Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace)
April 2025
Chelsea are preparing a £50M-plus-player offer to re-sign Palace captain Marc Guéhi. The Eagles want £70M but could accept Trevoh Chalobah as part of the deal, who is valued by Chelsea at £30M.
Palace are reportedly resigned to losing Guéhi amid interest from Liverpool and Newcastle. Chelsea are acting quickly, boosted by club legend Didier Drogba’s continued influence and scouting support.
22 Holdco Ltd (Chelsea’s parent company)
April 2025 (latest financial accounts)
Chelsea’s parent company, 22 Holdco Ltd, has recorded losses exceeding £1 billion across the past two seasons, primarily due to heavy spending on player investments. The group also carries over £1bn in debt.
While Chelsea FC posted a £129.6m profit—thanks to strategic sales of hotels and the women’s team—these transactions were not applicable as taxable income for the parent firm. Losses totalled £445.5m last season and £653m the year prior.
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
Summer 2025
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Liam Delap for £30m if Ipswich are relegated, with Manchester United also interested.
Delap is familiar to Maresca and Chelsea’s scouting lead Joe Shields. His Premier League-ready profile and 12-goal season make him a valuable target.
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
Summer 2025
Benfica striker Pavlidis is being tracked by Chelsea, Newcastle, and top La Liga clubs after notching 24 goals and 10 assists this season.
The Greek forward’s €100m release clause might not hold back a deal. Benfica are expected to negotiate a lower fee with several clubs circling.
Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
Summer 2025
Chelsea are reportedly open to offloading both Mudryk and Nkunku this summer. Mudryk’s form and failed drug test contribute to the decision; Nkunku draws interest from United and PSG.
Chelsea expect more serious bids for Nkunku, but could struggle to recoup the €60m paid for him. Mudryk’s suspension and underperformance complicate his market value.
Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)
Decision expected in May 2025
Chelsea will decide whether to activate the £25m clause to sign Sancho permanently from Manchester United or send him back for £5m.
Sancho has two goals and five assists in 25 appearances this season. His performances will influence the Blues’ final call, with Manchester United awaiting clarity on the winger’s long-term future.
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
Summer 2025
Manchester United have identified Ipswich striker Liam Delap as their top target to fix scoring issues, edging out costlier names like Viktor Gyökeres and Benjamin Sesko. Chelsea are also keen due to Enzo Maresca’s City connection.
Delap, who has 12 goals in 30 Premier League games, could be available for £40m if Ipswich are relegated. Despite City’s £40m buyback clause, they’re unlikely to trigger it, though they would earn 20% of any Ipswich profit.
Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)
April 6
Chelsea confirmed that defender Wesley Fofana has undergone successful hamstring surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season, including the Club World Cup this summer.
After suffering a fresh muscle injury shortly after returning from a long layoff, Fofana was assessed by specialists who recommended surgery. He’ll now begin a rehab program with Chelsea’s medical team at Cobham. He’s played just 14 league games this season.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Summer 2025
Osimhen is set to leave Napoli, and a four-way race is forming between Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Juventus.
Marca reports Napoli may negotiate offers below the €75m release clause. His performances on loan have reignited top-level interest across Europe.
Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
Summer 2025 (target window)
Chelsea are seriously considering a move for 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens.
Gittens has tallied 10 goal contributions this season in 27 matches but has failed to score or assist in his last 16. Dortmund are reportedly open to selling him, and several clubs across Europe are monitoring the situation.
