Understand Alejandro Garnacho has told Aston Villa he's open joining as positive talks continue between Aston Villa and Chelsea. Could move quickly with Chelsea keen on finding a solution before the month is out.🇦🇷

[Ben Jacobs]

Alejandro Garnacho’s move to Aston Villa is expected to go through.

Set to be a loan with a buy obligation.🇦🇷

[Ben Jacobs]

‼️ Chelsea did not promise Morgan Rogers the No 10 role. They did, however, intimate he would be used in a variety of positions – and that flexibility appealed to Rogers.

~ David_Ornstein | TheAthleticFC

🚨 Chelsea have added John Stones to their list of defensive options.

Maxence Lacroix still remains a priority and formal talks between Chelsea and Crystal Palace are ongoing and positive. [JacobsBen]

🚨 CONFIRMED: Chelsea have had a £64m bid for Alex Scott rejected. (JacobsBen alex_crook)

London’s getting colder. (ChelseaFC)

🚨Rogers on Palmer:

"He’s non-stop ringing my phone, texting me, and I can’t wait. I think that’s probably the most special thing, playing with one of your best friends and being around him every day. It’s something I’m really excited about." [chelseafc]

Window looking positive for us. Will be plenty of outgoings over the next few weeks and all the targets seem to be very good. A top midfielder, LB, Lacroix and Stones would be a very good window alongisde Rogers and Palestra.

🚨 "I was told this morning that Chelsea were a potential destination for Camavinga" (alex_crook) #CFC

Aston Villa's obligation to buy clause for Alejandro Garnacho is considered 'easy to reach, almost guaranteed'.

[via FabrizioRomano]

Alejandro Garnacho's conditional obligation to buy clause is based on appearances.

[via J_Tanswell]

🚨 JUST IN: Chelsea won 3-0 against Bromley today. Goals from Joao Pedro, Gittens and Emegha. (NizaarKinsella)

🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix and Chelsea, deal at final stages as reported yesterday with full agreement on personal terms.

#CFC and Crystal Palace owners in contact to get it done any moment, deal very close.

Axel Disasi discussed but NOT happening.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has been involved in negotiations with #Chelsea for Maxence Lacroix, with the overall package expected to exceed Jan Paul Van Hecke's £52M move from Brighton to Spurs.

[via JacobsBen / alex_crook]

Congratulations to Robert Sanchez and fiancée, Zuzanna, on their engagement! 💍💙

🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea, here we go! Agreement in place with official bid accepted by Crystal Palace.

Broad terms in place last night and medical ongoing in London for the CB.

£52m transfer fee. Axel Disasi not included in the deal.

Lacroix signs until June 2032.

[Via Fabrizio Romano]

After a good week of news, we now learn that Emegha and Quenda are injured. Welcome back Chelsea!

Set-piece coach Austin MacPhee is leaving Aston Villa to join #Chelsea.

[via JacobsBen]

Xabi Alonso has asked Chelsea for time to assess the goalkeepers in Pre Season before making a reccomendation to the club. For now it is quiet, but if Alonso asks for a new goalkeeper, the club may have a look into the market. (JacobsBen via TheCFCHub on Twitch)

Chelsea’s official 2026/27 third kit… ✅