{"id":18261,"date":"2026-07-17T15:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18261"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:33:15","slug":"garnacho-absent-talks-for-defender-stalling-kones-price-revealed-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18261","title":{"rendered":"Garnacho absent, talks for defender stalling, Kone&#8217;s price revealed, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div on-document:qinit=\"q-C9vkSXu6.js#_hW(0)\" q:key=\"QW_9\" q:id=\"67\"><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=68 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Chelsea are without a doubt the Premier League&#39;s busiest club during the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=69 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-(18px) md:mt-0 mb-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6a\">Chelsea are without a doubt the Premier League&#8217;s busiest club during the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6b q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Blues have already concluded several deals, with their most recent being Andrey Santos moving to Manchester United for &pound;50 million.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6c q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6d\">The Blues have already concluded several deals, with their most recent being Andrey Santos moving to Manchester United for \u00a350 million.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6e q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Marc Cucurella and Tyrique George have also already left but more outgoings and incomings are expected before the Blues&#39; opening Premier League match away to Fulham next month.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6f q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6g\">Marc Cucurella and Tyrique George have also already left but more outgoings and incomings are expected before the Blues&#8217; opening Premier League match away to Fulham next month.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6h q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Soon-to-be axed Alejandro Garnacho absent from Xabi Alonso&#39;s first training session<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6i q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6j\">Soon-to-be axed Alejandro Garnacho absent from Xabi Alonso&#8217;s first training session<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6k q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Alejandro Garnacho was the most notable admission from Alonso&#39;s first training session.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6l q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6m\">Alejandro Garnacho was the most notable admission from Alonso&#8217;s first training session.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The young Argentine endured a disastrous opening season at Stamford Bridge following his &pound;40 million from Manchester United last summer. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6o q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6p\">The young Argentine endured a disastrous opening season at Stamford Bridge following his \u00a340 million from Manchester United last summer. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6q q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Consequently, Alonso doesn&#39;t fancy him and is happy for the Blues to cut their losses.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6r q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6s\">Consequently, Alonso doesn&#8217;t fancy him and is happy for the Blues to cut their losses.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6t q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>With one foot already out the door, Roma are continuing negotiations to sign Garnacho despite there being a clear gap in their valuation.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6u q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6v\">With one foot already out the door, Roma are continuing negotiations to sign Garnacho despite there being a clear gap in their valuation.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6w q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Marc Guiu could stay a Premier League player<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6x q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6y\">Marc Guiu could stay a Premier League player<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6z q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Like Garnacho, striker Marc Guiu is unlikely to still be a Chelsea player next season.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=70 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"71\">Like Garnacho, striker Marc Guiu is unlikely to still be a Chelsea player next season.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=72 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The 20-year-old was recalled from his loan with Sunderland last time out after Liam Delap suffered an injury but failed to make regular appearances.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=73 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"74\">The 20-year-old was recalled from his loan with Sunderland last time out after Liam Delap suffered an injury but failed to make regular appearances.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=75 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Unsurprisingly expected to leave on a permanent deal, Guiu, although linked with a return to Sunderland, is a top target for Ipswich Town.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=76 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"77\">Unsurprisingly expected to leave on a permanent deal, Guiu, although linked with a return to Sunderland, is a top target for Ipswich Town.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=78 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Tractor Boys&#39; recent promotion back to the Premier League sees them in need of some firepower upfront and Gary O&#39;Neil believes Guiu could be the right man for the job.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=79 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7a\">The Tractor Boys&#8217; recent promotion back to the Premier League sees them in need of some firepower upfront and Gary O&#8217;Neil believes Guiu could be the right man for the job.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7b q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Chelsea learn Manu Kone&#39;s price tag<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7c q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7d\">Chelsea learn Manu Kone&#8217;s price tag<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7e q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>One of the World Cup&#39;s standout performers was Roma and France&#39;s Manu Kone.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7f q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7g\">One of the World Cup&#8217;s standout performers was Roma and France&#8217;s Manu Kone.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7h q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The 25-year-old kept AT out of Didier Deschamps&#39; starting 11 for most of Les Bleus&#39; tournament and, as a result, is understandably attracting interest from Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7i q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7j\">The 25-year-old kept AT out of Didier Deschamps&#8217; starting 11 for most of Les Bleus&#8217; tournament and, as a result, is understandably attracting interest from Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7k q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Manchester United are keen on the Frenchman but so are Chelsea. The Blues are expected to make a move for the midfielder, who is valued upwards of &pound;50 million.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7l q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7m\">Manchester United are keen on the Frenchman but so are Chelsea. The Blues are expected to make a move for the midfielder, who is valued upwards of \u00a350 million.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7n q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Maxence Lacroix talks ongoing behind the scenes<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7o q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7p\">Maxence Lacroix talks ongoing behind the scenes<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7q q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>And another France international who could yet arrive at Stamford Bridge is Crystal Palace&#39;s Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7r q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7s\">And another France international who could yet arrive at Stamford Bridge is Crystal Palace&#8217;s Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7t q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The 26-year-old is one of Alonso&#39;s top centre-back targets. The Blues have been negotiating with the Eagles for several weeks but both clubs have yet to reach an agreement.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7u q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7v\">The 26-year-old is one of Alonso&#8217;s top centre-back targets. The Blues have been negotiating with the Eagles for several weeks but both clubs have yet to reach an agreement.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7w q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Fabrizio Romano has assured supporters Chelsea remain hard at work &#39;behind the scenes&#39;, but it may mean parting with over &pound;60 million.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7x q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7y\">Fabrizio Romano has assured supporters Chelsea remain hard at work &#8216;behind the scenes&#8217;, but it may mean parting with over \u00a360 million.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7z q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Trevoh Chalobah increasingly likely to move to Serie A<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=80 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"81\">Trevoh Chalobah increasingly likely to move to Serie A<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=82 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Even though Trevoh Chalobah was part of Thomas Tuchel&#39;s final 26-man England squad for this summer&#39;s World Cup, the Chelsea defender was one of only a handful of players not to play a single minute in North America.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=83 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"84\">Even though Trevoh Chalobah was part of Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s final 26-man England squad for this summer&#8217;s World Cup, the Chelsea defender was one of only a handful of players not to play a single minute in North America.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=85 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>And clearly out of favour at club level as well, the 27-year-old is likely to be sacrificed by Chelsea as the club look to raise funds for Alonso&#39;s preferred targets. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=86 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"87\">And clearly out of favour at club level as well, the 27-year-old is likely to be sacrificed by Chelsea as the club look to raise funds for Alonso&#8217;s preferred targets. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=88 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Crystal Palace are open to welcoming him back Selhurst Park but the defender&#39;s preference is to move to Italy amid strong interest from Inter Milan and Cesc Fabregas&#39; Como.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=89 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8a\">Crystal Palace are open to welcoming him back Selhurst Park but the defender&#8217;s preference is to move to Italy amid strong interest from Inter Milan and Cesc Fabregas&#8217; Como.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8b q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Pep Chavarria deal complicated by Rayo Vallecano&#39;s finances<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8c q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8d\">Pep Chavarria deal complicated by Rayo Vallecano&#8217;s finances<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8e q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Another player Alonso has handpicked is Rayo Vallecano&#39;s Pep Chavarria.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8f q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8g\">Another player Alonso has handpicked is Rayo Vallecano&#8217;s Pep Chavarria.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8h q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The new Chelsea boss believes the 28-year-old Spaniard is the perfect player to replace Marc Cucurella following his recent transfer to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8i q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8j\">The new Chelsea boss believes the 28-year-old Spaniard is the perfect player to replace Marc Cucurella following his recent transfer to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8k q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Blues are finding talks difficult, though. Rayo Vallecano are in a strong position. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8l q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8m\">The Blues are finding talks difficult, though. 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