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16 Jul 2026 20:01 BST |<\/span>\n 5 min read <\/p>\n\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n Cameron Smith\n |<\/span>\n Digital Content Producer<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/svg>Make us your Google favourite<\/span><\/p>\nFootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Jarrod Bowen and Trevoh Chalobah.<\/p>\nArticle continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\nJarrod Bowen message<\/h2>\nDanny Dyer has confirmed that West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen is currently set to remain at the club this summer, despite their relegation from the Premier League.<\/p>\nThe England forward, who was omitted from Thomas Tuchel\u2019s World Cup squad, has been heavily linked with a summer transfer to Chelsea in recent months, but he is now expected to stay at West Ham in the Championship.<\/p>\n\u201cHe’s a very great, loyal man,\u201d Dyer told talkSPORT<\/b> when asked about Bowen\u2019s future at West Ham.<\/p>\n\u201cFirst and foremost, he is my family, the father of my grandchildren, of course. It’s been tough for him. He does deserve Champions League football and whatever decision he makes, or made, I would have supported him.<\/p>\n\u201cI don’t think he’s going anywhere, and I think he will rip up the Championship, don’t you worry yourself about that.\u201d<\/p>\nTrevoh Chalobah deal agreed<\/h2>\nComo are ready to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and a meeting has been scheduled to finalise the transfer, according to reports in Italy.<\/p>\nThe England international has been earmarked as a key summer target by Como boss Cesc Fabregas and after lengthy negotiations, they look set to beat Serie A rivals Inter Milan to his signature ahead of the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\nInter were previously considered to be the frontrunners to sign Chalobah, but Como have emerged as his most likely destination in recent days and they are now ready to close the deal, as per Italian transfer reporter Gianluca Di Marzio<\/b>.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s reported that Como have reached an agreement with Chelsea on a transfer fee and a meeting has been planned for all parties to finalise the transfer shortly, with Chalobah keen to join Fabregas\u2019 side ahead of their first ever season in the Champions League.<\/p>\nMohamed Salah truth<\/h2>\nClubs in Saudi Arabia remain in pole position to sign Mohamed Salah despite rumoured interest from Chelsea, according to TEAMtalk<\/b>.<\/p>\nThe Egypt international has left Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract and reports have suggested that Chelsea are keen to bring him back to Stamford Bridge following his failed previous spell at the club.<\/p>\nHowever, Xabi Alonso\u2019s side aren\u2019t in talks over a deal and a move to the Saudi Pro League reportedly remains Salah\u2019s most likely next step.<\/p>\n\n<\/source><\/source><\/picture>\u00a9 IMAGO – Mohamed Salah, Liverpool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nManu Kone talks<\/h2>\nChelsea have held initial talks with AS Roma over a possible summer deal for Manchester United target Manu Kone, as per a report from Italian publication Corriere della Sera (via Sport Witness<\/b>).<\/p>\nChelsea are currently locked in negotiations with Roma over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho, with the Serie A side eager to sign the winger this summer, and initial talks have also taken place regarding Kone\u2019s potential availability.<\/p>\nThe 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer transfer and it has been claimed that a bid worth \u20ac50 million will be enough to secure his signature as Roma look to raise funds through a major player sale.<\/p>\nMaxence Lacroix update<\/h2>\nChelsea remain firmly in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and talks are expected to accelerate over the coming weeks, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\nHe told his YouTube channel<\/b>: \u201cI mentioned Maxence Lacroix at the end of June and he remains on Chelsea’s shortlist. Chelsea are still working behind the scenes on a deal.<\/p>\n\u201cHe is one of the most appreciated centre-backs on their list. Contacts have already taken place with the club and with the player’s representatives.<\/p>\n\u201cChelsea remain very keen on Lacroix. They want to sign one centre-back, possibly two depending on departures, and Lacroix remains one of the top names they are considering.\u201d<\/p>\nRelated stories:<\/h2>\nFabrizio Romano Transfer News: Chelsea defender hunt, Man Utd eye quick deal, Barcola latest<\/b><\/p>\nTransfer Rumours: Michael Olise approves move as Arsenal prepare bid<\/b><\/p>\nPremier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\nThe FootballTransfers app<\/h2>\nCheck out FootballTransfers’ new app for all of football’s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\nThe FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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Cameron Smith\n |<\/span>\n Digital Content Producer<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/svg>Make us your Google favourite<\/span><\/p>\nFootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Jarrod Bowen and Trevoh Chalobah.<\/p>\nArticle continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\nJarrod Bowen message<\/h2>\nDanny Dyer has confirmed that West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen is currently set to remain at the club this summer, despite their relegation from the Premier League.<\/p>\nThe England forward, who was omitted from Thomas Tuchel\u2019s World Cup squad, has been heavily linked with a summer transfer to Chelsea in recent months, but he is now expected to stay at West Ham in the Championship.<\/p>\n\u201cHe’s a very great, loyal man,\u201d Dyer told talkSPORT<\/b> when asked about Bowen\u2019s future at West Ham.<\/p>\n\u201cFirst and foremost, he is my family, the father of my grandchildren, of course. It’s been tough for him. He does deserve Champions League football and whatever decision he makes, or made, I would have supported him.<\/p>\n\u201cI don’t think he’s going anywhere, and I think he will rip up the Championship, don’t you worry yourself about that.\u201d<\/p>\nTrevoh Chalobah deal agreed<\/h2>\nComo are ready to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and a meeting has been scheduled to finalise the transfer, according to reports in Italy.<\/p>\nThe England international has been earmarked as a key summer target by Como boss Cesc Fabregas and after lengthy negotiations, they look set to beat Serie A rivals Inter Milan to his signature ahead of the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\nInter were previously considered to be the frontrunners to sign Chalobah, but Como have emerged as his most likely destination in recent days and they are now ready to close the deal, as per Italian transfer reporter Gianluca Di Marzio<\/b>.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s reported that Como have reached an agreement with Chelsea on a transfer fee and a meeting has been planned for all parties to finalise the transfer shortly, with Chalobah keen to join Fabregas\u2019 side ahead of their first ever season in the Champions League.<\/p>\nMohamed Salah truth<\/h2>\nClubs in Saudi Arabia remain in pole position to sign Mohamed Salah despite rumoured interest from Chelsea, according to TEAMtalk<\/b>.<\/p>\nThe Egypt international has left Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract and reports have suggested that Chelsea are keen to bring him back to Stamford Bridge following his failed previous spell at the club.<\/p>\nHowever, Xabi Alonso\u2019s side aren\u2019t in talks over a deal and a move to the Saudi Pro League reportedly remains Salah\u2019s most likely next step.<\/p>\n\n<\/source><\/source><\/picture>\u00a9 IMAGO – Mohamed Salah, Liverpool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nManu Kone talks<\/h2>\nChelsea have held initial talks with AS Roma over a possible summer deal for Manchester United target Manu Kone, as per a report from Italian publication Corriere della Sera (via Sport Witness<\/b>).<\/p>\nChelsea are currently locked in negotiations with Roma over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho, with the Serie A side eager to sign the winger this summer, and initial talks have also taken place regarding Kone\u2019s potential availability.<\/p>\nThe 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer transfer and it has been claimed that a bid worth \u20ac50 million will be enough to secure his signature as Roma look to raise funds through a major player sale.<\/p>\nMaxence Lacroix update<\/h2>\nChelsea remain firmly in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and talks are expected to accelerate over the coming weeks, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\nHe told his YouTube channel<\/b>: \u201cI mentioned Maxence Lacroix at the end of June and he remains on Chelsea’s shortlist. Chelsea are still working behind the scenes on a deal.<\/p>\n\u201cHe is one of the most appreciated centre-backs on their list. Contacts have already taken place with the club and with the player’s representatives.<\/p>\n\u201cChelsea remain very keen on Lacroix. They want to sign one centre-back, possibly two depending on departures, and Lacroix remains one of the top names they are considering.\u201d<\/p>\nRelated stories:<\/h2>\nFabrizio Romano Transfer News: Chelsea defender hunt, Man Utd eye quick deal, Barcola latest<\/b><\/p>\nTransfer Rumours: Michael Olise approves move as Arsenal prepare bid<\/b><\/p>\nPremier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\nThe FootballTransfers app<\/h2>\nCheck out FootballTransfers’ new app for all of football’s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\nThe FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/svg>Make us your Google favourite<\/span><\/p>\nFootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Jarrod Bowen and Trevoh Chalobah.<\/p>\nArticle continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\nJarrod Bowen message<\/h2>\nDanny Dyer has confirmed that West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen is currently set to remain at the club this summer, despite their relegation from the Premier League.<\/p>\nThe England forward, who was omitted from Thomas Tuchel\u2019s World Cup squad, has been heavily linked with a summer transfer to Chelsea in recent months, but he is now expected to stay at West Ham in the Championship.<\/p>\n\u201cHe’s a very great, loyal man,\u201d Dyer told talkSPORT<\/b> when asked about Bowen\u2019s future at West Ham.<\/p>\n\u201cFirst and foremost, he is my family, the father of my grandchildren, of course. It’s been tough for him. He does deserve Champions League football and whatever decision he makes, or made, I would have supported him.<\/p>\n\u201cI don’t think he’s going anywhere, and I think he will rip up the Championship, don’t you worry yourself about that.\u201d<\/p>\nTrevoh Chalobah deal agreed<\/h2>\nComo are ready to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and a meeting has been scheduled to finalise the transfer, according to reports in Italy.<\/p>\nThe England international has been earmarked as a key summer target by Como boss Cesc Fabregas and after lengthy negotiations, they look set to beat Serie A rivals Inter Milan to his signature ahead of the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\nInter were previously considered to be the frontrunners to sign Chalobah, but Como have emerged as his most likely destination in recent days and they are now ready to close the deal, as per Italian transfer reporter Gianluca Di Marzio<\/b>.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s reported that Como have reached an agreement with Chelsea on a transfer fee and a meeting has been planned for all parties to finalise the transfer shortly, with Chalobah keen to join Fabregas\u2019 side ahead of their first ever season in the Champions League.<\/p>\nMohamed Salah truth<\/h2>\nClubs in Saudi Arabia remain in pole position to sign Mohamed Salah despite rumoured interest from Chelsea, according to TEAMtalk<\/b>.<\/p>\nThe Egypt international has left Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract and reports have suggested that Chelsea are keen to bring him back to Stamford Bridge following his failed previous spell at the club.<\/p>\nHowever, Xabi Alonso\u2019s side aren\u2019t in talks over a deal and a move to the Saudi Pro League reportedly remains Salah\u2019s most likely next step.<\/p>\n\n<\/source><\/source><\/picture>\u00a9 IMAGO – Mohamed Salah, Liverpool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nManu Kone talks<\/h2>\nChelsea have held initial talks with AS Roma over a possible summer deal for Manchester United target Manu Kone, as per a report from Italian publication Corriere della Sera (via Sport Witness<\/b>).<\/p>\nChelsea are currently locked in negotiations with Roma over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho, with the Serie A side eager to sign the winger this summer, and initial talks have also taken place regarding Kone\u2019s potential availability.<\/p>\nThe 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer transfer and it has been claimed that a bid worth \u20ac50 million will be enough to secure his signature as Roma look to raise funds through a major player sale.<\/p>\nMaxence Lacroix update<\/h2>\nChelsea remain firmly in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and talks are expected to accelerate over the coming weeks, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\nHe told his YouTube channel<\/b>: \u201cI mentioned Maxence Lacroix at the end of June and he remains on Chelsea’s shortlist. 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FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Jarrod Bowen and Trevoh Chalobah.<\/p>\n
Danny Dyer has confirmed that West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen is currently set to remain at the club this summer, despite their relegation from the Premier League.<\/p>\n
The England forward, who was omitted from Thomas Tuchel\u2019s World Cup squad, has been heavily linked with a summer transfer to Chelsea in recent months, but he is now expected to stay at West Ham in the Championship.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe’s a very great, loyal man,\u201d Dyer told talkSPORT<\/b> when asked about Bowen\u2019s future at West Ham.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst and foremost, he is my family, the father of my grandchildren, of course. It’s been tough for him. He does deserve Champions League football and whatever decision he makes, or made, I would have supported him.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don’t think he’s going anywhere, and I think he will rip up the Championship, don’t you worry yourself about that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Como are ready to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and a meeting has been scheduled to finalise the transfer, according to reports in Italy.<\/p>\n
The England international has been earmarked as a key summer target by Como boss Cesc Fabregas and after lengthy negotiations, they look set to beat Serie A rivals Inter Milan to his signature ahead of the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n
Inter were previously considered to be the frontrunners to sign Chalobah, but Como have emerged as his most likely destination in recent days and they are now ready to close the deal, as per Italian transfer reporter Gianluca Di Marzio<\/b>.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s reported that Como have reached an agreement with Chelsea on a transfer fee and a meeting has been planned for all parties to finalise the transfer shortly, with Chalobah keen to join Fabregas\u2019 side ahead of their first ever season in the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Clubs in Saudi Arabia remain in pole position to sign Mohamed Salah despite rumoured interest from Chelsea, according to TEAMtalk<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The Egypt international has left Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract and reports have suggested that Chelsea are keen to bring him back to Stamford Bridge following his failed previous spell at the club.<\/p>\n
However, Xabi Alonso\u2019s side aren\u2019t in talks over a deal and a move to the Saudi Pro League reportedly remains Salah\u2019s most likely next step.<\/p>\n
Chelsea have held initial talks with AS Roma over a possible summer deal for Manchester United target Manu Kone, as per a report from Italian publication Corriere della Sera (via Sport Witness<\/b>).<\/p>\n
Chelsea are currently locked in negotiations with Roma over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho, with the Serie A side eager to sign the winger this summer, and initial talks have also taken place regarding Kone\u2019s potential availability.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer transfer and it has been claimed that a bid worth \u20ac50 million will be enough to secure his signature as Roma look to raise funds through a major player sale.<\/p>\n
Chelsea remain firmly in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and talks are expected to accelerate over the coming weeks, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n
He told his YouTube channel<\/b>: \u201cI mentioned Maxence Lacroix at the end of June and he remains on Chelsea’s shortlist. Chelsea are still working behind the scenes on a deal.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is one of the most appreciated centre-backs on their list. Contacts have already taken place with the club and with the player’s representatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cChelsea remain very keen on Lacroix. They want to sign one centre-back, possibly two depending on departures, and Lacroix remains one of the top names they are considering.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Chelsea defender hunt, Man Utd eye quick deal, Barcola latest<\/b><\/p>\n
Transfer Rumours: Michael Olise approves move as Arsenal prepare bid<\/b><\/p>\n
Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\nThe FootballTransfers app<\/h2>\n
Check out FootballTransfers’ new app for all of football’s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n
The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:<\/p>\n
\u2022Google Play<\/b><\/p>\n
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