You know this cliche that you often hear from announcers this time of year: "there is no such thing as a friendly." Okay, but can you have a derby and a friendly at the same time? In Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea, you have a London derby, in a preseason friendly. And it's happening down under, so it's branded the Sydney Super Cup. It's a match with a brand name, so it's … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Predicted Starting XIs (Preseason Friendly)
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Tottenham Team News vs Chelsea: Fernandes, Danso, Van de Ven, Solanke, Van Hecke
Mateus Fernandes is not, we repeat not, injured. In the past 24 hours or so, the rumor mill has churned overtime about the fitness of Tottenham Hotspur's £85 million summer signing, with some narratives even claiming that the former West Ham United midfielder suffered a serious knee injury. Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi quelled the fears and shot down the rumors after … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Chelsea: Fernandes, Danso, Van de Ven, Solanke, Van Hecke
Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lavia, Jorgensen, Hato, Sarr
The bad news for Romeo Lavia is that he's injured; yet again. This marks the 12th injury suffered by the Belgian since he moved over from Southampton in 2023. Lavia missed out on the 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers because he, as manager Xabi Alonso put it, “felt something in his hamstring.” The good news is that his hamstring injury is not serious, and Chelsea are … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lavia, Jorgensen, Hato, Sarr
Danny Welbeck Set for Chelsea Medical, Will Join Team on Asia Tour
Striker Danny Welbeck is set to leave Brighton and Hove Albion and have his medical examination at Stamford Bridge, according to multiple reports. The 35-year-old former English international will then fly to Hong Kong to join up with the rest of his new Chelsea FC teammates, who are currently on tour in Australia. They beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 yesterday. … [Read more...] about Danny Welbeck Set for Chelsea Medical, Will Join Team on Asia Tour
Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Chelsea FC have played behind closed doors this summer already, twice, but now it's time to put on a show in front of a crowd. It will happen down under, as the Blues get their 2026-27 preseason underway at Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. It's the Chelsea debut, from an exhibition standpoint (i.e. performing in front of fans), for new manager Xabi Alonso and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
You can say that the 2026 Chelsea FC summer transfer window was a bit of a "late bloomer." Stamford Bridge started slow in the transfer market, certainly so by their standards, but they are absolutely cooking now. Crystal Palace central defender Maxence Lacroix has now completed his medical, which will soon make him a new Chelsea player. All we're waiting on now is the signing … [Read more...] about Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
Morgan Rogers Signs Contract on £117m Move to Chelsea from Aston Villa
Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers has signed the contract on his record-breaking transfer deal. Chelsea will pay £117,000,000 for the English international, the most that they've ever paid any club for any one single player. With contract signed, this blockbuster of a summer transfer deal is now finalized, with an announcement expected shortly. Rogers, 22, had … [Read more...] about Morgan Rogers Signs Contract on £117m Move to Chelsea from Aston Villa
Morgan Rogers Breaks Three Transfer Fee Records in £117m Move to Chelsea
Saturday brought a massive plot twist in the summer transfer window. Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, an Arsenal transfer target, actually, the top transfer target of Arsenal, is now headed to Chelsea. And it's not just a blockbuster summer transfer deal. This is a record-breaking transaction. According to multiple sources, Chelsea will pay £117m for the … [Read more...] about Morgan Rogers Breaks Three Transfer Fee Records in £117m Move to Chelsea
Andrey Santos Announced as 1st Manchester United Signing This Summer
Monday marked the day that the Manchester United 2026 summer transfer window truly began! Andrey Santos (formerly with Chelsea) was officially announced as the first signing of the summer, and we also learned that Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans is next. United are obvioulsly prioritizing the middle of the park, in making over their squad this summer. And although the … [Read more...] about Andrey Santos Announced as 1st Manchester United Signing This Summer
Chelsea and Alejandro Garnacho Looking to Part Ways; Blues Seeking €50m
What was your favorite memory of the Alejandro Garnacho era at Chelsea FC? Because it appears to already be coming to an end. Yes, Chelsea and Garnacho this summer, are exactly like Garnacho and Manchester United last summer- it just hasn't worked out, it's not going to work out, so let's cut our losses here and move on. According to ESPN, both the Argentine winger and … [Read more...] about Chelsea and Alejandro Garnacho Looking to Part Ways; Blues Seeking €50m