Chelsea News & Transfers LIVE: Deal Reached, Frimpong Interest, Lukaku Rejected, Cucurella Exit

Chelsea transfer news: Find out about all the main Chelsea headlines, including updates on Djordje Petrovic, Marc Cucurella and Romelu Lukaku.

Chelsea have finally picked up their first win of the new season and are looking to build on their early appearances for a successful campaign. The focus turns to the cup game, with a draw against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup midweek.

Elsewhere, we’re in the final week of the summer transfer window, meaning any last-minute deals require that finishing touch. Marc Cucurella has been linked with a move to Manchester United, while Romelu Lukaku is also believed to be a potential departure.

Frimpong to replace James

Chelsea have named Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremy Frimpong as a possible replacement for the injured Reece James.

As reported by football.scotland, Frimpong has attracted interest thanks to his performance at Leverkusen. The Dutch international has long been teetering on a move to the Premier League after proving to be one of Europe’s most talented attacking full-backs.

Lukaku Dortmund rejection

According to Corriere dello Sport, Lukaku rejected a last-minute approach from Borussia Dortmund this summer regarding a move to Roma. According to reports, in the last 24 hours Dortmund would have emerged as an interest of Lukaku to hijack the Roma deal. But the striker has no interest in moving to the Bundesliga.

Chelsea lose the agreement with Kudus.

Mohammed Kudus has signed a five-year deal with the option of a further year at West Ham United before completing his £38.2million move from Ajax, according to The Athletic.

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder flew to London on Saturday to complete a medical with the Premier League outfit and his transfer will be announced on Monday. The deal also includes a 10% resale clause.

Chelsea were interested in signing the Ghana international but are close to joining the Hammers.

Manchester United are considering a move to Chelsea’s Cucurella.

Manchester United are considering a move for Marc Cucurella after Luke Shaw was sidelined for a long time with a muscle injury, according to The Athletic.

United and Chelsea have held informal talks and Chelsea are said to be considering a possible loan move, although the 25-year-old could still remain at the club after the UK transfer window closes on Friday. Brennan Johnson offer

Tottenham will beat Chelsea with the signing of Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson before the summer transfer window closes.

According to The Telegraph, Spurs are expected to submit a £50m bid to sign Johnson this week.

Lukaku update.

Romelu Lukaku is ever closer to a move to Roma and further talks are expected today. The Chelsea star is training away from the senior side to decide his future.

Decision of Rayan Cherki.

L’Équipe reports that Rayan Cherki will stay at Olympique Lyonnais this season despite interest from Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and West Ham United.

Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham continue to try to sign Cherki as the transfer deadline approaches. However, the most likely scenario is that he still has a year left at Lyon.

Chelsea star drops Manchester United transfer advice over Marc Cucurella

Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson may have hinted at Marc Cucurella’s possible move to Manchester United in the coming summer transfer window days.

It comes as the Spaniard has been linked with a move to Old Trafford and contacted over the possibility of a loan deal. The Red Devils are looking for a cheaper option when it comes to their left-back options in the transfer window with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia both injured.

As for Cucurella, the links follow a nightmarish first year with the Blues after he joined for £62m from Brighton last summer. The Spaniard has been named 2021/22 Player of the Season for the Seagulls, sparking transfer interest from the west London club. The left-back struggled to settle in as a series of notorious errors combined with poor results created a difficult atmosphere. Cucurella was repeatedly booed by Chelsea fans last season, with many unhappy with the expensive signing.