Giuntoli confirms Atalanta will retain Carnesecchi and Ahanor
New Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli insists the club will keep key players Marco Carnesecchi and Honest Ahanor, while defending the controversial sale of Marco Palestra to Chelsea.
Chelsea
Summerville Agents in Rome as Roma Submit Garnacho and Moreira Offers
Roma have opened talks to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham while submitting offers for Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira, with Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali assessing the proposals.
Xabi Alonso unveiled as Chelsea manager on four-year contract
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea’s sixth permanent manager in four years, tasked with rebuilding a squad that finished 10th last season and faces a year without European football.
Palestra agent fires back at Inter president over Chelsea switch criticism
Alessandro Lucci has rejected Beppe Marotta’s claims that Marco Palestra backed out of a verbal agreement with Inter, insisting the clubs failed to reach a deal in 45 days of talks.
Inter and Como Step Back as Chelsea Demand €35m for Chalobah
Serie A clubs Inter and Como have stepped back from pursuing Trevoh Chalobah after Chelsea demanded €35m. Both sides are now looking at alternative defensive targets, including Davinson Sánchez.
Roma lodge Garnacho bid and eye Moreira as Greenwood agrees Fenerbahce move
AS Roma have submitted a formal offer to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan from Chelsea and are negotiating for Diego Moreira, while ending their pursuit of Mason Greenwood who has agreed to join Fenerbahce.
Chelsea open talks with Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe
Chelsea have initiated contact with representatives of Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe as they seek to add attacking width this summer. No formal bid has been submitted, and Aston Villa remain interested in the England Under-21 international.
Garnacho Prefers Roma Move as Napoli Join Chase for Chelsea Winger
Alejandro Garnacho could leave Chelsea this summer with Roma his preferred destination, though Napoli have also made enquiries for the Argentine winger.
Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94
Ken Bates, who transformed Chelsea Football Club during a 21-year tenure that began with a £1 purchase and ended with a £140m sale to Roman Abramovich, has died aged 94.
Roma prepare €30m Moreira offer but Strasbourg demand €50m
Roma are readying a €30 million bid for Strasbourg winger Diego Moreira, though the French club value the former Chelsea prospect at €50m.