Chelsea have already been among the Premier League‘s biggest movers during Xabi Alonso‘s first summer at Stamford Bridge, but their new manager seemingly has no intention of stopping yet.
The Blues have undergone another significant overhaul since the Spaniard’s arrival, with 10 permanent additions coming through the door as Todd Boehly and co continue to get the chequebook out.
|
Player |
Position |
Reported fee |
What they bring to Chelsea |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Morgan Rogers |
Attacking midfield |
£117m |
A powerful ball-carrier who can operate centrally or from the left and gives Alonso another elite attacking threat. |
|
Marco Palestra |
Right-back/RWB |
€57m |
An energetic attacking full-back tailor-made for the wing-back role in Alonso’s system. |
|
Maxence Lacroix |
Centre-back |
£51m |
Adds considerable pace, athleticism and Premier League experience to Alonso’s back three. |
|
Geovany Quenda |
Right winger/WB |
Previously agreed |
One of Europe’s brightest young wide players, offering explosive dribbling and versatility on either flank. |
|
Emmanuel Emegha |
Centre-forward |
Previously agreed |
The Dutch striker provides size, mobility and a different focal point in attack. |
|
Valentin Barco |
Left-back/LWB |
Undisclosed |
A highly technical left-sided option who can invert into midfield as well as provide width. |
|
Denner |
Left-back |
Previously agreed |
Another long-term prospect with attacking qualities from the left side. |
|
Danny Welbeck |
Centre-forward |
Undisclosed |
Adds experience and proven Premier League output after scoring 13 league goals for Brighton last season. |
|
Jordan Henderson |
Central midfield |
Free |
Provides leadership and experience to what remains a young squad. |
|
Harrison Bettoni |
Attacking midfield |
Undisclosed |
An 18-year-old development signing who scored four times in 27 appearances for Wigan last season. |
It represents a major investment in Alonso’s project, but the Chelsea boss wants more, so the Blues could now be preparing to spend heavily once again before the deadline closes.
Alonso pushing Chelsea for Arsenal midfielder Zubimendi
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea are eyeing up a potential move to sign Martin Zubimendi from rivals Arsenal, with Alonso personally pushing for the midfielder’s signature.
The report states that Alonso actually wanted Zubimendi for Real Madrid last summer and is now once again backing a move for the midfielder at Chelsea, however, Madrid, after potentially missing out on Manchester City’s Rodri, could also be looking at the Gunners man.
Arsenal’s recent signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United could potentially open the door, however, Chelsea aren’t going to get him on the cheap.
The Gunners have no intention of selling Zubimendi for less than €90m (£77m), 12 months on from his move to the Emirates from Real Sociedad for around €70m.
Despite Chelsea already possessing the likes of Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia, Zubimendi would offer another high quality option, and at 27 years of age, appears to be in the prime of his career.
In fact, now a Premier League and World Cup winner in 2026, Zubimendi was hailed by Spain manager Luis de la Fuente, who said:
“I said that doubting Rodri was an insult to football intelligence, obviously. He’s the best player in the world in his position, knowing that we have Martin Zubimendi behind him, who is also another great player, surely the second best in the world.”
For a Chelsea side entering a new era under Alonso, Zubimendi could be the cherry on the cake in regards to Alonso’s first transfer window in charge of the Blues, however, a deal could be complicated and expensive.
