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09 Jun 2026 16:34:21
With the women's team playing at the Bridge next season, and it's now been announced that they will play their cup games at Wimbledon, has anybody heard what the owners are doing with our King's Meadow ground?
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09 Jun 2026 17:54:02
Bill, I seem to remember reading that Kingsmeadow will now be our academy venue.
To me, that is a good idea.
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09 Jun 2026 18:15:10
That's good news, Tom, glad we are keeping the ground as a venue for our academy.
What is holding up the appointment?
Maresca's final six months at Chelsea were marked by a fractured relationship with the club's ownership.
Compensation negotiations have been made more complex as Chelsea became aware of City's potential interest early in October and December.
Chelsea sources also claim they were aware of complaints from Maresca about the transfer policy at Stamford Bridge.
It is not known whether this played any role in Maresca's departure, but the relationship continued to further deteriorate over a number of issues, including medical staff and team selections.
Despite the tension, Chelsea sources say the hierarchy still respected much of Maresca's work with the players and he remained popular with the majority of the dressing room.
The club feel the upheaval played a major role in the club's drop in form after his exit, with them not ending up qualifying for Europe.
Maresca had been open to renewing his contract early in the season amid interest from Serie A side Juventus.
£10 million please.
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08 Jun 2026 20:45:52
RPD, maybe just me, but given the reported circumstances and upheaval, I would want more than £10m.
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09 Jun 2026 08:25:12
Personally, Tom,
I would take the £10mil if they also threw in Haaland, Rodri, Doku, Donnarumma and Cherki.
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10 Jun 2026 09:22:18
So RM have paid £13mil for Mourhino. That should be our starting point, but then add a tapping up premium on top of the baseline.
07 Jun 2026 21:44:30
Todd Boehly has made it clear that his preference would be to move Chelsea from their current site into a new multi-purpose stadium.
Clearlake has not made their position on the stadium public, but it is believed to broadly align with that of Boehly.
This comes amid ongoing discussions about Stamford Bridge's future — the historic ground's constraints, expansion challenges, and the owners' ambition to create a modern, revenue-generating venue that could host more than just football.
Chelsea fans have been split on the stadium debate for years — some want to stay and renovate the Bridge, others are excited by the idea of a state-of-the-art new home. This update suggests the ownership group is leaning heavily toward the "new build" option.
@Matt_Law_DT is reporting this and is normally on the ball with all things Chelsea so I wonder if something is in the pipeline?
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08 Jun 2026 06:18:40
RPD
The owners can't even get a permanent FOS, so a SB project is totally beyond them.
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08 Jun 2026 07:43:19
RPD, Thanks for the information and it is good to know that all the ownership is broadly in agreement.
I personally would welcome a move away from the SB site and the development of a new ground.
I assume this would be dependent on land being available. I would also have no problems with a SB rebuild on the current site. The desire may well be there, but I don't see either option happening in my lifetime.
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08 Jun 2026 09:30:55
Tom, I fully agree with you that it is good news that the ownership are in general agreement about the best way to proceed. For Matt Law to write that article does potentially imply that a suitable piece of land has been identified.
It will obviously take many, many years to complete the process, but would mean we continue to play football at our spiritual home in the meantime, so a win win from my viewpoint.
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08 Jun 2026 13:46:29
I read in the last day or so that the owners think the only realistic venue would be Earls Court if we were to move.
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09 Jun 2026 10:55:24
There's a massive lack of available & suitable land nearby. Earls Court is one option, but I don't really see that happening. If there was gonna be a move, I imagine it'll have to be slightly further out than most fans would be happy with.
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09 Jun 2026 23:24:05
Fuser, you raise a good point about fans not being happy if a new stadium was built too far away from Stamford Bridge or the general Chelsea area.
I think Chelsea, the club, should remain in the Chelsea area. The only way I can see that happening is staying on our current site.
I think Earls Court is a non-starter.
From a commuter standpoint, a move to a better transport and railway link would be good. My gooner and spuds mates tell me their respective clubs' transport links are atrocious.
06 Jun 2026 17:49:50
Left field option for Fernandez to Real Madrid, although very unrealistic, with lots of moving parts. Real use their recall option to bring Paz back from Como, before immediately selling him to us for a profit. We then sell Fernandez to Real at a reduced fee, but still above £75m, so we don't make a book loss.
Paz would be perfect for the inside left attacker in Alonso's system. I'm not sure there's a better player in Europe for that role right now, plus it's a position we need to fill.
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06 Jun 2026 19:13:18
J, I had never heard of Paz. His stats for last season are impressive; looks like a better option on that side than we have.
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08 Jun 2026 12:09:04
Would bite your hand off for this swap. Think Nico has unbelievable ability and a very high ceiling. Has shown under Cesc how coachable he is and would certainly replace Enzo's goals, as he similarly arrives in the box at the right time. Personally, can't imagine that Real will let him leave and I think a swap for Fernandez is incredibly unlikely.
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08 Jun 2026 13:42:38
Only looked at clips, and as I understand, Real Madrid have a reasonably low buy back clause. So, I suppose, if we wanted him, we would have to indirectly deal with Real Madrid.
My guess is he stays for another season under Cesc, and gets CL experience. He then only has one year left on his current contract.
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10 Jun 2026 04:18:53
I watched quite a few Como games, and although Nico had a couple of games that he drifted through, on the whole he was very consistent and showed up during big games (Inter and Juve especially). He was the player that a lot of attacks went through, and seems to play far beyond his years.
In this market, I'd expect Real could quite easily get EUR80m+ already for him, and are unlikely to let him enter the last year of his contract. Jose isn't the best with youth, so we would likely have a chance this summer. No CL would hurt us.
06 Jun 2026 08:54:04
So Rio Ngumoha is possibly going to Bayern Munich. The 17 year old came through the Chelsea academy and John Terry said he had all the ability to go on and be a world superstar. Rumour has it that Klopp tapped him up and off he went to Liverpool despite the club doing all they could to keep him, it now appears Kompany wants him to replace another former Chelsea academy player Olise at Bayern.
That could be Chelsea, Liverpool and now Bayern Munich in just 2 years for young Rio.
Is he that good?
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06 Jun 2026 10:10:21
Rpd
I watched a few Liverpool games, and when I saw him play, he was the stand out in a very poor team.
He wanted to take on players, had pace, and looked to test the opposing team at every opportunity.
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06 Jun 2026 10:54:01
thanks Bill, ED01, is there any truth on this rumour?
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{Ed001's Note - he is not for sale. I think it is more about them being annoyed at Liverpool showing interest in Olise.}
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06 Jun 2026 11:25:06
Looks like Olise will be RM bound.
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06 Jun 2026 17:42:35
Ed may or may not be able to confirm this, but I believe Liverpool broke a longstanding wage structure to sign Ngumoha, not to mention the previously brought up guarantee of playing time. Nowhere near justifying that so far, but still very early days. Chelsea were left less than impressed with his camp and Liverpool regarding the manor of his exit.
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{Ed001's Note - yes they did, stupidly imo. It is never a good way to go. Young players getting too much too early is always going to end in trouble.}
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07 Jun 2026 08:57:50
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has made a bold statement about Chelsea's next generation, and it directly fuels the debate between Chelsea and Liverpool fans.
Ferdinand labelled Jesse Derry as the best English U20 player right now, putting him ahead of Liverpool's Nguhoma, who left Chelsea to join the Reds.
Derry has been rapidly rising through the ranks at Cobham since arriving from Crystal Palace, showing why Chelsea internally rate him so highly.
The 18-year-old has registered 6 goals and 3 assists in Premier League 2, followed by a senior debut in the FA Cup against Hull City, before earning his first Premier League start against Nottingham Forest.
Speaking on The Long Ball Podcast, Ferdinand said:
Jesse Derry is the best U20 in the UK.
Level-headed. This kid is a killer.
This has only intensified the debate between Chelsea and Liverpool supporters, especially after Nguhoma's departure from Cobham.
From Chelsea's side, the pathway is now opening up even more, with potential wide-area exits giving Derry a clearer route into Xabi Alonso's plans.
For me, there's no debate, if you're talking pure ceiling and impact at this level, Jesse Derry is the one. Nguhoma can do his thing at Liverpool, but Chelsea have their own star cooking.
If Alonso trusts him, this kid doesn't just play... he takes over.
Interesting debate.
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07 Jun 2026 12:48:57
I'm with you, Rpd. Rio decided to move on, Jesse is here, so let's support the lad and get him into the first-team squad. Let's give him and Josh a proper chance to break through.
In fairness to Liverpool, they have played Rio on a number of occasions. We have not done the same with Josh.
Could Ed or fellow posters give me any updates on Leao, leaving Milan, could we be interested and is he still as good as he was a few seasons ago?
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{Ed001's Note - I don't know who is after him but from what I saw of him, he was only ever potential which has never been realised.}
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05 Jun 2026 20:48:01
Thank you. He seemed like the next big thing, but I don't know if he's had injuries or is just out of form.
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{Ed001's Note - I just don't think he has the brains or the inclination to be worth anything much.}
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05 Jun 2026 21:29:41
Ed001, sounds ideal considering last summer's window.
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{Ed001's Note - I would think Alonso will want to change that.}
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05 Jun 2026 23:18:09
Ed001, I hope you are right. Next season is going to be interesting with the new coaches at Chelsea, Man U, City and Liverpool.Looking forward to it.
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{Ed001's Note - hopefully some better footie to watch!}
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06 Jun 2026 11:28:25
I hope Leao is just a rumour and nothing more.
The lad was over hyped, and when we wanted him years ago, he was untouchable due to his potential.
Now Milan would be happy to let him go.
For me, the telling thing is that no big clubs are even being talked about when it comes to his potential transfer.
05 Jun 2026 12:44:50
Well done Chelsea FC and thank you on behalf of all match-going fans.
The Chelsea Supporters Trust welcomes Chelsea FC's decision to freeze all men's first team general admission season ticket and match-by-match ticket prices for the 2026/27 season.
This is a significant and positive decision.
Following a challenging season on and off the pitch, freezing general admission prices is a sensible and welcome step that will provide certainty for match-going supporters ahead of the season ticket renewal window.
The CST has consistently made clear to the club that affordability must remain central to any ticketing policy. We therefore appreciate that the club has listened to the clear representations made by the Chelsea Supporters Trust and the Fan Advisory Board before reaching this decision.
This announcement demonstrates why structured and meaningful engagement between the club and supporters matters.
When supporters' views are properly heard, they can help shape decisions that have a direct impact on match-going fans.
While the freeze in general admission pricing is very welcome, the CST will continue to engage with the club and scrutinise the wider 2026/27 ticketing policy changes. We would also welcome further clarity on the timetable for confirming remaining details, including membership pricing and access arrangements. Our focus remains on ensuring that any changes to ticket access, loyalty, away ticketing, ticket utilisation and the matchday experience are fair, transparent and in the best interests of Chelsea supporters.
The CST will continue to represent the views of our members and wider match-going supporters, and work constructively with the club to ensure supporters remain at the heart of all decision making.
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05 Jun 2026 14:28:51
I choose not to engage with the CST, but last week I sent a detailed BP to FAB suggesting a minimum 50% cut in season ticket prices.
I obviously expected the immediate financial loss, but also pointed out what I consider to be the financial and promotional benefits.
If things run their normal course, I will not get an acknowledgment/reply.
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06 Jun 2026 20:13:41
I went out for a few beers with my oldest mates last night. One of them, a Spurs fan who has a senior concession on his ST, told me that they are incrementally increasing the price each season going forward until it reaches the full price.
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06 Jun 2026 21:25:21
I see concessions as an important reward for long standing loyalty and a way of getting young supporters through the door.
I think the first club to substantially drop ticket prices will make money from other sources. Obviously EPL clubs don't agree with my theory.
John Obi Mikel reacts on what needs to be done at Chelsea in order to compete at the top level.
I keep hearing people say Chelsea needs five or six new signings.
I don't agree with that. For me, three players are enough.
Number one is an elite centre forward. Victor Osimhen would be my choice. He guarantees goals. He can decide big games on his own.
Number two is a proven centre-back. Alessandro Bastoni is exactly the type of player Chelsea needs. He would bring leadership, quality, and stability to the back line.
Number three is a top winger. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has everything. Pace. Creativity. Goals. He can change a game in a moment.
I genuinely believe these three signings would be enough.
The squad already has a lot of talent. What Chelsea needs now is the right direction.
With proper tactics, which I believe Xabi Alonso could offer, this team can compete for the Premier League title next season.
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05 Jun 2026 13:14:27
I agree, three high level starters could elevate this squad to challenging straight away. I just don't think we're shopping in the same places, Rpd.
Osimhen might be convinced by our project. I'd think he'd swap Galatasaray for Chelsea, if not for the wages. They will be extortionate and likely rule him out. Igor Thiago may well be a more realistic option, or maybe Vlahovic on a free, after he left Juventus, but wage demands will be high for him too.
If you sign a top striker, to start, I believe Joao Pedro moves into the left attacking space behind the striker. As much as it pains me to say this, Kvaratskhelia will have zero interest in signing for Chelsea this summer.
A repeat UCL winner, MOTM in the last final, signing for a club without UCL - just not going to happen. Morgan Rogers would be more realistic, and I don't think he'll sign for us either. Gibbs-White would be a good option, 19 G/A in the EPL last season, for a largely poor Forest team.
Similarly to Kvaratskhelia, and similarly paining me to say, I don't think Bastoni will have any interest in us, not this summer, at least. Lacroix would be a really good signing. I will also go out on a limb and say Alonso will fall head over heels for Acheampong - he'll be starting regularly next season, especially if Alonso opts for a three at the back system.
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05 Jun 2026 14:45:16
I rate Gibbs White, and would take him all day long, but I can't see Forest letting him leave in the same window as Anderson.
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05 Jun 2026 16:24:02
Yes, I agree that we probably need just three really top players to strengthen the spine of the team to be competitive near the top again. But we have moved ourselves out of contention for many top players by not being in Europe, and perhaps Osimhen is the only possibility - if remote, cos of wage demands that we seem no longer willing to pay even for top players.
{Ed001's Note - he is not for sale. I think it is more about them being annoyed at Liverpool showing interest in Olise.}