Chelsea have signed USA forward Alyssa Thompson for a club record fee.
Trevoh Chalobah is under contract until 2028, yet uncertainty clouds his role at Chelsea. A new centre-back acquisition may limit his first-team opportunities significantly.
Richarlison scored a brace, with one of the goals being a brilliant overhead kick goal. Brennan Johnson was the other scorer for Thomas Frank's team who started the season impressively.
Carlos Baleba, a 21-year-old midfielder for Brighton, is drawing interest from top European clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Tottenham, signaling his rapid rise in demand.