Chelsea and Real Madrid Compete for Huijsen

Real Madrid is considering re-signing Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga if their backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin departs, despite Kepa's recent loan success at Bournemouth. Kepa, who had a challenging tenure at Chelsea and was loaned to Madrid in 2023, is now regarded favorably by the Spanish club. Concurrently, Chelsea is aiming to strengthen their squad by joining the race with Real Madrid to sign AFC Bournemouth's defensive prospect Dean Huijsen, offering him a better salary. The player's preference may still favor Madrid due to their long-term vision. Additionally, Chelsea's women's team advanced to the Women's Champions League semi-finals after a comeback victory against Manchester City, highlighting their resilience. Chelsea also continues its strategy of targeting young talent to enhance their youth academy, receiving mixed reactions.