Chelsea transfers 05 06

Chelsea have been chasing an agreement for Wesley Fofana (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea have been warned off signing Wesley Fofana in the latest of a longline of transfer setbacks this summer with Brendan Rodgers stating the central defender is not for sale. Chelsea have already missed out on Jules Kounde, Matthijs de Ligt and Raphinha this summer. Related articles Chelsea told to snub Frenkie de Jong and sign alternative Juan Mata 'highly regarded by Leeds' after Man Utd exit Big money has been spent on Kalidou Koulibaly, Raheem Sterling and Marc Cucurella to bolster Thomas Tuchel's first-team options. But the Chelsea boss is still looking to bring in more defensive recruits with both … [Read more...] about Chelsea set to suffer fourth transfer setback with bids ‘nowhere near’ close enough

Barcelona now believe they can register Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona boss Xavi has been told all of his new signings will be registered in time this weekend - squashing any potential transfer openings for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea. The Catalan giants have walked right back into further financial difficulty following a busy summer of excessive spending which has created extra pressure on the board to find room within Xavi's squad in correspondence with La Liga's salary regulations. Related articles Man Utd chief … [Read more...] about Man Utd and Chelsea have potential transfer openings blocked after Barcelona development

De Jong quizzed on Man Utd transfer links in June SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea are trying to sign Frenkie de Jong for ‘less than the £71million agreed fee with Manchester United ’, according to reports. The Barcelona star is admired by both Erik ten Hag and Thomas Tuchel. And more details of the Blues’ pursuit are now emerging as they look to hijack the Red Devils on their leading target. Related articles Manchester United are about to sign 'another Eric Cantona' Barcelona 'speed up Chelsea talks for De Jong' after salary request Manchester United are ready to pay an initial £63m for De Jong, with add-ons and bonuses then taking the deal closer to the £71m mark. Yet the Evening … [Read more...] about Chelsea trying to sign Frenkie de Jong ‘for cheaper than Man Utd’ in new transfer twist

Chelsea's Fofana reservations have emerged while Man Utd suffered a possible setback in Rabiot deal (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With the Premier League season now officially underway, many top-flight clubs will know if they need to do more business before the window shuts. It is very much scramble time now and transfers are expected to come thick and fast as deadline day approaches. Related articles Chelsea are 'worried about signing another Harry Maguire' Man Utd receive Adrien Rabiot boost after mum's plan emerges Manchester United, more than most, need signings through the door after their humiliating 2-1 home defeat against Brighton on the opening day of the season. Adrien Rabiot and Cody … [Read more...] about Transfer news: Leeds to snatch Man Utd target, Chelsea’s double deal, De Jong meeting

Everton v Chelsea: Pictures SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been sent an auspicious message amid their interest in Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. The two Premier League giants are reported suitors of Skriniar, joining Paris Saint-Germain, and will take encouragement from Inter's recent activity in the transfer market. Related articles Arsenal still have forgotten £31.5m transfer target who has 'dream' Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel 'does not trust' star and ready to sell duo According to Foot Mercato , Nerazzurri chairman Steven Zhang still considers Skriniar a sellable asset to balance the books at the San Siro. And while no club has yet to offer the … [Read more...] about Chelsea and Tottenham sent Milan Skriniar transfer message as Inter Milan take action

Everton v Chelsea: Pictures SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea have attempted to steal Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong from the grasp of Manchester United in recent weeks. However, the Netherlands still appears to be content at his current club and is digging his heels in at the Camp Nou and could prompt the Blues to begin looking elsewhere. Related articles Newcastle make transfer request to Chelsea with Howe keen on 3 stars Chelsea 'very close' to De Jong deal but face same issue as Man Utd Thomas Tuchel has been vocal about needing more signings before the start of the season, and the ball is now in the court of Todd Boehly to provide his manager with the squad he desires. … [Read more...] about Chelsea have four transfer options if Frenkie de Jong snubs both Blues and Man Utd

Premier League transfers update SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Newcastle have asked Chelsea and the Premier League’s fellow top six clubs to keep them informed about attackers they might consider selling, reports claim. Blues stars Callum Hudson-Odoi, Conor Gallagher and Christian Pulisic are all on the Magpies’ radar. Related articles Newcastle to launch transfer bid for £25m PSG target 'in coming days' Leeds and Newcastle joined by Celtic in transfer race Head coach Eddie Howe is yet to strengthen his forward options this summer despite having the backing of Newcastle’s Saudi owners. Around £60million has been spent on Sven Botman, Matt Targett and Nick Pope, but no striker has arrived. … [Read more...] about Newcastle make transfer request to Chelsea with Eddie Howe keen on three players

Inter Milan are on the verge of sealing Romelu Lukaku’s return to Italy which will prompt Chelsea into concentrating on the club’s incoming transfer business. As first reported by Telegraph Sport, Raheem Sterling is among Chelsea’s targets this summer and the club plan to make decisions on which attacking players to make firm bids for following Lukaku’s departure. Lukaku will re-join Inter on loan once the Italian club give the official green light for the move to go ahead after Chelsea presented them with their final proposal over the striker. New co-owner Todd Boehly made Lukaku’s future one of his top priorities and was left with little choice but to grant him a loan move back to Inter after the striker made his determination to return clear. Head coach Thomas Tuchel has also backed Lukaku’s move, despite the fact the German has always insisted that he supported Chelsea’s decision to re-sign the Belgian for a club record £97.5milllion last summer. With the Lukaku … [Read more...] about Chelsea to ramp up transfer business with Romelu Lukaku on verge of Inter Milan return

Brendan Rodgers says Wesley Fofana is ‘just getting on with his work’ after Leicester City rejected two bids from Chelsea for the centre-half. Chelsea are determined to sign the 21-year-old this summer with Thomas Tuchel identifying him as an ideal addition to his backline. The Blues have seen offers said to be worth £63million and £70million turned away by the Foxes, who are determined to keep hold of one of their most prized assets Fofana signed a new long-term deal at the King Power Stadium in March with Leicester said to be confident of keeping him at the club. And while Chelsea are likely to test their resolve further with a third bid, Rodgers insists the club ‘are not looking to sell’. Asked about bids for Fofana at a press conference on Thursday, Rodgers said: ‘There was two, but nowhere near what the club would consider. ‘We’re not looking to sell. Naturally if there’s interest from other clubs, that is looked at by the club. He’s a top young … [Read more...] about Brendan Rodgers reveals how Wesley Fofana has reacted to Chelsea approach with two bids rejected

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has urged the Blues to end their interest in signing Frenkie de Jong and instead sign a midfielder in the mould of Casemiro or Rodri. Manchester United have been chasing a deal for de Jong throughout the summer but Erik ten Hag now seems set to miss out on his top transfer target. While the Dutchman’s preference is thought to be to stay at Barcelona , Chelsea are now leading the race to sign him should he be forced out of the Camp Nou this summer with a deal worth £67.7million thought to be close. A move to Stamford Bridge would see de Jong compete for a starting role alongside Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, N’Golo Kante and Conor Gallagher. However, former Blues defender Gallas believes his former side should be targeting a more defensively minded midfield option, naming Real Madrid and Manchester City stars Casemiro and Rodri as ideal options. ‘De Jong is a great player. He is still young but he is so experienced in the way … [Read more...] about William Gallas tells Chelsea to forget Frenkie de Jong signing and names two alternative options