Chelsea welcome newly promoted Hull City to the Bridge today, though Hull have not been playing like newcomers, earning seven points from their first three games, keeping three clean sheets along the way. Can they resist our free-scoring attack? Let's hope not!
Xabi Alonso has made a couple changes to the usual early mix, with Maxence Lacroix taking a seat on the bench after starting every single game so far and Malo Gusto deployed at nominal left wing-back, at least according to the published lineup.
Here we go!
Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-2-1)
Martínez | Hato, Colwill, Fofana | Gusto, Lavia, James (c), Neto | Rogers, Palmer | João Pedro
Substitutes from: Penders, Acheampong, Lacroix, Chavarría, Barco, Quenda, Gittens, Estêvão, Welbeck

#Chelsea #lacroix #gusto

Serie A side Roma had been working on a move for Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling in the last few days. Just when they seemed to be making progress in the deal, it appears they will now definitely miss out.
Alfredo Pedulla reported earlier today that the Giallorossi made a fresh push for the German, who had previously not given a greenlight to the deal. Roma had earlier reached an agreement with Stuttgart but the player's decision had held the move back.
Now, Gianluca Di Marzio has reported updates, making it clear that there isn't enough time to complete the deal.
Roma were anyway facing a race against time to seal the move. But now, there is certainty the versatile winger will stay at the German club.
This does come as a bit of a blow to Roma, as Gian Piero Gasperini had been keen an extra attacking signing. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens' idea hasn't taken off yet, with Malick Fofana nearing a move to the Premier League.

#earlier

There's a dramatic acceleration in the Roma-Chelsea deal.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations for Manu Koné's transfer to the Blues are now advanced, with a deal worth £52 million (approximately €60 million).
Meanwhile, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is reportedly close to joining Roma on loan.
This double deal, if confirmed until the closing date, would completely change the Giallorossi's transfer window.
Further details on the terms and conditions of the two deals are currently awaited.

#gianluca

Despite attracting interest from multiple clubs towards the end of the transfer window, Jamie Leweling is expected to remain at VfB Stuttgart, according to Sky.
Roma recently submitted a €35 million offer for the Germany international, while Everton have also made an approach for the winger, the report states.
However, Sky adds that the 25-year-old has rejected all proposals so far, making a stay at Stuttgart the most likely outcome unless something significant changes.
Sky Italia reports that Roma are now looking to turn their attention to Chelsea's Jamie Gittens instead. However, the Blues are said to have no intention of selling the former Borussia Dortmund winger.

#despite #germany #italia

We're now entering the final hours of the transfer window, and on the final night of negotiations, Roma is considering a new bid for Jamie Gittens, Chelsea's 2004-born winger.
Following the failed agreement with Jamie Leweling of Stuttgart, Roma are now said to be ready to focus again on Gittens.
As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, the English club could open the door to a €5 million loan deal, while a buy option of around €55 million is being considered.
The two clubs are now back to the negotiating table with Roma intent on gifting Gasperini an additional signing.

#gittens #final

Roma is working to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with an attacking winger to complement the lineup of Dybala, Soulé, Mora, and Pellegrini, while excluding the three central attackers Malen, Castro, and Vaz.
A key player is still missing; the lack of a left winger with the ability to sprint at pace is palpable. D'Amico's eyes are on Malick Fofana and Gittens.
Gasp is confident that the Friedkins have been convinced to make one last effort, but there are no significant progress signs for either the Lyon or Chelsea winger. However, beware of potential surprises.
Gian Piero Gasperini expects another striker from the current transfer window, which ends on September 1st at 8:00 PM.
As Corriere della Sera reports, sporting director Tony D'Amico is keeping in mind an alternative, which he has been quietly working on, in addition to Gittens and Fofana.

#piero #gittens #dybala #soul

Chelsea rejected a loan offer from AS Roma for Jamie Gittens, but the Italians want to see whether there is room for manoeuvre.
According to Alfredo Pedulla, they want to know whether the Blues are really keen to keep him at Stamford Bridge and are planning further contact this week.
Chelsea are poised to line up in a 3-4-2-1 set-up, and Morgan Rogers will likely take the starting berth on the inside left 10 position.
Gittens might decide he wants to be first-choice elsewhere as he bounces back from an injury-riddled first season in West London.
It remains unclear whether Chelsea will keep him for the season or be more open to a permanent sale.

#whether #italians

Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge with the Blues. Chelsea have turned down a loan bid from Roma for English winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
Roma's proposal was a €3 million loan with a €40 million option to buy at the end of the season.
Bynoe-Gittens joined Chelsea after a successful spell at Borussia Dortmund, where he made 107 appearances and scored 17 goals in all competitions.
In his debut season in West London, Bynoe-Gittens made 29 appearances for Chelsea, registering two goals and six ****** ists.
Given his age, potential, and long-term contract, Chelsea are not considering a sale or loan for the 2004-born winger, who is also keen to remain at Stamford Bridge.

#Chelsea

Jamie Gittens has been speaking about his current form and physical condition after an injury affected first season.
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Preseason tours are always dominated in terms of coverage by new signings, and often by the appearance of exciting youth stars.
That's been very much the case with Chelsea this summer. We've heard a lot about new arrival Marco Palestra, for example, and a lot about youth talent Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli. But we haven't heard a lot about the likes of Jamie Gittens, who after a first season at Chelsea that was half forgettable and half wiped out by injury, is looking for a new start.
Harrison Bettoni (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

#Chelsea #gittens #season #half

The Men's First Team beat Chelsea 1-0 in their first friendly of the pre-season Summer Tour.
The victory was part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. The decisive moment came courtesy of Edon Zhegrova, who scored a superb goal in the second half of what was a tightly contested match.
Juventus got off to a very good start, immediately posing a threat with a long-range shot from Manuel Locatelli, set up by Douglas Luiz, which went just wide. As the minutes ticked by, however, Chelsea stepped up a gear, taking control of possession without, however, managing to take the lead.
The English side came close to scoring first with a header from Danny Welbeck following a cross from Geovany Quenda, then with Quenda setting up Marco Palestra, who was denied by an excellent defensive intervention from Pierre Kalulu. In the 29th minute, it was Michele Di Gregorio who came to the Bianconeri's rescue to save a close-range effort from Jamie Gittens.
Juventus responded with character, particularly towards the end of the half. Jeremie Boga created several dangerous moments down the left flank, first delivering a dangerous ball into the Chelsea box and then testing Robert Sanchez twice, who was on hand to make the saves. The teams went into the break with the score at 0–0.

#first #half #however #close

It has been a few years since we last faced Juventus on the pitch. We've been on similar paths even if not exactly parallel, with the (once) Italian juggernauts failing to win their national league for six years and counting.
As always fitness, tactics and team chemistry take precedence in a preseason game. But if we can come out on top against a fellow embattled giant, then why not push for it?
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez | Palestra, Fofana, Tosin, Hato | Caicedo (c), Nicoll-Jazuli | Quenda, João Pedro, Gittens | Welbeck
Substitutes from: Penders, Sharman-Lowe, Curd, Slonina, Sarr, Subuloye, Anselmino, Acheampong, Diakité, Essugo, Lavia, Walsh, Watson, Kellyman, Satpayev, Kavuma-McQueen, Estêvão, Mudryk, Neto, Jackson, Delap
Juventus starting eleven:
Di Gregorio | Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Çelik, Locatelli (c), Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso, Miretti, Boga, Milik

#juventus #starting #palestra #fofana

Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 at Accor Stadium in Sydney in their first official pre-season game.
The Blues took the lead through Dastan Satpaev, who looked impressive, but the Australian side battled back into the game.
More Chelsea goals from Jamie Gittens, Dario Essugo, and a hat-trick from Joao Pedro ensured the West London outfit secured the victory.
The Chelsea attacking unit and the midfielders were impressive, although Tosin Adarabioyo and Josh Acheampong did not cover themselves in glory at the back.
Still, there are plenty of positives for Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso to take home.

#sydney #back #western

Joao Pedro scored a late hat-trick as Chelsea kickstarted the Xabi Alonso win with a thrilling 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Chelsea overcame the A-League side in a 10-goal contest to begin their tour of Australia, with Pedro the difference.
Alonso named an inexperienced side for the fixture with only Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheampong and Liam Delap regulars in the first-team group last season
Alonso's side led inside six minutes through 17-year-old Dastan Satpayev, who has arrived at Chelsea this summer from Kairat Almaty. An end-to-end first half then saw Western Sydney Wanderers turn the game around, before Dario Essugo equalised for Chelsea before half-time.
The action continued after the interval, with Dylan Scicluna scoring for the Australian side and Jamie Gittens levelling once more for Chelsea. Teenager Awan Lual put Western Sydney Wanderers ahead for a third time, only for Pedro's late treble to earn Chelsea the win.

#side