Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.

BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.

Chelsea complete the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso talks about 'special' Mykhailo Mudryk's return to Chelsea after his ban for doping was resolved by the FA, but says that it will 'take time' for him to return to his best.

Watch all 13 Premier League goals scored by new Chelsea signing Danny Welbeck last season, including three against his new club.

Xabi Alonso says he is "very happy" to be welcoming Mykhailo Mudryk back into his Chelsea squad, but it is "too early" to understand what he can do.

Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024, and has been unable to access the club's training ground.

Chelsea are fined £10m by the Football Association for breaching rules relating to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer on if he watched the World Cup.

Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.