Overview
- Enzo Maresca said Nicolas Jackson is available but will not be in the squad to face West Ham as he explores a transfer, with Aston Villa and Newcastle among the clubs reported to be interested.
- Chelsea have accepted a £26m offer from Villarreal for Renato Veiga, according to PA, positioning the 22-year-old to become the club’s 11th sale of the summer.
- Maresca reiterated the need for another centre-back following Colwill’s long-term absence, with reports linking Chelsea to Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapié under consideration.
- Christopher Nkunku remains in first-team training but is not selected while his future is assessed, and Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are training separately as they seek exits.
- BlueCo are reported to be closing in on Brighton’s Julio Enciso for an initial move to Strasbourg, with sources indicating a fee near €15m plus add-ons and a potential future path to Chelsea.