Highest-Paid Chelsea Player in 2025/26 Season: Raheem Sterling Takes Top Spot at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea Eyeing Summer Transfers: Xavi Simons, Alejandro Garnacho, and Possible Return for Donnarumma
Chelsea are gearing up for an exciting transfer window, with the London-based club reportedly eyeing several high-profile signings. According to recent reports, the Blues are finalizing a move for 22-year-old attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, who is expected to bring versatility, creativity, and goal-scoring ability from midfield. Talks and negotiations for his transfer are progressing well, with personal terms near agreement [1][2].
Another name on Chelsea's radar is Alejandro Garnacho, a winger for Manchester United. The club maintains a strong interest in the young Argentine, though it remains uncertain whether Manchester United would be willing to part ways with the 19-year-old. Garnacho is known for his pace and potential as a future star of South American football, and a move for him might depend on Chelsea selling forward players like Christopher Nkunku [1][2][4].
Contrary to some transfer rumors, Chelsea will not pursue Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer, and have denied any interest in a move for him [2].
Chelsea's confirmed summer signings include young talents like Jorrel Hato, and the club have also bolstered their squad with new signings Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
The current season has been a successful one for Chelsea, with Enzo Maresca having a solid debut season as manager, finishing fourth in the Premier League. The club also won the inaugural Club World Cup last month, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final.
However, the team has suffered a blow with Levi Colwill, a center back for Chelsea, suffering an ACL injury in training before a preseason game.
The top earners at Chelsea for the 2025-26 season include Raheem Sterling, who remains the highest earner at £325,000 per week, as well as Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, Enzo Fernandez, Marc Cucurella, Pedro Neto, Moises Caicedo, and Cole Palmer.
As the transfer window unfolds, Chelsea are hoping to sign winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, RB Leipzig's Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons, and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
[1] Source 1: https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-transfer-news-live-updates-2025-26-season-xavi-simons-alejandro-garnacho-gianluigi-donnarumma-23871430 [2] Source 2: https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-transfer-news-live-blog/blt131f43853d865d32 [3] Source 3: https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-transfer-news-live-blog/blt131f43853d865d32 [4] Source 4: https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-transfer-news-live-updates-2025-26-season-xavi-simons-alejandro-garnacho-gianluigi-donnarumma-23871430
- Chelsea has shown interest in adding football talents from diverse leagues, with Xavi Simons from European leagues and Alejandro Garnacho from the English Premier League being potential signings.
- The football world has buzzed about Chelsea's pursuit of winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, but it remains unclear whether Manchester United would sanction his departure.
- Despite speculations, Chelsea has ruled out a move for Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma during this summer's transfer window.
- In the sporting news, Chelsea's eye is on adding wingers and midfielders, with reports suggesting they are finalizing a move for RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons and keeping an eye on Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho.
