Updated: 24 May 2026 21:19 BST |
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FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news on Sunday 24 May, including fresh updates on Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and Liam Delap.
Chelsea would turn down world-record bid for Pedro
Chelsea have no intention of selling Joao Pedro to Barcelona this summer, with the Blues even willing to turn down a world-record bid for the 24-year-old, according to eSPORTY’s Ben Jacobs.
Widespread reports in Spain have indicated La Liga champions Barcelona have earmarked Pedro as a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who will leave the club at the end of the season.
However, according to Jacobs, Chelsea would not even accept a fee which surpassed Neymar’s €222million (£200m) world-record transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, such is their desire to keep hold of the striker.
Blues told Arsenal have been ‘put off’ Rogers’ price tag
Chelsea have received a boost in their reported pursuit of Morgan Rogers after learning Arsenal have been put off Morgan Rogers’ asking price, according to transfers guru Jacobs.
Despite playing a significant role in helping Villa win the Europa League this season, The Telegraph understands Rogers is “the star player most expected to leave” as the club look to comply with financial regulations this summer.
The Telegraph claims Villa would want around €92million (£80m) to part ways with Rogers – a price which, according to Jacobs, Premier League champions Arsenal are not willing to pay.
Crystal Palace’s Lacroix ‘expected’ to leave this summer
Maxence Lacroix is “expected” to leave Crystal Palace this summer with several leading clubs in England interested in his signature, according to RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins.
The France international joined the Eagles from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in 2024 and has become a key fixture under manager Oliver Glasner, making 97 appearances and helping the club win the FA Cup last season.
However, Hawkins understands Lacroix – who is reportedly valued at more than €40m (£34.5m) – is set to seek pastures new following Palace’s clash with Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final next Wednesday.
Delap could be forced to consider Chelsea future under Alonso
Liam Delap may be forced to consider his Chelsea future if incoming manager Xabi Alonso gets his wish and signs a new striker this summer, according to Give Me Sport.
Delap has endured a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge, scoring just two goals in 40 appearances following his €35m (£30m) move from Ipswich Town last summer.
And now according to GiveMeSport, the 23-year-old could have a decision to make if Spaniard Alonso, who officially takes charge of Chelsea on 1 July, brings in a new forward ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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