Chelsea Transfer News
Summer 2025 transfer window has been arguably the busiest in recent times for Chelsea Football Club, as new manager Enzo Maresca leads a broad-based rebuild of the team. With high-profile incomings, high-profile outgoings, and hard-chasing new signatures, Chelsea's objective is to get back among Europe's elite.
✅ Official Chelsea Signings July 2025
1. João Pedro – Brighton to Chelsea – £55 million
Chelsea brought in João Pedro from Brighton in early July 2025. The Brazilian striker brings pace, strength, and proven Premier League experience, and will form an integral part of Chelsea's new strike force.
Source: Chelsea FC 2025–26 Season Wiki
2. Jamie Gittens – Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea – £48.5 million
Respected English winger Jamie Gittens joined from Borussia Dortmund to provide Chelsea's wing to the depth. With his pace and creativity, Gittens injects fresh energy to Maresca's game.
Source: The Guardian
3. Estêvão Willian – Palmeiras to Chelsea – £29 million + £20m add-ons
Chelsea finalized the acquisition of Estêvão Willian, Brazilian sensation hailed as the next sensation. The move is an indication of Chelsea's tradition of capturing the world's best young players early.
4. Liam Delap – Ipswich Town to Chelsea – £30 million
England U21 forward Liam Delap was Chelsea's initial summer recruit. His strength, ability in the air, and goal-hungry nature make him an exciting long-term option at Stamford Bridge.
5. Dário Essugo – Chelsea to Sporting CP – £18.5 million
Holding midfielder Dário Essugo was signed to inject dynamism and tactical acumen in central midfield. Aged just 20, he's already being likened with William Carvalho.
6. Mamadou Sarr – Strasbourg to Chelsea – £12 million
Chelsea continued to strengthen defensive depth with the capture of Mamadou Sarr, a talented young French centre-half who possesses high potential. The addition is one of the club's long-term strategies for the defence.
7. Kian Best – Free Transfer
Former Preston centre-back Kian Best was brought in on a free to further strengthen the academy and fringe ranks.
8. Kendry Páez – Independiente del Valle to Chelsea – £17.27 million
Ecuadorian playmaker Kendry Páez was officially integrated into Chelsea's system this summer, offering flair, vision, and attacking flexibility.
Chelsea Departures July 2025
✅ Key Player Sales:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga → Arsenal – £5 million
- Bashir Humphreys → Burnley – £10 million
- Marcus Bettinelli → Manchester City – Undisclosed Fee
- Teddy Sharman-Lowe → Bolton – Loan Move
Pending/Recent Exits:
- Đorđe Petrović → Bournemouth – £25 million (medical completed)
???? Source: We Ain't Got No History - Mathis Amougou → Strasbourg – Permanent deal with buy-back clause
???? Source: We Ain't Got No History
Chelsea Transfer Targets July 2025
1. Noni Madueke – Linked with Arsenal (£52 million deal)
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Noni Madueke, and Chelsea's winger has already been promised personal terms. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is prepared to offload players that are no longer in harmony with the club's approach and mindset.
Source: The Times
2. Nicolas Jackson – Interest from AC Milan (\\~€50 million)
Having had a disastrous 2024–25 season, Nicolas Jackson is wanted by AC Milan. Chelsea are keen to offload the Senegalese striker to free up funds to spend on incoming forwards.
Source: We Ain't Got No History
3. Victor Osimhen – Napoli
Chelsea have always been in admiration of Victor Osimhen, but face stiff competition from PSG and Manchester United. Napoli want more than €120 million.
4. Viktor Gyökeres – Sporting CP
As a backup for Osimhen, Chelsea are eyeing Viktor Gyökeres, who scored 34 goals last season. Arsenal are also keen, which could drive the price higher.
5. Marc Guéhi – Crystal Palace
The squad is also coming back with interest in former academy sensation Marc Guéhi to bolster their center-back lines.
6. Hugo Ekitike – Eintracht Frankfurt
Sources affirm Chelsea have tracked Ekitike, valued at around £64 million, as one of their target strikers.
7. Caoimhín Kelleher – Liverpool
Chelsea are targeting Kelleher as a potential backup or first-choice goalkeeper following Kepa's departure.
Chelsea's 2025 Transfer Strategy Explained
With manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea are focusing on:
- Youth-based signings – Willian, Páez, Delap, Essugo
- Intensive forwards – João Pedro, Gittens, Estêvão
- Defensive bolstering – Sarr, potential Guéhi signing
- Reducing the wage bill – Allowing players like Madueke, Kepa, and Jackson to leave
This strategy brings together Premier League competitiveness and long-term viability with team harmony.
What's Next for Chelsea?
- Arsenal acquisition of Noni Madueke to be finalized soon
- Nicolas Jackson's exit could happen before preseason concludes
- Chelsea also searching for a leading striker—Osimhen, Gyökeres, or Ekitike
- Goalkeeper addition to replace Petrovic
Conclusion
The July 2025 Chelsea transfer news highlights a team in complete rebuild mode. With a flood of promising young reinforcements arriving and the big-name departures making room, Chelsea is reloading for a new age under Enzo Maresca. If the Blues sign a world-class forward and a reliable defender before the window closes, they might become genuine contenders in all competitions in the 2025–26 season.
More Chelsea Transfer News External Links:
- Chelsea FC 2025 Transfers - Wikipedia
- The Guardian – Jamie Gittens Deal
- The Times – Madueke Arsenal Deal
- We Ain't Got No History – Petrović and Amougou Updates
