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Transfer deadline for Kylian Mbappé set amid Liverpool connections as Arsenal offers Ivan Toney “Plan B”

Liverpool opponents round-up: Arsenal has been offered an alternative to Ivan Toney, while Real Madrid has given Kylian Mbappé a deadline to go to La Liga.

After a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United during the midweek at Bramall Lane on December 6, Liverpool’s excellent season continues. Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai each scored two outstanding goals to give Jürgen Klopp’s team all three points.

Liverpool is now four points ahead of their competitors in second place as a result of their victory and Manchester City’s away loss to Aston Villa. With Liverpool and table-toppers Arsenal separated by just two points, all eyes will be on their crucial December 23 match at Anfield.

This following weekend, Liverpool will head south to play Crystal Palace on another road journey. Although former Reds manager Roy Hodgson will undoubtedly want to impede Liverpool’s advancement, supporters will be hoping for all three points to keep the pressure on Arsenal given the form books.

The news that Joël Matip may miss the rest of the season after it was revealed he tore his ACL during the 4-3 victory over Fulham last weekend has considerably darkened the atmosphere at Anfield. The Cameroonian’s current contract ends at the end of the current campaign, and it is still unknown how long he will be out.

Here, Liverpool.com surveys the other major teams in the Premier League and throughout Europe to see what news they have to report. As usual, Kylian Mbappé is frequently mentioned in transfer rumours.

Kylian Mbappè deadline set

The story of Kylian Mbappé seems to go on forever. The Frenchman has been caught in a long-running tug-of-war between Real Madrid and his current team, Paris Saint-Germain, but it seems like the conclusion is near.

Mbappè has informed the French team that he plans to leave the team next summer. According to the Spanish outlet AS, Real Madrid has informed Mbappé that they are prepared to extend a contract offer to him so he may play for Los Blancos the following summer, but he needs to decide by January 15.

Mbappé is reportedly the target of a move by Liverpool (via The Mirror). However, the cost of bringing the 24-year-old to Anfield has always made any agreement seem unfeasible.

According to Liverpool.com, most people would just like the Mbappé saga to end since it has, quite frankly, gone on for far too long. Mbappè needs to quit the Ligue 1 team come summertime if he has any respect for his legacy as a player, despite PSG’s best efforts to persuade him to stay.

Arsenal offered Ivan Toney ‘alternative’

Ivan Toney, the striker for Brentford, is still Mikel Arteta’s top transfer target, although it has apparently been offered to Arsenal as an alternative. After his eight-month suspension for violating the Football Association’s gambling regulations ends, Arteta intends to bring the English striker to North London.

However, another striker may be proposed to the Arsenal coach. As per AS, Arteta may receive Ferran Torres, a former Manchester City forward, from Barcelona. It is reported that the Spaniard is evaluating his options after having a falling out with manager Xavi.

This season, Torres has had trouble getting into the game because Xavi prefers Robert Lewandowski up front. For the Catalans this season, Torres has only made seven starts. Furthermore, Torres’ troubles will undoubtedly worsen with Vitor Roque’s $43 million (£34 million/€43 million) arrival from Athletico Paranaense in January.

According to Liverpool.com, Torres and Toney are not the same type of player, thus it is unclear whether Arsenal would show the same level of interest in Torres as they do in the Brentford striker. ‘Plan B’ isn’t the most evident.

Toney is four years older than Torres, thus Torres might be a better long-term investment than the former forward for Manchester City. Furthermore, Arteta has enjoyed working with his former Etihad teammates, getting the most out of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus.

December 8, 2023
The Premier League club have set £80m for their star player after he revealed his support for Liverpool.

Brentford have made an £80m bid for star striker Ivan Toni after admitting he was a Liverpool fan as a child.

According to the Evening Standard, the Bees are ready to sell Toney in January, while Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing Toney in 2024.

Despite missing the entire season so far due to a gambling ban, Brentford still rate the 27-year-old striker despite his 18-month contract expiring in January.

As a result, Toney may now miss out on a dream move to Liverpool, with the striker already showing his support for the club earlier this year. Liverpool have good attacking areas, so Toni’s move may not be necessary in 2024.

Liverpool will be keen to sign Toney in January. Brentford have set an £80m price tag for the England international. Liverpool should not consider Tony in the winter transfer window

Tony is undoubtedly one of the best strikers in the Premier League and is now a must-have for one of the division’s biggest teams.

However, Liverpool would be a surprising destination for the forward as they already have plenty of options in attack with main striker Darwin Nunes. Arsenal and Chelsea are not in the market.

Any part of the London number nine could be perfect for Tony, who wants to fulfill his Liverpool dream once and for all.

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Liverpool legend implores Jurgen Klopp to sign Everton defender

John Aldridge believes Jurgen Klopp should try to sign Everton defender Jarad Branthwaite.

Liverpool take on city rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

Klopp’s side looked the better side in the early stages of the game, but Everton did not back down from the challenge.

Unfortunately for the Cheeses, Ashley Young was shown a second yellow card just before the break for a late challenge on Luis Diaz.
From then on it was a more one-sided affair, with Mohamed Salah scoring the winner with a last-gasp brace.

In an article in the Liverpool Echo, Aldridge named Branthwaite as his special player and urged his former team to sign him.
“I don’t want to upset the Everton fans and whether Liverpool buy Everton is another matter because that rarely happens, but I think he has the ability to continue to be a main figure and a starter.
“I think there is. ” club. UK.

“It was interesting to speak to Jurgen Klopp in the pre-match press conference.
“He will probably be on the radar of other teams. Manchester United have long been mentioned as strong candidates to sign him, but it will be up to Everton to decide what to do with him.

“The left centre-back was the player we were looking for in the summer transfer window but we ended up not signing him.
“If we were to move to Branthwaite it would be quite expensive because of the English gifts that are common in the game

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Colombian report: Luis Diaz’ parents were kidnapped

The parents of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz were kidnapped in Barrancas on Saturday, according to Colombia.

Late Saturday, shocking news broke that Diaz’s parents had been kidnapped from their home country.

Colombia’s Semena channel was the first to report the story, which was later confirmed by authorities.

Luis Manuel Diaz and Cilenis Marulanda were kidnapped after the attackers hijacked the vehicle they were in.

The kidnappers arrived on a motorcycle before taking control of the Diaz family’s van on the way back to the Los Olivos area.

The police and military rushed to identify the player’s parents, after which his mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued.

As of this writing, the whereabouts of Diaz’s father, Luis Manuel Diaz, are unknown and the search for the kidnapper is ongoing.

This extremely upsetting news, which raises concerns about the safety of the families of well-known football players, comes just before regional elections take place throughout Colombia.

As of right now, it is unknown if Diaz will play in Sunday afternoon’s Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest match.

It would make sense, though, and be anticipated, if the 26-year-old were to receive compassionate leave.

Club statement:

Liverpool Football Club have confirmed that they are aware of the situation of Luis Diaz’s family in Colombia.

We sincerely hope that this issue will be resolved quickly and safely.
“In the meantime, the welfare of our players remains our top priority.”

The Premier League match kicks off at 14:00 (GMT) at Anfield and Diaz is likely to start.
Diaz is considered Colombia’s most important player at the moment, putting pressure on 43 goalkeepers during his international break.

So far this season, he has appeared in 9 out of 11 games for Liverpool, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist

November 1, 2023
To provide Pochettino with more firepower, Chelsea placed four strikers on a “transfer shortlist.”

The Blues beat Fulham on Monday night to get back on the winning track.

According to reports, Chelsea’s recruiting team has identified four talented attackers to target in upcoming transfer windows
In the beginning of his tenure at Stamford Bridge, Mauricio Pochettino had to deal with injury problems and wastefulness, and he has yet to find a reliable solution up top.

On Monday night, Armando Broja presented his own argument by scoring the second goal in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Fulham, capitalizing on his first Chelsea start in nearly a year.
An equally unexpected goal scorer was Mykhaylo Mudryk, who had just scored his first Premier League goal.

Chelsea had scored just five goals in its first six league games of the season, though, prior to the start of the match at Craven Cottage.
Concerns have also been raised about summer signing Nicolas Jackson’s poor performance and injured Christopher Nkunku.

The Blues have reportedly added four strikers to their list of potential transfers in order to complete a significant deal next summer, according to CaughtOffside.

After a difficult few weeks at Napoli, Victor Osimhen is thought to be the best option and may try to force his way out of Serie A.
The social media executive resigned after the Nigerian’s agent threatened to sue the Azzurri over an offensive TikTok video posted by the team.

Osimhen has made no secret of his desire to play in the Premier League.
During the summer, he was heavily linked with Manchester United before they decided to sign Rasmus Hojlund.

Ivan Toney is reportedly also on Chelsea’s hit list.
Only Harry Kane and Erling Haaland scored more goals in the Premier League last season than the Brentford striker, who recently switched agents in an apparent effort to test his abilities at a higher level.

Evan Ferguson, a talented young player from Brighton, is also thought to be a player of interest at Stamford Bridge.
The 18-year-old has scored four goals in a little more than 300 minutes of top-flight action so far this season, and many anticipate that he will continue to improve and have a successful career.

The fourth and final name up for consideration is Santiago Gimenez, it is believed.
The 22-year-old, who was born in Argentina and plays for Mexico on the international stage, has scored freely since moving to Europe last year.

Gimenez has scored 10 goals in the Eredivisie so far this season, averaging over a goal per game.
His outstanding hat-trick in the rivalry game against Ajax last week contributed to this astounding statistic.

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Chelsea is now looking to sign a “phenomenal” forward who could cost £175 million.

Victor Osimhen, a striker for Napoli, was a target for Chelsea during the summer transfer window.

Chelsea reportedly inquired about Victor Osimhen, but Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis valued him at £175 million at the time, according to the Daily Mirror.

If reports are to be believed, the Blues’ interest still exists despite the Serie A club’s obvious desire to hold onto their star player.

Osimhen has been elevated to No. 1 for Chelsea, according to a report from FootballTransfers last month.
In the race to sign him, they are the No. 1 target for the upcoming summer transfer window.

He had a fantastic season for Napoli last year, scoring 26 goals in 32 games.

Chelsea’s inquiries

It comes as no surprise to learn that Chelsea questioned Osimhen during the summer.

Osimhen was among the best in the world during the previous campaign, and they needed a new striker after their experiment with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failed.

However, Nicolas Jackson had to do, and the 22-year-old has struggled under Mauricio Pochettino.

Just his second of the year, it came against Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.

In the end, we believe that Chelsea needed to sign a center-forward with more success and experience, like Osimhen, who has been dubbed “phenomenal” by Italian manager Walter Mazzarri.
But in the end, De Laurentiis demanded too much money from the Nigerian.

There appears to be some tension between the player and the club right now after Napoli released a TikTok video mocking Osimhen, so perhaps Chelsea or another team will try to capitalize on that in the upcoming season.

October 4, 2023
A player valued at £80 million who Chelsea reportedly wants to sign leaves a comment on Reece James’ Instagram post.

Ivan Toney, a forward, has engaged Chelsea’s club captain Reece James on social media.

As rumors about his future continued to circulate, he turned to Instagram to comment on the 23-year-old’s picture.

Toney is anticipated to leave Brentford in January, the same month that he is permitted to play competitive football once again after serving his suspension.

His time playing in England’s top division has demonstrated that he possesses the potential to rank among the top goal scorers in the nation.

After Harry Kane and Erling Haaland’s incredible seasons, he finished the previous season as the third-highest scorer, just behind them.

Toney on James’ Instagram

A player valued at £80 million who Chelsea reportedly wants to sign leaves a comment on Reece James’ Instagram post.

A number of major teams have been linked to a move for the English striker, with Arsenal the other team who is reportedly monitoring the terms of a potential £80 million deal.

Despite continuing to make significant investments in the frontline, Chelsea is once again falling short in terms of goals.

They only added Nicolas Jackson, a known striker who has developed a habit of getting himself booked rather than scoring goals, though.

As a result, there have been rumors that they are looking for a number nine, with Toney seemingly at the top of the list.

The fact that James, a huge figure at Stamford Bridge, and the Brentford player appear to already be close friends could benefit the Blues when transfer season rolls around.

They might also keep an eye on the Victor Osimhen situation at Napoli, where he appears to be very upset about how people have been treating him lately.

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Chelsea is now looking to sign a “phenomenal” forward who could cost £175 million.

Victor Osimhen, a striker for Napoli, was a target for Chelsea during the summer transfer window.

Chelsea reportedly inquired about Victor Osimhen, but Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis valued him at £175 million at the time, according to the Daily Mirror.

If reports are to be believed, the Blues’ interest still exists despite the Serie A club’s obvious desire to hold onto their star player.

Osimhen has been elevated to No. 1 for Chelsea, according to a report from FootballTransfers last month.
In the race to sign him, they are the No. 1 target for the upcoming summer transfer window.

He had a fantastic season for Napoli last year, scoring 26 goals in 32 games.

Chelsea’s inquiries

It comes as no surprise to learn that Chelsea questioned Osimhen during the summer.

Osimhen was among the best in the world during the previous campaign, and they needed a new striker after their experiment with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failed.

However, Nicolas Jackson had to do, and the 22-year-old has struggled under Mauricio Pochettino.

Just his second of the year, it came against Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.

In the end, we believe that Chelsea needed to sign a center-forward with more success and experience, like Osimhen, who has been dubbed “phenomenal” by Italian manager Walter Mazzarri.
But in the end, De Laurentiis demanded too much money from the Nigerian.

There appears to be some tension between the player and the club right now after Napoli released a TikTok video mocking Osimhen, so perhaps Chelsea or another team will try to capitalize on that in the upcoming season

October 2, 2023
Ivan Toney signs, Cucurella leaves, Maatsen decision – Chelsea’s January transfer plans revealed

Ivan Toney signs, Cucurella leaves, Maatsen decision – Chelsea’s January transfer plans reveale

football.london takes a detailed look at what Chelsea could do when the transfer window opens in January 2024 and what areas of the team the board would like to address

The summer transfer window may have just ended, but people’s curiosity about the next signing never wanes.

Chelsea spent more than £400 million on new signings over the summer – far more than any other Premier League club.

The Blues were tasked with tackling several areas of the team before the window even opened, and with all the departures that followed, replacements had to be found.

This has led to another turbulent and quite extraordinary transfer window under American billionaire Todd Boehly, who – along with Clearlake Capital – has spent over £1 billion on transfer deals since taking over the club from west London last May.

We are now a few months away from another transfer window, but with the international break approaching and there not being too much to talk about in club football, what better way to spend it than waiting until January impatiently? Here, football.london takes a look at what Chelsea may need to tackle as the mid-season window opens…

A new striker

Nicolas Jackson is expected to take part in the African Cup of Nations in January and represent Senegal at the continental tournament.
This leaves Chelsea very tight when it comes to central striker options.

By then, the club hopes Christopher Nkunku will be fit and available, but he may not be in top form after a long period of inactivity due to a knee injury.

Furthermore, Mauricio Pochettino liked to use Nkunku almost as a ‘second striker’ during the matches he played in pre-season, so we don’t really know what the Chelsea manager has in mind for the man the club signed for 52 million pounds in the summer window.

Armando Broja is expected to be able to return to action after the current international break for the first time since last December, so Chelsea are hoping to make him available in January, with Jackson likely to miss out. But the Blues could recruit another center forward during the mid-season transfer window.

football.london understands that adding another central striker in Jackson was on the agenda at Chelsea this summer but was never a priority.

Several options have been explored out the window, including Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, but no official action has been taken.

Ivan Toney is someone who has been interested in Chelsea for some time and when his football ban ends in January, a move for the Brentford striker could be on the cards. However, signing someone who has missed more than half the season due to suspension carries a risk in itself.

More player sales

Chelsea released almost an entire squad of players during the summer transfer window, but there’s still more to come in January.
There are a number of players who came close to leaving over the summer and could still leave mid-season.

Marc Cucurella, for example, at one point seemed ready for a loan to Manchester United.
However, the Red Devils, who were looking for options following injuries to left-back pair Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, had reservations about the Spaniard and opted for Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon instead.

Cucurella is someone Chelsea would be happy to let go of if the right offer was made for him. The club would prefer a permanent move for the former Brighton full-back, who has failed to impress since his expensive signing last summer, but would compromise with a loan deal.

Without Cucurella, the Blues would be willing to release Ian Maatsen, according to football.london.
This was the case this summer when the club wanted one of them to replace Ben Chilwell, who has struggled with injury problems in recent years.

However, Chelsea are trying to tie Maatsen down to a new contract as his current contract expires at the end of the season.
However, we don’t know if it’s because they’ve done an about-face and changed their mind about Maatsen, or if it’s just because they want to protect the Dutchman’s value.

Trevoh Chalobah was also on the verge of a move just before the transfer deadline last week. The Cobham graduate, who is still recovering from injury, was keen to join Bayern Munich as the German champions wanted to take the defender on loan.

However, Chelsea were seeking a permanent deal with Chalobah but demanded up to £50m for his signature.

The signing of Axel Disasi as Wesley Fofana’s serious injury became known all but confirmed for Chalobah that Pochettino did not view the centre-back as a direct replacement for the team.

The club will also be looking to get rid of Malang Sarr, who has flown somewhat under the radar in recent months.

Sarr, who is clearly not part of Pochettino’s plans at Stamford Bridge, was interested in his services from France this summer, but a move for the 24-year-old defender never materialized.

September 9, 2023
Levi Colwill approves £80m move to Chelsea while Mauricio Pochettino is on the three-man list

Chelsea latest: Levi Colwill sends clear message to Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino on which striker they should sign in January

Levi Colwill appears to have given Chelsea clear advice on which striker to sign on Mauricio Pochettino’s three-man list.

Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku were signed by the Blues last summer as attacking options, although the latter is currently recovering from a knee injury suffered in pre-season which kept Chelsea active late in the summer.

Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has been widely mentioned given his uncertain future in Italy, but the move never materialized.

Ultimately, Pochettino started the new season with Jackson as the only fit natural forward, although Armando Broja is set to return from a lengthy knee injury suffered last December.

The Senegal international scored his first goal in the 3-0 win over Luton Town but had a game to forget against Nottingham Forest last weekend as Chelsea lost 1-0 and Jackson missed a chance in gold just six meters away.
As a result, Chelsea could look to relieve the 22-year-old by signing another striker in the January transfer window.
However, it has since been revealed that a request for a new striker was made at the end of the summer. According to The Athletic, Chelsea have asked Nottingham Forest about the possibility of signing Taiwo Awoniyi with just 48 hours remaining.

City Ground’s answer was a resounding no, but Awoniyi is certainly a name the Blues are considering in the winter window.
Brighton star Evan Ferguson is likely another after his hat-trick against Newcastle on Saturday night, although Man City and Arsenal are also watching his progress at the Amex Stadium.

However, Chelsea’s Colwill, who played alongside Ferguson on the South Coast last season, has given his verdict on another dangerous striker, perhaps as a subtle message to his employers.
As quoted by the Express, Colwill was asked about his media duties in England: “Was there a time when you were really taught a lesson?”

The young defender replied: “Yes, I think Ivan Toney played last season.
“I played good football when I faced him last season and it was very different and I had to quickly learn lessons. I had to have a little chat and say, “Now you have something to prove.” »

The 27-year-old, valued at around £80million by Brentford, is currently serving an eight-month ban for betting offences, but will be ready to play again on January 14.

As a result, several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, weighed the possibility of signing Toney and Colwill’s own judgment could have given Chelsea exactly what they needed to formalize their interest.

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The Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk provides a four-word update on his injury.

The 22-year-old could play for the Blues this weekend if he returns from injury.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has announced he is back in training after picking up a minor injury ahead of the Blues’ game against Luton Town last weekend.

The 22-year-old was criticized for his poor performances in Chelsea’s first two games of the season against Liverpool and West Ham, failing to make a huge impact in either game.

However, he was ruled out of the Luton game with a training injury and Pochettino admitted he was disappointed Mudryk missed the game against the Hatters.

“I think he might need a few days to recover,” Pochettino said. “He won’t be available. Very disappointed with the situation, he played against West Ham for 45 minutes.

“He is a player we hope to help play the way he thinks he can. Disappointed, but at the same time it’s not a big deal. Maybe a week or a few days.”

Mudryk also missed AFC Wimbledon in the Blues’ 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, as the Ukraine international was left out of the match-day squad.

But the star is on his way back, having shared on his Instagram story a photo of him and teammate Malo Gusto in training and sharing a hug. He finally tagged the France international with a blue heart emoji, with Mudryk captioning the post: “Happy to be back.” He could be part of Pochettino’s squad when the Blues play Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

September 7, 2023
Chelsea news and transfer round-up – Double injury update, £80m plan for January, incentive for Ivan Toney

The latest Chelsea market news and gossip, including updates on Mauricio Pochettino, Nicolas Jackson and Mykhailo Mudryk’s post-International break plan

Mauricio Pochettino will certainly use the next two weeks wisely as the international break comes straight after the 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest.

Positives may seem hard to come by, but the return of Reece James is coming soon. Romeo Lavia is also closer to making his debut after arriving from Southampton this summer and fears over a potential absence of Levi Colwill are easing.

Despite the transfer window being closed there could still be opportunities in the free player market and with other European windows still open there could be more windfall gains for West Londoners.

So with that said, stay with us at football.london as we keep you up to date with everything you need to know as it happens LIVE from Stamford Bridge

Sterling England create chances after Grealish retires

Chelsea star Raheem Sterling will remain absent from Gareth Southgate’s England side despite Jack Grealish withdrawing from the squad through injury, according to the Mail’s Sami Mokbel.

Four Chelsea players in Badiashile’s return leg

Positive results for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino seem hard to come by at the moment, but a major injury update will no doubt have given them a boost.
football.london understands Chelsea expect Benoît Badiashile to be eligible for selection for their Premier League clash with Bournemouth following international break.

The Frenchman suffered a serious hamstring injury towards the end of the 2022/23 season, forcing him to miss all of pre-season.

With the approximate date of Badiashile and Armando Broja’s return approaching, Pochettino shared the latest on the pair ahead of their Carabao Cup match with AFC Wimbledon.

“They won’t play tomorrow,” said Pochettino.
“We have to wait after the international break and then we’ll see.

Maybe Misha [Mykhailo Mudryk] is closer than Broja and Badiashile but we have to judge him day by day.

Badiashile’s prolonged absence therefore means Levi Colwill’s return has been thrust directly into the spotlight and Wesley Fofana has also been diagnosed with a serious injury over the summer.
After selling Kalidou Koulibaly, Chelsea signed Axel Disasi from AS Monaco and despite having plenty of attackers at his disposal, Pochettino has played both in every game alongside Thiago Silva.

In possession, Ben Chilwell is deployed on the left wing, while Colwill switches to left-back, Malo Gusto switches to right-back and Disasi and Thiago Silva play in the middle of the back line.

However, Badiashile’s expected return could be a dramatic turnaround and football.london have taken a look at how he could impact the squad with four potential players on guard.

Toney sends one-word message amid Chelsea transfer links

Ivan Toney could be at the center of a truly breathtaking transfer battle in January as his betting violation ban is set to end in the first month of 2024.
The 27-year-old was found guilty by the FA of 232 bets, his eight-month suspension ended on January 14, 2023.

Chelsea and Tottenham are two Premier League clubs already considering a move for the Brentford striker, with Arsenal and Liverpool being hinted at by Toney himself as possible targets.

“I’ve been a Liverpool fan all my life, but from an early age I loved Arsenal,” Toney told the CEO’s YouTube podcast diary.

“I enjoyed seeing Arsenal, how they play and how passionate their fans are.” According to The Independent, Chelsea and Spurs are ready to fight for the signing of Toney, who the player himself has hinted could leave the Bees very soon.

“I don’t let any of this affect me,” he said in August.
“Of course it will continue in the background, but my job is to continue to train well when I have the chance.

Keep scoring and performing well in games, but I think everyone wants to play at the top.

“Not that Brentford aren’t there, but I feel like I’m playing for a big club, fighting for trophies, that’s the kind of thing everyone wants to do.
If I had any occasion, I would be stupid not to know more.

For Chelsea, Ivan Toney is considered a potential winter window target, according to the Evening Standard. Meanwhile, Tottenham could still be in the hunt for Harry Kane’s replacement in January despite signing Brennan Johnson for £47.5million from Nottingham Forest.

With many clubs likely to start shortlisting potential targets, Toney has sent a clear message to interested teams.

Caicedo and Jackson agree on Chelsea verdict

Moises Caicedo has sent a message of defiance after his error played a key role in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Caicedo, starting only his second Premier League game for the club, lost control of his own half with a turnover that allowed the hosts to break and score.

Nicolas Jackson also responded to Caicedo’s post with a simple message in the form of two praying hands emojis.
Both men will now play central roles in the rebuilding of Pochettino but must first focus on working with their national teams.
Toney’s transfer is being considered

Even though the transfer window closed just a few days ago, Chelsea are already lined up for their first signing in January.

The Blues welcomed a number of players to Stamford Bridge last summer but Mauricio Pochettino still seems dissatisfied with his attacking abilities.

According to the Evening Standard, Ivan Toney is considered a potential target for the winter period.

Caicedo points out Chelsea’s big transfer mistake

Chelsea have had an extremely busy summer transfer window, highlighting their determination to sign Moises Caicedo. Despite turning down a number of offers and believing Liverpool had completed an unthinkable transfer hijacking, the Blues struck a record £115million deal with Brighton to sign the midfielder in early August.
The signing was followed by a nightmarish debut against West Ham, with Caicedo coming on in the second half and missing a late penalty.
A quiet performance against Luton Town helped ease the pressure, but Caicedo was partly to blame for losing the ball in front of Nottingham Forest’s goal in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

Nonetheless, there are still rumors that Caicedo would prove to be a great, albeit expensive, purchase for Chelsea, but his record move and former Blues star performance apparently exposed a major transfer mistake.

Huge injury update from Chelsea

According to football.london, Chelsea believe Benedict Badiashile is fit for their Premier League game against Bournemouth after the international break.

The 22-year-old defender hasn’t played since May 13 due to a serious hamstring injury but is now close to getting back to full fitness which will mean a significant boost for Mauricio Pochettino.

September 5, 2023
LIVE Chelsea news and transfers: Ivan Toney watch, Lavia done deal, Michael Olise is close, and a medical today

Chelsea transfer news: The most recent rumors, including updates on Romeo Lavia, Michael Olise, and the Blues’ search for a backup goalkeeper.

Chelsea appears to be in for a busy conclusion to the summer transfer window as Moises Caicedo and Michael Olise are anticipated to join Romeo Lavia at Stamford Bridge.

football.london has learned that Southampton and the Blues have reached a £58 million agreement for the 19-year-old midfielder. After losing out on Caicedo, Liverpool turned their attention to Lavia, but Chelsea still managed to sign him.

According to rumors, the west Londoners will also complete a deal for Olise, the winger for Crystal Palace. For the past week or so, Chelsea and the 21-year-old have been verbally negotiating personal terms.

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a move for Mohammed Kudus, so it is unclear whether he will keep bolstering his squad.

Olise issue

According to rumors, Chelsea’s actions in their pursuit of winger Michael have left Crystal Palace dissatisfied.

The Blues maintain that their strategy was correct, but it is rumored that the Eagles have expressed concerns about ‘tapping up’ to their London rivals.

There isn’t a formal complaint on file.

Chelsea rejected

Elye Wahi, a forward for Montpellier, reportedly chose to join West Ham over Chelsea.

This summer, the striker was a target for several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Arsenal, but he will now turn his attention to east London.

The Hammers have funds available for the deal because they previously sold Gianluca Scamacca during the transfer window.

Interest in Toney.
Despite Ivan Toney’s current betting ban, Chelsea are still interested in signing him to the club.

The English forward, who was a top target for the Blues before his charges, is most likely to return to action in competitive play by the end of January.

Although his contract situation may put Brentford in a difficult position, they are reportedly willing to pay over £60 million for him.

Lavia is “in London for medical reasons,

According to Fabrizio Romano, Romeo Lavia is reportedly in London to finish a medical before moving to Chelsea.

Numerous clubs have expressed interest in the midfielder, but the Blues appear to have won the race after reaching an agreement on a deal worth £53 million plus $5 million in add-ons.

Washington’s farewell statement.

Deivid Washington also wrote a heartfelt farewell letter to Santos and its fans, as the young Brazilian appears destined to sign with Chelsea soon.

He shares Neymar’s dream of dominating European football’s top levels and establishing himself as a future legend of Brazil.

a future prospect that should excite Blues supporters.

Chelsea will execute Caicedo’s vision.

The activities of Chelsea during the transfer period are still active.

Following this week’s British transfer record-breaking deal for Moises Caicedo, the club has also agreed to a fee to bring Romeo Lavia to Stamford Bridge and appears poised to sign Michael Olise of Crystal Palace.

Our most recent View from the Bridge podcast, which you can listen to here or watch on our new Youtube channel, has the most recent information on all of that and more.

Nkunku letter.
When Christopher Nkunku returns from injury, he promises that he will be “back stronger.”. During the 25-year-old’s knee injury, which occurred against Borussia Dortmund during the Blues’ preseason tour of the United States.

He had surgery since then, and the club’s medical staff is now working with him to recover. The France international’s injury is anticipated to keep him out of action for several months, dealing Chelsea a serious setback in their quest to qualify for the Champions League this season.

Nkunku expressed his disappointment at missing the start of the season with his teammates on Instagram, writing: “As you can imagine, I’m so disappointed. It hurts that I wasn’t able to meet you guys at the Bridge. I’ll put in a lot of effort to improve. It will happen eventually. “.

Lavia bargain.

After Moises Caicedo’s £115 million transfer to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s spending spree is expected to continue. The Blues have now agreed to a deal worth £58 million to bring Rome Lavia to west London, subject to a medical. London comprehends.

For the 19-year-old who joined the Saints from Manchester a little over a year ago, Chelsea and the Saints have reached a $53 million deal, with an additional $5 million payable in add-ons. The Blues have been interested in the youngster for a while, and the club even made a last-minute offer to Southampton to sign him during the previous transfer window.

Once more, Liverpool and Mauricio Pochettino’s team battled it out for the services of a top midfielder, with the Reds also having an accepted bid. After Liverpool appeared to have turned their attention to Caicedo late last week, Chelsea’s consistency and the influence of Joe Shields, who previously worked at both Man City and Southampton, seem to have paid off.

August 16, 2023