Chelsea
Crystal Palace want to sign 21-year-old who won 2.7 tackles per game last season – report
Crystal Palace are preparing a second raid on Chelsea with their interest in signing midfielder Conor Gallagher, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Eagles are currently going through a squad rebuild after the release of several experienced stars at the expiry of their contracts. They have already had an impressive transfer window, having added Michael Olise, Remi Mathews, Marc Guehi and Joachim Andersen to their ranks. Guehi’s transfer from Chelsea came as a surprise, but the deal proved ideal for both clubs with the Blues retaining matching rights for a future transfer. It is now reported that Patrick Vieira’s side are lining up a move for another Blues graduate in Gallagher, who spent last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion. The nature of the proposal has not been mentioned, ...
Chelsea’s audacious €30m + player offer awaiting La Liga club’s approval
Chelsea and Sevilla are negotiating a swap deal involving Kurt Zouma and Jules Kounde, per Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Thomas Tuchel is keen on bringing the French centre-back to Stamford Bridge this summer and is ready to sacrifice his fringe defender to make the deal happen. According to Romano, Chelsea are looking to send Zouma to La Liga along with an additional €30-35 million to sweeten the deal and convince Sevilla to give the go-ahead. Per recent reports, talks between the parties are well underway, with Kounde already making it clear he wants to move to London in the coming weeks. While enjoying a rise to stardom at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, the 22-year-old has drawn attention from several top European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. However, Unit...
Goal machine reportedly makes transfer decision amid interest from Chelsea
Chelsea are in the market for a striker this summer. The European Champions are looking to add a seasoned number 9 to their ranks to bolster their goalscoring numbers. One of the targets mentioned is Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku. However, according to The Express, the Belgian is happy to stay at the Italian club as they bid to defend their title next season. In an interview with Sportmediaset (via Goal), Inter CEO Beppe Marotta clearly stated that their star man is not for sale this window. “From our side, we can (say) yes absolutely – Lukaku is not for sale,” he said. “Lukaku is an important piece on the chessboard available to Simone Inzaghi.” He was one of their key players last season, scoring 30 goals in 44 appearances for the Nerazzurri and a vital cog in Antonio Conte’s Scudetto winn...
Report: Newcastle keen to sign £96k-per-week box-to-box West Ham target
Newcastle United are interested in signing Ross Barkley, according to The Athletic. The Magpies have prioritised the signing of Joe Willock from Arsenal this summer. The 21-year-old impressed heavily on loan last season, and his ability to arrive late in the box and drive the ball forward would provide a different dimension in their attack. Newcastle are also monitoring several other midfielders, including Barkley. He joined Chelsea from Everton in 2018, but he has failed to replicate the form he showed during his time at Goodison Park. He bagged just 11 goals from 86 games for the Blues and spent last season on loan at Aston Villa. The 33-times capped England international struggled for consistency at Villa Park, and it seems he is not in Thomas Tuchel’s plans. The Blues want to offload h...
€65m-rated Chelsea star wanted by European giants, he’s considering his future – report
Bayern Munich could make an approach to sign Chelsea striker Timo Werner this summer, Football Insider reports. The Germany international was regularly linked with Bayern last summer before joining the Blues from RB Leipzig for €53 million. He registered 12 goals and 15 assists from 51 appearances last term but was still disappointing with multiple scoring chances missed. A recent report claimed that Werner is considering his Blues future and could leave the club if they sign a new striker this summer. It was suggested that he would prefer a return to the Bundesliga, and Bayern have now been credited with fresh interest in signing him. The club are eyeing a long-term successor for Robert Lewandowski, and manager Julian Nagelsmann is keen on a reunion with Werner. Sportslens view:...
Roman Abramovich gives green light for British-record bid for top Chelsea target – report
Chelsea are prepared to submit a British-record bid to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland this summer, Football Insider reports. The Blues ended the previous campaign on a high note with Champions League glory, but they were still disappointing with their finishing in the final third. Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham were the joint top-scorers with just 12 goals, and the former was guilty of missing several clear-cut chances. The Blues are now searching for another elite striker, and Haaland has been earmarked as their prime target for this summer’s transfer window. They recently proposed a player-plus-cash deal for Haaland involving either Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi. It was rejected by the German club. Dortmund are reluctant to sell Haaland unless a club meets their ...
‘Just another Ben White’ – Some Leeds fans react after being linked with ‘very good player’
Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Conor Gallagher. According to The Athletic, Leeds are keen to sign the Chelsea midfielder on loan this summer. The 21-year-old spent the last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, and Marcelo Bielsa feels he is perfect for the Whites. Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield, with Bielsa keen to sign a back-up option for Kalvin Phillips. Gallagher has been earmarked for the role. The report claim that Leeds have tracked the midfielder throughout the summer, and it looks like a well-planned move. Crystal Palace are equally keen, but Leeds have made an initial approach. Leeds signed Lewis Bate yesterday from Chelsea, but the exciting teenager will be ...
Timo Werner could leave Chelsea because of this reason, three European clubs monitoring him
Timo Werner is considering his future at Chelsea amid the club’s ongoing pursuit of a new striker this summer, 90min reports. The Germany international joined the Blues from RB Leipzig for €53 million last summer, but he had a frustrating debut campaign. He finished the season with a tally of 12 goals and 15 assists from 52 games, but he was guilty of missing several clear-cut scoring chances. There are no surprises that the club are eyeing an elite striker this summer and have been heavily linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Braut Haaland. It is now reported that the 25-year-old could consider a move away from the Blues if the club sign a new marksman in the coming weeks. Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs, but he would ideally prefer to return to Bundesliga with Ba...
Moyes keen on 27-yr-old, West Ham have opened talks with Premier League rivals
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, and West Ham United are reportedly keen on securing his services. According to 90min, the Hammers are in talks regarding a transfer for the attacking midfielder, and David Moyes is keen on a reunion with Barkley. Moyes worked with Barkley during their time together at Everton, and he knows the midfielder’s strengths and weaknesses. The 27-year-old was on loan at Aston Villa last season. He made an impressive start, but his form dipped drastically, and he struggled to hold down a regular starting berth during the second half of the campaign. It is highly unlikely that Barkley will get first-team opportunities at Chelsea next year, and he must look to move on permanently this summer. Moyes got the bes...
West Ham are set to open talks to sign 23-yr-old attacker next week
West Ham United remain keen on signing the Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham this summer. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Hammers have now prioritized the signing of the 23-year-old and they will open talks to sign the player next week. 🔥West Ham have prioritised the transfer of Tammy Abraham. ✍️West Ham want to sign #TammyAbraham on loan with a buyout option. 🤝👥#WestHam managers will hold talks with #Chelsea and Abraham’s manager next week.#COYI #CFC pic.twitter.com/gkgu5kBpwN — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) July 20, 2021 Abraham has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea and he needs to leave the London club in order to play regular first-team football. Timo Werner was preferred over him last season and the Blues are reportedly looking at at...
Leeds agree deal to sign talented young midfielder, player could undergo his medical tomorrow
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Lewis Bate from Chelsea this summer. According to Simon Johnson from the Athletic, the two clubs have agreed on a fee for the talented young central midfielder. Chelsea have inserted a sell-on clause in the player’s contract but there will be no buy-back option for the Blues. Apparently, Leeds are now discussing personal terms with the 18-year-old midfielder and the player could undergo his medical tomorrow. Lewis Bate is closing in on a move from #CFC to #LUFC. Fee has been agreed with a sell on clause, no buy back. Personal terms being discussed in view of a medical tomorrow. Still possibility of another club hijacking it late but obviously time is running out for that to happen. — Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) July 20, 2021 Bate is a key me...
£120,000-a-week Chelsea star makes transfer decision amid Bayern Munich swap rumours – report
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has no plans of leaving the club amid the recent speculation linking him with Bayern Munich, The Sun reports. The 20-year-old has struggled to nail down a regular starting role, and he was a regular on the bench for most of the previous campaign. It was recently reported that the Blues could be willing to include Hudson-Odoi as a makeweight to sign Bayern’s Kingsley Coman. Bayern are long-term admirers of the Blues graduate, but it appears that the forward has no plans of leaving the European champions this summer. He has three years left on his current £120,000-a-week deal and is prepared to fight for his place under Thomas Tuchel than move elsewhere. Sportslens view: Hudson-Odoi was regarded as one of the best players coming through the youth ranks ...
