Xabi Alonso says Chelsea’s record signing Morgan Rogers gives him the attacking depth he wanted, and the new boss believes the England star can link naturally with Cole Palmer in a crowded No. 10 picture.
Cole Palmer breaks his silence on missing Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad, while pundit pressure and a looming last-16 tie with Mexico keep the omission story in the spotlight.
England open their World Cup campaign against Croatia, with former internationals backing their qualification prospects, though Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire were surprisingly omitted from the squad.
With final 26-man squads confirmed, England's Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold, along with France's Eduardo Camavinga, were among the high-profile players left out.
Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly says the Blues lack experienced veterans, should not force Enzo Fernandez into a No. 10 role, and Cole Palmer must develop a killer instinct.
Reports say the new manager has approved Chelsea's £100m bid for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, who could replace Cole Palmer amid uncertainty over his situation.
Xabi Alonso could be forced to sell a key revenue generator, with Cole Palmer priced at a minimum of £80 million and Manchester United viewed as a potential buyer.
Romano says Chelsea have no intention of letting João Pedro leave, and Barcelona can only hope to advance a summer deal with an unconventional offer.
Aragonés names five leaders as Enzo exit rumours intensify; Man City make behind-the-scenes contact, Chelsea eye Scott.
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker names five summer must-signs, picks Cole Palmer to succeed Bruno Fernandes, and questions his pledge to stay.
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