{"id":17531,"date":"2026-07-15T09:08:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17531"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:08:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:08:44","slug":"chelsea-transfer-news-today-enzo-fernandez-update-as-contract-talks-accelerate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17531","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Transfer News Today: Enzo Fernandez update as contract talks accelerate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>                                            Updated: 14 Jul 2026 16:08 BST                                                                                            <span class=\"article-publish-date__separator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n                                                6 min read                                                                                    <\/p>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1e50f31-eecd-4972-53cc-7e997dc37f00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1e50f31-eecd-4972-53cc-7e997dc37f00\/w=640,h=360,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea TNT\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1e50f31-eecd-4972-53cc-7e997dc37f00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Cameron Smith\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/miatgxl3mmf30nktvbwt\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"article-author-info\">\n<div class=\"article-author-name\">\n<p>                                                        Cameron Smith<br \/>\n                                                                                                                    <span class=\"article-author-separator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n                                                            <span>Digital Content Producer<\/span>\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\n<p class=\"article-author-desc\">\n<p>                                                        Accredited sports journalist covering 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class=\"google-favorite-cta__text\">Make us your Google favourite<\/span><\/p>\n<p>FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Enzo Fernandez and Sol Gordon.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<h2>Enzo Fernandez latest<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club this summer following rumours that he could be sold for a fee of \u20ac140 million.<\/p>\n<p>The Argentina midfielder has been heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge exit in recent months and it\u2019s understood that he is eager to leave the club in order to complete a blockbuster move to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>However, Alonso has revealed that he has held talks with Fernandez ahead of the 25-year-old\u2019s return to Chelsea after the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, we have spoken but as you can understand what we have spoken remains private,\u201d Alonso told reporters during his first press conference as Chelsea manager on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>When pressed on whether he wants to keep Fernandez at the club, Alonso simply replied: \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Sol Gordon contract talks<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have opened contract extension talks with academy winger Sol Gordon amid interest from Arsenal, as per <b>Football Insider<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The 18-year-old\u2019s current contract expires in 2027 and Chelsea are now reportedly accelerating discussions with his representatives over a new deal, with Arsenal, Bournemouth, Everton, Leeds United and PSV Eindhoven all eyeing a potential move.<\/p>\n<p>Gordon scored 10 goals in 27 games in the U18 Premier League last season, while he also made two appearances in the Premier League 2.<\/p>\n<h2>Alejandro Garnacho offer<\/h2>\n<p>AS Roma have submitted their first offer for wantaway Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho, according to reports in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s understood that Chelsea and Garnacho have both agreed to pursue a permanent sale before the end of the summer transfer window, and he is yet to report to the Blues\u2019 Cobham training base for pre-season as he explores his options.<\/p>\n<p>Serie A side Roma have been heavily linked with a move for Garnacho in recent weeks and they have now lodged their first official bid, according to a report from <b>Gianluca Di Marzio<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s claimed that Roma have submitted a \u20ac5 million loan offer, with the option to make the deal permanent for \u20ac35m next summer. If certain conditions are met, however, this clause will automatically be triggered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/10170088-6ddc-45fc-1ecd-578df74aa500\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/10170088-6ddc-45fc-1ecd-578df74aa500\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/10170088-6ddc-45fc-1ecd-578df74aa500\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Morgan Rogers latest<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have not yet ended their pursuit of Morgan Rogers, but Aston Villa\u2019s hefty asking price remains a key issue, while the Blues also face significant competition from Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>That is according to <b>The Athletic<\/b>who have confirmed that Chelsea want to sign a ready-made attacker capable of playing in multiple positions.<\/p>\n<h2>Trevoh Chalobah blow<\/h2>\n<p>Inter Milan have pulled out of the race to sign Trevoh Chalobah after deeming Chelsea\u2019s \u20ac41million (\u00a335m) asking price to be too high, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>The England international has been earmarked as a key target by Inter amid their pursuit of a new centre-back, but Italian publication <b>Corriere dello Sport<\/b> understands Inter have withdrawn their interest in Chalobah after failing to convince Chelsea to lower their price tag during negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Fellow Serie A side Como are also interested in Chalobah, although they are yet to match Chelsea\u2019s valuation either.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1373f0d-a5c1-44c0-27e0-2d504233ab00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1373f0d-a5c1-44c0-27e0-2d504233ab00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Trevoh Chalobah, Chelsea\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1373f0d-a5c1-44c0-27e0-2d504233ab00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Trevoh Chalobah, Chelsea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Marco Palestra war<\/h2>\n<p>New Chelsea signing Marco Palestra has been criticised by Inter chairman Giuseppe Marotta for reneging on an alleged agreement to join the San Siro club this summer.<\/p>\n<p>In quotes carried by <b>GOAL<\/b>Marotta said: \u201cWe already had an agreement with Atalanta for Palestra. It\u2019s not that we pulled out of an agreement, let\u2019s say the player made a lifestyle choice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, Palestra\u2019s agent Alessandro Lucci has rejected Marotta\u2019s claim that an agreement had been reached with Inter, telling Italian news agency <b>ANSA<\/b>: \u201cI listened with great sadness and at the same time enormous shock at the words of Inter president Marotta, who I\u2019ve had a professional rapport with for over 25 years, doing many deals together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Inter directors, represented by Piero Ausilio, carried on constant and constructive talks with us on the opportunity to complete this transfer. However, the element that decided the outcome was not described accurately in today\u2019s press conference. Over 45 days the two clubs, who were in daily contact, were never able to reach a definitive agreement.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Pep Chavarria deal could collapse<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, Chelsea\u2019s proposed deal for Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria could collapse, according to <b>TEAMtalk<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>It has been reported that Chelsea were initially told that a fee of \u20ac15m would be enough to sign the Spaniard, but Rayo Vallecano continue to demand \u20ac25m and the Blues are reportedly willing to walk away.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s understood that Xabi Alonso has asked the Chelsea hierarchy to sign his compatriot this summer, while Chavarria is eager to move to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<h2>Related stories:<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Arsenal &#8216;here we go&#8217;, Man Utd agreement, Olise latest<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Transfer Rumours: Man Utd agree Youri Tielemans deal as Arsenal twist revealed<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>The FootballTransfers app<\/h2>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; new app for all of football&#8217;s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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