goal and can play together with whichever new striker we sign. Or even used as an emergency wide player. He’s still very useful just not as the main guy.

I doubt he accepts a squad role after being guaranteed starter. 

[Special Juan 28,736]

Jackson just needs selling to raise more cash for what should be a top quality striker.

But the outlook you can hear from this board....he will be one year older and one year wiser

[Special Juan 28,736]

Hujsen's people are now in Madrid, the deal is done

Bid coming from City to Milan for Reijnders

[chelsea_4_eva 1,186]

It's laughable that we have spent BILLIONS and this is our squad..

[OhForAGreavsie 6,125]

56 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Jackson just needs selling to raise more cash for what should be a top quality striker.

But the outlook you can hear from this board....he will be one year older and one year wiser

What else are they supposed to say for public consumption?

[Special Juan 28,736]

1 minute ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

What else are they supposed to say for public consumption?

Say fuck all

[OhForAGreavsie 6,125]

2 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Say fuck all

If they want to keep the player they should talk him up. If they want to sell the player they should talk him up.

Edited May 15, 2025 by OhForAGreavsie

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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/

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

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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.

[Special Juan 28,736]

I don't mind Joao Pedro but we need to be looking much higher than him.

Osimhen or Gyokares, anthing else is lame

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

[Special Juan 28,736]

Rudiger would rattle players in this side, he's be a fucking perfect arse kicker and wouldn't let the standards drop.

[Pizy 19,259]

6 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

You have to admit it's a bit contradictory to say you don't believe in the club's approach to recruitment and that, instead, you're excited about players who were signed precisely because of that approach.

For these two players in particular they feel much less risky. One looks like a generational talent and the other is now battle tested in a solid league and will come back to the club in a position where we’re well stocked. 

What I’m disliking about the clubs approach is that we’re ONLY targeting players like this and not supplementing the team with experienced buys.

[Thor 2,817]

I do want to point out that we're only a few points behind the likes of Arsenal who were supposedly in the title race this year at the start... Also City who are a top class team. 

People are making it seem like we're 7 to 8 decent signings away from competing, but in reality, we are a few good signings away from pushing up the top. A top quality CF and a defensive signing or two. 

I know people don't like Sanchez, but I feel even he will look a lot safer with better defenders in front of him as well. 

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5 minutes ago, Thor said:

I do want to point out that we're only a few points behind the likes of Arsenal who were supposedly in the title race this year at the start... Also City who are a top class team. 

People are making it seem like we're 7 to 8 decent signings away from competing, but in reality, we are a few good signings away from pushing up the top. A top quality CF and a defensive signing or two. 

I know people don't like Sanchez, but I feel even he will look a lot safer with better defenders in front of him as well. 

The problem people have is the way in which it could have been so much simpler and this situation not happening at all. Forget Arsenal and City this is about us and how we have completely dropped our standards, threw games away and gifted teams easy wins because we lack pride and passion for the badge and themselves.

[Reddish-Blue 2,666]

12 minutes ago, Thor said:

People are making it seem like we're 7 to 8 decent signings away from competing, but in reality, we are a few good signings away from pushing up the top. A top quality CF and a defensive signing or two. 

if we are to actually compete against the big PL sides, we need a GK, at least 1 quality leader at CB and a proper striker. 

14 minutes ago, Thor said:

I know people don't like Sanchez, but I feel even he will look a lot safer with better defenders in front of him as well. 

He's still a rubbish keeper and wouldn't be #1 choice at any other top 6-8 PL side. 

People forget that the Brighton manager lost faith in him and made him 3rd choice keeper at one point....and we still have him on the books as our so called #1 keeper 😆

[Reddish-Blue 2,666]

10 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

The problem people have is the way in which it could have been so much simpler and this situation not happening at all. Forget Arsenal and City this is about us and how we have completely dropped our standards, threw games away and gifted teams easy wins because we lack pride and passion for the badge and themselves.

that December/January run really cost us in the end.  Draw with Everton, loss to Fulham, loss to Ipswich, draw to Palace, draw to Bournemouth. 

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9 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said:

that December/January run really cost us in the end.  Draw with Everton, loss to Fulham, loss to Ipswich, draw to Palace, draw to Bournemouth. 

Tragic of the highest order.

Not even good sides either, says something when the main highlight of the season was coming from 1-0 down against Fulham to get a last minute winner