The most recent Mateo Kovacic, Paulo Dybala, and Dusan Vlahovic news, rumors, and stories regarding the Chelsea transfer market.

Rio Ferdinand claims

Rio Ferdinand has outlined the reasons why Chelsea made a mistake by selling Mateo Kovacic. Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, the former Manchester United defender emphasized the Croatian international’s “shrewd” price tag and what he will provide Manchester City.

Kovacic is a fantastic addition for Man City, said Ferdinand. “Obviously, they lost Gundogan, the captain, but I believe Kovacic is a wise signing, especially at that price. I believe he was worth £30 million, which is a lot of money in the current market.

He has the most experience, has won the biggest trophies, and is a different player than what they have in that position. He can move the ball through the lines, so in my opinion, he was a wise signing. I believe City will make another move elsewhere [within the squad]. “.

Dybala endorsed

Paulo Dybala can now be acquired by Chelsea this summer thanks to Thiago Silva. As Mauricio Pochettino looks to improve his frontline options, the 29-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge recently.

The seasoned defender said, “I saw Paulo Dybala here, they talk about him at Chelsea,” while at Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone and speaking to Sky Sports. Hope he shows up. I’ve spoken to him and asked him if he’ll be attending. A player of the highest caliber, he.

Typically, Spanish or Portuguese are used to communicate. He refused to respond when I asked him if he wanted to visit Chelsea. A champion, he is. He would lend a great hand if he came. “.

Vlahovic deal swap

Chelsea has received a major boost in their pursuit of Dusan Vlahovic this summer. The 23-year-old has recently been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with Mauricio Pochettino reportedly still searching for a striker despite having already signed Nicolas Jackson.

Corriere dello Sport claims that Juventus has told the Blues that if Romelu Lukaku is included in a player plus cash swap deal, they can sign Vlahovic for just €25 million (£21 million). The report states that the Belgian international has already informed Juventus that he is open to a move to Turin, so Massimiliano Allegri’s team is now expected to try and close a deal with the Blues by offering up the Serbian.

Vlahovic, whose deal with the Allianz Stadium expires in 2026, made 27 appearances for Juventus in the Serie A last season and scored ten goals. The Serbian international has reportedly courted Chelsea despite his struggles in front of goal.

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Mauricio Pochettino now have two words to describe Liverpool as a team

Mauricio Pochettino has praised Liverpool as a team ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League opener against the Reds next month.

Speaking to the Blues’ official website, the Argentina manager has praised Jurgen Klopp’s side as Chelsea begin pre-season preparations for the upcoming season, which will see the western side of London take on Liverpool in the first match of the 2023/24 Premier League season.

Pochettino was a surprise appointment as Graham Potter’s long-term replacement at Chelsea this summer, but Liverpool are fully aware of what awaits them in the new season this summer with the former PSG and Tottenham manager.

In fact, Pochettono played countless times against Liverpool during his time at Spurs and Southampton and the Argentine is well aware of the Reds’ quality.

The Chelsea manager said: “We will be ready for the first game against Liverpool and it will be so exciting to have the first Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.”

“At Liverpool we will face a very good team, I know that very well from the past. Now it is important to visualize us at Stamford Bridge. We know the stadium very well and we know that together with the fans we create a good atmosphere.”

Pochettino is right to fear Liverpool ahead of their Premier League debut

Chelsea and Liverpool go into the new Premier League season hoping to do better than both clubs managed last season, and for Pochettino, the Blues manager is smart in recognizing the threat ahead in the opening game of the season.

As we know, both clubs are keen to get back into the top four and possibly go one step further by challenging for the Premier League title. And Pochettino could make a dream start at Chelsea by playing against Liverpool at Bridge next month.