Everton have reached an agreement to sign academy winger Tyrique George for a fee of up to £25 million, which includes a 15% sell-on clause. Meanwhile, Como are preparing to submit an improved offer of €30 million plus €5 million in add-ons for Trevoh Chalobah, following the rejection of their initial €25 million bid. This development adds to the ongoing transfer activity surrounding Chelsea’s squad adjustments.
Reece James is currently training separately due to a hamstring injury and faces the possibility of missing England’s upcoming clash against Mexico. In parallel, Granit Xhaka has informed Xabi Alonso that he will not be joining Chelsea, while interest in Ruben Dias from both Arsenal and Chelsea is unlikely to materialize, as Manchester City regard the defender as a key player and are not expected to sell.
Squad Overhaul and Transfer Strategies
Xabi Alonso plans to overhaul the squad, with the potential sale of Liam Delap if a suitable offer is received. Amid these changes, multiple Premier League clubs have been linked as Chelsea looks to streamline its roster. Additionally, Manchester United have targeted Andrey Santos, who is valued by Chelsea at £50 million. Newcastle United is also monitoring the midfielder, who currently sits behind Caicedo and Enzo Fernández in the pecking order and appears open to a move for increased playing time.
Chelsea remain firm on the valuation of Enzo Fernández, maintaining a £120 million price tag after Real Madrid ended their pursuit. The club has rejected bids in the region of £85 million, emphasizing Fernández’s goal contributions and his long-term contract until 2032 as justification for holding out for a higher fee.
In defensive reinforcements, Chelsea are preparing a renewed bid for Pep Chavarría, the left-back from Rayo Vallecano, who is valued at approximately £17.2 million. The 28-year-old has expressed interest in the move, which would align with Alonso’s search for a replacement for Marc Cucurella.
As for Chalobah, Chelsea have placed a valuation around £30 million on the defender. Besides Como’s interest, Inter Milan are also engaged in talks over personal terms with the player, signaling a competitive market for his signature.