Updated: 8 May 2026 17:19 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 Joel Ordonez and Joao Pedro.<\/p>\n Chelsea have set their sights on completing a deal for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez this summer, as per Transfers<\/b>.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for the past two seasons and it\u2019s reported that he remains on their radar ahead of this summer, with the club keen to sign a new centre-back before the start of next season.<\/p>\n Ordonez has been a standout performer for Club Brugge this term and it\u2019s understood that he is close friends with Chelsea star and fellow Ecuadorian Moises Caicedo.<\/p>\n Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has urged Joao Pedro to complete a move to Barcelona this summer amid rumoured interest from Hansi Flick\u2019s side.<\/p>\n Barcelona are actively searching for a new centre forward due to the uncertain future of Robert Lewandowski and they have been heavily linked with a move for Pedro in recent weeks after being informed that Julian Alvarez will cost in excess of \u20ac120 million.<\/p>\n Speaking to Brazilian outlet Somos Fanaticos (via The Evening Standard<\/b>), Wright-Phillips admitted: \u201cI believe it would be fantastic for Joao if he were to go. Personally, given the way Chelsea has been run, if I were him, I would do everything to complete this transfer.<\/p>\n \u201cPlaying at Camp Nou, alongside Raphinha and (Lamine) Yamal, would be great for him. He would score many goals, since we have already seen what he did in a team that wasn\u2019t as good as this Chelsea team.<\/p>\n \u201cIf I were Joao Pedro, I would want to play in the Champions League, and I can\u2019t see Chelsea qualifying for any European competition. Joao has the level and deserves to be playing in the Champions League.\u201d<\/p>\n READ THE FULL STORY!<\/b><\/p>\n Manchester United have decided that a move for Chelsea star Cole Palmer is not a priority for them this summer, according to The Mirror<\/i><\/b>.<\/p>\n While there seemed to be a real prospect of Palmer moving back to Manchester earlier this year, the 24-year-old has done his best to quell rumours, despite discontent among several star players at Chelsea, most notably Enzo Fernandez.<\/p>\n The England man has also not been close to his best form, and United have elected to take a step back from a deal.<\/p>\n READ THE FULL STORY!<\/b><\/p>\n Chelsea\u2019s reported pursuit of Koln wonderkid Said El Mala has taken a major twist following a big update on the wonderkid’s future.<\/p>\n Initially, Koln hoped they would be able to keep hold of the exciting winger for another season, but that stance has dramatically shifted and the Bundesliga club are now actively looking to sell El Mala in order to raise funds.<\/p>\n In recent days, Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for the winger, with his mother reportedly viewing a permanent move to Stamford Bridge, before a one-year loan back at Koln, as a \u201cdream scenario.\u201d<\/p>\n However, Sky Germany<\/b><\/i> insists that Chelsea are not at all involved in the race to sign the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n Brighton & Hove Albion, however, remain keen on El Mala and are still lurking in the background.<\/p>\n READ THE FULL STORY!<\/b><\/p>\n Liam Delap doesn\u2019t want to leave Chelsea this summer and the club have not put him up for sale despite his poor form during his debut season at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n That is according to The Daily Mail<\/b>who report that Chelsea\u2019s stance could change once the window opens amid interest from Newcastle.<\/p>\n The Magpies have been heavily linked with a move for Delap in recent days, however they are currently focused on alternative targets.<\/p>\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. 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Joao Pedro told to join Barcelona<\/h2>\n
Man Utd make Cole Palmer decision<\/h2>\n
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Said El Mala twist<\/h2>\n
Liam Delap to stay<\/h2>\n
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