Chelsea Latest News & Transfer Updates Today, March 30, 2025: Palmer and co. returns, Kounde re-ignited, Rafael Leao...
A round up of all the latest happenings in and around Stamford Bridge...
Player Updates & Injury News:
* Cole Palmer's Near Miss with Manchester United: It has been revealed that Cole Palmer was close to joining Manchester United as a youth player before his move to Chelsea in 2023. A Manchester United academy coach stated that they were close to signing Palmer when he was around 16. Palmer, a lifelong United fan, was reportedly keen on the move, but Manchester City ultimately convinced him to stay.
* Palmer Back in Training: In positive news for Chelsea, Cole Palmer has returned to training after missing the Arsenal game and England's international fixtures due to a muscular injury. This raises hopes for his potential inclusion in the upcoming Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on April 3rd.
* Jackson and Madueke Also Return: Joining Palmer in training are Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke, who have also recovered from their respective injuries. This provides a significant boost to Chelsea's attacking options.
* Injury Updates Ahead of West Ham Women's Match: Ahead of their Women's Super League match against West Ham Women today, Chelsea Women will still be without several key players, including Femke Liefting, Zecira Musovic, Kadeisha Buchanan, Maelys Mpome, Sophie Ingle, Guro Reiten, and Sam Kerr. However, there is optimism that some of these players could progress in their recoveries during the international break.
Transfer News & Rumors:
* Kendry Paez Loan Move Imminent: Despite being a highly anticipated summer arrival, reports suggest that Chelsea's new signing, Kendry Paez, is close to completing a loan move to Strasbourg. This aligns with reports from L'Equipe indicating that loans for Paez and French midfielder Mathis Amougou from Chelsea to Strasbourg are almost finalized. While Estevao Willian is expected to join the Chelsea first team directly, Paez's immediate future might lie in France.
* Geovany Quenda Compared to Lamine Yamal: Another incoming Chelsea signing, Geovany Quenda from Sporting, has been described as one of the "best young wingers in the world" and compared to Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Quenda is set to arrive in the summer of 2026, with midfielder Dario Essugo joining this summer.
* Chelsea "Ready to Break the Bank" for Jules Kounde: Reports from Spain suggest Chelsea are prepared to make a significant offer to sign Barcelona defender Jules Kounde in the summer. Despite Kounde primarily playing as a right-back for Barcelona, Chelsea reportedly see him as a potential center-back and are motivated by Real Madrid's interest in Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen, another defensive target.
* Chelsea Weighing Up Move for Rafael Leao: According to reports in Italy, Chelsea have been considering a move for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao for several months. While Leao has a €150m release clause, Chelsea are reportedly hoping to work with his agent, Jorge Mendes, to negotiate a lower fee. However, Milan are said to be unwilling to discuss a transfer for anything less than €100m.
* Joao Felix Likely to Depart: Joao Felix's agent, Jorge Mendes, is reportedly in talks with Galatasaray regarding a potential move for the Portuguese forward. Felix is currently on loan at AC Milan from Chelsea and is expected to return to London in the summer, but a permanent move away seems likely.
Other News:
* Chelsea Women vs. West Ham Women Today: Chelsea Women are set to play West Ham Women at Kingsmeadow today in the Women's Super League. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:30 PM UK time (11:30 AM EST). Chelsea Women are currently leading the WSL table and recently secured their place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals.
* End-of-Season Awards Night: Tickets are now on sale for Chelsea's end-of-season awards night, a key event for supporters.
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