Chelsea
Chelsea in talks with Euro giants, 92-cap int’l could be on his way to Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are considering a swap deal including Jorginho this summer. As per Guardian, the Blues have opened talks with Juventus regarding an audacious swap deal which will involve Miralem Pjanic as well. Apparently, Sarri wants to be reunited with Jorginho once again and Chelsea will be offered Pjanic in exchange. Sarri has worked with Jorginho for a while now. The two had a great relationship at Napoli and Sarri brought him to Chelsea with him. The Italian manager now wants to take Jorginho back to Italy. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a deal in the coming weeks. Pjanic is a quality player but he is on the decline right now. Chelsea might end up giving away a better player in Jorginho if the deal goes through. Frank Lampard needs to improve his midfield options...
Chelsea set £31m asking price for 25-year-old midfielder, PSG are interested in signing him: report
Chelsea are prepared to sanction the sale of midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season, a report from Le10Sport claims. The Frenchman joined the Blues from AS Monaco in the summer of 2017 and he had an average debut season where he struggled to cope with the pace of the Premier League. He has since spent time on loan with AC Milan and AS Monaco respectively and the Blues are now prepared to sanction his permanent exit during the summer. As per Le10Sport, the capital outfit are willing to part ways with the France international and they have set an asking price of around £31m for his services. Paris Saint-Germain are known to be long-term admirers of the 25-year-old but they may be reluctant to pay more than £26m for the former Rennes yo...
Manchester United £61 million ‘agreement in place’, Chelsea set to swoop for star
The summer transfer window will give Premier League clubs to address issues in their squads in time for next season. It will be particularly crucial for members of the ‘Big Six’ as they strive to keep themselves at the forefront of the battle to win silverware. Sportslens takes a closer look at six key signings the top clubs simply must make during the next transfer window. Manchester United – Moussa Dembele According to todofichajes.com, United have an agreement in place with Lyon to sign Dembele for around £61 million. The former Fulham and Celtic forward has been impressive in France, scoring 42 goals in 88 appearances in all competitions. With Odion Ighalo unlikely to stay beyond the end of his loan deal United need another forward – Dembele would be a quality addition. Liverpool – Jam...
Report claims Tottenham have launched a bid for 18-goal Chelsea target
Tottenham have been linked with Victor Osimhen this summer. As per reports (via Express), Chelsea are keen on the player as well but Jose Mourinho’s side have already launched a bid for the attacker. Tottenham need to improve their goalscoring options and Osimhen would be a superb signing. The talented attacker has scored 18 goals this season and he could be the ideal partner/backup for Harry Kane next season. Spurs have missed a quality alternative to Kane and the interest in Osimhen makes a lot of sense. The player will be tempted to join a Premier League club like Spurs if a good offer comes in. It would be a step up for him and the chance to work with Mourinho is an attractive proposition as well. The challenge at Spurs will help him improve as a footballer. The amount of the bid has n...
Chelsea still keen on signing RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner
Chelsea are maintaining their interest in RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner despite the fact that Liverpool are leading the race to sign the Germany international, 90min reports. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a superb season with Leipzig where he has scored 27 goals and registered 12 assists across all competitions. Out of those, 25 goals and seven assists have come in the Bundesliga, where he has helped his team keep up with Bayern Munich in the race for the Bundesliga title. In recent months, Jurgen Klopp’s side have been touted as the favourites to sign the German forward but they have yet to make an official approach to land his signature. Werner currently has a £52m release clause on his contract but the Reds are yet to trigger the value, given they are assessing the financial impact of th...
Manchester United ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign £60m-rated French star
Manchester United are leading Chelsea in the race to sign Moussa Dembele during this summer’s transfer window, a report from The Star claims. Dembele is currently in his second season with Lyon where he has contributed 22 goals and seven assists across all competitions. A recent report from Manchester Evening News claimed that the Frenchman would find it hard to turn down a move to Old Trafford during the summer and it now appears that United are prepared to step up their interest. As per The Star, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sent scouts to monitor the striker’s progress on at least three occasions this term and the Frenchman is viewed as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who left the club for Inter Milan last summer. The 23-year-old has also been regularly linked with a move to Frank Lamp...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur among 5 English clubs keeping tabs on Celtic teen talent
Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester United are among the clubs interested in signing Celtic youngster Daniel Kelly, according to The Glasgow Evening Times. It has been reported that Premier League giants United have scouted the 15-year-old, who is a box-to-box midfielder. The report has claimed that Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Leicester City are also keeping tabs on the teenager. Celtic want to keep hold of the highly rated and hugely promising youngster, and have offered him terms on his first pre-professional contract amid interest from clubs in England, according to the report. Celtic stay Celtic are a massive club and have a very good youth academy, and it would make sense for Kelly to stay at the Hoops for now. True, the likes of Tottenham, United and Chelsea are globa...
Chelsea still keen on signing reported Liverpool target, valued at £52m: report
Chelsea are maintaining their interest in RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner despite the fact that Liverpool are leading the race to sign the Germany international, 90min reports. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a superb campaign with Leipzig this term and he has scored 27 goals and registered 12 assists across all competitions. Out of those, 25 goals and seven assists have come in the Bundesliga, where he has helped his team keep up with Bayern Munich in the race for the Bundesliga title. In recent months, Jurgen Klopp’s side have been touted as the favourites to sign the German forward but they have yet to make an official approach to land his signature. Werner currently has a £52m release clause on his contract but the Reds are yet to trigger the value, given they are assessing the financi...
‘One of the best managers in the world’ – Conte sends classy message to Lampard
Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte has claimed that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has what it takes to become one of the best managers in the world. The former Blues boss was reminiscing about his days at Stamford Bridge and was full of praises for the former midfielder. Lampard succeeded Conte’s successor Maurizio Sarri last summer, and has impressed in his first season as a Premier League manager. The Chelsea legend’s only experience prior to managing his former club came at Derby County, helping the Rams to the Championships play-offs final last season. Many doubted Lampard’s managerial ability ahead of the current season due to his lack of top-flight experience, but the Blues are favourites to finish in fourth place, and Conte reckons he can go on to establish himself as one of the greates...
Report: Everton keen on 8-goal midfielder but Chelsea could complicate the deal
Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga. According to Il Messaggero (via Sportwitness), Roma, Napoli and Brighton are keen on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Everton make their move for the winger this summer. Carlo Ancelotti could use some more wide options given the fact that Walcott is past his peak and the likes of Iwobi and Bernard are lacking in end product. Boga has done well in Serie A and he could prove to be a decent addition to the Everton attack. He has 8 goals and 2 assists in the Serie A so far and he can play in a number of positions. The 23-year-old can play behind the striker as well as in the wide areas. His versatility will be an added bonus for Ancelotti and Everton. The former Chelsea player might be tempted to re...
Report: Chelsea eyeing summer move for former player who could replace 29-yr-old
Chelsea have identified Declan Rice as a target this summer. As per Mirror, the Blues are looking at him as a long term replacement for Kante. The 29-year-old Frenchman has been linked with a move away (Real Madrid are keen on the player) and if he does leave Stamford Bridge, Lampard will have to bring in a top-quality alternative. Rice has been outstanding for West Ham but he is not quite at Kante’s level yet. That said, he has the talent to develop into a Premier League star with the right coaching and experience. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can agree on a fee with West Ham. The London clubs are bitter rivals and the Hammers might not want to sell a key player to them. Rice might be tempted to return to Stamford Bridge, but agreeing on a fee will be tough for Chelsea. Chelse...
Report: Chelsea may lose key asset to Serie this summer
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been linked with a summer move to Lazio. The 24-year-old hasn’t played for the Blues this season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in a friendly game against New England Revolution a year ago. Loftus-Cheek had been working his way back to a return to first-team action, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed his return. Despite his prolonged absence, Il Messaggero have claimed that Lazio are eager to Loftus-Cheek to their squad this summer. The Italian media outlet say that the England international could be available for around £17.5 million. Lazio have had a long-standing interest in Loftus-Cheek, with the Serie A club viewing him as a potential replacement for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Loftus-Cheek has often flattered to deceive at Chelsea, scorin...
