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Chelsea transfer news as Fernandez price set and Mudryk deal gets green light

Enzo Fernandez.

Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea have just 12 days until they kick off their Premier League season against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The beginning of the Xabi Alonso era nears with the Spaniard making major changes to the squad.

Jordan Henderson arrived from Brentford and will bring a wealth of experience to the midfield. Valentin Barco also signed following his debut at the 2026 World Cup with Argentina.

Maxence Lacroix made the short journey from Crystal Palace to the Blues to replace the outgoing Trevoh Chalobah. More signings are on the way including Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria, who is reportedly ready for his medical to join the Blues.

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Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano. Latest reports claim that a medical has been booked with a fee of £17.9million agreed between the clubs.

An announcement from the Blues is imminent, with the latest reports suggesting the signing could be made official today.

Chelsea are exploring loan moves for Mykhailo Mudryk. The 25-year-old will be allowed to leave the club to gain regular first-team minutes elsewhere.

Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea enters the pitch as a substitute during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea and Juventus at Kai Tak Sports Park on August 05, 2026 in Hong Kong, China

Mykhailo Mudryk could leave Chelsea on loan this summer(Image: Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Mudryk recently returned to the fold following a doping ban and Alonso wants the 25-year-old to build up his fitness.

The Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer saga is set to come to a quick finale. The teenager wants to remain at Arsenal despite links to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea made initial inquiries, but reports claim the Gunners weren't willing to sell the versatile star to a direct rival. Manchester United were also linked with the playmaker following the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle.

Chelsea have placed an eye-watering £120million price tag on Enzo Fernandez amid Manchester City’s interest.

The Blues are keen to keep a hold of the World Cup-winning midfielder but Enzo Maresca is eager to reunite with his former vice-captain.

Enzo Fernandez prior to during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea.

Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.(Image: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano reports that City have made contact with Fernandez’ representatives but a deal would depend on Chelsea’s valuation of the player.

There is hope that the Blues are willing to negotiate but with a contract through 2032, the club are in no hurry to sell.

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