Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has no shortage of selection issues heading into his side's Club World Cup semifinal clash against Fluminese. Summer signing striker Liam Delap and defender Levi Colwill are both suspended here while Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are all injury doubts. The trio missed the quarterfinal win over Palmeiras due to injury, so at the … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Fluminese: Lavia, James, Badiashile, Delap, Colwill
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Jamie Gittens Completes €65m Move to Chelsea FC
The Jamie Gittens to Chelsea FC deal is now signed, finalized and officially announced. The English forward/winger signs a seven year deal with his new club on a transfer fee worth up to €65 million (£48.5m, $76.1m) according to various reports. Gittens, 20, moves over from Borussia Dortmund to become the fourth attacking player joining the southwest London club this … [Read more...] about Jamie Gittens Completes €65m Move to Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Palmeiras (Club World Cup Quarterfinal)
It doesn't get any more American than being in Philadelphia, PA, USA on the Fourth of July. Philadelphia is where America was "born," with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. The document declaring independence from Great Britain 249 years ago created America's "birthday," so you got to love the coincidence/natural imagery of a team from London, … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Palmeiras (Club World Cup Quarterfinal)
Chelsea FC Team News vs Palmeiras: Kepa, Caicedo, Gittens, Pedro
Lots of Chelsea FC team news, of all sorts, ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup clash with Palmeiras on the Fourth of July. Let's start with the roster makeover, via the summer transfer window. Kepa Arrizabalaga, who broke the world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper when he moved over in 2018 from his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao, has officially joined Arsenal. Kepa signed … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Palmeiras: Kepa, Caicedo, Gittens, Pedro
Jamie Gittens Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €65m Move
Both Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund have progressed to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout round. Perhaps they'll face each other in a later round, and if/when they do Jamie Gittens will have to miss out. That's because the 20-year-old English winger has left BVB camp to finalize his switch to Chelsea, but he'll remain cup-tied to Dortmund. Jamie Gittens has signed a … [Read more...] about Jamie Gittens Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €65m Move
Joao Pedro Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of £60m Move
Chelsea FC have procured reinforcements in the final third, as their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout round campaign continues. Brighton & Hove Albion striker Joao Pedro, according to multiple reports, is moving over on a deal worth a total of £60 million ($82m). The Brazilian will have his Chelsea medical in the next couple of days, and sign a seven year deal, … [Read more...] about Joao Pedro Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of £60m Move
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling
If it feels like this silly season isn't as silly as it should be...well, that's because it's true. We are seeing fewer deals get done than usual, at least up to this point, due to a common problem. You have brand name forwards with big wages and huge potential transfer fees that very few clubs can afford to pay. Jadon Sancho is kind of the poster child for this, and we'll … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling
Man United Transfer Talk: Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho
Manchester United need a clear out this summer, especially so in attack. And with both Matheus Cunha and now Bryan Mbeumo coming, the need for sales of forwards is only increased further. Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho are all on their way out, but what will be their destination? And in what form will these transfers take shape? It is indeed the summer … [Read more...] about Man United Transfer Talk: Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Benfica (Club World Cup)
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout round is here, and while we don't know all the specific matchups yet, Chelsea FC vs Benfica is one that certainly stands out. The knockout round should give the tournament an added jolt of excitement, which it certainly needs. The group stage provided some nice upsets, and a fair amount of drama here and there, but interest and attention … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Benfica (Club World Cup)
Chelsea FC Team News vs Benfica: Suspension Situation Update
Nicolas Jackson remains suspended for Chelsea FC as they begin their Club World Cup knockout round campaign against Benfica. Jackson will serve the second of his two match ban in the round of 16 against a side that were surprise group winners. Chelsea FC are quite fortunate however, in that Nico is their only suspended player for this upcoming match. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Benfica: Suspension Situation Update