Matt Law

Xabi Alonso has left a series of question marks hanging over the future of Enzo Fernández – not least whether or not the midfielder will still be at Chelsea when the transfer window shuts.

Chelsea are braced for an approach for striker Nicolas Jackson from Aston Villa before the transfer window shuts.

There will be no blaming Daniel Levy if things go wrong this time, given Tottenham Hotspur have ripped up the blueprint of their former chairman in an effort to prove themselves a “big-six” club again.

The players and the transfer fees might be different, but this was same old Tottenham Hotspur . The same Tottenham who finished each of the last two seasons in 17th.

No more excuses. No more jam tomorrow. It is time for Chelsea to fight for the Premier League title this season. Anything else should be deemed a disappointment.

Xabi Alonso made an instant impact with the Chelsea contingent in Craven Cottage, who sang his name during the Spaniard's winning start as manager

Tottenham Hotspur are close to pushing their summer spending towards £400m by clinching the signing of Omar Marmoush from Manchester City after confirming the arrival of Savinho from the same club.

Tottenham Hotspur are close to pushing their summer spending towards £400m by clinching the signing of Omar Marmoush from Manchester City after confirming the arrival of Savinho from the same club.

Aston Villa have indicated a willingness to offer Chelsea a £65m package for striker Nicolas Jackson, with the future of Ollie Watkins in doubt.

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal that could be worth up to £65m.