Bobby Vincent

Chelsea are open to selling Andrey Santos if they receive a suitable offer, with Manchester United and Newcastle among the interested clubs. Despite having four years left on his contract, Santos may face reduced playing time next season as Chelsea pursue another midfielder. The club holds a similar stance with Enzo Fernandez but considers a sale unlikely after Real Madrid ruled out a move. Valentin Barco is expected to join from Strasbourg, while a bid to reunite Granit Xhaka with Xabi Alonso has been rejected by Sunderland.

Chelsea completed the signing of 21-year-old defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta for over £43 million, making him the first confirmed arrival under Xabi Alonso. Chelsea outbid Inter Milan after monitoring the player’s development during his loan at Cagliari. Palestra expressed excitement about joining the club, while posting an emotional farewell to Atalanta. Several other signings are expected, while departures such as Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto are being linked to major European clubs.