Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has named the "priority" position that his side must strengthen ahead of the summer transfer window shutting.
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Estevão Willian, the 17-year-old Brazilian sensation, celebrated his Stamford Bridge debut by scoring his maiden goal for Chelsea against Bayer Leverkusen. The electrifying winger, a recent high-profile signing, coolly converted a second chance and followed it with a jubilant badge kiss, igniting the home faithful
Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a pre-season friendly on Friday, as Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro impressed at Stamford Bridge.
Nicolas Jackson has been left out from Chelsea's squad for their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge, fuelling speculation over his future. The 24-year-old trained alone earlier on Friday, with Newcastle and Bayern Munich keen on a summer move. The striker has also now reportedly asked officially to leave the west London side.
Chelsea are not guaranteed the chance to defend their Club World Cup title as FIFA debate whether to allow the Blues to qualify automatically.
Arne Slot has confirmed Liverpool's new £29.5m signing, Jeremie Frimpong, is primed to step into the void left by Mohamed Salah during his impending Africa Cup of Nations absence. The Dutch manager revealed the Egyptian talisman's international duty significantly shaped their transfer strategy, with the dynamic right-back capable of transitioning from defense to spearhead the attack
Former Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe has revealed Granit Xhaka asked for his input before moving to the "sleeping giants" of Sunderland.
Chelsea do not intend to sign a new defender despite Levi Colwill's ACL injury. The Blues were dealt a major injury blow earlier this week as Colwill sustained an ACL injury during pre-season training and later underwent surgery. The English defender will be sidelined for a significant period of time during the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, the Blues do not have an 'emergency plan' to enter the transfer market.
