Updated: 7 May 2026 15:58 BST |<\/span> Cameron Smith Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours, speculation and gossip, including updates on Igor Thiago and Joao Pedro.<\/p>\n Chelsea are ready to step up their pursuit of Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer, with the Brazilian having been identified as a top target amid the woes of Liam Delap since his arrival.<\/p>\n Thiago has netted 22 Premier League goals so far this season and Chelsea have earmarked him as a potential summer signing, as per Transfers<\/b>.<\/p>\n Brentford are reluctant to sanction a sale and they have reportedly set their asking price at a whopping \u20ac90 million in a bid to ward off interest from Chelsea and fellow suitors Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n Despite this, Chelsea officials remain confident of tempting Thiago into a Stamford Bridge switch.<\/p>\n Joao Pedro has emerged as a strong target for Barcelona in recent weeks, with the Spanish giants earmarking him as an alternative to Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez.<\/p>\n Chelsea have no interest in allowing him to leave, while initial reports speculate that Pedro himself isn\u2019t pushing to leave west London, having only arrived at the club last summer.<\/p>\n However, Spanish outlet Transfers<\/b> claim that Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has approved the signing of Pedro, with the Blaugrana keen to intensify their pursuit of his signature when the summer window opens.<\/p>\n Arsenal are reportedly interested in rivalling Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for the signing of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer.<\/p>\n The Argentina international hinted that he would like to move to Madrid during the recent March international break and rumours of an exit have persisted ever since, with Man City emerging as new contenders for his signature following confirmation that Bernardo Silva will leave the club this summer.<\/p>\n PSG remain interested too, while TEAMtalk<\/b> claim that Arsenal are also monitoring his situation at Stamford Bridge amid their pursuit of a new central midfielder ahead of next season.<\/p>\n FootballTransfers<\/i> understands that Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali is currently Mikel Arteta\u2019s preferred midfield signing this summer<\/b>although it\u2019s reported that Fernandez has also been earmarked as a potential option.<\/p>\n READ THE FULL STORY!<\/b><\/p>\n Meanwhile, CaughtOffside<\/b> claim that Chelsea have accepted that selling Fernandez may be required this summer as they look to raise money to fund their transfer activity ahead of 2026-27.<\/p>\n It\u2019s reported that Chelsea \u201cmust sanction a major sale this summer\u201d, with Fernandez regarded as the most obvious candidate given his desire to leave and interest from several top European clubs.<\/p>\n Chelsea will look to begin negotiations over a sale at \u20ac115m as they look to maximise the potential<\/p>\n Didi Hamann has told Chelsea to pursue a deal for Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson, who will be available on a free transfer this summer.<\/p>\n \u201cA player like Andy Robertson, they should take him in a heartbeat. I think he\u2019s exactly the type of player Chelsea needs or is crying out for,\u201d Hamann said (via Metro<\/b>).<\/p>\n \u201cWith one or two more experienced players, they\u2019ve got to give themselves a chance. I don\u2019t think the way the team is put together, they give themselves a chance. Andy Robertson, I\u2019d take him at Chelsea in a heartbeat if he was interested.\u201d<\/p>\n Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana reportedly has no intention of leaving the club this summer, despite growing speculation suggesting that he could be offloaded.<\/p>\n Fofana hasn\u2019t played since being hooked at half-time during Chelsea\u2019s dismal 3-0 loss away to Brighton & Hove Albion in Liam Rosenior\u2019s final game in charge, with Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo selected at centre-back for the win over Leeds United and the defeat to Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n Levi Colwill returned off the bench against the latter, replacing Tosin at half-time, and Fofana is also likely to be behind Jorrel Hato in the pecking order as things stand, with the Dutchman having impressed during Rosenior\u2019s reign.<\/p>\n However, The Daily Mail<\/b> have now confirmed that Fofana has no intention of leaving Chelsea, despite rumours previously suggesting he could be open to a move to Marseille.<\/p>\n READ THE FULL STORY!<\/b><\/p>\n Nicolas Jackson update changes everything for Liam Delap at Chelsea<\/b><\/p>\n Man Utd, beware! 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Wesley Fofana decision<\/h2>\n
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