Chelsea unable to utilise transfer rule that helped seal four dealsChelsea capitalized on a unique early transfer window due to the Club World Cup. They secured Kendry Paez, Estevao Willian, Cesare Casadei, Liam Delap, and Mamadou Sarr before June 10th. Delap and Essugo contributed to Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory before injuries sidelined them. Sarr returned to Strasbourg on loan. This early window won’t be available in 2026. Sky Sports offers a discounted bundle for the 2025/26 season with over 1,400 live matches.
