Chelsea have been very active in the transfer market this summer as they look to improve their squad under manager Enzo Maresca. The club has already secured several important signings and could bring in more new faces before the window closes.
João Pedro Signs From Brighton
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian striker João Pedro from Brighton. The transfer fee is £60 million including add-ons. At 23 years old, Pedro scored 30 goals and provided 10 assists in 70 appearances for Brighton.
He has agreed to a seven-year contract with Chelsea and is set to link up with the team for the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Newcastle were also interested in the Brazilian forward, but Pedro chose Chelsea. Brighton will receive a share of any future profit due to a sell-on clause from his previous transfer.
Jamie Gittens Arriving from Dortmund
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Jamie Gittens, a skilled winger from Borussia Dortmund, for a fee of £55.5 million (€65 million). Gittens, who plays for England’s Under-21 team, scored 12 goals and provided 5 assists in 49 matches last season. He has agreed to a seven-year deal with Chelsea. However, he is cup-tied, which means he cannot play in the Club World Cup this summer because he already played for Dortmund in European competitions.
Liam Delap Joins from Ipswich Town
Earlier this month, Chelsea completed the signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for around £30 million. Delap, who is 22, has already made his debut and even scored for Chelsea in the Club World Cup matches. He signed a six-year contract and is seen as another exciting attacking option for the Blues.
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Possible Departures
Chelsea are also expected to sell some players this summer. Reports suggest that winger Noni Madueke could leave the club. Arsenal and Newcastle have shown interest in signing him, but no official bid has been made yet. Selling Madueke could help Chelsea raise funds for more signings and reduce the size of their squad.
More Signings Expected
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said Chelsea are still looking to bring in another attacking player before the window closes. The club is keeping an eye on many players like Kobbie Mainoo (midfielder) from Manchester United, Jarrad Branthwaite (centre-back) from Everton, and more. However, no deal has been agreed yet.
Chelsea’s Summer Business So Far
| Player | From | Fee | Contract Length | Notes |
| João Pedro | Brighton | £60m | 7 years | Joins Club World Cup squad |
| Jamie Gittens | Borussia Dortmund | £55.5m | 7 years | Cup-tied can’t play CWC |
| Liam Delap | Ipswich Town | £30m | 6 years | Already debuted and scored |
| Noni Madueke | Possible Departure | – | – | Arsenal and Newcastle keen |
Conclusion
Chelsea’s new signings show the club’s determination to strengthen their attack and compete at the top level next season. The arrivals of João Pedro, Gittens, and Delap give manager Enzo Maresca more options up front.
However, Chelsea still need to balance their squad by selling players who are not in the manager’s plans. Fans can expect more transfer activity in the coming weeks. Chelsea supporters will be eager to see how the new signings perform and whether the Blues can challenge for major trophies in the 2025-26 season.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
