Chelsea secures £51.5m double transfer from Sporting CP

Chelsea has made significant moves in the transfer market by signing two players from Sporting CP: wingback Geovany Quenda and midfielder Dario Essugo. Quenda, a target for Manchester United, will join Chelsea in 2026 for £41 million, while Essugo is set to arrive for around £18.5 million on a seven-year deal. Both players are highly regarded, with Essugo being the youngest player to feature in the Champions League for Sporting. This follows Chelsea's recent trend of aggressive recruitment under new ownership, having spent over £1.1 billion on players in recent years. In competitive play, Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 3-1 aggregate victory over FC Copenhagen, showcasing their offensive strength despite a sluggish first half during the second leg. Their performance in the tournament highlights their status as a formidable team, currently unbeaten and leading in goals scored.