Chelsea have started talks with Southampton over a possible deal to sign Tino Livramento from them.

Tino Livramento, who spent most of his childhood in Chelsea’s academy, made his breakthrough into the first team when the Blues sold him to Southampton in 2021.

Interestingly, former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel once explained that he only intended to leave England’s right-back on loan.

Tuchel said (Chelsea YouTube channel): “For example, for Tino Livramento, we had a plan and we would have preferred a loan, but he saw his future [differently and decided] to leave.”

However, Livramento went against Tuchel’s wishes to leave Stamford Bridge permanently. The Daily Mail claims Chelsea have now held talks with Southampton over Livramento.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side are reportedly interested in signing the 20-year-old right-back with the idea of ​​him returning to St Mary’s on loan next season.

The report adds that the Saints value their exciting full-back at around £38m. Incidentally, they have already turned down offers from Newcastle United worth £12m and £21m for him this summer.

Described by former Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl (BT Sport) as a “very special” player, Livramento is extremely talented.

He is an attacking full-back who made quite an impression in the Premier League early in his Southampton career, leaving Chelsea fans very frustrated at being sold in the first place.

Unfortunately, a long-term injury halted his progress and meant he missed the entire 2022/23 season.

His Saints side were relegated to the Championship last year but he has returned to action in recent games.

We struggle to see Chelsea need another right-back as they already own Reece James and Malo Gusto. However, do we see a future for James in midfield?

More news…….

Chelsea wants to replace Mount with a player, who PSG is close to signing for £34 million.

Gabri Veiga, a player Chelsea wants to acquire to replace Mason Mount, is currently close to being acquired by PSG from Celta Vigo.

According to Santi Aouna from Foot Mercato .

Let’s look at the most recent information regarding Gabri Veiga, who Chelsea is interested in.

What is the narrative?

Chelsea wanted the Celta Vigo No., according to the Evening Standard. 24 to replace the England international, who is currently close to signing a £60 million contract with Manchester United.

However, it seems as if Mauricio Pochettino will have to look elsewhere.

In recent hours, according to Aouna, PSG and Veiga’s negotiations appear to have advanced. PSG is eager to complete the transfer as soon as possible, however, for fear that a rival team will enter the talks and sabotage them.

It is also said that the French giants hope to see the Spain Under-21 international pass a medical before the end of the week.

Therefore, if Chelsea really are keen to sign Veiga – who the Guardian believe has a £34.4m release clause in his contract – the Blues will have to move fast.

The 21-year-old put his name up in lights after scoring 11 goals and providing four assists in 36 La Liga appearances last season.

PSG proving to be a nuisance for Pochettino as Chelsea prepare to miss out on Veiga.

This is not the first time that PSG have interfered with Chelsea’s transfer plans this summer.

The Parisians also beat Chelsea to the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Sporting CP at the start of the transfer window.

PSG – according to Gazzetta dello Sport – have also made a bid for Napoli No. 9 Victor Osimhen, another player Pochettino wants at Stamford Bridge.

Clearly, the Argentine’s old side – who he used to play for and also used to manage – are proving to be a thorn in Chelsea’s side this summer.

Be sure to keep an eye on the situation, as Chelsea could look to hijack PSG’s deal for Veiga this week.