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UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

Chelsea drop transfer hints as shirt numbers revealed for 2026-27 season

Several players could leave Stamford Bridge after they were stripped of their numbers

Evening Standard

Chelsea 2026–27 Season Preview: Xabi Alonso Spearheads Another New Era

The Blues have experienced plenty of false dawns during the BlueCo era.

Sports Illustrated

How Chelsea should line up for Fulham clash with three debuts and Enzo Fernandez dilemma

Xabi Alonso has decisions to make as reign begins with Premier League derby

Evening Standard

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FPL tips 2026/27: 44 players you should consider signing

A comprehensive guide of the players to target (and a few more) ahead of the start of the Fantasy Premier League season on Friday

The Independent UK

Chelsea tease imminent double transfer as stars 'stripped' of shirt numbers in pre-season friendly

Blues may have dropped a major hint ahead of the new season

Evening Standard

Chelsea vs Real Sociedad LIVE: Pre-season friendly result, latest updates and fan reaction

Blues conclude pre-season preparations with home friendly against Spanish opposition

Evening Standard

Chelsea vs. Real Sociedad: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Blues are back at Stamford Bridge for their final friendly of preseason.

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Chelsea XI vs Real Sociedad: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for pre-season friendly today

Xabi Alonso’s first Stamford Bridge game comes against former club

Evening Standard

Are Crystal Palace making a huge mistake this summer?

The reigning Europa Conference League champions are less than two weeks out from the new season and look somewhat unprepared

FourFourTwo

Chelsea Move One Step Closer to Xabi Alonso’s Dream Vision With $41.5 Million Agreement

The Blues are focused on trimming their squad in the final weeks of the summer transfer window.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea transfer business will take them back into the Champions League and it's just as well

Xabi Alonso and the Blues have pieced together a crazy summer. They might just stumble back into the Champions League.

FourFourTwo

Chelsea: Pedro Neto transfer stance revealed as Enzo Maresca eyes Man City reunion

Tottenham and Liverpool have also been linked with Blues winger this summer

Evening Standard

Why Chelsea can avoid naming summer signings in Premier League squad after major overhaul

Xabi Alonso’s decisions will be made slightly easier thanks to the Premier League rules

Evening Standard

One Signing Every Premier League Club Must Make in Final Month of Transfer Window

Every single Premier League side could bolster their ranks before the window shuts.

Sports Illustrated

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Every Premier League transfer of Summer 2026

Here's every transfer in the Premier League ahead of the 2026/27 season

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea Learn Outcome of FA Investigation Into 74 Rule Breaches

The Blues have been under investigation ever since the arrival of owners BlueCo in 2022.

Evening Standard

Xabi Alonso sends clear Chelsea transfer message with multiple deals needed

Blues boss has clear squad numbers in mind for first season at Stamford Bridge

FourFourTwo

Chelsea’s model has damaged careers - Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix are taking a big risk

Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix could surely have had their pick of clubs this summer, so why choose the chaos of Chelsea?

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Evening Standard

Maxence Lacroix reveals why he joined Chelsea in first words after £52m transfer

France defender has become third new signing of the Xabi Alonso era

Sports Illustrated

Five Transfers Chelsea Must Make After Maxence Lacroix Signing

The Blues are making some big splashes to bolster Xabi Alonso’s roster.

Sports Illustrated

Maxence Lacroix One-Ups Morgan Rogers With Huge Claim After Completing Chelsea Transfer

Xabi Alonso has landed his new center back.

Evening Standard

Chrislain Matsima: Crystal Palace handed transfer blow as talks for key target break down

Eagles now looking at new centre-back targets as Maxence Lacroix nears exit

Evening Standard

Former Arsenal star in line for Premier League return as Crystal Palace trial confirmed

Ex-Gunners defender could be set to return to London

FourFourTwo

"If I’m Steve Parrish at Crystal Palace and teams want Adam Wharton, I’d be thinking 'He’s going to go for just as much, if not MORE than Alex Scott!' Clinton Morrison on the summer window, and the World Cup Final, including a review of Justin Bieber

Clinton Morrison reflects on the World Cup final, assesses whether the 48-team tournament has been a success and gives his verdict on Morgan Rogers’ big-money move to Chelsea

Evening Standard

Chelsea told to cash in on Enzo Fernandez this summer as transfer requirement emerges

Blues must avoid taking a loss on £106m man

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