Everything that could happen at Chelsea this week
Chelsea are set for another important week with Xabi Alonso settling into the club after recently beginning his role as manager.
The Spaniard took charge of his first training session last week and got to know several key players, including Cole Palmer.
One player who was not involved in the session was Alejandro Garnacho, though. The Argentine has been put up for sale by the Blues after just one year, and could be the next player out the door.
It isn’t just Garnacho who is facing a big week, though. There are several Chelsea players who could experience career defining moments over the next seven days…
Alejandro Garnacho set to move on
As mentioned, following a hugely disappointing first season at Stamford Bridge, Garnacho is available for transfer.
Roma are among the clubs interested in signing the 22-year-old, but there is also interest from Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs.
Should a team meet Chelsea’s asking price — believed to be around £43 million — the South American winger will find himself joining a third club in just two years.
Reece James could win World Cup with England
At the other end of the spectrum, captain Reece James could soon to be returning to London as a World Cup winner.
The right-back, currently preparing for a massive semi-final clash against Argentina on Wednesday, is just two games away from helping England end 60 years of hurt and lift their second-ever World Cup.
Sunday could see the 27-year-old write his name in the country’s history books, and from a Chelsea perspective, there is few more deserving.
Should the Three Lions get past Lionel Messi’s Argentina and then go onto beat either Spain or France in the final, Trevoh Chalobah would also return as a winner after the Chelsea defender received a late call up.
Good luck, Reece and Trev! — We’re all behind you.
Manchester United to announce Andrey Santos signing
Andrey Santos is on his way to Manchester United after the Red Devils agreed a deal worth £50 million (including £2 million in add-ons) with the Blues.
The young Brazilian had his medical at Carrington last week and is set to be announced as Michael Carrick’s first signing of the summer any day now.
Santos leaves Stamford Bridge after joining from Vasco de Gama three years ago.
Improved Pep Chavarria bid
Chelsea have already identified Rayo Vallecano’s Pep Chavarria as their ideal replacement for Marc Cucurella.
And although the Blues have agreed personal terms with the 28-year-old Spaniard, they have so far failed to reach an agreement with Rayo Vallecano.
Chelsea’s first offer was rejected but Fabrizo Romano has told fans to expect the club to make an improved bid soon. That could be something that happens before the end of the week as Alonso looks to get all his targets through the door before the start of next season.
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