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  • Chelsea dream team against Liverpool if Mauricio Pochettino completes three transfers

    Chelsea dream team against Liverpool if Mauricio Pochettino completes three transfers

    Chelsea dream team against Liverpool if Mauricio Pochettino completes three transfers
    football.london take a look at what Mauricio Pochettino’s dream squad for Chelsea could look like when they host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge for the opening weekend of the 2023/24 season

    Chelsea meet Liverpool at the opening weekend of the 2023/24 Premier League season. Mauricio Pochettino will face Jurgen Klopp in his first competitive game as Blues head coach in less than a month.

    The Reds present a tough opening test for Pochettino, but one the Argentine will surely relish as he looks to score the rest of the Premier League on his return to England. Until Chelsea and Liverpool kick off on August 13, both clubs’ squads could look very different to what they are now.

    Before that, however, we still have around four weeks of transfer window and Chelsea’s squad could look very different to what they are now when Liverpool come to town. That said, football.london takes a look at what Chelsea’s dream team could look like opening weekend with Liverpool in west London.

    Goalkeepers: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Kepa Arrizabalaga

    Chelsea watched Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili towards the end of last season and were impressed by what he saw from the Georgia international, Football.london understands. The Blues are looking for a new goalkeeper and if he gets one they are willing to sell Kepa Arrizabalaga.

    Defenders: Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Malo Gusto, Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah

    Chelsea have so many defenders and while they shouldn’t be making defensive signings, there will be a new face in Malo Gusto with the right-back arriving after being signed in the January transfer window. Hopefully Gusto will be able to provide support and competition for Reece James given the England international’s continued injury woes in recent seasons. Benoît Badiashile is out with a long-term injury and while football.london understands the Frenchman is aiming for a pre-season return, the game against Liverpool may be too soon.

    Chelsea dream team against Liverpool if Mauricio Pochettino completes three transfers
    However, Chelsea are well equipped defensively with Levi Colwill, Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell giving Pochettino a choice.

    Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Carney Chukwuemeka, Rayan Cherki, Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher

    So far this summer, Chelsea have sold N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount. The pursuit of Moises Caicedo’s club continues.

    Chelsea and Brighton are in talks over a potential deal for the Ecuador international. football.london understands Chelsea believe they can seal a deal for less than £100m but no breakthrough has been made with the Seagulls so far.

    Forwards: Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling, Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk, Armando Broja, Nicolas Jackson

    Chelsea have signed Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku so far this summer. It remains to be seen what role Jackson will play in the team and it is equally fascinating in which position Nkunku will be deployed in view of his versatility in attack.

    Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are both expected to complete permanent transfers, while Armando Broja is eyeing a return from a serious knee injury in pre-season.

  • Chelsea is “one step away” from a sensational $54 million transfer after making “contact” with Neymar.

    Chelsea is “one step away” from a sensational $54 million transfer after making “contact” with Neymar.

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    Latest media briefing from Stamford Bridge on Chelsea transfers, including comments on stories about Neymar, Rayan Cherki, and summer plans.

    Rayan Cherki, an attacking midfielder for Lyon, has reportedly taken a significant step toward joining Chelsea.

    The Blues are reportedly very interested in the player and have looked into a transfer for the 19-year-old, according to information in football.london.

    According to Simon Phillips’ most recent report, Cherki and his camp will soon receive personal terms and contract offers. Though Lyon aren’t actively looking to sell him, it is believed that they would be open to it if the right offer came in because he still has two years left on his current deal in France.

    According to football.london; It has been reported that a price of around £42 million ($54 million) would be sufficient to lure him away this summer, but Chelsea is eager to lower that price as much as they can as they look to take a similar course of action with Moises Caicedo in the coming weeks.

    Cherki has been a player to emerge out of nowhere this summer when it comes to significant links. His quality and promise are very high, despite the fact that he wasn’t someone who many people would have suggested as a solution to many issues.

    Given how in-demand he has been throughout his youth career, to land a deal like this would be sensational. Despite still being a teenager, he has played in 102 matches for Lyon and has discovered a real position where he can excel: playing centrally behind a striker.

    It’s understandable why people might wonder why they would need someone like him after signing Christopher Nkunku, but Chelsea have built a reputation for hoarding talent, and they appear set to use fluid attackers next season.

    Nkunku and Cherki can both play from either wing or behind a striker, and given their connections to Paulo Dybala, it is this kind of player that has recently come into the spotlight. Chelsea would regret letting him slip now that they are essentially in a one-horse race to capture him.

    Contact with Neymar.

    Chelsea is "one step away" from a sensational $54 million transfer after making "contact" with Neymar.
    L’Equipe reports from France that Chelsea is interested in making an offer for Neymar. Todd Boehly admires the Brazilian superstar and has previously talked about a possible transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, but he will hold off to see if he makes a move to leave.

    According to this report, Chelsea is reportedly interested in buying him permanently as opposed to just looking for a loan, which is a change from earlier reports. Although Neymar still has two years left on his contract, he is eager for a new challenge as his professional career is just beginning.

    The 31-year-old is reportedly worth $51 million ($65 million), but PSG would probably demand more for him. There is still much to be done at the Parc des Princes, especially since Kylian Mbappe may leave the team this summer. While Luis Enrique and Luis Campos are considering replacing Neymar with players like Randal Kolo Muani and Bernardo Silva, they are still undecided.

    According to football.london: It certainly seems like Chelsea is open to acquiring as many fluid attackers as possible; perhaps Neymar is just at the back of the line, an afterthought. Neymar was a late addition, that’s correct.

    Even though Mauricio Pochettino worked with him at PSG, he doesn’t fit the high-energy pressing style that Pochettino values so much, nor does he fit the age range Chelsea is actively seeking to fill. He is an incredible player, yes, but he contributes very little else to the overall project.

    It’s difficult to see this as a positive development for Chelsea because of their egregious failures with high-profile, big-budget players. Neymar wouldn’t only be entertaining to watch, but at Stamford Bridge he really isn’t the solution to many problems right now. Stay away.

     

  • The pursuit of Neymar by Liverpool could confirm Jürgen Klopp’s earlier assessment of Chelsea.

    The pursuit of Neymar by Liverpool could confirm Jürgen Klopp’s earlier assessment of Chelsea.

    The pursuit of Neymar by Liverpool could confirm Jürgen Klopp's earlier assessment of Chelsea.

    Todd Boehly and Chelsea are demonstrating with Neymar that they still have a ways to go as Liverpool continues to be the benchmark in terms of transfers for new Premier League owners.

    Last season, Liverpool was unable to observe the transfer chaos elsewhere with its customary smugness. The events at Chelsea would have inspired a healthy dose of schadenfreude in any other campaign.

    Despite the disastrous nature of Todd Boehly’s first full season as an owner, Liverpool still managed to finish seven places and 23 points ahead of an utterly disastrous Chelsea team that spent unfathomable sums on the transfer market but only managed to finish middle of the table. There was no reason to celebrate, however, as Jürgen Klopp’s team fell short of even the most minimal goal of a Champions League finish.

    Now there can be no question that Liverpool blundered in the transfer market. Klopp’s hope that the current crop could continue to be competitive for another season was unfounded, as the midfield was neglected for far too long. He paid dearly for it.

    But Liverpool has moved quickly to address the issue this summer. Once again using two release clauses to secure shrewd deals for two of the most promising young midfielders available, FSG has returned to the methods that made them the transfer market’s undisputed kings for a considerable amount of time. Those swoops exhibit all the characteristics of traditional business.

    After all, it was this organization that affordably acquired Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Andy Robertson, and a host of other players for the club. Virgil van Dijk, Alisson, and Fabinho transformed rivals into all-around champions when it did make a significant investment. Liverpool may have lost its way, but it still maintains its status as the gold standard for how to compete in a world of state-backed behemoths.

    Chelsea has adopted a very different strategy to address its issues, one that appears to be focused on pouring ever more money at the issue. Sales have dominated Boehly’s early summer, with a mad rush to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations before June 30; however, with recruitment now on the agenda, there are no early indications of lessons learned.

    Links to Neymar, according to Le Parisien, who claims a transfer is being considered, are the best example of this. Despite Boehly’s apparent good intentions, such as his purchase of a feeder club in Europe and his focus on luring young talent, his continued efforts to court marquee names are proof that his greatest desire is a status symbol.

    The pursuit of Neymar by Liverpool could confirm Jürgen Klopp's earlier assessment of Chelsea.
    Simply put, a professional soccer team has no business acquiring Neymar this summer. The 31-year-old has advanced past his prime years, is increasingly plagued by injuries, and will command a staggering salary. Even PSG has come to the conclusion that a squad full of flashy superstars will not win the game’s top awards, but Boehly is determined to push forward and arrange a meeting with Mauricio Pochettino.

    Surprisingly, Neymar was one of the better pressers in Pochettino’s PSG front line, with neither Lionel Messi nor Kylian Mbappé contributing anything at all. But it is unquestionably not the former Barcelona player who will best suit the Argentine’s brand of play.

    I have some sympathy for Chelsea because things are not going well. Before the Reds’ 4-3 victory over Tottenham in April, Jürgen Klopp told Sky Sports, “I think they’re a top, top team.

    “On the other hand, it’s encouraging to see that building a team takes more than simply assembling a group of elite players and expecting things to work out. They clearly underestimated it, which made their coaches’ jobs nearly impossible.

    “You cannot train on two pitches or have two changing rooms; you must build relationships and foster a sense of teamwork. I’m only mildly pleased about it because of that. “.

    Finding players who work with the system is Liverpool’s top priority. Everything else is secondary to that, even international reputation. Boehly has obviously not yet grasped that lesson and may be about to guide Chelsea into yet another costly error. FSG and its model may have been caught off guard in recent years as competitors grew more sophisticated and wealthy, but there is only one favorite to correct the errors of the previous campaign.

     

  • Paulo Dybala is in Mauricio Pochettino’s ideal Chelsea starting lineup against Liverpool, with 6 transfers already official.

    Paulo Dybala is in Mauricio Pochettino’s ideal Chelsea starting lineup against Liverpool, with 6 transfers already official.

    Paulo Dybala is in Mauricio Pochettino's ideal Chelsea starting lineup against Liverpool, with 6 transfers already official.
    News regarding Chelsea transfers: Mauricio Pochettino is planning more changes, so when the Blues play Liverpool in August, they will look very different.

    Chelsea is getting ready for some significant changes. In addition to losing 10 first-team players already in the last seven months, they have also had two permanent manager changes during that time.

    There is a shift toward a younger side, though this is nothing new for the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital administration. There is a very real possibility that only three of the starting lineup from the match against Liverpool at home on the first day of the new season will be present this time around.

    Due to the disastrous conclusion to the previous campaign, the majority of the players who were sold this window had already been exiled. Kalidou Koulibaly was hurt, Edouard Mendy was barely a thought, Mateo Kovacic was a replacement, and Joao Felix was the same.

    Hakim Ziyech stayed on the sidelines while Christian Pulisic came off the bench. Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante were unable to attend due to injury, but Cesar Azpilicueta and Ruben Loftus-Cheek did. The squad that day was 25.9 years old on average. Even though it was below the season’s average overall, the group that Jurgen Klopp’s team might face off against is positively a generation older.

    In just this transfer window, four players aged 30 or older have left the club; Jorginho moved to Arsenal in January; and the prospective new hires are all baby faces or much younger. Christopher Nkunku, who is 25 years old, may end up being the group’s most seasoned addition.

    It’s a potentially risky move on the part of the team, but Mauricio Pochettino is a coach who excels in pressure situations and takes great pride in grooming eager, young players into a cohesive, spirited team.

    Kepa Arrizabalaga

    Paulo Dybala is in Mauricio Pochettino's ideal Chelsea starting lineup against Liverpool, with 6 transfers already official.
    There does not seem to be much activity in goal because Chelsea seems to be putting more emphasis on other positions. Kepa had his best individual season in 2022–2023; coupled with his ball-handling prowess, he makes for a solid choice for Pochettino.

    Even though many will point to his lackluster performance over the course of his five years at SW6, the club has only once finished in the top four when he was a first-choice option. However, spending more on other players may well justify his place in the lineup.

    Reece James.

    When in shape, he ranks among the best in the world at his position. Simply put, the Cobham graduate will be essential to any success given Pochettino’s reliance on full-backs as an attacking output. As the captain, he might also take on a new position.

    Wesley Fofana.

    Fofana is another player who struggles with fitness, but when he performs well, he demonstrates why Chelsea lavished money on bringing him in last year. The Frenchman will undoubtedly play a key role in a back-three or back-four.

    Levi Colwill.

    The left center-back position is one with fierce competition. Benoit Badiashile has shown great promise, but he is currently injured, and Colwill is regarded as one of the stars of the future. Thiago Silva is still playing. It makes perfect sense to trust him right away and resist the pressure of transfer because he is a left-footed academy graduate.

    Benjamin Chilwell.

    Chilwell is the first choice and absolutely essential in this backline, injuries being a constant concern. The 26-year-old is a lock for every game when available because he is another who can play as an attacking full-back and wing-back.

    Mesa Caicedo.

    Caicedo, the team’s first new acquisition, is still receiving attention from Chelsea as they continue their search for a technically sound anchor. He is unquestionably viewed as the most likely addition at this point and is the ideal choice to work alongside his new partner in a dominating duo.

    Enzo Fernández.

    When Fernandez plays next to Caicedo, Chelsea receives a combination of energy and control both in and out of possession that they have recently lacked from their midfield pivots. They have the right mix of abilities to stand in front of the defense and move the ball forward simultaneously. For all managers at this time, he is simply impossible to drop.

    Christopher Nkunku

    This is where it gets exciting, with new signing number two. Nkunku, one of the world’s most entertaining and productive players, can play anywhere along the front line and can also fill in as a central forward when necessary. He is on the right in this 4-2-3-1 formation so that we can add more young players.

    He should ideally be behind the striker, but with a player like Nkunku, it might not matter.

    Paulo Dybala.

    A player who Pochettino has long admired and who nearly joined his Tottenham team in 2019 is Dybala.
    He is another Argentine to benefit from the new South American connection.
    Football here is the phantom striker.
    He is expected to arrive in London from Rome.

    Raheem Sterling

    Mykhailo Mudryk, a tight player on the left, is possibly the rogue, maverick option, but Sterling is a player that Pochettino is sure to admire, and keeping some source of stability in a changing attack will help Chelsea in this situation.

    Nick Jackson.

    Victor Osimhen, Harry Kane, or Rasmus Hojlund are three candidates who we would adore to see. We’ll give Nicolas Jackson the benefit of the doubt for the time being even though it could ultimately be Dusan Vlahovic or another outsider.
    He has a lot of creative inspiration all around him.

    The age average for the Dream Chelsea XI is 24.1

     

  • After 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s departure is confirmed, leaving Cesar Azpilicueta in tears.

    After 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s departure is confirmed, leaving Cesar Azpilicueta in tears.

    After 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's departure is confirmed, leaving Cesar Azpilicueta in tears.
    Cesar Azpilicueta, the captain of Chelsea, left the club after 11 trophy-filled seasons with the Blues and signed a one-year contract with Atletico Madrid.

    Cesar Azpilicueta announced his transfer to Atletico Madrid while bidding a tearful farewell to Chelsea.

    After 11 years at Stamford Bridge, the Spaniard, who joined as a relatively unknown player from Marseille for just £7m, will bring the curtain down on his time there. Azpilicueta became the only player in club history to win every award available while playing in west London.

    The 33-year-old has decided that the time is right to bid the club farewell as they go through a significant player turnover, but his emotional attachment to the club is evident to all as he gets ready to leave after more than 500 appearances in blue.

    It’s hard to put into words what I feel, said Azpiliceuta, who broke down in tears as soon as the video started. Just saying thanks to everyone because it’s been wonderful. I hope to welcome everyone back here one day because this is my home. “.

    The adaptable defender had to make a name for himself in a locker room with leaders like Petr Cech, John Terry, and Frank Lampard when he joined the team a year after the club’s Champions League triumph. The locker room was jam-packed with football and club legends. I was aware that I had to work hard to earn my place, Azpilicueta said.

    Azpilicueta, who began his career at Osasuna, has signed a one-year contract with La Liga powerhouse Atletico.

    After taking over as captain, the Spaniard’s departure leaves new manager Mauricio Pochettino searching for a replacement. After defeating Benfica to win the Europa League in its inaugural season, Azpiliceuta went on to repeat as champions six years later in Baku.

    The Spaniard alternated between playing in a back four and a back three, switching between a variety of positions. He won his first Premier League championship in 2015, during Jose Mourinho’s second term, and his second two years later, under Antonio Conte. When Azpilicueta won his sole FA Cup, the Italian also captained Chelsea.

    With the Spaniard starting as one of a back three, they won the Champions League in 2021. A few months later, he was able to celebrate victories in the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup.

    “Cesar leaves an everlasting mark at Chelsea, as a warrior, as a champion, and as loyal Chelsea legend,” the club’s chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said on the club’s website. He has been the club’s standard-bearer for more than a decade and has shown everyone what is necessary to succeed consistently.

    Coaches and former and current teammates have confidence in him to serve as captain and set an example for the team. We are appreciative of what he has done, both on and off the field, to be so impeccable. Cesar is always welcome to return to Stamford Bridge for that and a lot more. “.

    More news………

    Following the Moises Caicedo talks, Chelsea experiences transfer setbacks with Arsenal and Liverpool.

    This summer, with Chelsea concentrating on Moises Caicedo, Arsenal and Liverpool have both surpassed the Blues in the race to sign highly regarded
    This summer, with Chelsea concentrating on Moises Caicedo, Arsenal and Liverpool have both surpassed the Blues in the race to sign highly regarded Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

    In the race to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton this summer, Arsenal and Liverpool have both edged out Chelsea.

    football.London has learned that Chelsea and Saints had preliminary discussions about a potential transfer for the Belgian midfielder last month, but interest has reportedly waned recently. With Manchester City having a £40 million buy-back option that becomes available next summer, Southampton is asking for £50 million for Lavia.

    The 19-year-old defensive midfielder is still a target for Chelsea, but at the moment, at least in terms of the midfield, they are focused on Brighton’s Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian international, who has verbally agreed to move to Stamford Bridge on personal terms, has recently reopened negotiations with the Seagulls.

    Following the Moises Caicedo talks, Chelsea experiences transfer setbacks with Arsenal and Liverpool.Chelsea’s challenge, however, is reaching a deal with Brighton, who have a reputation for being shrewd negotiators when it comes to offloading their star players in recent transfer windows. Caicedo’s desire to leave the team was discussed with Roberto De Zerbi throughout the season, but Brighton are asking for around £80 million for him, and Chelsea do not want to pay that amount as a one-time fee.

    As they have done over the past 12 months with players like Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Wesley Fofana, the Blues would prefer to structure the deal in a different way. When negotiating with Brighton, the residents of west London would want to add extras and potential bonuses.

    Chelsea’s attention has been directed toward acquiring Caicedo, so their interest in Lavia has been put on hold—at least for the time being. Following the Saints’ relegation to the Championship, both Liverpool and Arsenal have recently spoken with Southampton to discuss the future of the Belgian international.

    The Gunners intend to make a move for Lavia in the upcoming weeks while also completing the more than £100 million acquisition of Declan Rice. Ahead of the upcoming season, Liverpool, who has already added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to their midfield ranks, is also looking to add Lavia.

    Football was informed by a source.
    This is bad news for Chelsea as it follows reports from London that negotiations with Liverpool regarding a move to Anfield have “gone well” lately. Although Chelsea hasn’t been completely eliminated from the running, the Lavia deal is becoming less and less likely as time goes on because Caicedo is now the center of attention.

  • Chelsea announce important new partnership amid sponsor deadline and pre-season decision

    Chelsea announce important new partnership amid sponsor deadline and pre-season decision

    Chelsea announce important new partnership amid sponsor deadline and pre-season decision
    Chelsea are yet to announce their new front shirt sponsor for the 2023/24 season, with the deal with Three presumably already finalized

    Chelsea have announced that Hilton will become the club’s official partner hotel. The news comes with uncertainty as to who will be the West London team’s shirt sponsor next season.

    The Blues’ deal with Three was expected to close at the end of the 2022/23 season, but the sponsor is currently still acknowledged on Chelsea’s website, with reports recently surfacing that Stake would be the club’s next sponsor, after being made another deal. been blocked.

    The expectation that Stake, an online casino, would become the title sponsor was widely criticized when the Premier League reached a collective agreement that from the 2025/26 season gambling sponsors would no longer be used.

    The opportunity has also met with some frustration due to the work the Chelsea Foundation is doing to raise awareness of the harms of gambling.

    Chelsea Supporters Trust noted: “An online casino and betting company as main shirt sponsor is not in line with the commitment to develop Chelsea FC as a ‘world class’ organisation.

    “We understand Chelsea’s desire to maximize revenue streams across the club. If we allow this to happen, it must not come at the expense of the values ​​of the club.”

    Chelsea announce important new partnership amid sponsor deadline and pre-season decision
    football.london understands that the club will listen to the feelings of the fans, but this is also a reality to be faced in the sponsorship packages that have been presented. However, an announcement has yet to be made.

    The partnership with Hilton appears to be offering the club their stays as they travel across the United States for pre-season this summer. Friendlies will take place in Chapel Hill, Philadephia, Atlanta, Landover and Chicago.

    John Rogers, Head of Global Partnerships at Chelsea, said: “Ahead of our exciting visit to the US in July and August for the pre-season tour, we are very pleased to be partnering with such a prestigious name as Hilton for the future.

    We are proud to be the first football team to work alongside Hilton and look forward to rewarding their Hilton Honors members and our fans in innovative ways.”

    Stijn Bastiaens, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Hilton, said: “We look forward to partnering with such a respected and world-renowned club as Chelsea.

    Through the partnership we will launch unique content and experiences for our Hilton Honors members. members, as well as extending more welcoming Hilton stays to the Chelsea team while on tour.”

  • Chelsea signs Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson on eight-year deal.

    Chelsea signs Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson on eight-year deal.

    Nicolas Jackson signs an eight-year contract with Chelsea; in exchange for better payment terms, the Blues paid VillarrealNicolas Jackson signs an eight-year contract with Chelsea; in exchange for better payment terms, the Blues paid Villarreal a little bit more than his £30 million release clause. Jackson is the Premier League club’s second summer acquisition after Christopher Nkunku, who cost $52 million.

    Villarreal’s Nicolas Jackson has been acquired by Chelsea.

    The 22-year-old has signed an eight-year contract with Chelsea after Chelsea offered Villarreal slightly more than his £30.1 million release clause in exchange for more benevolent payment terms.

    Following the £52 million acquisition of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, the Senegalese forward is Mauricio Pochettino’s second summer acquisition since he took over in May.

    For Villarreal last season, Jackson scored 12 goals and contributed five assists across all competitions.

    Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea signs Villarreal's striker to an eight-year deal.
    The Senegalese forward had a contract in place with Bournemouth for £22.5m, but he failed his medical due to a hamstring issue.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Nicolas to Chelsea,” said Chelsea’s co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley. He is a young player with a lot of potential, as evidenced by his performance for Villarreal last year.

    We think he’s prepared for this next phase of his career and are eager to see him collaborate with his Chelsea teammates and our new head coach, Mauricio Pochettino.
    “.

    Jackson had a breakout season, and his late-season play earned him LaLiga player of the month honors in May. This helped Villarreal finish fifth and qualify for the Europa League.

    Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea signs Villarreal's striker to an eight-year deal.
    At the World Cup in Qatar, he also played for Senegal, making his international debut against the Netherlands in a group-stage match.

    The “sliding doors” incident involving Jackson caused Chelsea to move.

    Peter Howitt’s enduring motion picture Sliding Doors recently marked its 25th anniversary.

    It follows Gwyneth Paltrow’s Helen and the two directions her life might go in based on whether or not she boards a train one day.

    The Chelsea player on whom Mauricio Pochettino is pinning his hopes has already had his own Sliding Doors moment; Nicolas Jackson was still three years away from being born.

    The 22-year-old was on the verge of joining Bournemouth from Villarreal in January, but the deal fell through due to doubts about a hamstring injury the player had sustained. Jackson’s South Coast medical was a failure.

    The Cherries had in fact agreed to pay £21 million, but with relegation still a real possibility, they decided against taking a chance on Jackson’s status because they needed as many healthy players as possible.

    Jackson would have dispelled those doubts with a scorching finish to the season for the Yellow Submarine, dispelling any worries that he would have primarily played wide of Dominic Solanke, formerly of Chelsea.

  • After Liverpool’s decision and seven closed deals, Chelsea receives a £60 million boost in Moises Caicedo’s transfer.

    After Liverpool’s decision and seven closed deals, Chelsea receives a £60 million boost in Moises Caicedo’s transfer.

    Chelsea transfer news: Moises Caicedo now has a waiting list of empty teams eager to sign him because the Blues are the last of the top
    Chelsea transfer news: Moises Caicedo now has a waiting list of empty teams eager to sign him because the Blues are the last of the top four competing teams to strengthen their midfield.

    Chelsea’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo this summer has received a major boost as their Premier League rivals simultaneously make headway in the transfer market. Due to the Blues’ willingness to offload their own stars, English clubs are once again in the forefront.

    By acquiring Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea for £35 million, Manchester City was able to replace Ilkay Gundogan almost immediately. Leandro Trossard left Brighton for north London in the same transfer window as Jorginho, which cost Arsenal £11 million.

    After his £65 million transfer was officially announced last week, Kai Havertz became the third significant internal move for the Gunners. After a £60 million deal was reached with Manchester United on Thursday, Mason Mount is expected to follow him out of Stamford Bridge.

    The activity of moving from club to club has not ended. Alexis MacAllister was acquired by Liverpool for just £35 million from Brighton, while James Milner left the club after his deal at Anfield expired. Premier League teams are becoming more interested in tried-and-true players despite having the financial power to raid teams throughout Europe for their stars.

    Declan Rice is getting closer to moving to Arsenal after Manchester City and Mikel Arteta’s team turned down Chelsea’s interest. For £105 million, it demonstrates the worth and cost of those who are familiar with the league and have established themselves on British soil.

    Tottenham has gotten involved by acquiring top-tier midfielders of their own. James Maddison of Leicester City was a £40 million addition to their team under Ange Postecoglou. Chelsea, on the other hand, have been the ones buying instead of selling.

    Chelsea transfer news: Moises Caicedo now has a waiting list of empty teams eager to sign him because the Blues are the last of the topThere is a huge hole in Mauricio Pochettino’s side as Ruben Loftus-Cheek could become the fifth midfielder to leave in the last six months. It is young and inexperienced in the engine room even with Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemka, and the returning loanee players Cesare Casadei and Andrey Santos.

    Caicedo, who has played for Brighton for two seasons despite being only 21 years old, is one of the most sought-after players due to his dynamic and energizing performances in the middle of the field and elsewhere.

    Less than three weeks into the transfer window, seven players in that area of the field have already changed Premier League clubs, giving Chelsea the opportunity to jump ahead in line. The path to their main target is open because all of their rivals have grown stronger, particularly as a result of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United’s interest in Caicedo.

    This summer, Jurgen Klopp’s team was vying for Mount, Rice, and Romeo Lavia, and they still are. They are now focusing on Domink Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig after Mac Allister. Although he is a different type of player from Caicedo, with a better shot at scoring and a more aggressive style, the addition for a reported £60 million would once again result in Caicedo funds being diverted to other players.

    The money is in the bank and ready to be used to push Caicedo harder as the transfer window progresses as Chelsea earns about £218 million from the sales of their overpaid and underperforming players.

  • Officially, Chelsea has signed a 17-year-old goal-scoring machine.

    Officially, Chelsea has signed a 17-year-old goal-scoring machine.

    Chelsea announce their third summer transfer in blow to Newcastle
    Chelsea have just announced that they have reached an agreement to sign Jamaica international Dujuan Richards, who will join the club after his 18th birthday.

    The 17-year-old was a goalscoring machine in his youth and has already made his senior debut for Jamaica.

    The lightning-fast striker doesn’t have the best qualities of some European academy players, but that’s exactly what our scouts are looking for here – raw physical and technical potential that can be turned into something special.

    Officially, Chelsea has signed a 17-year-old goal-scoring machine.
    He scored 31 goals and had 19 assists in the Manning Cup, an under-19 tournament considered the pinnacle of youth football in his home country, where he plays for Phoenix Academy.

    Richards will likely be part of our development team and will need more experience than some of his peers given his level of play so far, but he certainly has the tools to be a brilliant player. Our commitment to securing the best under-20 players in the market continues.

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    After the Saudis left and the £65 million Havertz deal, a player who is admired by “people within” Chelsea is reportedly in talks to leave.

    After the Saudis left and the £65 million Havertz deal, a player who is admired by "people within" Chelsea is reportedly in talks to leave.
    There have been several departures from Chelsea this week – now Trevoh Chalobah could be the next to leave Stamford Bridge.

    Well, journalist Dean Jones recently told Give Me Sport that “the people at” Chelsea look up to the 23-year-old and believe he can still be a huge success at Stamford Bridge.

    However, negotiations have now started between Chelsea and Inter Milan over a deal which would see a move from Chalobah to San Siro.

    Football London are said to be in talks over an initial loan deal, with Inter Milan committed to buying the Freetown-born defender next summer.

    It’s understood Chelsea would want a buyout clause in any deal with Inter Milan, which the Italian giants aren’t too keen on at the moment. Still, Simone Inzaghi seems determined to sign Chalobah.

    Football London explains why Inter Milan view the Chelsea No.14 as someone who is a perfect fit for their style of play, including his versatility.

    Trevoh Chalobah set to leave Chelsea

    Even though Chalobah is held in high regard by Chelsea, we’d be very surprised if this deal doesn’t go through.

    Football London add that the England Under-21 international would like to play regularly in the first team next season as he aims to join Gareth Southgate’s England squad for EURO 2024.

    With Mauricio Pochettino’s many defense options at the moment, Chalobah will surely have to leave Chelsea if he is to play regularly. Therefore, we would be shocked if Chalobah doesn’t join Inter Milan this summer.

    After Arsenal agreed a £65million deal to sign Havertz, Mateo Kovacic joined Manchester City and N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech left for Saudi Arabia, Chalobah will likely be the next. Next exit.

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    Mauricio Pochettino prepared his dream £68m striker deal after Chelsea scheduling Nicolas Jackson medical

    Mauricio Pochettino prepared his dream £68m striker deal after Chelsea scheduling Nicolas Jackson medical
    Chelsea have the tough task of reducing a bloated squad this summer and while they need to beat some players, Mauricio Pochettino remains keen to strengthen his options further.

    As Chelsea begin preparing for the departure of N’Golo Kante, Hakim Ziyech and Kalidou Koulibaly, Olympique Lyonnais have reportedly opened a sale – and some diamonds in the rough are up for grabs.

    Mauricio Pochettino has been tasked with the difficult task of bringing down a bloated side this summer and while he has some players to beat, the 51-year-old remains keen to bolster his options further.

    The Blues have been heavily linked this summer with the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, with Cristopher Nkunku expected to follow suit.

    But now Pochettino has had the unique opportunity to invade one of France’s most formidable clubs.

    Lyon were bought by an American investor named John Textor late last year, with the 57-year-old since he became club chairman.

    And according to RMC Sport, Les Gones will have to raise £111million to avoid sanctions from the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion, the body which oversees the accounts of French football clubs.

    Mauricio Pochettino prepared his dream £68m striker deal after Chelsea scheduling Nicolas Jackson medical
    Thiago Mendes

    With Lyon desperate to raise funds, several players have been made available for transfers this summer, including Rayan Cherki, Thiago Mendes and Castello Lukeba.

    The trio were regulars in the France first team last season and despite their impressive performances, they were available for much less than the market price.

    According to L’Equipe, Chelsea tried to sign Lukeba last year but his £38million offer was rejected by Lyon. In a bid to force an exit this summer, the report says the 20-year-old defender was looking to switch agents in April – but it remains to be seen whether he was successful in changing agents.

    As for Mendes, he would certainly provide plenty of cover in midfield while the Blues can still get their hands on Caicedo and Lavia, while Cherki scored four goals and six assists in 34 Ligue 1 games last season after being linked on a transfer. to Paris Saint-Germain in January.

    With a few busy weeks ahead, Chelsea have already landed a deal for a Lyon star: Malo Gusto. After signing for the Blues in the final week of the January transfer window, he rejoined the French side on loan until the end of the season.

    West Londoners reportedly paid around £26m, including add-ons, for the then 19-year-old right-back. Chelsea were to benefit significantly from Gusto’s reception at Stamford Bridge in the winter, with Reece James’ injury record becoming an issue.

    But they could not agree on this as part of the deal. Pochettino will be delighted to team up with two of the most exciting young full-backs on his arrival at Cobham training ground on July 1 – and perhaps Gusto can take Cherki along…

  • Chelsea and Eden Hazard have already reached a £47 million transfer agreement following a covert bid.

    Chelsea and Eden Hazard have already reached a £47 million transfer agreement following a covert bid.

    Chelsea and Eden Hazard have already reached a £47 million transfer agreement following a covert bid.
    Latest Chelsea headlines from Stamford Bridge, including stories on Moises Caicedo, Christopher Nkunku, and Eden Hazard.

    Eden Hazard, one of Chelsea’s best players, recently shared his updated career goals. After leaving Spain a year early, the 32-year-old made the decision not to complete his Real Madrid contract.

    Hazard scored just seven goals for Madrid over the course of four years after leaving Chelsea for a fee of £125 million. Only four of those goals came in the league.

    It was reported that he was thinking about ending his playing career after retiring from international football following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

    He has publicly denied making such a decision. He told Belgium’s RTBF, “I still feel capable of playing professional football; my body can handle it.”. “I still have some energy,” she exclaimed, “I’ve been sleeping for two or three years.”.

    Moises Caicedo receives a boost from Chelsea twice.

    Chelsea’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton this summer, has gained momentum. As the first offer of the window went unnoticed by most, the Blues had a bid for the 21-year-old rejected last week, according to reports.

    In May, Kendry Paez, a teammate from Ecuador, was signed by Chelsea, opening up a new door for the in-demand player. The trio all share agents from the same group, along with Nicolas Jackson of Villarreal, who is the newest transfer target.

    Paez will join two years after turning 18 while Jackson is currently negotiating personal terms with Chelsea ahead of a potential £29 million move.

    Christopher Nkunku done deal

    Chelsea and Eden Hazard have already reached a £47 million transfer agreement following a covert bid.
    Christopher Nkunku, an offensive player for RB Leipzig, has officially signed with Chelsea.
    Announcing the 25-year-old’s joining the team in 2022 was delayed until the end of the current campaign, despite his agreement.

    Nkunku said of his move to Chelsea, which cost about £52 million, “I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea. It took a lot of work to get me to the team, and I am eager to get to know my new coach and teammates as well as show the Chelsea fans what I am capable of on the field.

    “After playing in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1, I now want to play in the Premier League, one of the top leagues in the world. This challenge has me incredibly pumped, and I’ll be honored to represent Chelsea while doing it. “.

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    This summer, Rio Ferdinand chooses a Chelsea player as his “dream” addition to Manchester United.

    This summer, Rio Ferdinand chooses a Chelsea player as his "dream" addition to Manchester United.
    Rio Ferdinand revealed the name of his dream Manchester United signing this summer and it turns out to be a Chelsea player.
    Ferdinand spoke about the transfers on FIVE’s YouTube channel this week.

    Interesting comments were made. And the former USA and England defender wants Chelsea’s Levi Colwill to arrive at Old Trafford this summer as his dream signing.

    But of course we know that is highly unlikely because, as I was told and reported on my personal Substack page last week, new Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is adamant that Colwill has a bright future in bridge. And frankly, Ferdinand even admits it.

    He says: “If I could have him, my dream would be [Levi] Colwill. But I think Chelsea will keep him. I think they’ve seen how good he is now.”

    And he’s absolutely right, Chelsea have seen how good he is and have every intention of not only developing him but also offering him a new contract and a key role at the club, which of course is a excellent news.

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    Trevoh Chalobah speaks out regarding Chelsea’s future amid Inter Milan transfer links

    Trevoh Chalobah speaks out regarding Chelsea's future amid Inter Milan transfer links
    Trevoh Chalobah has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and has spent some of his free time in Italy amid speculation over his Chelsea future

    Trevoh Chalobah has left the possibility of a move to Italy open amid interest from Inter Milan, but noted his focus is on Chelsea at the moment. The Blues defender is currently on holiday in the country while Chelsea are yet to return for pre-season.

    football.london understood that the 23-year-old also had to decide whether or not Milan was a suitable place to live.

    It is believed that the defender was set for a meeting over a potential move to Internazionale, where a deal is being negotiated with Chelsea.

    Chalobah was linked with a move from Stamford Bridge 12 months ago when, alongside Tottenham, Inter and Roma were also interested in a possible move.

    The Cobham product ultimately remained in west London and was one of the most successful clubs under Graham Potter and Frank Lampard.

    From today’s perspective, he will face a lot of competition in the 2023/24 season.

    Chelsea will add Levi Colwill to their ranks after his loan spell at Brighton, with Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly also providing competition.

    The latter could still leave the club as Mauricio Pochettino is known to bet on a back four instead of a back three. The season could be difficult for some who don’t have European football.

    Regular playing time is said to be one of Chalobah’s priorities heading into EURO 2024 next season.

    Trevoh Chalobah speaks out regarding Chelsea's future amid Inter Milan transfer links
    The former Lorient player made 33 appearances for Les Bleus last season, mostly as a central defender. football.london are aware that Inter would have to put a lot of effort into signing him.

    Speaking to Sky Sports in Milan, Chalobah was cautious about his future but praised Italy and Serie A.

    He said: “Obviously you don’t know what the future holds. I also played in France when I was loaned out there, in England and you never know.”

    Playing in a new destination is something the player has to experience. You don’t know what the future holds for you. Italy is a beautiful country and the Italian league is also very good. You don’t know what the future holds for you.

    I’m still a Chelsea player and my focus is on Chelsea, but you never know what the future holds. I like it here in Italy, the weather is nice, the people are nice, the food is good and I enjoy my time here.

    Chalobah’s future is yet to be decided, but with Pochettino set to build a new culture at Chelsea after his squad was downsized, the young defender could play a key role.

    Former caretaker manager Frank Lampard has been very positive about Chalobah’s candidacy during his time at the club.

    The former Chelsea midfielder said: “It was good and I appreciate what a quality player he is. The biggest picture is how he engages since I’ve been back. C It’s a pleasure to train with him every day because he comes with enthusiasm.

    He’s easy to deal with and when you talk about the things you want he tries to implement them on the pitch – which is a good thing.”