The New York Times believe, based on transfer speculation for the week of April 23, 2026, Chelsea is heavily focused on reshaping their squad with more experienced, proven players following a disappointing season, alongside searching for a new manager after the sacking of Liam Rosenior.
Potential New Signings could be Bernardo Silva (Manchester City): This is according to Yahoo Sports. Chelsea is exploring a shock move for the Portuguese playmaker, who has announced he will leave City this summer.
One Football reports on Adri Mehmeti (New York Red Bulls): Chelsea and Arsenal are battling to sign the young MLS prospect.
Cought Offside believe, Valentin Barco (Strasbourg): Reports suggest Chelsea has reached a full agreement to sign the midfielder. Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg): The striker is reportedly set to join Chelsea from the French side in the summer. The same source remains convinced Said El Mala (FC Cologne) remaining a close target.
How Chelsea could line up under Andoni Iraola after Bournemouth transfer raid and new goalkeeper
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The Voice of Football – Shoot, believe Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar): The 20-year-old Dutch midfielder is a target for both Chelsea and Manchester United, with a potential price tag of £50–70 million. The same source believe James Trafford are also tracked as Chelsea is said to be leading the race to sign the England goalkeeper, with Newcastle United also interested.
According to Simon Phillips, and this recent updates; Potential Exits/Players Leaving: Enzo Fernández: Manchester City is considering a move for the midfielder, and he has also been linked with Real Madrid. Cole Palmer: Chelsea is set to face a massive £130 million offer for the midfielder. Alejandro Garnacho: Rumours suggest he is being contacted by rival managers for a move away after an underwhelming season. Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea is looking to sell the striker, with a permanent move to Bayern Munich unlikely. Josh Acheampong: The young defender is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
ESPN believe Chelsea managerial search is including Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth): A leading candidate to take over as manager. Another candidate is Matthias Jaissle (Al Ahli). Julian Nagelsmann is a name also mentioned, and a potential candidate for the club to speak with. Cesc Fàbregas (Como), mentioned as a potential option following the managerial chaos.
Note: These rumours are based on news reports from April 2026 and are subject to change.
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