Vlahovic's Juventus exit this summer is settled; Chelsea have been in touch with his representatives and are ahead of Manchester United, Tottenham and other Premier League suitors.
New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has made a final call on Alejandro Garnacho's future and plans to list four players for sale this summer, while also assessing a three-man forward line and Nicolas Jackson's return.
Chelsea legend Joe Cole said he was surprised by Alonso's appointment, argued the Blues need a manager rather than a head coach, and suggested signing two free agents in the summer window.
Football365 breaks down the top seven Premier League manager salaries, with Moyes and McKenna tied for fifth, while Howe and Emery each face different managerial pressures behind their hefty pay packages.
Liverpool dismissed Arne Slot at the end of the season, with Andoni Iraola set to take over as head coach. The club opted against Xabi Alonso primarily because his approach does not align with the high-intensity pressing football associated with the Klopp era.
Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has singled out Mohamed Salah, saying Xabi Alonso should add an experienced striker in his first transfer window; Salah's future will be decided after the World Cup.
Chelsea legend Joe Cole has urged new head coach Xabi Alonso to bring in John Stones and Robert Lewandowski on free transfers this summer, using veteran experience to guide young players and avoid a major squad overhaul.
Enzo Fernández favors a move to Real Madrid over Manchester City, with Chelsea holding out for around £104 million. Arsenal have also entered the race, though he is not Mikel Arteta's top midfield target.
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.
Romano says the Blues have made their stance on keeping the player clear to Barcelona, and Deco's London talks are unlikely to break Chelsea's resolve not to sell.
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