Enzo Maresca has admitted Chelsea “probably” need another player for the left hand side ahead of the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.Chelsea host the Eagles at Stamford Bridge on

The Blues have played well in pre-season, but Enzo Maresca is again begging supporters to temper their expectations

Bayern are back in pursuit of Nkunku after accepting defeat in their bid to sign Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, and the 27-year-old is thought to be keen on the move after two years at Chelsea which have yielded just 11 Premier League starts.

Chelsea might have looked imperious in the Club World Cup, but they were toothless in their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace which finished goalless.Stamford Bridge was an expectant place

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arne Slot Rates Chelsea’s 2025–26 Premier League Title Hopes. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has backed Chelsea to compete for the Premier League title this season, insisting he felt the Blues were good enough to challenge last year as well.

Now, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Tottenham and Crystal Palace chairmen, Daniel Levy and Steve Parish, are in direct talks over a potential deal for Eze. Tottenham are set to make an offer of £55m in fixed fee, along with £5m in add-ons, according to Romano.

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