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Jamie Gittens Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €65m Move

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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

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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

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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

Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Benfica (Club World Cup)

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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

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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

Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Flamengo (Club World Cup)

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Chelsea got their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign off to a rip roaring start this week, with a 2-0 win over LAFC in the Atlanta. Even if barely anyone was there to see it. Attendance for that match was laughably bad, but we'll see if that changes when the scene shifts to Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love and home of the NFL's current reigning Super Bowl champion, the … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Flamengo (Club World Cup)

Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs LAFC (Club World Cup)

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Los Angeles FC or LAFC have a lot of interesting back-stories. The first opponent for Chelsea FC in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, was originally slated to be Liga MX's Club Léon. LAFC qualified for this tournament after beating Club América 2–1 in a one-match playoff to decide which team would replace Leon. LAFC lost the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup Final to Léon, and hence … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs LAFC (Club World Cup)

Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix

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Monday night sees Chelsea FC begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, and it could mark the Blues debuts of Liam Delap and Dario Essugo. Delap is the new striker signed from Ipswich Town while Essugo is a midfielder who moved over from Sporting CP. As you can see, Chelsea have been busy this summer transfer window. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix

Chelsea See €35m Bid for Jamie Gittens Rejected by Borussia Dortmund

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So who is going to be the second summer signing for Chelsea FC this transfer window after Liam Delap? Most likely not Jamie Gittens, as we have a massive gap between the two parties on valuation right now. Chelsea, according to Sky Sports, bid €35m for Gittens, but Borussia Dortmund said no. The German giants are reportedly asking for about €50-60m (£42-50m) for the … [Read more...] about Chelsea See €35m Bid for Jamie Gittens Rejected by Borussia Dortmund