Fans were treated to a goal fest at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea continued their impressive run in the Conference League, securing an 8-0 win over FC Noah. Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku were the stars of the show, scoring two goals each to help Enzo Maresca's side break the record for the biggest win in the competition's history. Despite early pressure from FC Noah, Chelsea quickly took control of the game and never looked back.
Despite a strong track record against Newcastle United, Chelsea suffered a devastating 2-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup after fielding a heavily rotated squad. A lackluster start and some sloppy play led to two early goals for the Magpies, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Even the return of Enzo Maresca, who made 11 changes from Sunday's winning team, could not save Chelsea from elimination. Bobby Vincent gave each player a score of 10 based on their performance, with some key players receiving low marks.
Chelsea Football Club has finally secured the services of Joao Felix in a reported £46 million deal, fulfilling their long-term goal of acquiring the Portuguese forward. In what can only be described as a transfer frenzy, the Blues also sent young midfielder Connor Callagher to Atletico Madrid for £36 million. With this latest addition, Chelsea has now spent over £200 million on player acquisitions in the 2024-25 summer transfer window, cementing their status as the biggest spenders in the Premier League. Felix's arrival comes as the tenth permanent signing for the Blues this season, and the fans cannot wait to see the impact he will make on the pitch.
Chelsea has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Portuguese international Joao Felix on a permanent basis for a fee of £46.3m. The forward had previously spent six months on loan at Stamford Bridge during the 2022/23 season. The completion of this deal also means that Conor Gallagher's move to Atletico is back on. Chelsea is also looking to sign a new striker, possibly Napoli's Victor Osimhen, after securing the signing of Felix.
As excited football fans enter the final stages of the summer transfer window, news of potential moves for top players is making the rounds. Brentford shook the headlines by omitting Ivan Toney from their squad for the Crystal Palace game, hinting at his impending departure. Meanwhile, Chelsea is in talks with Atletico Madrid for a £40 million deal for Joao Felix that could pave the way for Conor Gallagher's move. Other potential transfers include Arsenal's interest in Mikel Merino, Liverpool and Manchester United's target Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Jadon Sancho's uncertain future with growing interest from PSG. Stay updated on all this and more with the Mirror Football live transfer blog.
Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix may soon leave the club on a permanent basis, with Chelsea closing in on a deal for the 24-year-old. Despite speculation, Atleti head coach Diego Simeone has maintained that Felix is part of his plans for the upcoming season. However, with the potential sale of Felix, Simeone acknowledged that he is still looking to make further additions to the squad before the transfer window closes. This announcement comes amidst news that Jacksonville Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew has won the starting role for the 2024 season, and former Boston Celtics player Guerschon Yabusele has impressed with his 14 points per game average during France's Olympic silver medal run.
Newcastle United are looking to bolster their attacking options by targeting a move for Barcelona's Raphinha. The Magpies are reportedly interested in bringing in the 24-year-old winger, who could provide valuable Champions League experience to their squad. However, they face competition from other clubs, including Aston Villa, who are also rumored to be interested in signing the Brazilian.
The race for Joao Felix's signature heats up as Aston Villa enters the picture and rivals Barcelona for the Portuguese winger's services. Despite a promising start at Atletico Madrid, Felix's relations with manager Diego Simeone have soured, leading to his potential departure from the club. With both Barcelona and Felix's former club Benfica vying for his signature, Aston Villa presents a possible destination for the 24-year-old, offering Champions League football and the opportunity to bolster their attacking options.
Daniil Medvedev defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets to advance to his third grand slam final. Despite a comeback attempt from the young Canadian in the second set, Medvedev's consistent play and experience proved to be too much for his opponent. With this impressive victory, Medvedev looks poised to finally claim his first grand slam title.
18-year-old Czech player Jakub Menšík retired due to a right elbow injury, allowing Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime to advance to the Round of 16 in the Madrid Open. Auger-Aliassime, ranked 35th in the world, had a strong start to the match, winning 92% of first-serve points and not facing any break points. He will face fifth seed Casper Ruud of Norway in the next round, with a 3-1 record against him in their career meetings.