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Chelsea told new wonderkid signing is the response to Todd Boehly’s Lionel Messi desire

Todd Boehly may have brought his own Lionel Messi to Chelsea with the signing of Angelo Gabriel who has been praised by ex-Arsenal striker Julio Baptista

Chelsea have already completed eight summer transfers and six of them can certainly be regarded as signings for the future. Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson are the two new signings and Mauricio Pochettino is expected to include both in his first-team plans.

Angelo Gabriel, Diego Moreira, Alex Matos and Ishe Samuels-Smith are the remaining signings to play for the club this season, while Dujuan Richards and Kendry Paez will officially join in 2024 and 2025 respectively. This group joins the likes of Andrey Santos, David Datro Fofana, Gabriel Slonina and Cesare Casadei who are already at the club as the next generation of stars at Stamford Bridge

However, some of those could have an immediate impact on the senior team. Moreira, Santos and Casadei all started the friendly at Wrexham alongside Carney Chukwuemeka. Gabriel, who is the latest signing, also impressed with a delightfully inserted pass to Ben Chilwell who scored the fifth goal.

Last week, Chelsea completed the signing of the 18-year-old Santos in a deal worth £13m and he has already been placed in senior plans and it is now clear why.

The Brazilian prodigy possesses obvious skill with his crisp, sharp dribbling and left foot stick that draws comparisons to Lionel Messi. Todd Boehly has already tried unsuccessfully to lure Messi to Chelsea, but he could finally find an alternative answer who is also half the Argentine’s age.

Comments from former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista also show that Chelsea have a real gem on their hands. Speaking to Gambling Zone, he said: “Angelo Gabriel is an incredible player, for someone so young. He has a great left foot, but he can play over the front three and also the back 9.

“He’s a good runner, he has incredible ability, especially in dribbling, and I think it will work well at Chelsea because he’s so talented. When players move from Brazil to Europe, they need time to finish their game, but he’s an incredible talent.”

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The £100 million Liverpool decision on Moises Caicedo comes amid the Declan Rice benchmark, according to Chelsea transfer news.

The most recent Chelsea news and rumors surrounding transfers, including updates on Dusan Vlahovic, Moises Caicedo, and Harry Kane.

Despite refusing to extend his stay at Tottenham, Harry Kane has dealt Chelsea and Manchester United a severe setback in their attempts to sign him. The 29-year-old striker’s future in north London is in doubt because his contract is set to expire at the conclusion of the upcoming campaign.

The Times reports that the Englishman has no plans to stay with the Lilywhites any longer and is eager to join Bayern Munich. According to the report, Tottenham wants in the neighborhood of £100 million, ideally in the form of an upfront lump sum payment. The German team recently had a second offer worth £68.5 million plus add-ons rejected.

Kane won’t force a departure, according to The Times, despite having no intention of staying at Spurs for the long term. Given that Levy’s striker appears willing to simply leave for free in a year, Levy may have no choice but to accept the next offer from the German teams.

Liverpool’s choice.

According to Steve McManaman, Liverpool won’t compete with Chelsea in the summer transfer market to sign Moises Caicedo. The former Reds midfielder told Betfred in an interview that Liverpool wouldn’t pay that amount. I am aware of what Brighton is doing, and I don’t think any team would spend £100 million on him if it is true that Arsenal made them a sizable offer in the January transfer window, but they turned it down.

He’s a good defensive midfielder, but the prices we’re discussing are absurd, aren’t they? I assume Declan Rice’s transfer to Arsenal has set the bar now.

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Their player is worth that much if one defensive midfielder is worth £100 million. I seriously doubt Liverpool would spend £100 million on Caicedo. “.

Vlahovic race.

Chelsea has suffered a significant setback in the summer transfer market for Dusan Vlahovic. 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.

Real Madrid is considering signing Vlahovic this summer after Karim Benzema left, according to Sky Sports, as reported by Goal. According to The Chelsea Chronicle, Carlo Ancelotti even called the striker, who is valued at £51 million, to discuss him.

Romelu Lukaku may give the Blues significant leverage in a potential player-plus-cash swap deal, despite the fact that the Blues may feel threatened by the Spanish powerhouses’ inquiry.

July 22, 2023
Seventh signing for Chelsea is identified by Mauricio Pochettino as his obvious transfer strategy continues.

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are planning a move for Flamengo wonderkid Matheus Franca to continue their plan to sign and develop young talent

Chelsea are considering signing another Brazilian wonderkid after winning the race for Santos star Angelo Gabriel. The Blues made a €15m (£13m) offer and saw the Brazilian accept it, despite his contract including a £38m release clause.

Mauricio Pochettino has already overseen the arrival of six new players but only Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson will have an immediate impact on the first team’s image.

Offers for Kendry Paez, Dujuan Richards, Alex Matos and Diego Moreira are the remaining purchases, with Paez and Richards officially joining the club in 2025 and 2024 respectively.

Matos will be a new addition to the academy while Moreira’s immediate plan is unknown. These four newcomers can add to the long list of young talents that Chelsea are snapping up and one more name is likely to be added to that list.

According to the Mail, Chelsea are considering a transfer of popular Flamengo midfielder Matheus Franca which could cost up to £25million.

Newcastle were previously interested in the 19-year-old but now West Ham and Crystal Palace are the two clubs monitoring his situation.

Flamengo were aware of the interest in the January transfer window but insisted he would not be up for sale but that position could change for the summer window at the right price.

This month, Flamengo vice-president Marco Braz made it clear where Franca’s future lies. Speaking to Vene Casagrande, he said: “We are not selling Matheus Franca.

He is not for sale. At the moment we are not interested in negotiating for Matheus Franca.” Newcastle have reportedly seen a £13.5m offer rejected, but Chelsea offering double just six months later could be tempting for Flamengo

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Chelsea news: Midfielder who cost $60 million arrives for medical after contract was signed!

Mason Mount has arrived at Manchester United to finish his summer transfer from Chelsea.

After failing to have any sort of impact at the club last season, Mount is a player who appears to be finished at Stamford Bridge, and it is anticipated that he will leave the club during this transfer window.

There is a growing perception that Mount, who has one year left on his Stamford Bridge contract, wants to transfer to Old Trafford.

According to The Guardian, United allegedly made an offer to the Blues for Mount, which was promptly rejected because it was insufficient.

Talks have since resumed, but Chelsea has now accepted a bid for the midfielder after United had three bids rejected.

He has now arrived in Manchester to complete his move to Old Trafford after accepting an offer that is reportedly worth up to £60 million.

He’s in the last year of his contract, but he’s also a fantastic player, according to Jermaine Pennant, who recently asserted that Man United would be getting a great player.

“If we’re talking about the price tags that have been bandied about—£100 million for Declan Rice and £120 million for Bellingham—I believe Chelsea is right to demand more money for their value.

In my opinion, paying £55 million for Mount would be a steal and a bargain compared to paying £50 million for James Ward-Prowse, who is valued at that amount by Southampton in the Championship.

Attacking-minded players are always valued slightly higher as well, so Chelsea is holding out for the right price, and I believe Manchester United is just trying to be a little bit cheeky to get him for dirt cheap. ”.

July 4, 2023
Declan Rice has just proved another Liverpool transfer point, and the Arsenal bid supports the FSG plan.

Arsenal have made their latest offer for Declan Rice. With another milestone achieved, Liverpool and FSG will feel their transfer strategy is justified.

While Liverpool fans are getting nervous that they’ve only completed one transfer so far, the rest of the big six are all but at a standstill.

Manchester City have announced Mateo Kovačić, while Chelsea had signed a deal for Christopher Nkunku well in advance, but there’s little else to write home about as several sagas unfold.

Chief among these is the situation of Declan Rice, with West Ham doing their best to push the price of their valuable asset as high as possible.

Arsenal appear to have managed to outlast Manchester City, with their latest offer prompting Pep Guardiola’s side to withdraw from the fray (The Athletic), but there is now a huge amount of money on the table.

Not yet technically accepted by West Ham, Arsenal’s latest formal offer guarantees a whopping $126m (£100m/€116m), with a small number of add-ons bringing the total value of the offer up to $133m (£105m). /121 million euros). This will particularly strike Liverpool as a very significant figure.

To begin with, it’s well above Liverpool’s transfer record, with the FSG never having approved anything even close to this area.

No doubt the owners will be surprised to see Arsenal spending so generously after being out of the Champions League for so long. But the ultimate value of Arsenal’s offer is particularly surprising as it is exactly three times what Liverpool have already paid to bring Alexis Mac Allister to the club. This difference speaks volumes.

Let me be clear: the FSG model is far from perfect. Claiming that a club is completely self-sustainable places a limit on ambition, a limit that is harder to challenge with each new state-backed acquisition.

Given the more than tenfold increase in value the owners have seen at Liverpool, it’s not unreasonable to suggest that he should be willing to put some money into it, with any huge profit still very certain. But there’s a good middle ground between that and penalizing exorbitant fees for ill-conceived transfer moves.

That’s not to say Arsenal are necessarily wrong in going after Rice, but question marks must be raised as to whether this is really the wisest use of such huge funds.

After all, Liverpool faced a very similar arithmetic when deciding whether or not to pursue Jude Bellingham in hot pursuit. He came to the decision to move forward and basically came to the conclusion that he could get three very good midfielders for the same price.

In Rice’s case, given the value of Arsenal’s latest offer, that appears to be literally true. Even the most ardent Gooner (or West Ham supporter) wouldn’t say Rice is three times stronger than Mac Allister. He has more of a top sample and is a homegrown player – Arsenal will pay for that luxury.

But even then, he’s still a player with just a year on his contract and able to negotiate a free transfer in around six months. In this context, the advertised fees are truly mind-blowing.

The question that needs to be asked is whether Rice is a truly transformative acquisition. If so, the concept of “value” sort of almost goes out the window.

Realistically, no one in this region will ever sign a contract anywhere in this region for the club to end up making a profit – the large bounty is accepted because of what it will mean on the pitch. It is clear that Arsenal think they have found that player.

If the move continues, time will tell how correct that judgment is. But for Liverpool, the numbers now fed into Rice’s saga only confirm Mac Allister’s masterstroke. However, FSG will be satisfied with their plan, confident they can strengthen at least as much as Arsenal this transfer window without overpaying.

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Nicolo Barella might be able to obtain his ideal Liverpool jersey number after the transfer

Liverpool have long been linked with the transfer of a midfielder from Inter Milan and Italy

Jürgen Klopp has made no secret of his admiration for Nicolo Barella and – in an ideal world – could be the perfect addition to his Liverpool squad.

A box-to-box midfielder with numerous attributes, Barella has long been linked with a move to Anfield as speculation about his future at Inter Milan mounts this summer. That said, there is a complication or two when it comes to a proposed transfer to Liverpool.

After initial plans to target Jude Bellingham were scrapped due to the huge financial cost, price remains an issue.

Even if they decide to capitalize on their star player, Inter would like around £80m for Barella, who still has three years on his contract.

However, reports from Italian publication Il Tempo suggest the figure could actually be closer to €80m (£68m). However, other clubs like Newcastle United are hiding behind his commitment anyway.

Another point to consider is that Liverpool are not securing their place in the Champions League.

However, the Reds still have enormous power and if all goes to plan their ban from Europe’s top competition will only last 12 months if they finish in the top four again next season.

Perhaps the biggest problem comes from the player itself. Inter are said to be ‘open’ to a sale but conflicting reports suggest Barella is ‘happy’ with the San Siro and has no intention of leaving the club.

This is where Klopp and his public admiration could come in. Depending on the financial means, the 26-year-old would obviously be welcomed with open arms at Anfield.

Should he ever land, a dream jersey number awaits – with a little catch. Barella currently wears Inter’s number 23 and has worn it since arriving from Cagliari three summers ago.

Of course, that particular shirt is currently worn by Luis Diaz, but there’s a chance the Colombian will decide to switch to the club’s legendary No.7 after James Milner dropped him when he left. Other team numbers now available include: 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 24 and 25 – plus other options in the 30s and 40s.

June 29, 2023
Victor Osimhen transfer meeting scheduled with Chelsea as Napoli makes £128 million demand

Napoli star Victor Osimhen has sparked interest from top clubs across Europe after helping the Italian side clinch the Serie A title

Chelsea intend to hold a meeting with representatives of Victor Osimhen about a possible move to Stamford Bridge. Liverpool and Manchester United will also meet at the Osimhen ground after Napoli set a £130m price tag for their striker.

The Nigerian played 32 times for Luciano Spalletti’s side in Serie A last season, scoring 26 goals. As the Italian giants are desperate for Osimhen this summer, football.london understands the Blues are considering a bid that could cost more than £100m.

West Londoners are looking for a new striker, Kai Havertz is closing in on a move to Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in danger of leaving the club. Romelu Lukaku will return to Stamford Bridge after spending the 2022/23 season on loan at Inter Milan.

Lukaku is looking to return to the San Siro this summer, but Chelsea are unwilling to approve a new loan deal as they want to sell the Belgian forward permanently.

The Blues have also confirmed the arrival of Christopher Nkunku. from RB Leipzig, with the Frenchman able to operate as the number 9.

Mauricio Pochettino is looking to sign a new striker, central midfielder and goalkeeper this summer, Football.london understands. Sky Sports Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio said Osimhen would cost €150m this summer.

“Aurelio De Laurentiis wants 150 million euros for Osimhen,” said Di Marzio. “This is a first request.

“I think the only two Premier League clubs that can try to bring in Victor Osimhen are Chelsea and Man United. I think Bayern Munich are out of this race.

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The “disrespectful” player is considering staying with Chelsea, but Pochettino wants him to leave.

Romelu Lukaku is now open to the idea of staying at Chelsea, but Mauricio Pochettino has other ideas.

This was stated by Marco Conterio of Tutto Mercato Web.

What’s the latest on Chelsea and Romelu Lukaku? We see…

What’s the story?
Well, the Belgian caused quite a stir at Stamford Bridge this week. A report from Corriere dello Sport has said that Lukaku is ready to hire lawyers to talk to Todd Boehly about a move from Chelsea to Inter Milan.

The Italian giants are keen on securing another loan deal, although Conterio believes Chelsea are unwilling to consider another temporary move.

There’s an offer from Saudi Arabia on the table but the 30-year-old doesn’t see any interest in it.

It was even said that Lukaku will “beat his first players on the table” to force an exit.

That seems to have upset Pochettino. Conterio explains how Lukaku is now demonstrating a willingness to stay in West London as a return to Inter looks unlikely.

However, according to the Italian journalist, Pochettino has “other ideas”, suggesting that he is not interested in reinstating the Belgian international.

Al-Ahli has since improved its bid to sign Lukaku and is said to be more considering a move to Saudi Arabia.
Lukaku should leave Chelsea

Hopefully something stands between Al-Ahli and Lukaku as the striker has to leave Chelsea: he has burned bridges.

Ally McCoist said on talkSPORT that Pochettino should get rid of the Antwerp-born striker to ensure a positive dressing room environment next season, adding that Lukaku’s heart doesn’t appear to be with Chelsea after that famous Inter Milan interview in 2021.

Graeme Souness even called the Belgian ‘disrespectful’ after hearing the remarkable comments.

Lukaku could do well under Pochettino next season, but with young talents like Armando Broja, Christopher Nkunku and new Nicolas Jackson in the Argentina attack, it’s time to develop the 30-year-old.

June 26, 2023
Chelsea announce their third summer transfer in blow to Newcastle

Chelsea transfer news: Blues have announced the signing of Jamaican forward Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards, who will join the club at the start of next season after turning 18.

Kendry Paez and Christopher Nkunku have already been announced as summer signings by the Blues and Richards comes from the Phoenix FC football academy and makes three.

The Jamaican international made his senior international debut earlier this year against Trinidad & Tobago.

The 17-year-old has also been selected by Jamaica for the upcoming Gold Cup. Richards caused a sensation in Jamaica when he scored 31 goals and provided 19 assists for Phoenix last season

His move to the Blues was confirmed earlier this year by Craig Butler, who heads the Phoenix FC football academy. Taking to Instagram, he wrote:

“We are grateful to Chelsea Football Club and look forward to continuing our relationship and partnership with our academy as we prepare Whisper for the Premier League,” Butler wrote on Instagram.

“Personally, Chelsea FC was my childhood dream club and I’m so glad one of my players was built in the Phoenix ovens at Stamford Bridge.”

“Thank you to the Chelsea staff, especially Joe Shields who believed me two years ago when I told him I was developing top talent Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards.”

Richards is currently on international duty for Jamaica ahead of Sunday’s game against USA in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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Mateo Kovacic: Man City and Chelsea reach a £30 million agreement for the Croatia midfielder

Mateo Kovacic joined Chelsea on loan from Real Madrid in 2018 before making his transfer permanent for £40m a year later;

The Croatian midfielder won four major trophies at Stamford Bridge, including the Champions League in 2021; Kovacic has one more year at Chelsea

Manchester City have agreed a £30m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

The fee is said to be £25m guaranteed initially, plus £5m in performance-based surcharges. An official announcement that Kovacic will join last season’s treble winners is expected shortly.

Kovacic has been at Stamford Bridge since leaving Real Madrid – initially on loan – in the summer of 2018.

The Croatia international won four major trophies during his time at Chelsea – including his fourth Champions League in 2021 – and went on to make 221 appearances for the club.

The logic of why Chelsea would allow Mateo Kovacic to leave Stamford Bridge – even to one of their Premier League rivals – is easy to see given that he only has one year left on his contract and that at 29 years old, it is believed to have a limited one.

Interested in engaging in the Stamford Bridge reconstruction project in West London.

There will likely be a segment of Chelsea fans who look at Kovacic’s tally of four goals and 13 assists in 142 Premier League games over five years and think it’s a bargain, up to £30m for the midfield.

It’s true that Kovacic’s influence in the final third was modest at best, while his reluctance to shoot from dangerous positions has always been a curiosity given his superb technical ability.

But it’s also true that Kovacic was never signed as a prolific attacking midfielder, as a tally of 18 goals in eight years for his previous three clubs should have shown.

Instead, the Croatia international’s strengths lie in midfield. Since joining the Premier League in the summer of 2018, Kovacic has ranked fifth among midfielders in successful attacks and assists per 90.

He excels at receiving the ball under pressure, rising while beating the opposing press, and combining defense and attack – skills often overlooked due to his limited attacking power.

But it was those skills that probably endeared him to Manchester City who, after Real Madrid and Inter Milan, added their name to Kovacic’s stellar CV, who has already racked up 18 trophies – including four League titles. champions – during his career and the winner is.

It’s easy to imagine Kovacic fitting perfectly into Pep Guardiola’s squad, either as a competitor to Rodri as a pivot – which would be bad news for Kalvin Phillips – or as a potential future replacement. free agent Ilkay Gundogan as number 8.

Funding Kovacic before his contract expires makes sense for Chelsea, but when Guardiola wants a player it’s usually a sign he’s worth it.

June 25, 2023
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

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.

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 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.

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.”

June 21, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino’s ideal Chelsea team to face Liverpool if he completes five transfers.

When Chelsea hosts Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on the first weekend of the 2023–24 season, Mauricio Pochettino’s ideal Chelsea team may take a look like this, according to football.london.

The 2023–24 Premier League season will begin with a match between Chelsea and Liverpool. In his first competitive game as the head coach of the Blues, Mauricio Pochettino will square off against Jurgen Klopp, marking the beginning of a brand-new era for both him and the team.

The Reds are a difficult first test for Pochettino, but the Argentine will undoubtedly enjoy it as he seeks to shock the rest of the Premier League upon his return to England. The teams for Chelsea and Liverpool could be very different from what they are right now by the time they face off on August 13.

On June 14, 2023, the official opening of the summer transfer window took place. Since then, there has been a lot of speculation about Chelsea and the deals they are anticipated to make in the coming months. As Todd Boehly tries to somewhat balance the books after an extravagant 12 months as club owner, the Blues intend to sell more than 10 players during the transfer window.

There are numerous players who Chelsea is interested in, and the club’s board wants to give Pochettino the strongest team possible to finish his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge. So let’s talk about football now. For their season-opening matchup with Liverpool in west London, london examines what Chelsea’s ideal lineup might entail.

Kepa Arrizabalaga and Andre Onana are the goalkeepers.

Andre Onana of Inter Milan appears to be Chelsea’s top target in that position as they seek to replace their current goalkeeper. This week, meetings between the Blues and Inter are anticipated to be held to talk about a number of players, with Onana high on the list.

According to reports in Football.london, in the meantime, the club is considering offers for goalkeepers Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Both played goal last season, but neither stood out to be the top choice for the 2023–24 season.

The club may not be able to sell both this summer, it appears. Kepa’s wage demands would probably make him the more difficult player to sell, so there’s a chance he’ll stay at Chelsea for the upcoming campaign.

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Malo Gusto, and Trevoh Chalobah.

Even though Chelsea isn’t expected to add any defenders, Malo Gusto, a right-back who was acquired during the January transfer window, will be a new face. As a result of Reece James’ ongoing injury issues in recent seasons, Gusto will hopefully be able to offer some support and competition.

Benoit Badiashile is out for the long term due to a football-related injury. The match against Liverpool might be too soon for the Frenchman, who, according to London, is planning a comeback in preseason. However, Chelsea has a strong defensive lineup with Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell, and Trevoh Chalobah available for Pochettino to select from.

Enzo Fernandez, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia, and Moises Caicedo are all midfielders.

This summer, there will likely be a large-scale purge of central midfielders. N’Golo Kante is en route to Saudi Arabia to begin a new phase of his career. Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are anticipated to leave the team, and Conor Gallagher is also attracting interest from other Premier League teams.

However, Chelsea is actively pursuing Moises Caicedo’s transfer from Brighton this summer. London is aware of the situation, and now that Arsenal reportedly has lost interest, it is a little easier for the Blues. However, negotiations with Brighton won’t be easy because they are renowned for being tough.

The Blues are still interested in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia. The previous football season, the club kept a close eye on him. London is aware of this and is thinking about making a move for the talented Belgian after the Saints were demoted to the Championship.

Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount, Christopher Nkunku, Victor Osimhen, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Armando Broja are all forwards.

Mason Mount might still be at Stamford Bridge, but that is uncertain. Chelsea has set a £70 million price tag on England international Mount, who has one year left on his contract with the west Londoners. Chelsea is committed to keeping Mount, but they recognize that it may be challenging.

Although Manchester United is the favorite to sign Mount, they are still far from paying what Chelsea believes Mount is worth.

football.London is aware that the Blues have not extended a formal contract offer to the England international or his legal counsel since January.

From RB Leipzig, Christopher Nkunku is en route. Everything has been completed, and we are just awaiting the official announcement, which is anticipated to occur after his return from serving with France abroad.

Chelsea is still looking for a new central striker to help them with their goal scoring problems. Their ideal target is Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who ignited the Serie A last season and led the Naples-based team to victory in the Italian top division. With so much interest in the Nigerian striker and the lack of Champions League football, a deal for the player could prove challenging.

The team is also considering Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan and Nicolas Jackson of Villarreal, with Jackson thought to be the least expensive option at around £30 million. What Chelsea decides to do regarding their targets for strikers is yet to be seen.

Arsenal is very interested in Kai Havertz, so his future is still unclear. The Blues wouldn’t mind selling Havertz though, should the right offer—supposed to be in the neighborhood of £70 million—come in. There is a school of thought, though, that Chelsea might be somewhat more forgiving when it comes to Havertz’s price than Mount’s.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech, and Christian Pulisic are all anticipated to make permanent moves elsewhere, while David Datro Fofana is most likely to make a loan move. After suffering a serious knee injury in preseason, Armando Broja hopes to make a comeback.

June 15, 2023
‘Done’ according to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will now confirm its first summer signing next week.

Fabrizio Romano now asserts that Chelsea will reveal the acquisition of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig the following week.

Once the deal was finalized late last year for the Blues to sign him, he posted a message on Twitter to confirm the news.

It has been widely reported that a deal for Nkunku was reached almost immediately after the previous summer transfer window closed.

Before the season even started, they set him as a target to sign, but they encountered problems when he agreed to a new contract with a Bundesliga team.

However, rumors started to circulate that the Blues had made attempts to sign him and that his contract with the German club contained a release clause.

Nkunku is scheduled to begin next week.

Romano has now confirmed that the deal will be disclosed after Nkunku has finished competing for his country in a week.

No modifications, problems, or issues with the Christopher Nkunku deal, he declared.

‘Understand Chelsea originally agreed with RB Leipzig to announce Nkunku after his final games of the season with France (June 19). Contract signed in December; medical completed in September (!).
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After much silence since they initially thought they had signed him, supporters will be thrilled to hear an announcement for the signing.

It is now time for the team to move on to other candidates who will be strengthening their team in preparation for new manager Mauricio Pochettino’s attempt to rebuild.

They appear to have prioritized a deal for Moises Caicedo of Brighton after missing out on the addition of Manuel Ugarte, but this will probably cost them a significant sum of money.

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New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has “expressly requested” Chelsea’s board to sign a player, according to a report today.

The Blues boss won’t officially begin his role until July 1, but he’s already getting down to business and planning his roster for next season.

We know the squad needs a little more preparation, and it’s the midfield that has been labeled ‘urgent’.

This was stated by journalist Rudy Galetti, who this week spent a few words with GIVEMESPORT on the situation.

Galetti says Pochettino has urgently requested Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo after Chelsea lost Sporting Lisbon’s Manuel Ugarte last week.

Galetti said: “Pochettino specifically asked the Brighton player to strengthen the midfield and now, with Kante gone, Moises becomes a matter of urgency.”

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Caicedo is a top notch player who has all the tools to become world class.

He also has vital Premier League experience and would be a great addition to Chelsea’s squad if he replaces Enzo Fernandez in the double pivot under a Pochettino system. It will be expensive but it must be said that it is worth it.

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Mauricio Pochettino needs Harry Kane to sign with Real Madrid, to complete his striker strategy for Chelsea.

This summer, a number of powerhouse European clubs, including Real Madrid, are looking to add a striker.

Todd Boehly intensifies his efforts to sign a star striker, which could lead to a transfer merry-go-round for Chelsea.

Numerous teams, including the Blues, are looking for a leader for their attack for the upcoming campaign.

Karim Benzema’s choice to sign with Al-Ittihad has compelled Real Madrid to enter the market for the first time in ten years.

After a disappointing 2022–23 season, it is no secret that Chelsea is also looking for a striker. Just 38 goals separated every club in the top 10 and two of the three relegated teams.

Chelsea lacks a true striker on their roster despite spending close to £600 million since Roman Abramovich left. Romelu Lukaku’s chances of staging a comeback at Stamford Bridge seem slim, and rumors have it that Inter Milan will try to sign him on a long-term deal.

Lautaro Martinez, another Inter striker, is reportedly a target for Chelsea, according to a report from The Times. Although a swap deal between the two clubs is unlikely, the Blues might need Harry Kane and Tottenham Hotspur’s help to acquire the Argentine.

According to the report, Real Madrid is also a possible destination for Martinez as they look to replace Benzema. If he does, the rumors of Kane moving to Spain will essentially come to an end. Madrid is currently even money to sign Kane, according to the bookmakers.

If Martinez is going to come to West London, Mauricio Pochettino may need Real Madrid to raid his old team. Given Kane’s contract situation, according to the Spanish publication Marca, Los Blancos president Florentino Perez will attempt to sign Kane for a reduced fee.

By doing so, a domino effect might start, which would be ideal for Boehly. If Martinez decides to join the rebuilding of Stamford Bridge, Pochettino will be hoping that his compatriot, who costs £70 million, can be Chelsea’s savior.

June 13, 2023
Christopher Nkunku breaks his silence on Chelsea transfer with a message from Mauricio Pochettino

Christopher Nkunku is set to join Chelsea in the summer transfer window, having signed a preliminary contract last year before moving to Stamford Bridge for £52million.

Christopher Nkunku has answered questions about his likely move to Chelsea this summer during his international cap with France.

The Frenchman signed a preliminary contract last year and will complete a £52m move to Stamford Bridge ahead of next season, according to football. london.

The 25-year-old won the Bundesliga Golden Boot – despite missing two months of the season through injury – scoring 16 goals in just 25 league appearances.

Chelsea are in desperate need of a goalscorer after Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling were the Blues’ top scorers last season with nine goals each.

“The signs are very, very clear that he is moving to Chelsea,” RB Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl told BILD recently. Nkunku scored a goal and provided an assist as he helped Leipzig win the DFB-Pokal in his last appearance for the German side.

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been asked about his compatriot’s arrival ahead of the summer transfer window. Fofana replied: “If that happens, I will be very happy.”

However, Nkunku remained hesitant about his future and the summer transfer window, saying on international duty:

“My goal is to get closer to Les Bleus. We will have time to think about everything that will happen next.

Asked about his preferred position and where he could play under Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, Nkunku added:

“I play where the manager decides.” I don’t want to be a problem but a solution.
“But I can be in front, in support or on the sides. I have the ability to adapt, I like being free.”

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After a disappointing 2022/23 season, Chelsea will once again undertake a major squad overhaul in the summer transfer window.
The Blues finished 12th in the Premier League table, losing 16 of their 38 games.

Their poor performance marked the club’s worst season since the Premier League’s inception in 1992, in which they finished just 10 points above the relegation zone.

The focus has been on next season for some time, with expectations around Stamford Bridge skyrocketing following the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino.

Despite spending more than £600m on signings over the past 12 months, Boehly and Clearlake Capital are set to show their checkbooks again this summer.

A new goalkeeper, midfielder and striker are believed to be on the club’s radar for the transfer window to open next week. With this in mind, football.

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Incomings

Kendry Paez – £17.27m (Independiente del Valle)

Bryan Fiabema (Free agent)

Xavier Simons (Hull City)

Dujon Sterling (Rangers)

June 11, 2023
Christopher Nkunku breaks his silence in the wake of Chelsea transfer ‘confirmation’ with an emotional statement.

Christopher Nkunku almost certainly will go to Chelsea this summer after posting a farewell to RB Leipzig on social media.

In a social media message published by the Frenchman, Christopher Nkunku appears to have bid his RB Leipzig supporters farewell. Although there has not yet been a formal announcement, the 25-year-old is expected to sign with Chelsea this summer.

In what is likely to be his final game for the team, Nkunku opened the scoring for the German team in the 2-0 cup final victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. While both Chelsea and Leipzig fans are aware of his position, neither club has yet to make an official announcement.

When asked about Nkunku’s anticipated move to London last week, Leipzig’s athletic director Max Eberl was circumspect, responding only with the phrase “He could be.” He didn’t go much further until January, when he acknowledged: “The signs are very, very clear that he’s moving to Chelsea.”

The player has now advanced the situation and essentially bid the Leipzig supporters goodnight. The Bundesliga’s leading scorer posted on Instagram, saying: “So good to have shared these moments with you all [red heart, white heart].”

He leaves after 172 games on a high note, scoring 16 goals in a season marred by injuries. Despite this, nobody in Germany scored more than he did, and he had six assists to show for a strong campaign that saw his team finish third, five points behind Bayern Munich, who won the league with 71 points.

The true reason Nkunku caught the eye of Europe’s top teams was his 2021/22 form. With 20 goals and 15 assists, he burst onto the scene and began to receive inquiries about his summer availability. Chelsea was one of the teams interested in Thomas Tuchel, but their efforts were unsuccessful after he signed a new four-year contract.

Three months later, the Blues and Leipzig reached an understanding on a £52 million ($64.4 million) pre-deal that would have him come this summer. Since then, a lot has occurred, including Tuchel’s dismissal, the departure of Graham Potter as his successor, and the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as Nkunku’s manager.

Fans are thrilled to see a player of Nkunku’s caliber join the team, despite the changes at SW6, especially after years of attacking difficulties.

June 5, 2023