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Chelsea looking to sign £55m duo as Alonso eyes vital reinforcements - report
Chelsea will imminently announced Marco Palestra’s signing from Atalanta with a deal already agreed for the defender, and it might just be the start of business for the summer transfer window with several more additions on the cards. According to The Guardian, the Blues are now interested in signing West Ham United stars Jarrod Bowen [] The post Chelsea looking to sign £55m duo as Alonso eyes vital reinforcements - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.
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Football Talk
· Jun 30, 2026
Chelsea plot audacious raid on Euro giants with £70m bid made for world-class player - report
Chelsea are expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer as Xabi Alonso looks to bring in players matching his playing style to the club. With a deal for Marco Palestra agreed, the Blues are now working to sign Granit Xhaka from Sunderland. El Nacional has reported that another player of interest to [] The post Chelsea plot audacious raid on Euro giants with £70m bid made for world-class player - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.
SkySports
What's top of Alonso's agenda? Could Palmer & Enzo both stay?
A look at Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's plans with both Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez, and who will they target in the transfer window?
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Transfer: ‘Exciting’ – Marco Palestra reveals who he spoke to before joining Chelsea
New Chelsea signing, Marco Palestra, has revealed that he had an ‘exciting’ conversation with the club’s manager, Xabi Alonso, before officially joining the Blues from Serie A club Atalanta. The 21-year-old defender has signed a contract through to 2033 and will join his new team-mates for pre-season under manager Alonso. “I’m very excited to get [] Transfer: ‘Exciting’ – Marco Palestra reveals who he spoke to before joining Chelsea
Football365
· Jun 26, 2026
Chelsea to land £47m Palace star after World Cup as Romano reveals medical for another signing
According to reports, Chelsea are close to signing two new defenders, including ‘top target’ Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 5, 2026
Manchester United target Andrey Santos but Chelsea value midfielder at £50m
Newcastle also linked with £50m-rated BrazilianChelsea need to sell to help Xabi Alonso rebuild squadManchester United are targeting the Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, who is valued in the region of £50m.After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, United were forced to look elsewhere as they seek to rebuild their midfield under Michael Carrick, with Bournemouth’s Alex Scott also of interest to the club’s hierarchy. The Brazilian is behind Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández at Stamford Bridge and the Blues need to bring in funds in order to aide new head coach Xabi Alonso’s ambitions to strengthen. Continue reading...
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Related coverage for "Chelsea looking to sign £55m duo as Alonso eyes vital reinforcements - report": Football Talk — Chelsea plot audacious raid on Euro giants with £70m bid made for world-class player - report. SkySports — What's top of Alonso's agenda? Could Palmer & Enzo both stay?. Daily Post Nigeria — Transfer: ‘Exciting’ – Marco Palestra reveals who he spoke to before joining Chelsea. Football365 — Chelsea to land £47m Palace star after World Cup as Romano reveals medical for another signing. Football | The Guardian — Manchester United target Andrey Santos but Chelsea value midfielder at £50m