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Chelsea transfer news: Granit Xhaka deal off, Real Madrid embarrass Enzo Fernandez and more

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Chelsea remain one of the Premier League's busiest clubs this summer.

The Blues are working on multiple deals — both incomings and outgoings — all at the same time.

And to keep you up to speed with everything that's happening, and could happen, at Stamford Bridge this summer, let's run through what's been reported this week...

Granit Xhaka won't be joining Chelsea

Despite Xabi Alonso pushing his new club to sign Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, and the midfielder also wanting the move, the Switzerland international will not be joining the Blues this summer.

According to Sky Sports News, an agreement between the two clubs cannot be reached meaning the 33-year-old will remain at the Stadium of Light next season.

Real Madrid rule out Enzo Fernandez transfer

The curious case of Enzo Fernandez continues to rumble on.

The Chelsea midfielder has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for most of the year, but despite his agent adding fuel to the fire, Los Blancos have ruled out making a move for the Argentine.

Florentino Perez's side released an official statement on Friday confirming they have no intention of entering into talks with Chelsea over a deal for the Argentina international.

That's that then.

Andrey Santos up for sale

One midfielder who could still leave west London before the end of the window, though, is Andrey Santos.

The Brazilian has been made available for transfer with Chelsea open to listening to offers.

Pep Chavarria wants Stamford Bridge move

Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chararria is among the full-backs on the list to replace Marc Cucurella with reports indicating the Spaniard would jump at the chance to work under Alonso.

Eli Junior Kroupi initial contact made

Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi is among those to watch this summer.

The forward is wanted by multiple clubs, including Chelsea, with the Blues recently making contacting with the Cherries to learn their conditions of a potential sale.

Tyrique George closing in on Everton switch

Academy product Tyrique George is closing in on a permanent move to Everton following a decent loan spell last season.

The two clubs are negotiating a deal that could be worth up to £25 million and those talks are believed to be "progressing well".

Crystal Palace identify Maxence Lacroix's replacement

As Chelsea's pursuit of Maxence Lacroix — currently with France at the 2026 World Cup — intensifies, so does Crystal Palace's need to find a replacement.

And according to recent reports, Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell has been highlighted as the Eagles' preferred replacement for the outbound Lacroix.

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