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Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist has joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan.


Alfie, who joined the Blues at 11 years old, started last season as captain of our Under-21s and made his senior debut after coming off the bench against Crystal Palace in December.

He went on to make 16 further first-team appearances and signed a new contract with the Blues in April. A first Chelsea goal soon followed as Alfie struck in a 6-0 victory over Everton.

A boyhood Blues fan, getting on the scoresheet at Stamford Bridge in front of the Shed End was a memorable moment for the young defender and his family.

We look forward to monitoring and supporting Alfie throughout his loan with the Blades – with the Championship season getting underway this weekend – and seeing his development.

Good luck, Alfie!

Scottish clubs make contact for Leo Castledine

According to Football Scotland, Rangers and Aberdeen are both interested in signing Chelsea youngster Leo Castledine this summer.

It is explained that Scottish giants Rangers have contacted Chelsea about the 18-year-old prospect as they try to take him to Ibrox on a season-long loan. Apparently, one sticking point is that they’re hoping to agree a loan deal with an option to buy.

The report says that Aberdeen have also made their interest known and they’d be willing to agree a more straightforward loan.

In addition, unnamed clubs in the second tier of England also want the Blues teenager.

This comes after journalist Nizaar Kinsella reported via X in July that Castledine is available to leave Chelsea on his first loan.
Chelsea should only allow loan exit

At the age of 18, Castledine has spent the last season as a key player for Chelsea’s Under-21s. Therefore, a loan move in the upcoming season makes perfect sense, but it definitely shouldn’t include any kind of buying clause.

The English attacking midfielder has made one senior appearance Chelsea colours, but that’s his only first-team exposure to date.

He’s ready for a loan deal fresh off 10 goals and nine assists in 18 Premier League 2 matches last season.

Speaking via X back in January after his senior debut, John Terry insisted Chelsea fans will love Castledine. Hopefully, a successful loan move, whether that’s in Scotland or elsewhere, can push him closer to the Blues first team.

Crystal Palace are considering a move for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah as they brace themselves for the potential departure of Marc Guehi, according to The Telegraph.

Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Guehi in a deal worth £65 million, and the Eagles are exploring defensive options should their star centre-back leave Selhurst Park this summer.

Chalobah is available for transfer from Stamford Bridge after being frozen out of the club by the hierarchy seeking to sell him for profit. Chelsea value him at £25 million and Palace are interested.

The 25-year-old Cobham academy star has been at the club since he was a boy and was looking forward to playing a crucial role under new boss Enzo Maresca before the club decided to force him out.

The England youth international is a solid centre-back. He was out for most of last season, but when he returned, he became a mainstay in the defence as Chelsea rallied to clinch sixth place.

Chalobah helped the Blues keep two clean sheets in 13 Premier League appearances, winning 53% of his duels. He would strengthen Palace’s backline.

However, the Sierra-Leone-born defender is only one of several targets alongside Wolfsburg star Maxence Lacroix.

Official: Hendon sign Luke Campbell on loan from Chelsea

News missed from a couple days ago: Academy goalkeeper Luke Campbell has joined non-league side Hendon FC for the season, for his maiden loan assignment.

The 18-year-old was the primary goalkeeper for our U18 Premier League team last season, splitting duties with a few others (Ted Curd, Kai Crampton, Max Merrick) but making the most starts among them as we won the Southern Section but lost in the National Final to Manchester United. He popped up in first-team training on a few occasions as well! Campbell has been at Chelsea since the U9 level.

Campbell already made his Hendon debut, to positive reviews), as they beat Arsenal U18, 2-1 last night. That was their final friendly ahead of their first proper game of the new season this weekend. Hendon play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, which sit the 7th tier of English football.

Good luck, Luke; do us proud!

Napoli interested in Kepa Arrizabalaga

Lukaku is not the only Chelsea player who could join Napoli this summer. It now looks like Kepa could also be moving to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli are considering signing the 29-year-old as they weigh up bringing in a new goalkeeper.

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