Chelsea FC transfer news
Date: July 14, 2025
Category: Football, Premier League Transfers, Chelsea FC
Keywords: Chelsea transfer news today, Nicolas Jackson price, Donnarumma Chelsea target, Chelsea fire‑sale, Liam Delap, João Pedro, Jadon Sancho
Latest Headlines
Chelsea Value Nicolas Jackson at £100M
Chelsea have slapped a £100 million price tag on striker Nicolas Jackson, amidst interest from AC Milan. Jackson remains central to Blues' plans despite fierce competition up front from Liam Delap and João Pedro—although transfers could yet change that strategy (We Ain't Got No History).
Chelsea Eye Free Transfer for Gianluigi Donnarumma
Blues are monitoring Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose PSG contract expires next summer. They hope to woo him once the Club World Cup final is out of the way, with Manchester United and City in the picture (The Sun).
Massive Fire Sale: €500M Player Sales Targeted
Chelsea are making a drastic effort to balance the books by planning a €500 million summer fire-sale, with up to 24 first-team players to be offloaded under the new ownership (Football Transfers).
Confirmed Signings: Delap, João Pedro & Gittens Sign
Chelsea have strengthened key areas:
- Liam Delap (ST) from Ipswich Town for £30 million, already making appearances in Club World Cup matches (Talksport, Wikipedia).
- João Pedro (ST/AM) from Brighton, signed in time for Club World Cup involvement for a £55 million price tag (TEAMtalk).
- Jamie Gittens (LW) from Dortmund, secured for £48.5 million (+£3.5 m add-ons) (TEAMtalk).
Additionally, talented youngsters like Christopher Atherton and Kian Best have been signed to the academy (TEAMtalk).
Loan & Sell-Offs: Kepa & Petrovic Deals
- Veteran goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has left for Arsenal (£5 m) (TEAMtalk).
- Đorđe Petrović has agreed to join Bournemouth for £25 million, medical pending (We Ain't Got No History).
In Context
| Strategy | Facts |
|---|---|
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Striker Reinforcement | Delap and João Pedro already signed; Jackson likely to stay unless major bid arrives. |
| Goalkeeper Setup | With Kepa gone, Donnarumma chase begins; alternatives in market. |
| Squad Restructure | €500M target from sales to fund marquee signings and achieve FFP. |
| Youth Pipeline | Investment in Atherton, Best underscores long-term planning. |
Summary
Chelsea's summer window shifts gear from incoming flair to financial restructuring. Well-stocked up front following the signings of Delap, João Pedro, and Gittens, massive outbound movement—designed to free up funds and balance FFP—looms, with Jackson's valuation, Donnarumma pursuit, and a €500M fire-sale in progress. Youth promotions underpin a dual‑track strategy of aggressive signings and developmental depth.
