Chelsea have completed a British record £117 million signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The deal follows a pursuit that also involved Arsenal.

Sunderland has confirmed that club captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the Stadium of Light, ending rumours of a transfer to Chelsea. This retention is a key step as the club prepares for European football.

Xabi Alonso has publicly backed midfielder Enzo Fernandez to remain at Chelsea, marking a strategic move to steady the club ahead of the new season.

Liverpool are prioritizing a new attacking signing to replace Mohamed Salah, with Chelsea's Pedro Neto emerging as a key target amid administrative changes.