Chelsea have handed Xabi Alonso his first signing as head coach after completing the 47 million pounds move for highly rated Italian defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta.
Chelsea's squad rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso is set to continue, with Tyrique George edging closer to a permanent move to Everton as the club looks to reduce its playing group.
Chelsea have had an 8 million pound offer for Granit Xhaka rejected by Sunderland, with the Premier League side standing firm that the midfielder is not available for transfer.
Liam Rosenior is expected to make a return to French football after Paris FC reportedly selected the former Chelsea head coach as their new manager ahead of the new Ligue 1 season.
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea FC, with the defender signing a six-year contract that runs until June 2032.
Moises Caicedo has said he feels "more prepared" ahead of his second FIFA World Cup appearance, as he prepares to lead Ecuador into the tournament with growing responsibility and confidence.