Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
June 2025
Chelsea have pulled out of signing Maignan after failing to meet AC Milan’s €30m asking price, ending hopes of registering him before the Club World Cup.
Chelsea offered €18m but refused to pay what they called a “deadline tax” to secure the 29-year-old by Tuesday’s cutoff, halting negotiations entirely.
Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
Before 7pm deadline, June 2025
Chelsea may pull out of signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan if no deal is struck by tomorrow’s 7pm deadline, despite strong interest from the player.
Maignan is pushing for the move and personal terms are not an issue, but the deal is at risk due to delays in agreeing on a transfer fee. Milan want more, while Chelsea are racing against time amid Kepa’s potential exit to Arsenal.
Mamadou Sarr (Strasbourg > Chelsea)
June 2025
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old defender Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg on a long-term deal running until 2033. The France U20 international made 28 appearances last season.
Sarr played a vital role in helping Strasbourg secure European qualification, catching Chelsea’s attention. The London club finalized the deal swiftly as part of their youth-focused long-term squad development.
Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
Before Tuesday’s Club World Cup deadline
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens on a seven-year deal but haven’t finalized a fee. Dortmund rejected Chelsea’s €35m bid and demand €50–60m for the England youth international.
The Blues are racing to finalize the deal before the Club World Cup registration window closes. Dortmund value the 20-year-old highly, while Chelsea hope to negotiate down the fee after personal terms were settled.
Kepa Arrizabalaga (Bournemouth)
Ongoing, expected to finalize soon
Arsenal are progressing toward signing Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea by triggering his £5m release clause. He is expected to compete with David Raya for the No. 1 role.
Kepa impressed Arsenal with his commitment and desire to earn a place. He spent last season on loan at Bournemouth; Neto has since returned, freeing the spot
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town > Chelsea)
June 4, 2025
Liam Delap has completed a £30m move to Chelsea after scoring 12 goals in 37 Premier League games for Ipswich.
The 22-year-old signed a six-year deal and thanked Ipswich fans, teammates, and staff on Instagram, saying he’ll “never forget” his time at the club.
Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)
June 2025
Sancho will leave Chelsea after his loan expires this month. The 25-year-old will return to Manchester United but is not part of their plans, with Saudi clubs Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Al Nassr showing interest.
Chelsea triggered a £5m penalty clause to back out of a £25m obligation to buy Sancho permanently. With no future at United, the winger is weighing offers, though he reportedly prefers to remain in Europe for now.
Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)
End of June 2025
Chelsea will not activate the £25m clause to buy Sancho permanently and will instead pay a £5m penalty to cancel the obligation.
Sancho couldn’t agree personal terms with Chelsea and will return to Manchester United. He has strong interest from other European clubs.
Dário Essugo (Sporting CP > Chelsea)
Confirmed in June 2025
Chelsea have officially signed 20-year-old midfielder Dário Essugo from Sporting CP, completing a joint deal with teammate Geovany Quenda worth up to €74.4m.
Essugo, who signed until 2033, impressed on loan at Las Palmas last season and is Portugal’s youngest-ever debutant at 16 years and 6 days.
Liam Delap (Chelsea)
Deal agreed in June 2025
Chelsea have agreed to pay Ipswich’s £30m release clause for striker Liam Delap. The player is now in talks over personal terms, with a medical pending.
The move is driven by Chelsea’s playing style, youthful squad, and existing player connections. Delap is familiar with Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia from Manchester City, and Champions League football was not the decisive factor.
