Former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso will take charge into the new season Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Chelsea will begin their 2026-27 Premier League season with a west London derby against Fulham on Monday, August 24. Former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso ...

Shakhtar Donetsk have contacted Chelsea , Fulham and Brentford about the possibility of hosting their Champions League games next season. Standard Sport reported last month that Shakhtar were in talks with several venues in Germany and England to secure a new host stadium for their European matches.

Xabi Alonso will begin his tenure as Chelsea manager with a London derby against Fulham on the first Monday of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Chelsea then host Brighton at Stamford Bridge the following weekend, ahead of a trip to Arsenal on Sep. 5.

The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest