Chelsea transfer news: Christian Pulisic may be in doubt about joining AC Milan this summer following Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s announcement.

Chelsea could be in a race against time to make two big transfers in the coming weeks. With the US pre-season tour starting in just over two weeks, the club are still trying to prepare their squad for the new season.

Much has been said about the rampant sale of players who were integral to Thomas Tuchel’s 2021 Champions League-winning squad, but Mauricio Pochettino has little reason to back the underperforming, aging and overpaid players in that squad .

He is now under pressure to ruin the club’s fortunes. However, he will probably have to do it without Christian Pulisic.

The American is expected to join the players who left before him on a summer transfer from Stamford Bridge. After two seasons in football purgatory, Pulisic has entered the final twelve months of his contract.

Interest in the 24-year-old remains high after he was set to leave the club on loan to Manchester United or AC Milan last summer.

Juventus, Napoli, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Lyon have all clarified their positions. There is simply no shortage of potential suitors.

However, with high salaries and a general lack of funding across Europe, it’s not easy to find clubs willing to pay big bucks for the striker.

Like Kai Havertz, despite his troubles in England, he is an experienced player in European competition with a track record and plenty of promise. After Havertz was sold for £65m ($82m), Chelsea know the transfer market exists.

However, with Italy strapped for cash and Pulisic entering the final year of his contract with a small fee needed to secure a profit after four seasons in West London, there is still no deal between the two clubs. Although Pulisic reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms, no such position was found between the parties.

Given the goal of not having to take an unsatisfied player to America for pre-season, there is an upcoming timeline to complete this deal. Otherwise, Pulisic will either be left behind and stuck at Cobham or join the Tour with little hope of fitting into Pochettino’s plans.

There have already been positive talks between the parties following the sale of Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan for £18m ($22m) and that only increases the chances that a compromise will be reached. found here.

However, Milan are also looking for one of Pulisic’s USMNT teammates. According to Fabrizio Romano, they are in talks with Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah. The 20-year-old is another known target for Chelsea, who see the former Arsenal academy star as a potential addition to the squad ahead of the new season.

He has a hefty £86m ($108.2m) release clause, but after a disappointing campaign in Spain, a move for that amount is out of the question. However, he is seen as a serious option for just £15m ($19m) after an initial offer for his services is made.

Talks on that deal are expected to continue in the coming weeks and it leaves Chelsea with a dilemma. If they lose to Musah, not only would that cause one of their potential targets to be moved elsewhere, but it would also eat up Milan’s money which they would hopefully spend on Pulisic.

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Inter are preparing a loan offer for Romelu Lukaku, including a €30m buyout obligation, but Chelsea are expecting €40m. (Sky Sport Italy)

Lukaku has rejected an offer of £50m a year from Al Hilal because he wants to return to Inter. (Sky Sports News)

Chelsea to try to replace Mason Mount with Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga. (Evening Standard)

Chelsea and Man Utd have now agreed a combined £60million for Mount. (David Orstein)

The plan is to sign a younger goalkeeper to rival Kepa Arrizabalaga and one of the names on Chelsea’s shortlist is 21-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk stopper Anatoliy Trubin. (Fabrizio Romano)

Santos are about to sell 18-year-old forward Angelo Gabriel for fifteen million euros. Barcelona should not activate their option to match the offer. (Gazeta Esportiva

Wesley Fofana was offered to Bayern Munich this summer, with Thomas Tuchel known to be a huge fan, but the German side believe the centre-back is too expensive. (Sport1)

AC Milan are looking to sign Christian Pulisic for around £13m but Chelsea want more than £20m to part ways with the American. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri has rejected interest from Chelsea and Manchester City in extending his contract with the Emirates. (The Athletic)