Chelsea’s pursuit of Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons (22) has hit a stumbling block, because the Blues are struggling to part ways with Christopher Nkunku (27). RMC Sport reports that

The Blues had an 11-month season, took off three weeks, and then had just 13 days to prepare for their Premier League opener

Renato Veiga has completed a permanent move from Chelsea to Villarreal, with the Blues hopeful of securing loan exits for a handful of other defenders in the coming days.

Chelsea are considering an ‘eleventh-hour proposal’ for Morgan Rogers as ‘influential figures have been considering a bid all summer’ for the Aston Villa star. The Blues have already added Jamie Gittens, Estevao, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro to their attacking ranks this summer, but are still trying to further bolster Enzo Maresca’s forward options.

The 19-year-old has spent the last 12 years with Chelsea after joining the club’s academy in 2013. She signed her first professional terms with The Blues during the 2023/2024 season. Akpan has already made her senior debut for Chelsea while she gained further experience in a loan spell with Birmingham City last season.

Tottenham Eye £52m Christopher Nkunku Move After Eze SetbackTottenham Hotspur are weighing up a surprise move for Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku, according to a recent TeamTalk report. After

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Lopez has scored 19 goals in 89 appearances for Barca since breaking into the first-team in 2023 and was a part of Flick’s squad that won the Copa del Rey, La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup last term.