Bridge Codex

🚨💣 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: Chelsea have made significant progress on Adam Wharton. A deal around £85m is close, with the player pushing for the move to play under Xabi Alonso. Wharton sees Chelsea as his next destination. midfielder is eager to take the next step in his career.

🗣️🚨 Peter Crouch on Joao Pedro: Joao moves like a player who understands the game at a high level. His intelligence off the ball and composure in front of goal remind me of top strikers I’ve seen.

🗣️🚨 Thierry Henry talking about Estevao: Estevao has that Brazilian flair and fearlessness. At his age he’s already showing he can play at the highest level. Chelsea have a gem.

🗣️🚨 Joe Cole talking about Morgan Rogers: Morgan has that all-round game. He can play anywhere across the front line, press, create and score. Xabi Alonso signing him shows he wants winners.

🚨💣𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: Xabi Alonso has requested a new goalkeeper. Chelsea are ready to bid €60m+ for Diogo Costa. He is seen as the ideal upgrade between the posts. Personal terms will not be an issue now it’s down to agreeing a fee with Porto.

@CFCPys @SJohnsonSport @TheAthleticFC no, thanks

🚨 Chelsea have added John Stones to the list of centre-backs they are considering signing this summer. The 32 year old is available on a free. He impressed for England this summer. (@SJohnsonSport @TheAthleticFC)

🔵🚨Enzo Fernández on staying or leaving rumours: Chelsea gave me the platform to play and win trophies, whatever happens this summer, I will always respect this club and the fans.

🗣️🚨John Terry talking about Levi Colwill: He’s composed on the ball, reads the game well and is getting stronger in duels. He has all the tools to become a top Premier League centre-back.

🗣️🚨Cole Palmer on Chelsea: Wearing this Chelsea shirt is an honour, Chelsea is home. the fans, the pressure, the history, it pushes you to be great. We’re building something big again.

🗣️🚨Frank Lampard on Xabi Alonso’s project: Xabi understands what Chelsea is about. he brings structure, discipline and belief. With the right focus from the players, this can become a very special era.

🚨💣𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: Chelsea continue to push for Maxence Lacroix. Alonso sees the Palace centre-back as an experienced, commanding presence who can add leadership and organisation to the backline.

🚨💣 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: Morgan Rogers to Chelsea confirmed. He believes the young squad and Alonso’s methods give him the best chance to reach the very top. Xabi’s influence is already massive. The versatile forward is set to link up with Palmer and the rest of the squad.

@CFCPys @David_Ornstein wow wow 😳

🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Chelsea reach agreement to sign Morgan Rogers for £117m. (@David_Ornstein) #CFC

@CFCPys @David_Ornstein the Chelsea pull

🚨 BREAKING: Morgan Rogers chose Chelsea. Arsenal were interested. Xabi Alonso crucial. (@David_Ornstein)

@TouchlineX @David_Ornstein movies will be made

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Morgan Rogers will sign a 6-year contract + 1 optional year with Chelsea. He will undergo medical tests on Monday. — @David_Ornstein

🔵🚨Alonso sees Morgan Rogers as the missing piece. He will add goals, assists and dynamism to Chelsea’s young attacking line. Morgan Rogers joins Chelsea because of Xabi Alonso. The manager’s vision and project were too attractive for the Villa star to turn down.

🚨💣 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers. £117m bid accepted and the deal is now being finalised.

🗣️🚨 Frank Lampard on Cole Palmer: The way Cole sees the pitch, drops deep and creates from nowhere, he’s to Alonso what Özil was to Wenger. Pure intelligence, vision and killer instinct. He doesn’t just play, he orchestrates the entire attack.

@Blue_Footy @FabrizioRomano not for sale

‼️ Deco [Barcelona Sporting Director] is a big fan of Joao Pedro, but the reality is that Joao Pedro is going nowhere. For Chelsea, he is untouchable. Chelsea consider Joao Pedro simply not for sale at any price. Impossible! ~ @FabrizioRomano on YouTube

@TheBlueDodger @TimesSport bring him to the bridge

🚨🇫🇷 Chelsea will have to pay £55m for Maxence Lacroix, who wants to leave Crystal Palace. (@TimesSport) #CFC