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Football rumours: Ajax block Chelsea from signing Edson Alvarez to stem losses

Following the closure of the summer transfer period, the Daily Mail cites Dutch publication De Telegraaf as reporting that Ajax blocked Chelsea from signing 24-year-old midfielder Edson Alvarez because the Eredivisie giants did not want to lose any more players in the window. Alvarez was reportedly made furious by the dismissal of the Blues’ £43 million offer.

‘Makes no sense’ – Graeme Souness warns Chelsea over three new signings

Graeme Souness has criticised Chelsea’s approach in the transfer market and questioned three of the club’s big-money signings.

‘This is just the start’ – England boss Sarina Wiegman warns Lionesses not to rest on laurels after Euro 2022 success

England boss Sarina Wiegman stresses that the Lionesses cannot afford to rest on their laurels after winning the European Championship. The Lionesses captured the imagination of the nation in July after beating Germany 2-1 in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley. Now their attention switches to the World Cup 2023, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand next summer.

'Once a blue, always a blue' - Marcos Alonso leaves Chelsea to sign for Barcelona as Xavi continues overhaul

New Barcelona signing Marcos Alonso has paid tribute to Chelsea after six years at the club. The 31-year-old has joined the Catalan giants on a one-year deal. He made 211 appearances for the Blues after joining from Fiorentina in 2016 and left the club by mutual consent on deadline day.