LIVE Chelsea news and transfers: Ivan Toney watch, Lavia done deal, Michael Olise is close, and a medical today

Chelsea transfer news: The most recent rumors, including updates on Romeo Lavia, Michael Olise, and the Blues’ search for a backup goalkeeper.

Chelsea appears to be in for a busy conclusion to the summer transfer window as Moises Caicedo and Michael Olise are anticipated to join Romeo Lavia at Stamford Bridge.

football.london has learned that Southampton and the Blues have reached a £58 million agreement for the 19-year-old midfielder. After losing out on Caicedo, Liverpool turned their attention to Lavia, but Chelsea still managed to sign him.

According to rumors, the west Londoners will also complete a deal for Olise, the winger for Crystal Palace. For the past week or so, Chelsea and the 21-year-old have been verbally negotiating personal terms.

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a move for Mohammed Kudus, so it is unclear whether he will keep bolstering his squad.

Olise issue 

According to rumors, Chelsea’s actions in their pursuit of winger Michael have left Crystal Palace dissatisfied.

The Blues maintain that their strategy was correct, but it is rumored that the Eagles have expressed concerns about ‘tapping up’ to their London rivals.

There isn’t a formal complaint on file.

Chelsea rejected 

Elye Wahi, a forward for Montpellier, reportedly chose to join West Ham over Chelsea.

This summer, the striker was a target for several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Arsenal, but he will now turn his attention to east London.

The Hammers have funds available for the deal because they previously sold Gianluca Scamacca during the transfer window.

Interest in Toney.
Despite Ivan Toney’s current betting ban, Chelsea are still interested in signing him to the club.

The English forward, who was a top target for the Blues before his charges, is most likely to return to action in competitive play by the end of January.

Although his contract situation may put Brentford in a difficult position, they are reportedly willing to pay over £60 million for him.

Lavia is “in London for medical reasons,

According to Fabrizio Romano, Romeo Lavia is reportedly in London to finish a medical before moving to Chelsea.

Numerous clubs have expressed interest in the midfielder, but the Blues appear to have won the race after reaching an agreement on a deal worth £53 million plus $5 million in add-ons.

Washington’s farewell statement.

Deivid Washington also wrote a heartfelt farewell letter to Santos and its fans, as the young Brazilian appears destined to sign with Chelsea soon.

He shares Neymar’s dream of dominating European football’s top levels and establishing himself as a future legend of Brazil.

a future prospect that should excite Blues supporters.

Chelsea will execute Caicedo’s vision.

The activities of Chelsea during the transfer period are still active.

Following this week’s British transfer record-breaking deal for Moises Caicedo, the club has also agreed to a fee to bring Romeo Lavia to Stamford Bridge and appears poised to sign Michael Olise of Crystal Palace.

Our most recent View from the Bridge podcast, which you can listen to here or watch on our new Youtube channel, has the most recent information on all of that and more.

Nkunku letter.
When Christopher Nkunku returns from injury, he promises that he will be “back stronger.”. During the 25-year-old’s knee injury, which occurred against Borussia Dortmund during the Blues’ preseason tour of the United States.

He had surgery since then, and the club’s medical staff is now working with him to recover. The France international’s injury is anticipated to keep him out of action for several months, dealing Chelsea a serious setback in their quest to qualify for the Champions League this season.

Nkunku expressed his disappointment at missing the start of the season with his teammates on Instagram, writing: “As you can imagine, I’m so disappointed. It hurts that I wasn’t able to meet you guys at the Bridge. I’ll put in a lot of effort to improve. It will happen eventually. “.

Lavia bargain.

After Moises Caicedo’s £115 million transfer to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s spending spree is expected to continue. The Blues have now agreed to a deal worth £58 million to bring Rome Lavia to west London, subject to a medical. London comprehends.

For the 19-year-old who joined the Saints from Manchester a little over a year ago, Chelsea and the Saints have reached a $53 million deal, with an additional $5 million payable in add-ons. The Blues have been interested in the youngster for a while, and the club even made a last-minute offer to Southampton to sign him during the previous transfer window.

Once more, Liverpool and Mauricio Pochettino’s team battled it out for the services of a top midfielder, with the Reds also having an accepted bid. After Liverpool appeared to have turned their attention to Caicedo late last week, Chelsea’s consistency and the influence of Joe Shields, who previously worked at both Man City and Southampton, seem to have paid off.