CHELSEA PREPARE RECORD €125M BID FOR PSG STAR NEVES AS ENZO NEARS EXIT
Chelsea are ready to raid PSG for Joao Neves if Enzo Fernandez joins Real Madrid. Explore the €125m plan and PSG's firm stance.
Chelsea is getting ready for life after Enzo Fernández, just in case the Argentine midfielder decides to move on. According to Fichajes, the club already has its eyes on PSG’s Joao Neves as a possible replacement. But PSG won’t let him go without a fight—they’re determined to keep their 21-year-old star.
Last summer, Real Madrid chased Fernandez, even putting him high on their shortlist. Back then, Xabi Alonso, who was managing at the time, liked Fernandez too, though he seemed to prefer Martin Zubimendi, who’s now at Arsenal.
Even after Alonso left, Real Madrid hasn’t lost interest in Fernandez. That’s put Chelsea on edge. If the Spanish giants come calling, Chelsea might not have much power to convince Fernandez to stay.
So the Blues are already making backup plans. Joao Neves is right at the top of their list. He’s made a big impression since joining PSG, helping them win the treble last season and becoming a key player for Luis Enrique.
Now there’s some talk about whether Neves himself wants a move bigger than PSG—maybe he’s open to a Premier League switch. Chelsea definitely sees him as the ideal successor to Fernandez and will try to bring him in if they lose the Argentine.
But PSG aren’t budging. They’re not thinking about selling Neves at all. If Chelsea wants him, they’ll have to make a huge offer—PSG won’t even talk unless the bid starts at €125 million. And that’s just the transfer fee. Neves is going to want a massive salary as well, and Chelsea would need to meet his demands.
Honestly, there are a lot of hurdles here. PSG seem determined to scare off any suitors with their price tag, and right now, Neves looks happy in Paris, both on and off the pitch. So, unless something changes, Chelsea has a tough task ahead if they want to land him.
TRIPLE BOOST! ESTEVAO, GUSTO, AND GITTENS RETURN TO CHELSEA TRAINING BEFORE PAFOS
Chelsea receives a massive triple boost as Estevao, Gusto, and Gittens return to training ahead of the Pafos Champions League tie.
Estevao Willian, Malo Gusto, and Jamie Gittens were back on the training pitch before Chelsea’s Champions League match against Pafos. They all missed the Brentford game, but now they're back at Cobham, shaking off whatever kept them out.
Cole Palmer, who looked pretty frustrated at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, was also out there in Surrey. Even though he drove Chelsea to a win over Brentford—giving Liam Rosenior his first Premier League victory—he didn’t exactly look thrilled. He scored Chelsea’s second goal late in the match, calmly slotting home from the penalty spot past Caoimhin Kelleher. Still, Palmer barely cracked a smile. Liam Delap and Reece James tried to lift his spirits, but he seemed lost in his own world.
Right after the final whistle, Palmer just dropped to the ground, clearly wiped out. Andrey Santos helped him back up, but you could see the exhaustion. When reporters asked about Palmer’s mood, Rosenior brushed off any talk of frustration.
“No, not at all,” Rosenior said. “If you watch those last fifteen minutes, you see the work he puts in pressing and running for the team. He was outstanding. You’re not going to be perfect on the ball every game, but you can still find ways to win.
“And with Cole and Reece James, they haven’t trained. Zero training time because of the knocks they took. That’s why I couldn’t play them against Arsenal. I’m so proud—they pushed themselves to play and gave everything. That attitude says a lot. The more they train and play now, the better they’ll get.”
Rosenior also made it clear he’ll keep making the right calls to keep his players healthy and ready for the months ahead.
Palmer probably wants to help Rosenior get a winning start in Europe, but it looks like Chelsea will rotate the squad against Pafos. The real test comes next week, though, when they take on Napoli in a game that could shape the entire season.
CHELSEA’S £100M GAMBLE ON ENZO FERNANDEZ HAS FAILED TO DELIVER THE EXPECTED RESULTS
Real Madrid is eyeing a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernández. Discover why Chelsea are now willing to negotiate for the £106m man.
Chelsea looks ready to let go of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, with Real Madrid circling. Chelsea outbid Liverpool and a bunch of other clubs to land Fernandez back in 2023, spending around £106 million to get him. After starring for Argentina during their World Cup run, he joined Stamford Bridge and quickly became one of their top performers.
This season, he’s scored six goals and picked up two assists in 21 Premier League games. People have noticed—especially Real Madrid. Rumours about a possible move to Spain have been swirling for months, and it feels more real now than ever.
There’s talk that Fernandez isn’t totally happy at Chelsea, especially after Enzo Maresca left. He’s apparently questioning his future. Now, Dean Jones at TEAMtalk reports that Chelsea are open to selling Fernandez, as long as Madrid meet their asking price.
According to Jones, Real Madrid believes Chelsea are willing to negotiate if the money’s right. Fernandez’s future at Chelsea looks shaky, and Madrid is keeping a close eye. Unlike some Chelsea players who are totally off-limits, Fernandez seems available for the right offer. Early talks through intermediaries hint Cthat helsea could actually go for it if Madrid reach their valuation. Since they paid over £106 million for him, any transfer will likely be one of the biggest in La Liga history.
Chelsea’s not just thinking about Fernandez, though. More players could leave Stamford Bridge this year. BBC Sport says two defenders are about to get an ultimatum, with Chelsea aiming to sign Jeremy Jacquet as their new starting centre-back. The push for another ball-playing defender started after Levi Colwill’s preseason knee injury, but he’s recovering well and should play again this season. He’s still a big part of Chelsea’s plans.
There’s also growing talk that Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo are reaching a critical point. With two years left on their contracts after this summer, they’ll either sign new deals or Chelsea will look to sell.