{"id":19043,"date":"2026-07-20T03:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T03:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19043"},"modified":"2026-07-20T03:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T03:18:21","slug":"chelsea-transfer-news-today-joao-pedro-latest-as-formal-talks-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19043","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Transfer News Today: Joao Pedro latest as formal talks confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>                                            19 Jul 2026 20:01 BST                                                                                            <span class=\"article-publish-date__separator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n                                                5 min read                                                                                    <\/p>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f26cca37-a83b-4506-b5fd-e00314408d00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f26cca37-a83b-4506-b5fd-e00314408d00\/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=\"Chelsea TNT, Joao Pedro\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f26cca37-a83b-4506-b5fd-e00314408d00\/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 football since 2020                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"google-favorite-cta__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"#EA4335\" d=\"M24 9.5c3.54 0 6.71 1.22 9.21 3.6l6.85-6.85C35.9 2.38 30.47 0 24 0 14.62 0 6.51 5.38 2.56 13.22l7.98 6.19C12.43 13.72 17.74 9.5 24 9.5z\"\/><path fill=\"#4285F4\" d=\"M46.98 24.55c0-1.57-.15-3.09-.38-4.55H24v9.02h12.94c-.58 2.96-2.26 5.48-4.78 7.18l7.73 6c4.51-4.18 7.09-10.36 7.09-17.65z\"\/><path fill=\"#FBBC05\" d=\"M10.53 28.59c-.48-1.45-.76-2.99-.76-4.59s.27-3.14.76-4.59l-7.98-6.19C.92 16.46 0 20.12 0 24c0 3.88.92 7.54 2.56 10.78l7.97-6.19z\"\/><path fill=\"#34A853\" d=\"M24 48c6.48 0 11.93-2.13 15.89-5.81l-7.73-6c-2.18 1.48-4.97 2.31-8.16 2.31-6.26 0-11.57-4.22-13.47-9.91l-7.98 6.19C6.51 42.62 14.62 48 24 48z\"\/><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h48v48H0z\"\/><\/svg><span 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 Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<h2>Joao Pedro most recent<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea will not sell Joao Pedro this summer, despite the \u20ac138 million signing of Aston Villa superstar Morgan Rogers.<\/p>\n<p>That is according to football transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano, who posted on <b>X<\/b>: \u201cHuge investment on Rogers won\u2019t change Chelsea plans to keep Jo\u00e3o Pedro even in case of +100m bid from Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s seen as crucial part of CFC long term project, as reported.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Maxence Lacroix talks<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have now held formal talks with Crystal Palace over a summer deal for Maxence Lacroix, as per <b>Ben Jacobs<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The France international has been earmarked as Chelsea\u2019s priority centre-back target amid their pursuit of a suitable partner for Levi Colwill, although Palace are reluctant to sanction a sale and have set their asking price at roughly \u20ac65m.<\/p>\n<p>Lacroix is also on Arsenal\u2019s radar, but Chelsea are believed to be the frontrunners for his signature and they are expected to ramp up negotiations over a deal following the conclusion of the World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2>Lewis Hall wants Man Utd<\/h2>\n<p>Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall favours a summer move to Manchester United despite rumoured interest from Chelsea, as per <b>TEAMtalk<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Left-back is a priority position for Chelsea this summer and they have been linked with the likes of Alvaro Carreras, Archie Brown and Hall amid the difficulties they are facing in their pursuit of Pep Chavarria.<\/p>\n<p>However, Hall isn\u2019t interested in returning to Stamford Bridge and is prioritising a move to Man Utd if he decides to leave Newcastle before the end of the summer window.<\/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\/fa97c60d-6fd6-4005-efc3-6072d05fdb00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fa97c60d-6fd6-4005-efc3-6072d05fdb00\/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=\"Lewis Hall, Newcastle\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fa97c60d-6fd6-4005-efc3-6072d05fdb00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Lewis Hall, Newcastle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Shumaira Mheuka close to new contract<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are reportedly close to finalising a contract extension agreement with academy wonderkid Shumaira Mheuka, before sending him out on loan for the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n<p>The England U19 striker has less than 12 months remaining on his current deal at Stamford Bridge and while the Blues are understood to have the option to extend his contract by a further year, advanced negotiations over an extension are ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, according to a report from <b>Football.London<\/b>Chelsea are close to reaching a contract agreement with Mheuka, who is set to leave the club on a season-long loan deal once fresh terms are fully finalised.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are expected to announce Mheuka\u2019s new long-term contract at the same time as his loan move away from the club, although a destination has not yet been confirmed amid significant interest in his signature following a sublime 2025-26 campaign at academy level.<\/p>\n<h2>Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa?<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, Chelsea finalised an agreement to sign Aston Villa superstar Morgan Rogers and it\u2019s understood that Unai Emery\u2019s side are interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho as a possible replacement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is also important to mention that Aston Villa are still looking for wingers,\u201d Fabrizio Romano told his <b>YouTube channel<\/b>. \u201cFor example, I am told that one of the discussion points during the meeting with Chelsea was Alejandro Garnacho. At the moment, however, Garnacho&#8217;s priority is to explore different opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, at this stage, Aston Villa&#8217;s interest in Garnacho is not yet something concrete, although his name was discussed during the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the moment, Alejandro Garnacho has an offer from Roma in Italy, and Roma are pushing very hard to sign him. We now have to understand what happens with that situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Related stories:<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Rogers joins Chelsea, Arsenal in Diomande contact, Barcola latest<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Transfer Rumours: Chelsea break the market as Micky van de Ven agreement expected<\/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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