Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Chelsea's Deadline Day To-Do List as Window Slams Shut
With hours left in the transfer window, Chelsea still have plenty of work to do at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea
team
Window closes
11pm
Manager
Xabi Alonso
What happened. Chelsea have a busy deadline day ahead as the summer transfer window closes at 11pm, with agreements reached for Mykhailo Mudryk and Robert Sanchez.
- Manager Xabi Alonso wants a smaller squad with more quality and experience.
- Alonso said they are 'quite close' to the plan they had.
- He hopes all players feel involved and pull in the same direction.
“We are quite close to the plan we had.”
— Xabi Alonso
The Blues must finalize moves before the deadline to align with Alonso's vision.
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