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Chelsea — English football club signing Morgan Rogers for record £117m fee and pursuing experienced players like Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson in summer 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The 28-year-old, who joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for £52m in June, revealed the tattoo – a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup in front of a number 26 – on social media.

    Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain coach De la Fuente
  3. The Chronicle

    The 28-year-old, who joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for £52m in June, revealed the tattoo – a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup in front of a number 26 – on social media., external “Promise kept,” Cucurella wrote alongside pictures and video of him having the tattoo

    Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain coach De la Fuente
  4. Joy Online

    Diomande had trials with Chelsea, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Rangers and Olympiacos but remained unsigned until he was picked up by La Liga side Leganes.

    Diomande’s rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid
  5. Joy Online

    Xabi Alonso’s first match as Chelsea manager was defined by four strikers – an untouchable one, one that struggled again and could leave, a promising talent, and one that could join.

    Alonso’s first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikers
  6. Daily Guide

    Danny Welbeck Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism from Chelsea’s side that a deal can be concluded.

    Chelsea Open Talks To Sign Danny Welbeck
  7. The Chronicle

    Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism from Chelsea‘s side that a deal can be concluded.

    Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck
  8. Joy Online

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a “plan” to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer – and believes the England international will make an “instant impact”.

    Rogers and Palmer can play together – Alonso
  9. Joy Online

    Stones has been the subject of major interest from clubs across Europe, including Chelsea and Juventus.

    Inter in advanced talks with England defender Stones
  10. Joy Online

    Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford‘s Jordan Henderson and Brighton‘s Danny Welbeck.

    Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck
  11. Joy Online

    Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism from Chelsea’s side that a deal can be concluded.

    Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck

Today

  1. Spain defender Cucurella tattoos coach De la Fuente's portrait

    Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente, featuring a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup and Cucurella's number 26. Cucurella helped Spain win the World Cup this month after the team beat Argentina 1-0 in the final.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Spain footballer Cucurella gets tattoo of coach De la Fuente

    Marc Cucurella, a defender who helped Spain win the World Cup this month by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final, has fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente. The portrait features De la Fuente holding the World Cup in front of the number 26.

    18 hours ago · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. Yan Diomande joins Real Madrid in record transfer

    The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Alonso's Chelsea debut features four strikers in 6-4 win

    Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager ended in a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick. The performance highlighted contrasting striker form: 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev impressed with the opening goal, while Liam Delap again struggled and could be sold as Chelsea pursues talks with Danny Welbeck.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Chelsea in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck

    Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players alongside their existing model of acquiring young talent.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Chelsea in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck

    Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 27 July

  1. Chelsea manager says Rogers, Palmer can play together

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, and believes the England international will make an "instant impact" despite not yet taking part in pre-season training.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Inter Milan in advanced talks with England defender Stones

    England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City. The 32-year-old centre-half, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea and Juventus, is understood to be leading Inter's race to sign him on a two-year contract.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Chelsea in talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck

    Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Chelsea in talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck

    Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 July

  1. Manchester City's Rodri to undergo back surgery Monday

    World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient Rodri will have back surgery on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca said Rodri needs recovery time before returning, and dismissed speculation about the midfielder moving to Real Madrid.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gittens confident under new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso

    Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will feature in Xabi Alonso's squad next season, describing the new manager as "one of the best to do it." Gittens joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund for £52m last summer and struggled in his first season, but has scored in Alonso's first two pre-season friendlies.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Garnacho loaned to Aston Villa with obligation to buy

    Aston Villa have signed Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, with the move becoming permanent next summer should certain criteria be met, including appearance thresholds that Chelsea believe are easily reachable.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Arsenal pursues Newcastle's Guimaraes with £70m offer

    Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with talks ongoing, though Newcastle sources insist they have no intention of selling and have received no direct approach from the Gunners.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Phil Foden signs four-year Man City contract extension

    Manchester City forward Phil Foden has signed a four-year contract extension with an option for a further year, securing his long-term future at the club under new manager Enzo Maresca. Foden, 26, had been out of contract at the end of the coming season and had struggled for form during an injury-plagued period.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Chelsea signs Rogers for UK record transfer fee

    Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a reported UK record fee for a British player. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2033, and the deal surpasses the previous record of £116 million paid by Manchester City for Elliot Anderson.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Aston Villa secure Garnacho loan from Chelsea with obligation to buy

    Aston Villa have agreed to loan Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho until the end of the 2026-27 season with an obligation to buy contingent on conditions such as the number of appearances he makes. Garnacho, 22, has completed a medical and pre-agreed a four-year contract at Villa Park.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MLS investigates Inter Miami for tampering in Casemiro signing

    Major League Soccer is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed 34-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro from Manchester United on a deal running to the end of 2027, with an option to extend until June 2029. The investigation concerns Inter Miami's acquisition of Casemiro's discovery rights from LA Galaxy, an MLS regulation that gives a specific club first refusal over a player.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. English referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20-year career

    Anthony Taylor, 47, has announced his immediate retirement from refereeing after 20 years spanning 831 matches, citing intense pressure and constant scrutiny as contributing factors. His final match was Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July.

    22 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects contract as Premier League clubs circle

    Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offer, with several Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea monitoring his situation. Bournemouth say Scott remains not for sale despite the England Under-21 international's two years remaining on his current deal.

    22 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  5. Referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20-year career

    Anthony Taylor, 47, has retired from refereeing after 20 years and 831 matches, with his final game Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July. Taylor officiated 432 Premier League matches and 163 international games across two decades.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Aston Villa pursue Chelsea winger Garnacho on loan with purchase option

    Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a potential obligation to buy, following Chelsea's £117m sale of Morgan Rogers to Villa. The 21-year-old Argentina winger, made available for £43m, would be Villa's fourth summer signing after Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Kaba Cisse.

    22 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  7. Fernandez says Argentina represented nation best possible way

    Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has claimed his team represented their nation "in the best possible way" during the World Cup, despite being sent off in their 1-0 final loss to Spain after extra time in New Jersey. Members of the Argentina team and backroom staff were involved in altercations with Spain players celebrating their victory, prompting FIFA's disciplinary committee to appoint a prosecutor to assess the incidents.

    22 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  8. Bournemouth reject Chelsea's £64m bid for Alex Scott

    Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  9. English referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20-year career

    Anthony Taylor, 47, has announced his immediate retirement from refereeing after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, citing the intense pressure and constant scrutiny of elite-level officiating. Taylor officiated 432 Premier League matches, every major domestic cup final, and 163 international matches across 14 years on Fifa's list, with his final match being Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  10. Chelsea pursue free-agent defender Stones from Manchester City

    Chelsea are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer after he departed Manchester City, joining Inter Milan in considering the 32-year-old. The west London club are also in talks to sign Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix while looking to sell central defenders including Trevoh Chalobah.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  11. Nottingham Forest eyes Sporting's Diomande in summer pursuit

    Nottingham Forest has made an enquiry for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande, an Ivory Coast international with a £68.2m release clause, though no official bid has been submitted. Manager Oliver Glasner is driving the potential move after previously trying to sign the 22-year-old at Crystal Palace.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Aston Villa in advanced talks to sign Chelsea's Garnacho

    Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a potential obligation to buy, after Chelsea made the 21-year-old available for sale for £43m. The move follows Villa's record £117m sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. QPR sign former Brighton right-back Lamptey on free transfer

    Queens Park Rangers have signed 25-year-old Tariq Lamptey on a free transfer from Serie A side Fiorentina, where he made only two appearances after sustaining a serious knee injury. Lamptey, who began his career at Chelsea and played for Ghana at the 2022 World Cup with 11 senior international caps, previously featured in more than 120 games for Brighton.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey joins QPR on permanent transfer

    Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has completed a permanent move to English Championship club Queens Park Rangers after an injury-disrupted spell with Fiorentina. The defender, who made 11 senior caps for Ghana, is expected to return to selection in September as he recovers from an ACL injury sustained in Italy.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

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