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Reece James will be tempted by a move to Real Madrid, according to former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson, as the rumors about the club intensify.

James became one of the highest paid players in the club when he signed a lucrative new six-year contract with CHELSEA last year (2022), which will pay him a reported £250,000 per week.

However, there was a lot of transfer rumor during the summer window that Madrid was keen to try and complete a deal for the Englishman but were unable to persuade Chelsea to let him leave Stamford Bridge.

However, Perez is ‘convinced,’ according to Spanish publication Nacional, that Real Madrid’s priority for the upcoming summer “must be the incorporation of a right back,” as their “trust in Dani Carvajal limited.”.

Glen Johnson, a former CHELSEA defender, believes that as the rumors and speculation swirl, James will be drawn to a move to Real Madrid.

Johnson suggested to GGRecon that Real Madrid’s interest in him may have led to Chelsea appointing him captain.

“Any player will be interested in playing for Real Madrid, and anyone who claims otherwise is lying.

Although I don’t necessarily think Reece wants to leave the team, I do think he would be interested in the transfer because being wanted by the Galácticos is a very flattering development.

“Reece obviously loves Chelsea, and I think leaving would be a very difficult choice for him to make.
Your best players cannot go to Real Madrid if the team wants to compete with the best teams in the world.

While James has struggled recently due to injuries, he is undoubtedly one of the best full-backs in the world when healthy, and Mauricio Pochettino undoubtedly has big plans for him.

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So if Madrid comes calling, James will have to force a transfer if he wants to leave because CHELSEA do not need to sell the player or cash in.

But since he is currently the club’s captain, we do not foresee that happening.

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In the midst of rumors of a free transfer to CHELSEA, Eden Hazard may be ready to call it quits on his illustrious football career, hinting that it’s time to “enjoy life.”.

Eden Hazard, who rose to prominence at Stamford Bridge and is now considered one of the best players in the world of soccer, made the decision to join Real Madrid, where he will attempt to advance his career.

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On a one-year loan from Chelsea, Nicky Evrard, a player for Belgium, has joined Brighton.

The 28-year-old Belgian moved to Chelsea from OH Leuven in July on a three-year contract, but manager Emma Hayes didn’t think she fit into the team’s immediate plans, so she was sent out on loan for the year.

Evrard, one of CHELSEA’s five goalkeepers, is the second goalie to leave on loan this summer after Emily Orman signed with Reading.

Nicky is a fantastic addition to the team, according to Melissa Phillips, Brighton’s manager.

She has excelled at the club level in Belgium as well as on the international stage at both the World Cup earlier this year and the Euros last year.

“We’re eager to collaborate with her and give her the chance to compete in the WSL.”

Evrard has played 63 times for Belgium and was a member of the group that advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Euro.

A statement from Chelsea read: “An experienced goalkeeper at both the domestic and international levels, Evrard will spend the upcoming 2023–24 season competing in the WSL with Melissa Phillips and her Brighton team.”

“Nicky is moving to the South Coast, and everyone at Chelsea wishes her the best of luck.”

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What was the point of finalizing the transfer deal when Chelsea wanted to sign the goalkeeper over the summer only to send her out on loan for the season a few months later?

But having such a skilled goalkeeper who will improve the team is a very good move for Brighton, and she will be a great addition to the team.

September 16, 2023
The media were impressed with the 19-year-old Chelsea loanee’s performance last night, with the striker playing at left-back.

Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale has been praised by the media following his performance for Bristol Rovers last night.

Harvey Vale, still just 19, is a talented youngster progressing through the Blues academy and spending a season on loan at Bristol Rovers this year.

The left-footed striker has made a few appearances off the bench in League One matches, but started in a Football League Trophy match on Tuesday evening.

The Chelsea teenager played 90 minutes and impressed in Bristol Rovers’ 4-1 home win over Cheltenham.

Surprisingly, the playmaker was used as a left-back in a four-man defense.
The promising Chelsea talent has received plaudits from the local media for his individual performance this week which will hopefully bring him closer to more league minutes.

The Bristol Post wrote: “Harvey Vale – 7/10.
It was a surprise to see the attacking midfielder play at left-back, but he excelled in an uncomfortable role.

Solid defensively but still keen to step forward and contribute down the left flank and was unlucky not to get an assist.

“He had the opportunity to play a more familiar right-midfield role in the final quarter of the game and completing the full 90 minutes will be hugely important to his progress as he looks to fight for a regular start in the league.
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Vale’s short spell at Hull City last year didn’t bring much success, but the decision to move to Bristol this season looks much better.
Our hope is that it’s only a matter of time before England’s Under-20s get consistent starts for Bristol Rovers.

The youngster’s versatility will greatly enhance his chances when he returns to Chelsea next summer.
For now he can focus on his growth and football at Bristol Rovers.

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Chelsea News – Thiago Silva responds forcefully to fans’ reactions as Ben Chilwell raises an important point

Chelsea News – See the top stories, including updates on Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell and Mykhailo Mudryk

Silva responds to fan reactions

Thiago Silva has responded to a Chelsea fan who suggested dropping him from the squad following the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

The Brazil international was insane in the run up to Anthony Elanga’s goal and that was apparently enough for a Blues supporter who admitted he thought the veteran defender was holding Chelsea back.

It’s fair to say, though, that Silva didn’t take that comment very well when he replied on Instagram with a subtle nod to Mauricio Pochettino.

Chilwell makes goals claim

Ben Chilwell has revealed what Chelsea need to do better if they are to improve following their 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues looked brilliant up front with 21 shots on target, but only two of those forced a save from Matt Turner, with Chilwell highlighting the obvious problem.

“We are going in the right direction,” he said.
“We controlled possession in every game and in most games we played.

We have to take risks, be more reckless and keep our composure to get back into the game.
This is the last part, trying our luck.”

Mudryk slammed

Mykhailo Mudryk has come under fire again following Chelsea’s surprise defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

The Ukraine international came on as a second-half substitute and struggled to make an impact, almost helping Nottingham Forest score instead.
He’s yet to score for the Blues, providing only two assists.

And of the 19 games he has played, Chelsea have won just twice, with former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor calling his performance against Forest “totally pointless”

September 6, 2023
Shock Chelsea’s Mauricio Pochettino is predicted as Paul Merson delivers a harsh judgement.

Chock Mauricio Pocsettino Chelsea predicted how Paul Merson makes a brutal judgments.

Chelsea News – Paul Merson predicted Mauricio Pochettino whom he succeeded in Chelsea, even if he had a brutal look at his difficulties so far

Former Arsenal Star Paul Merson succeeded in Chelsea in Chelsea, but rendered a brutal judgment on his current situation.

After changing ownership, the Blues are in a transition state last year, in which Blueco was taken over by Roman Abramovich.

You have transformed the club from top to bottom and transferred their structure from their players to rear teams.

The biggest change has been the strategy because they are trying to modify the recruitment policy for the purchase of young talents that the team will receive for the years to come.

During the three windows that had owned, around 1 billion pounds sterling were spent on transfers, which increased players’ turnover.

Last season saw a huge influx of talent but Chelsea failed to finish 12th in the Premier League after a difficult season.

There were further changes this summer with the appointment of new head coach Pochettino and a series of departures to trim the squad before further arrivals were made.

The former Tottenham manager had a slow start to life with the Blues, who were more dangerous in their game but picked up just four points from four games.

This has led to more questions about the expectations the team should be aiming for this season.

Former Arsenal star Merson slammed Chelsea but backed Pochettino’s success when speaking to Sky Sports about the departure. He said: “Chelsea have signed a million players and you’re like, ‘How do you choose a team from that group?’”

“Chelsea is about winning trophies.
It’s not about Tottenham trying to get into the top four, but that’s what it’s about – and doing it so quickly. If you read this book on vacation, you would throw it in the trash.
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You might think, “That’s the biggest amount of trash.
It can’t happen.

“Chelsea had all these great young players they were producing, a team that had just won the Champions League and now you look at that and you’re like, ‘How did that happen?
“It’s like Men in Black –

Someone has turned the pen and you’re like, ‘What happened?’ Mauricio Pochettino will get there because he’s a good manager, but it’s going to be difficult. If they finish in the top four, they will cut down trees.

“They bought too many equal players. Enzo Fernandez is of a different class, much better than the others. But how long will he last?
There is not enough cheating in the team.” No player passes the ball through the eye of a needle.

“Teams will go to Stamford Bridge, line up ten players behind the ball and counter-attack.
I said on Saturday that Chelsea would be beaten 1-0.
I know how difficult they are against teams that have ten players in defense.They can.
Don’t let teams fall apart. It’s like watching Subbuteo football: there’s no movement.Unless Fernandez finds that killer pass, no one else will…

“These players all have eight-year contracts, so I don’t know where this is going.
Maybe you’ll get the book out of the sea again and see how this plays out.”

September 5, 2023
Reece James now responds inaudibly to what Chelsea did just before deadline.

Reece James responded to the news that Callum Hudson-Odoi, a recent academy graduate, had left Chelsea on social media.

One of the first team’s longest-tenured players was transferred to Premier League team Nottingham Forest, and he left a single sad emoji comment on the former player’s Instagram.

After a long summer of rumors that he would be moving on, Hudson-Odoi’s departure from the club was finally confirmed yesterday.

Last season, they tried one last loan to the Bundesliga in an effort for him to regain the form that helped him break into the team in the first place.

However, under Xabi Alonso, things did not go well, and he actually left Bayer Leverkusen before his loan was supposed to end.

When Hudson-Odoi sold, James was devastated.

Under Mauricio Pochettino, a path back to the first team appeared to be very difficult to see.
He wasn’t a part of the team that traveled to the US for the preseason tour.

Many Premier League teams were rumored to be interested in signing the player, but Forest sealed the deal for a pittance.

James expressed his regret over Hudson-Odoi’s departure on his former teammate’s Instagram story.
James and Hudson-Odoi were friends for many years as they progressed through the academy.

The attacker might not have to wait long, though, as Chelsea is scheduled to play Forest in the league today.

Cole Palmer might make his debut for his new team during this game as Chelsea looks to extend its winning streak at home in the Premier League.

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The Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk provides a four-word update on his injury.

The 22-year-old could play for the Blues this weekend if he returns from injury.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has announced he is back in training after picking up a minor injury ahead of the Blues’ game against Luton Town last weekend.

The 22-year-old was criticized for his poor performances in Chelsea’s first two games of the season against Liverpool and West Ham, failing to make a huge impact in either game.

However, he was ruled out of the Luton game with a training injury and Pochettino admitted he was disappointed Mudryk missed the game against the Hatters.

“I think he might need a few days to recover,” Pochettino said. “He won’t be available. Very disappointed with the situation, he played against West Ham for 45 minutes.

“He is a player we hope to help play the way he thinks he can. Disappointed, but at the same time it’s not a big deal. Maybe a week or a few days.”

Mudryk also missed AFC Wimbledon in the Blues’ 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, as the Ukraine international was left out of the match-day squad.

But the star is on his way back, having shared on his Instagram story a photo of him and teammate Malo Gusto in training and sharing a hug. He finally tagged the France international with a blue heart emoji, with Mudryk captioning the post: “Happy to be back.” He could be part of Pochettino’s squad when the Blues play Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

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Chelsea set medical following £45m deal agreed with Man City

Chelsea have agreed a £40m deal plus £5m in add-ons for Manchester City winger Cole Palmer.

The 21-year-old has already agreed to move to Stamford Bridge. Personal appointments should be a formality and a doctor’s appointment is currently being arranged.

A £35million offer from the Blues was rejected earlier on Wednesday but quickly returned to the negotiating table to broker a deal for the striker, who was on the sidelines in Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Former City scout Joe Shields, who is now co-director of recruitment and talent, played a key role in securing the deal. Palmer struggled to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium and was an unused substitute in the treble winner’s last two games, despite his goal in a Super Cup win in early August.

He is still highly regarded for playing an integral part in England’s victory in the Under-21 European Championship this summer.

The move will see Chelsea’s summer spending exceed £400m and over £1bn for the three transfer windows since the Boehly-Clearlake takeover.

Palmer’s arrival will be Chelsea’s latest outlay, with player sales topping the agenda until the 11pm deadline on Friday.

The transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Roma should take place shortly, while negotiations are still underway for the permanent transfer of Callum Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest. Ian Maatsen, Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah still face an uncertain future. Maatsen is interested in a permanent contract with both West Ham and Burnley, while Chalobah is in the sights of Bayern Munich.

Tottenham continue to monitor Gallagher’s availability, having previously had the option to sign him.

September 3, 2023
The Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk provides a four-word update on his injury.

The 22-year-old could play for the Blues this weekend if he returns from injury.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has announced he is back in training after picking up a minor injury ahead of the Blues’ game against Luton Town last weekend.

The 22-year-old was criticized for his poor performances in Chelsea’s first two games of the season against Liverpool and West Ham, failing to make a huge impact in either game.

However, he was ruled out of the Luton game with a training injury and Pochettino admitted he was disappointed Mudryk missed the game against the Hatters.

“I think he might need a few days to recover,” Pochettino said. “He won’t be available. Very disappointed with the situation, he played against West Ham for 45 minutes.

“He is a player we hope to help play the way he thinks he can. Disappointed, but at the same time it’s not a big deal. Maybe a week or a few days.”

Mudryk also missed AFC Wimbledon in the Blues’ 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, as the Ukraine international was left out of the match-day squad.

But the star is on his way back, having shared on his Instagram story a photo of him and teammate Malo Gusto in training and sharing a hug. He finally tagged the France international with a blue heart emoji, with Mudryk captioning the post: “Happy to be back.” He could be part of Pochettino’s squad when the Blues play Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

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Chelsea set medical following £45m deal agreed with Man City

Chelsea have agreed a £40m deal plus £5m in add-ons for Manchester City winger Cole Palmer.

The 21-year-old has already agreed to move to Stamford Bridge. Personal appointments should be a formality and a doctor’s appointment is currently being arranged.

A £35million offer from the Blues was rejected earlier on Wednesday but quickly returned to the negotiating table to broker a deal for the striker, who was on the sidelines in Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Former City scout Joe Shields, who is now co-director of recruitment and talent, played a key role in securing the deal. Palmer struggled to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium and was an unused substitute in the treble winner’s last two games, despite his goal in a Super Cup win in early August.

He is still highly regarded for playing an integral part in England’s victory in the Under-21 European Championship this summer.

The move will see Chelsea’s summer spending exceed £400m and over £1bn for the three transfer windows since the Boehly-Clearlake takeover.

Palmer’s arrival will be Chelsea’s latest outlay, with player sales topping the agenda until the 11pm deadline on Friday.

The transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Roma should take place shortly, while negotiations are still underway for the permanent transfer of Callum Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest. Ian Maatsen, Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah still face an uncertain future. Maatsen is interested in a permanent contract with both West Ham and Burnley, while Chalobah is in the sights of Bayern Munich.

Tottenham continue to monitor Gallagher’s availability, having previously had the option to sign him.

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Chelsea owners sent angry message after controversial £65m deal

Chelsea news: Strasbourg fans continued their protests over BlueCo’s £65m takeover of the club in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Toulouse

Chelsea’s takeover of Ligue 1 club Strasbourg continues to anger the club’s supporters. The company that owns Les Bleus took a first step in building a multi-club network with the takeover of the French club in June.

BlueCo, made up of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, invested in a stake in Strasbourg at the start of the summer to acquire almost 100% of the club. BlueCo paid around £65million for their participation and the Ligue 1 outfit are in their first season under new ownership.

Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira was appointed as head coach shortly after taking over, before Brazilian wonderkid Angelo Gabriel was loaned to the club for a season after signing from Chelsea earlier this summer.
It’s a decision that has fans worried.
Strasbourg Ultras expressed their dissatisfaction with Boehly & Co.’s involvement in the club by demonstrating in late June. A message appeared on the Internet saying “Boehly is not welcome”.

Well, in Sunday’s 2-0 Ligue 1 win over Toulouse, Strasbourg fans once again made their feelings clear and protested against the multi-club model. A banner in the stands read “No to timeshare”. Which translates to “No to multi-ownership”.

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali was present at the Stade de la Meinau to see Strasbourg rise to fifth in the Ligue 1 table thanks to goals from Emanuel Emegha and Jean-Richer Bellegarde. Strasbourg chairman Mark Keller has previously said Le Racing won’t just be a development area for Chelsea prodigies in an effort to allay grievances among supporters.

“It’s not the project,” he said in an interview with L \ ‘Equipe. “We had meetings with the sports management to define the objectives. We will have more resources to be more ambitious. Loïc Désiré (Strasbourg chief scout) will discuss the players we might be interested in, if any. You also have to want to come to us.

September 1, 2023
Rob Edwards, manager of Luton, called the 22-year-old Chelsea player “a special player”

After playing against Chelsea last night, Enzo Fernandez was singled out by Luton Town manager Rob Edwards as a player of exceptional talent.

Although they made some encouraging strides during their trip to Stamford Bridge on Friday night, Luton has yet to win a game since their return to the Premier League this season.

Ultimately, Chelsea’s class won out, and they defeated Luton 3-0 to earn three crucial league points.

Last night, the Blues’ attack was too powerful to contain. Raheem Sterling, who has been in excellent form this season, first scored two beautiful goals inside the penalty area. Nicolas Jackson then scored a deserving goal for his first in English football.

In his post-game interview with Luton’s X, Rob Edwards singled out Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez as a standout opponent.

The outside center-backs need to be really brave the way we go because these teams ask you to do certain things, according to Edwards. Enzo Fernandez, a special player, and Burkey (Reece Burke), were going all-in.

In the first few games of the season, Fernandez, who has been playing as an advanced midfielder recently, is showing off all of his strength.

Fernandez appears to be one of the many players that Blues head coach Mauricio Pochettino is already getting the most out of.

With some of his deft passes and time on the ball against Luton, the 22-year-old Argentine star was once more a joy to watch.

Fernandez needs to add goals to his repertoire, Jamie Carragher said during last night’s live coverage of Sky Sports. If he could just perfect his final touch, we believe you might be looking at one of the top midfielders in the world.

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Luton then gave a frightening reminder how close the score still was despite Chelsea’s dominance, creating a huge chance out of practically nothing. Sánchez manages to take the shot and clear it, with Gusto’s desperate dive that takes the sting out of the shot but also deflects it.

Chilwell and Sterling then squandered a few more chances before Sterling finally completed a beautiful pass in the 68th minute. Sterling then continued to be a supplier for a few minutes, with Jackson touching home to secure the points.

Three points, to the Bridge!

Carefree.

Pochettino remains faithful to the hybrid three-man defense/four-man guard system

Double spin Ugochukwu-Caicedo in the last 10 minutes, False nine by Sterling

Two goals for Sterling, two assists for Gusto.

Jackson off the goal line, Sterling with the assist on that

Our first win at Stamford Bridge since… ever

Next: AFC Wimbledon play in the second round of the League Cup on Wednesday

August 26, 2023
Romano: Chelsea will sign ONE more

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea plan to sign another attacking player before the end of the summer transfer window.

Despite spending a record €323m on players in that span, Mauricio Pochettino’s side are still short of attacking options following Christopher Nkunku’s injury which is set to sideline him until around Christmas.

That resulted in Chelsea’s few goals in their first two Premier League games of the season, drawing 1-1 with Liverpool before suffering a 3-1 loss to West Ham on Sunday. Alphonse Areola saved a penalty from Enzo Fernandez.

Transfer information expert Romano reported just hours after the final whistle after the West Ham defeat that the Blues wanted another attacking player who could be creative, with Carney Chukwuemeka limping out of that encounter after scored a nice goal.

“For us, we rushed the situations. We have to be patient and open the field better. But when we look at the data, we had 50 entries in the last third, which is surprising. But we weren’t lucid enough to score for several reasons,” Pochettino confirmed after the match.

The solution, according to Romano, will be to add another player to the club.

Chelsea saw a move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise collapse last week, with the France U21 winger signing a new contract at Selhurst Park, while Juventus are still keen to swap Dusan Vlahovic for Romelu Lukaku. However, the Blues want another type of player.

Romano named Lyon’s Bradley Barcola and Rennes’ Jeremy Doku as possible targets, but noted that the former favors PSG, while the latter is close to a move to Manchester City.

Kudus to Chelsea last

It has been three weeks since Chelsea spoke to Mohammed Kudus about a move away from Ajax, Romano added, suggesting a deal is not imminent.

However, he noted West Ham’s move for the player is “totally pending” and “almost out” as they struggle to agree a fee with Ajax, leaving the door open for an approach in the closing days of the window. .

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Opinion: After being ignored for years, Chelsea have a midfield to be reckoned with

Once Chelsea confirm the signing of Romeo Lavia, they will have assembled one of the best midfielders in world football in two transfer windows.

This area of the pitch has been neglected by the club for years. Chelsea haven’t had a proper defensive midfielder since Nemanja Matic and he left our club in 2017.

Since then we’ve had some decent midfielders (some very good), but overall our midfield was nowhere near good enough, unbalanced and lacking the right profiles to compete in the Premier League.

If you want to win consistently and be a consistent force in world football, you have to make sure you have the perfect team engine, which is the midfield. And this starts from the base, with a defensive midfielder.

Chelsea now with Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia on standby, they have absolutely everything in midfield now and it’s a fantastic moment and a fantastic feeling for us Blues fans.

Enzo single-handedly led our midfield and team last season when we had a horrible year in football, but now he finally has the help he needs and deserves.

Caicedo and Lavia will provide the defensive stability and awareness we’ve needed for so long, as well as the athleticism and physicality. Both players know how to defend, close the distance, intercept and tackle: all things that we have lacked a lot. Then Enzo will be free for them to do what he does best and that is to create and shoot.

Enzo actually has a really good shot with him and knows how to find the net, but last season he was so blocked we never saw him. He also has great vision and an eye for passing, and he’s now being given the freedom to do all of that.

It’s literally a dream come true for Chelsea fans and it still feels like that, a big dream! But it’s not a dream, Chelsea now have a VERY good and capable midfield with the perfect complementary profiles for each other. What a future they have, and they’re all young, so it’s a future we should see thrive and improve and have for many years to come!

August 22, 2023
Romeo Lavia reveals his THREE reasons for picking Chelsea and turning down Liverpool as his £58m transfer is announced…

Ex-Southampton star says ‘history’ is one of them!

Chelsea’s new signing Romeo Lavia has revealed the three reasons that convinced him to join the West London giants.

Keen to boost their midfield options this summer, the Blues completed the signing of Lavia for £58m on Friday morning, just days after the signing of Moises Caicedo.

The Belgium international has signed a seven-year contract with the West London giants after completing a medical on Thursday, Mail Sport has revealed.

Interest in the former Southampton star continued throughout the transfer window and at one point it looked like he might sign for Liverpool.

The Reds were in hot pursuit of the 19-year-old and made more offers to the Saints, only for Chelsea to pounce and reach an agreement with the club.

Introducing a new Blue! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/vdHynMOMti

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 18, 2023

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Southampton star Romeo Lavia in a deal worth £58m

Mauricio Pochettino’s side sealed the Belgian international despite interest from Liverpool

The Belgian star will wear number 45 for Chelsea, the same as for Southampton

And in his first interview after signing for Chelsea, Lavia revealed the “three factors” that convinced him to join the Blues.

“I think the project and the club’s ambitions were key factors, but also the story behind it, so those three factors influenced my decision,” he said.

Liverpool have a glittering history, boasting 19 league titles to Chelsea’s six.

However, since the start of 2010, Chelsea have won 11 titles to Liverpool’s seven and for the Belgian star this makes them a more attractive option. Lavia also spoke on the club’s website, after sealing his move, where he said: “I’m really happy to be joining Chelsea and being a part of this exciting project.” It’s a great football club with a great history and I’m really excited to start.

“I can’t wait to meet all my new teammates and build chemistry together to accomplish great things together.”

The 19-year-old will wear the Blues’ number 45 shirt, the same number he wore during his year at Southampton.

Before the official announcement on Friday morning, the Belgian international also wrote an emotional message to his fans to say goodbye to the club.

“To the Saints fans. As I greet you, I want to thank you for everything you have given me during my time here,” he said.

“I immediately felt the love of all of you, even if we didn’t reach our common goals.

I will never forget the faith shown to me by the club and Saints around the world and I hope I have been able to repay the trust you have placed in me.

“I would like to give a special thanks to all my teammates and all the staff within the club, whether closely involved or not, for embracing me since the day I walked across Staplewood Campus and for all the day to day work and help behind the screens that make me a better person, athlete and footballer.

Good luck this season and I look forward to seeing the club return to the Premier League where it belongs soon! Thanks Saints. romeo.\’

As Mail Sport revealed on Wednesday, the deal includes a further £5m in add-ons, with Chelsea’s spending under United States owner Todd Boehly now poised to cross the £1bn mark.

Lavia joined Southampton from Manchester City last season after impressing during his academy training years with the reigning Premier League champions.

Pep Guardiola has rejected the buy-back option included in his contract with the south coast club, but will recover the 20% resale fee from the Chelsea deal.

Lavia – the Belgian international – enjoyed success in England’s top flight last season, making 29 Premier League appearances, but was unable to help Saints stay clear of the relegation zone.

His decision to turn down Liverpool means Klopp will now look for alternatives during the remaining days of the transfer window.

And the Reds wasted no time in doing so, Mail Sport revealed on Wednesday night when they made a surprise £16million offer for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo, 30.

Endo, the fierce Japanese captain, is well known to Liverpool sporting director Jorge Schmadtke and can also play as a centre-back. He is to undergo a medical examination in Merseyside.

Gravenberch, 21, is open to leaving as he wants to play more regularly. Bayern have so far resisted a sale, but they are overburdened with midfielders and are under pressure to claw back cash following the £100m signing of Harry Kane.

Liverpool have also asked about Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat and Crystal Palace’s Cheick Doucoure as they consider midfield goals after failing to sign Caicedo and Lavia.

August 18, 2023
The club have now told Pochettino they can buy a ‘fast’ striker for £40m, Chelsea are a favorite destination

Nottingham Forest have now told Chelsea they can sign Brennan Johnson for £40m as Mauricio Pochettino is set to buy a new striker.

The Independent reports.

So what’s the latest on Chelsea’s Brennan Johnson target? We see…

What’s the story?

Well, the Blues are now eyeing the Wales international after seeing a deal for Michael Olise fall apart dramatically. The France Under-21 international has surprisingly signed a new contract with Crystal Palace, despite Fabrizio Romano saying he has agreed to join Chelsea.

Despite that setback, Pochettino still wants to sign a new striker and has identified Johnson as a valid alternative.

The Independent believes Brentford are also keen to sign the Welshman, who has been described as “quickly” by Wales boss Rob Page.

However, Nottingham Forest are against the sale of Johnson to another Premier League midfielder, so Chelsea would be seen as prime targets.

The 22-year-old is on Chelsea’s radar following an excellent debut season in the Premier League last season, scoring eight goals in 38 appearances as Nottingham Forest avoided relegation. Chelsea target Brennan Johnson is not Michael Olise

It will be interesting to see Chelsea go to Johnson after losing Olise because they are two different types of players.

Yes, the duo can operate both on the right wing and centrally, so they have one thing in common.

However, Olise is a left-footed winger who likes to slot in with his stronger left foot, while Johnson is a right-handed forward who operates more centrally and has a very different style of play.

He suggests that Pochettino has opted to rely on Noni Madueke on the right wing, and Johnson is seen as someone who will challenge Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja more in the centre.

Make sure you keep an eye on this situation as Chelsea could soon make an offer for Johnson.

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Chelsea will soon complete their third acquisition in two days, according to Fabrizio Romano.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will soon make Michael Olise their next significant acquisition.

He claimed that the Blues had activated the release clause regarding signing him this summer on YouTube.

With their recent flurry of signings, Chelsea has really gotten going in the transfer market, and they are now looking to add Olise’s name to their impressive roster.

After a protracted summer of negotiations, they were able to officially announce earlier this week that Moises Caicedo from Brighton had been signed.

Romeo Lavia’s transfer to Stamford Bridge is reportedly set to be completed by a medical today, which would round out that midfield addition.

Now, though, it appears that they want to improve their attacking options, paying special attention to creativity.

Olise headed to Chelsea.

According to Romano, Chelsea is now eager to finalize a deal to sign Olise away from Crystal Palace.

“I have heard for days that the clause has been removed,” he said. No. Both Chelsea and City took notice of it. Now that the player and his camp have indicated their willingness to join Chelsea, Chelsea has made the decision to move forward.

In a few days, Olise will become Chelsea’s third signing after the deal with the player’s agents is finalized and the deal’s structure is prepared. We’re about to start working on this.

Due to their continued high spending in yet another transfer window, it is likely that Chelsea will be almost done for the summer after this deal.

In the waning weeks of the season, a wave of outgoings is more likely to hit the market.

August 18, 2023
Report: Chelsea and Michael Olise have personal terms agreed upon.

Michael Olise has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Chelsea to join his old club, according to reports coming out of France this morning.

Earlier in the transfer window, we were rumored to be interested in the 21-year-old, but Christopher Nkunku’s injury presumably (re-)inspired these efforts. While currently injured, Olise is anticipated to make a full recovery within a month.

Even though there hasn’t been an agreement with Crystal Palace yet, doing so would only require paying their asking price, which appears to be more than £30 million. We’re willing to spend a lot of money, so I don’t think the fee will stop us in this case either, given our spending habits.

With all the space the Liverpool back line will inevitably leave behind them, Mudryk could have a lot of fun playing against them. Mudryk, who wants to succeed at the Bridge, would be the ideal candidate to launch a counterattack, which could be extremely important.

Similarly, Nicolas Jackson, who cost about £30 million to sign with the team earlier this summer, has already made it abundantly clear to his teammates that he wants the ball passed over the top to him so he can enter the play from behind. Jackson had a fantastic preseason and displayed his all-around talent, but he has a knack for playing on the last defender’s shoulder and snatching up errant passes.

On Sunday, either of these attackers could pose serious difficulties for Liverpool. The rest of the team must attempt to withstand what is anticipated to be a ferocious press from the opponents at Stamford Bridge.

Michael Olise (21) has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. The France U21 international favours a return to the London club over a move to Manchester City. (SZ)https://t.co/nlKGde6kab

— Get French Football News (@GFFN) August 14, 2023

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what Mauricio Pochettino did to Chelsea supporters during yesterday’s game between Liverpool

According to reports, Mauricio Pochettino tried his hardest to get the Chelsea supporters at Stamford Bridge to make more noise in the waning seconds of the game.

As the Blues pushed for a victory, the West London crowd reportedly responded to his efforts with a rousing cheer, according to The Athletic.

Pochettino visited Stamford Bridge yesterday for the first time in his capacity as the home manager, and based on the response he received, it appears that fans are extremely enthusiastic about his appointment.

These emotions will only have grown stronger after the performance his team put on against Liverpool.

The Blues felt like they were most likely to come away from the opening weekend with a victory, despite only leaving with a point.

There were a few particularly strong performances. Reece James, the new captain, and Ben Chilwell, the vice-captain, both demonstrated their abilities and what they can bring, especially moving forward.

Chelsea fans were energized by Pochettino.

Axel Disasi also scored on his debut for the Blues, who lined up in a different system than they had in preseason. His inclusion was perhaps a surprise given how they had previously used a different system.

Despite this, Enzo Fernandez was unquestionably the star, playing a more important role than he had during the previous season.

Pochettino was likely impressed by what he witnessed. On a competitive stage, he also gave six players their Chelsea debuts.

Next weekend, when they travel across the capital to play West Ham United, he will be hoping to be able to give out another one.

It was previously reported that they had finally reached an agreement to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton.

He will hopefully be able to play on Sunday after having his medical today.

August 14, 2023