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Chelsea is about to make a phone call and will now increase their efforts to sign the 24-year-old ‘phenomenon’

Chelsea are set to step up their efforts to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli and the Blues will now be on the phone with the Italian champions.

What is the problem?
Well, it looked like the Nigeria international was going nowhere this summer after Le Parisien claimed Napoli wanted £155m for their talisman.

However, that doesn’t seem to have deterred Chelsea from the man The New Telegraph describes as a phenomenon.

Marianella believes the Blues are ready to speak to Napoli about a deal for Osimhen after making excellent progress in their task of clearing deadwood, with Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech all courts are about to be released or have already been released.

The Italian journalist said: “In these hours in England they are saying that Chelsea are also about to call Napoli for Osimhen.

It seems that one door is closed, that of Real Madrid, the two most open to a forward remain Manchester United and PSG a place at Tottenham would also have become available at that time.”

In the 2022/23 season, Nigerian Napoli achieved their first Scudetto in 33 years with 31 goals in all competitions, establishing themselves as one of the best strikers in Europe.

It’s no surprise then that heavyweights such as Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG are all eyeing Osimhen.

Osimhen speculation suggests Chelsea see Jackson as a select option

Osimhen rumors are starting to heat up just as Chelsea are set to announce the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal. The Senegal striker has passed his medical and is set to sign an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Still, the fact that Chelsea are making a call to inquire about Osimhen suggests that Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t see Jackson as their most important man – at least not yet.

Still, that should give the 22-year-old some extra motivation to prove himself at Stamford Bridge.
Make sure to keep an eye on Osimhen’s name as Chelsea seem determined to sign the powerhouse goalscorer this summer.

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Chelsea is getting ready to make a £64 million offer for the World Cup player who astounded Cristiano Ronaldo

Chelsea is now preparing an offer to sign Diogo Costa da Porto, while Mauricio Pochettino seems to buy a fantastic goalkeeper.
This is according to a Bola in Portugal.

What is the story?
Well, the exit of the Portuguese news believes that Chelsea would like to sign an important update on Kepa Arizarabalaga and Edouard Mendy.
As a result, the efforts to sign Costa da Porto seem to sign.

A Bola understands Chelsea are considering making a €75m (£64m) bid for the Portugal international, with the Blues hoping to strike a deal where that amount will be paid in three instalments.

It says Chelsea want to pay €25m (£21m) now and the remaining €50m (£43m) in the future to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

The interest in Costa comes after he enjoyed a superb 2022/23 season in which he kept 20 clean sheets in 41 appearances and conceded just 30 goals.

The 23-year-old also started for Portugal at the World Cup, where he stunned Cristiano Ronaldo after coming dangerously close to missing out in the 3-2 win over Ghana when he rolled the ball towards Inaki Williams rather than tossing it long into the match. last seconds.

Update on Diogo Costa could be a sign of Chelsea changing plans

It was recently rumored that Pochettino now plans to start the 2023/24 season with Kepa as the No.1 goalkeeper, according to Sky Sports.

It is clear that this is in contradiction with what a Bola has reported about the coast, so an exit of news has been deceived, or there has been a real change of planning at Stamford Bridge.

In our opinion, Chelsea must follow in the footsteps of Manchester City and Liverpool being great in a main goalkeeper: they can be the difference between a good season and a great one.

Make sure to keep an eye on this situation, because soon an offer must be made for the coast.

June 27, 2023
Chelsea ‘ Think’ about using one stone to kill two birds, with Lukaku exchange transfer that would see ex-Arsenal target join

CHELSEA are reportedly considering a move that would “kill two birds with one stone” by including Romelu Lukaku in a deal for Dusan Vlahovic.

The Blues are currently going through a massive cleanup as they look to revamp their squad under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.

One of those likely to walk out is £97.5m forward Lukaku.
The 30-year-old Belgian international played on loan at Inter last season and would like to move to the San Siro.

But Chelsea have so far rejected Inter’s offer to bring on the former Everton and Manchester United side for another season. Lukaku was also offered a lucrative transfer from Saudi Arabia but didn’t accept that either.

Now The Telegraph says Juventus are keen to sign him as a possible replacement for Dusan Vlahovic.
The 23-year-old Serbian has long been a transfer target for Arsenal but now Chelsea could make a splash as they are also in the new market for a new striker.

And this new report states that bringing Vlahovic “and sending Lukaku to Juventus would kill two birds with one stone for Chelsea”.

Milan would also be interested, but the deal “shouldn’t materialise”. Chelsea have been open to Lukaku’s return to Stamford Bridge and a fresh start under Pochettino.

But the player himself has made it clear that staying in Italy is his goal.
Blues bosses will have further talks over his future this week.

And this update claims that “there is still recognition on all sides that it is in everyone’s interest” to get things done quickly.

We previously reported that Juventus value Vlahovic at £68m and club bosses are keen to sell him this summer. The striker joined the club from Fiorentina for £62m in January last year but struggled to find his form, scoring just ten Serie A goals last season.

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Chelsea will now complete the sale of the 24-year-old within few days. this week according to Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano has said Chelsea will finalize the sale of Kai Havertz to Arsenal this week.

He reported on Twitter that the German international has already completed the first leg of his medical to see him move to north London.

It appears Havertz’s career at Chelsea is drawing to a close, leaving his name in history after scoring the only goal of the 2021 Champions League final.

However, looking beyond that moment, it was a disappointing spell at Stamford Bridge for the 24-year-old, despite him being a regular.

He spent most of the final season in charge but failed to impress as a regular goalscorer in what was generally a difficult season for the club.

With hardly any players considered untouchable in West London this summer, the Blues were willing to listen to offers for Havertz this summer.
Havertz will be sold this week

Arsenal now appear to have won the tender, with Romano saying the deal should be finalized this week.

He said: “Kai Havertz has already completed the first part of medical tests as a new Arsenal player. We are waiting for the club to sign contracts.
“The deal with Chelsea will be finalized this week.”

The amount the Gunners are paying is certainly not something Chelsea will be disappointed with, especially after the huge transfer fee they have spent to bring him back in 2020.

The sale of the Germany international will follow closely a number of first-team players leaving the club, many of them on their way to Saudi Arabia.

Yesterday it was announced that Kalidou Koulibaly had left the club after just one year in the Premier League.

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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 27, 2023
Mason Mount makes Chelsea decision after Mauricio Pochettino intervenes with the Manchester United transfer plan.

Mason Mount faces an increasingly uncertain future at Chelsea as his contract expires in 12 months and Manchester United are seriously interested in a transfer

Mason Mount has made an important decision amid interest from Manchester United which could impact his future at Chelsea. The 24-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford lately, but he doesn’t appear to be pushing for an immediate exit.

football.london understands the Blues were close to reaching agreement on a new contract for Mount, as his contract at Stamford Bridge expired in 12 months. However, after his return from the World Cup in December, no offers were on the table.

Shortly after the start of the new year, Chelsea resumed talks with the England international but were unwilling to sign a one-year extension.

Mount is believed to have not received a better offer since then, meaning he will become a free agent at the end of next season.

The Red Devils are said to have had three bids rejected by West Londoners for Mount, with their latest bid for £55m, including £5m in add-ons. According to widespread reports, United have walked out of talks after Chelsea made a £58million counter-offer, plus £7million in add-ons.

Despite much speculation about his future, Mount doesn’t appear ready to force a departure.

According to The Telegraph, the Cobham graduate intends to inform Mauricio Pochettino that he will turn up for pre-season training and make himself available for the Blues’ US tour, which kicks off on July 17.

Although Mount is keen to retain his contract with the west Londoners, The Telegraph says Pochettino hopes the vast majority of Chelsea players will be sold by July 17 next Tuesday, with those who have their international duties taken care of arriving. later.

Despite much speculation about his future, Mount seems unwilling to force an exit. According to The Telegraph, the Cobham graduate plans to inform Mauricio Pochettino that he will report for pre-training and make himself available for the Blues’ tour of the United States, which kicks off on July 17.

Although Mount is keen to stick to his contract with the west Londoners, the Telegraph say Pochettino hopes the vast majority of Chelsea players will be sold by July 17.

It is said that the squad will return to training from next Tuesday and those who have fulfilled their international duties will arrive later.

The Telegraph adds that Pochettino would like to meet Mount if his future is still up in the air before they start working together. While the Blues would rather not go empty-handed, the midfielder is free to leave in 12 months’ time if he doesn’t find a new club this summer.

Last month, Frank Lampard predicted a departure from Mount after claiming he was unsure how Chelsea intended to retain him.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the former caretaker Chelsea manager said: “I think it’s a difficult situation because working with Mason – and not just Mason, other players when I was here before – it are either really important players who have become for the club.”

Clubs who have a real relationship with the supporters because they really feel the club as they have been at the academy since they were eight years old and some of between them have moved to other clubs and the club are done with it have progressed well and wish them well in their careers.

“I think with Mason, especially as an individual, I don’t know what the solution is going to be because it’s the club’s and Mason’s problem. I don’t know exactly where Mason is personally, he still has a year left on his contract. ” .

“I know he is highly regarded at the club and I know the club are trying to do what they can to get him to stay, but I also think in the modern age Mason would never want to be here talking small talk to him.” which a player should do because he will see everything with his own eyes.

“I think in the past that would have been the reason you left the club. Today you have to move forward and we ended up in the situation that is happening now.”

June 26, 2023
Following the courageous Joao Felix decision, Mauricio Pochettino makes a £52 million transfer to Chelsea his top priority.

In light of his appointment as the new manager of Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino appears positioned to oversee a sizable summer rebuild.

As his plans for Chelsea become clearer, Mauricio Pochettino has already begun to express his opinions regarding both incoming and outgoing transfers. An agreement between the two parties had been in place since early May, as football, and the club announced on Monday that the Argentine had signed a two-year contract to become the Blues’ manager. London is aware.

The 2022–23 season is now over, and Stamford Bridge is turning its attention to the upcoming summer transfer window, which is likely to play a significant role in determining the club’s future in the coming seasons. With Callum Hudson-Odoi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, and Edouard Mendy as the top five players expected to leave the first-team squad, as many as 15 players could be leaving soon.

Other players who may depart before the summer window opens include Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. After first getting in touch with the Italian powerhouses about a transfer in April, Loftus-Cheek is currently in advanced negotiations to join AC Milan. London comprehends.

As contract extension talks with the Blues have stalled significantly, Mount is now wanted by Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Pochettino has already made his presence known by telling the team he doesn’t want the club to sign either Joao Felix or Denis Zakaria on a permanent basis this summer.

Chelsea is still primarily interested in signing strikers, midfielders, and goalkeepers. A list of potential targets for each role appears to have been loosely discussed, but there is one position where the main target is obvious and it is Pochettino’s priority position to fill.

The Sporting CP star Manuel Ugarte is unquestionably the player Chelsea want as the club sees him as the ideal partner to Enzo Fernandez, according to The Guardian, who claims that signing a central midfielder this summer is more important than doing so for a striker.

Paris Saint-Germain is also interested in Ugarte, but he currently prefers a move to west London. Pochettino is working hard to sign the 22-year-old, and according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Blues intend to pay his £52 million release clause in installments over the following four to five years.

The club still needs to sign a natural striker this summer, but Pochettino prioritizing a midfield addition suggests that he may occasionally use Kai Havertz or Christopher Nkunku at the attack’s leading edge. Romelu Lukaku is obviously another problem that needs to be resolved. Furthermore, the potential departures of N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, and Mount this summer may make it difficult to find depth in the midfield.

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Christian Pulisic transfer ‘priority’ revealed as USMNT star ‘contacted’ after Chelsea decision

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are exploring new avenues to sell Christian Pulisic Crystal Palace and Lyon are the latest clubs to be linked with a move.

Two new options for Christian Pulisic have emerged in this window as a move away from Stamford Bridge is on the cards.

After scoring just one goal all season, the winger surpassed that tally for his national side in a single match, netting two against Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals last week.

It means Pulisic has now scored more goals for the USMNT than Chelsea in the league since joining in 2019.

As the club rush to fulfill their promise to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, the 24-year-old is among the players he is preparing for an outing.

With a group of older players set to move from Chelsea to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, Kai Havertz is progressing to Arsenal, Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan and Mateo Kovacic to Manchester City – and it’s all happening fast, Pulisic is in limbo.

Mauricio Pochettino is set to take over as new manager on July 1 as preparations for next month’s US pre-season tour begin and Pulisic, whose future lies outside of SW6, is no closer to finding out. where its future lies.

“I don’t have social media on my phone anymore, so I probably don’t see as much as you think. I don’t know what’s going on,” he said last month.

“Sometimes people text me and say, ‘Are you going here?’ And I’m like, ‘I didn’t even know that. So they usually know more than I do.”

He is now on vacation after leaving the USMNT camp following the Nations League triumph.

“Like I said, it’s in the back of my mind right now,” she said of her future. “I don’t even think about where I want to be next season, I’m focused on the national team, I want to be here, I want to win games, that’s my only goal.

“When the time comes, I also need to rest after this, get away from the game for a bit and enjoy my break, see my family and everything. Once it’s time to make decisions and see what options I have, then I’ll take care of it, until then I’m just focused here.

There are now new links for the 24-year-old about a move. With AC Milan currently favorites to sign for him due to their continued interest and previous talks over a deal, compatriots Napoli and Juventus are also in the mix.

The latest links are a bit surprising though. French newspaper L’Equipe claim that Lyon are making him a priority addition to their squad.

The Ligue 1 outfit are said to be keen to drop an American signing in their squad like Napoli and have held talks with the player to persuade him to make the move.

Pulisic is reportedly ready to take a significant pay cut to unlock new targets and Chelsea will only demand a transfer fee of just £20m ($24m) for him too.

The Blues would make a profit for Pulisic if they recoup more than £12m ($15.2m) after losing after the £54m ($68.6m) transfer from Borussia Dortmund ) reportedly waived him for four years.

There could also be a twist in this story. With Eagle Football Holdings as Lyon’s controlling shareholder, led by American businessman John Textor, it’s the same people with 45% of Crystal Palace’s shares who have been floated as a potential new club for Pulisic.

With ambitions to play in Europe, interest from Palace may still seem unlikely, but with a transfer favored on all sides, Chelsea and Pulisic scrambling to reach a friendly decision still look set to happen.

June 26, 2023
Chelsea is about to finish the first of its six medical exams to start the Mauricio Pochettino transfer plan.

In the coming days, a number of players entering and leaving Stamford Bridge will undergo a variety of tests, including a medical for Nicolas Jackson, a young player from Villarreal.

Chelsea is moving quickly to make sure that their planned moves during the summer transfer window go through so that Mauricio Pochettino, the team’s new head coach, has the best possible starting spot. As new owners Boehly-Clearlake stamped their authority on the endeavor over the past year, the entire club was turned upside down.

On the field, the transition was more obvious as nearly every department underwent significant changes as a result of the approximately £600 million in transfers that took place off the field. Overall, it left the squad bloated. Some deals were successful, some failed, and for some, the verdict is still out.

Before being fired, Thomas Tuchel had trouble getting his players to perform, and Graham Potter was considered to be the better choice to take the project forward. That didn’t work out as expected because he was fired after the ownership increased spending significantly in January.

The need to trim the squad is evident and has already started, with Pochettino entering his first season after leading Tottenham to a 12th-place finish in the Premier League. Deals have already been reached, and it appears that Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Hakim Ziyech will all undergo medical exams to finalize their moves to the Saudi Pro League in the coming days.

Before he confirms his transfer, Mateo Kovacic is preparing to join Manchester City and appears to be scheduled for tests. London is aware that Kai Havertz will have a medical at Arsenal this weekend before moving across London for £65 million. The Chelsea squad will be reduced by five departures, but there is also a need to strengthen.

Having already confirmed the participation of both Christopher Nkunku and Kendry Paez in the window, they are getting closer to closing yet another deal this summer. With Nicolas Jackson preparing to leave Villarreal for approximately £31 million, Chelsea appears to be adding a third player.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the striker’s medical with the Blues is complete, and his agent Diomansy Kamara virtually confirmed the agreement by writing on Instagram: “Medical done. Deal is approaching. Not done yet. God’s timing is best, so there’s no need to rush, says Nicolas Jackson. “.

However, there has already been a lot of progress for Chelsea to consider.
It remains to be seen how the transfer window will be evaluated after the deadline has passed.

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Chelsea gives a weak-up call to Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia incentive as Newcastle interested in £60m deal

Plus the latest on Manchester United’s goalkeeper hunt, Arsenal’s third offer for Declan Rice, talks with Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, Barcelona’s bid for a midfielder and more.

Chelsea want to meet Manchester United in person to negotiate the sale of Mason Mount. The Blues have now turned down three offers from the Red Devils. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United are also in the hunt for a new goalkeeper as David de Gea’s future hangs ‘in the balance’. The Spaniard’s contract expires at the end of June and the club are eyeing the arrivals of André Onana from Inter, Diogo Costa from Porto and David Raya from Brentford. (air sports)

Arsenal are set to make a third offer for West Ham captain Declan Rice due to rival interest from Manchester City. The Gunners will also be doing their best to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham are hoping Arsenal’s new offer for Rice will put an end to the transfer saga. (daily email)

Chelsea are moving forward in talks to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, while Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson will undergo a medical ahead of a £30m move. (evening standard)

Juventus are set to sell winger Federico Chiesa for £52m, with Liverpool, Bayern Munich and PSG interested in a deal. (Gazetta dello Sport)

Liverpool are ready to test Real Madrid’s resolve with a bold offer for midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (The National)

Barcelona are offering Inter €15m for Marcelo Brozovic, who is also being courted by Saudi teams. (SPORTS)

Tottenham are ready to rekindle their interest in centre-back Gleison Bremer, who they signed ahead of his move to Juventus last summer. (The Daily Telegraph)

Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s transfer to Spurs could be completed by the end of the weekend as the Empoli star undergoes a medical on Sunday. (Sports Media Set)

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Chelsea makes over £100 million by selling FOUR players, in order to fund their increased transfer plans

Although Chelsea may have recently made a lot of purchases, it now appears that the sale of just three first-team fringe players, all of whom are headed to Saudi Arabia, will net the team at least £100 million.

Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, and Kai Havertz, who are all headed to Arsenal, are the four first-team players that Chelsea are getting ready to part ways with for a whopping combined fee of £107 million.

The Blues want to sell the last three to various Saudi Arabian clubs in an effort to raise enough money for Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton. Personal considerations shouldn’t be a problem for the Ecuadorian international, who is thought to be interested in the Stamford Bridge move.

Because of the anticipated volume of sales in west London, it appears that newly appointed manager Mauricio Pochettino will have a sizeable budget to work with. Seven Chelsea regulars may all depart in the upcoming days.

N’Golo Kante already left to join Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, but Matteo Kovacic is soon to be formally introduced as a Manchester City player.

Mason Mount is a fan favorite, and Manchester United and Liverpool are both showing a lot of interest in him. Manchester United has already had two bids for the England international rejected. Mount is unlikely to play football in the capital next season, regardless of which of the two clubs he chooses, as Chelsea will not sell for less than £60 million.

Germany international Havertz will join Arsenal at the Emirates after a deal has been reached. The 24-year-old has been actively promoting the transfer and has already reached an understanding with the Gunners regarding personal terms.

Comment below with your thoughts on whether Chelsea will sign Caicedo this summer.

Chelsea should have no trouble meeting Brighton’s £80 million asking price for Caicedo as a result of all these departures, at least theoretically. The Blues’ £60 million offer for the 21-year-old was turned down two weeks ago, and they have yet to make another one.

The people in charge at Stamford Bridge are reportedly desperate to sign Caicedo so that they can pair him up in midfield with club-record signing Enzo Fernandez the following season.

Pochettino hasn’t officially taken over yet, but the Argentinean manager is likely to have spoken with those in charge of the team before him to discuss potential additions and departures.

The former Tottenham manager will be well aware of the size of the task that lies ahead of him in west London as Chelsea attempts to recover from one of their worst seasons in recent memory last time out.

Last season, the Blues spent over £600 million on new players during both the summer and winter transfer windows, yet they finished 12th, their lowest position ever

June 26, 2023
Chelsea is getting ready to make a £64 million offer for the World Cup player who astounded Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chelsea is now preparing an offer to sign Diogo Costa da Porto, while Mauricio Pochettino seems to buy a fantastic goalkeeper.
This is according to a Bola in Portugal.

What is the story?
Well, the exit of the Portuguese news believes that Chelsea would like to sign an important update on Kepa Arizarabalaga and Edouard Mendy.
As a result, the efforts to sign Costa da Porto seem to sign.

A Bola understands Chelsea are considering making a €75m (£64m) bid for the Portugal international, with the Blues hoping to strike a deal where that amount will be paid in three instalments.

It says Chelsea want to pay €25m (£21m) now and the remaining €50m (£43m) in the future to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

The interest in Costa comes after he enjoyed a superb 2022/23 season in which he kept 20 clean sheets in 41 appearances and conceded just 30 goals.

The 23-year-old also started for Portugal at the World Cup, where he stunned Cristiano Ronaldo after coming dangerously close to missing out in the 3-2 win over Ghana when he rolled the ball towards Inaki Williams rather than tossing it long into the match. last seconds.

Update on Diogo Costa could be a sign of Chelsea changing plans

It was recently rumored that Pochettino now plans to start the 2023/24 season with Kepa as the No.1 goalkeeper, according to Sky Sports.

It is clear that this is in contradiction with what a Bola has reported about the coast, so an exit of news has been deceived, or there has been a real change of planning at Stamford Bridge.

In our opinion, Chelsea must follow in the footsteps of Manchester City and Liverpool being great in a main goalkeeper: they can be the difference between a good season and a great one.

Make sure to keep an eye on this situation, because soon an offer must be made for the coast.

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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
Thiago Silva set for surprise new Chelsea role as unexpected transfer ‘confirmed’

Chelsea news: Cesar Azpilicueta is set to leave the club this summer, leaving a huge void for Thiago Silva and Reece James that the Blues must now fill without a captain.

Mauricio Pochettino faces the biggest challenge as Chelsea manager even before becoming head coach. With his official start date not earlier than July 1, things could be very different when he arrives at Cobham.

He is likely to be without a group of at least seven first-team players, as well as Denis Zakaria and Joao Felix, whose loans have not been renewed.

Even for a big team of 32 players, that’s quite a difference. Now, in the final week before the actual preparations for the pre-season tour of America begin, Pochettino must prepare for a reality many have not anticipated.

After 11 years at the club, Cesar Azpilicueta will leave Chelsea and step down as captain.

The 33-year-old replaced John Terry as permanent captain after leaving Stamford Bridge in 2017. Since then he has guided the team to wins in the Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup, Super Cup UEFA and the Club World Cup. He also captained three FA Cup final defeats and one League Cup final defeat.

After a glorious spell at the club, he is now preparing to move to new pastures, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The transfer guru says Azpilicueta has agreed personal terms with Inter Milan and could have his contract terminated by Chelsea to ensure the deal goes through.

Out of respect for Azpilicueta, who made his 500th blue appearance for Chelsea earlier this season, the Blues would terminate his contract. After being linked with a move to Barcelona for much of last summer, he has signed a late two-year extension.

With injuries and extra competition in the squad, he has played just 1,500 minutes of league football, the least since he joined over 500 minutes.

Compared to the 2019/20 season, his playing time has more than halved. It is proof that he has struggled to work as a full-back or a conventional full-back in recent seasons, although he has continued to remain an important option as a full-back in a back three .

It now looks like he will move on before the Pochettino era really begins, leaving plenty for the new manager and players to replace.
Azpilicueta is expected to leave the club due to a lack of experience and notable managers.

Thiago Silva is said to be the only first-team player over 30, while only four players are said to be over 25. Potential newcomers aside, Silva is now miles ahead of the closest player in age. Now he may also have to take on a new role in the team.

As vice-captain following Jorginho’s departure in January, the Brazilian has steadily taken over the armband since he arrived from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020 and will now be a prime candidate to take on the full-time job.

Apart from Reece James, Ben Chilwell and possibly Raheem Sterling, there is a great lack of choices in this regard. While there are emerging leaders within Enzo Fernandez who fit this picture, there is much to replace in terms of leadership and experience.

For Silva, who himself has a one-year rolling contract, that would be nothing new after spending his entire career as leader and captain, but it would also be an interim solution for the 38-year-old who is unable to play forever.

after you. Kepa Arrizabalaga has also captained matches this season with other options off the pitch, but his long-term future is uncertain. James is a natural fit, but he’s a shy character and could possibly serve as Silva’s replacement for another season.

However, after appointing Hugo Lloris as his captain at Tottenham Hotspur shortly after arriving, Pochettino will now need to quickly assess his squad and make a similar choice at Chelsea.

June 24, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino’s dream: Lavia signs, Fernandez excels, and a $80 million transfer is successful. midfield for Chelsea

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino takes over at Chelsea next week and there is plenty to do in the summer transfer window to ensure he has the perfect squad for the Premier League

Soon Mauricio Pochettino will officially take over as new Chelsea manager. Though he did a lot of behind-the-scenes work before starting his new job on July 1st.

Pochettino will be keen to move forward in the transfer window, with targets discussed with owner Todd Boehly and the recruiting team at Stamford Bridge.

Pochettino would like to bring two new midfielders to the club this summer and those two new signings would form the new manager’s dream combination.

Players such as Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount have all been linked with a departure from Stamford Bridge, while N’Golo Kante has already departed and Mateo Kovacic look set to join Manchester City, paving the way for new signings. Done.

Pochettino could opt for a three in midfield, or he could revert to a previously favored 4-2-3-1 which would require two defensive midfielders.

Here, football.london experiences what the opening day of the season might look like and who those two or three might be.

Romeo Lavia

The first midfielder to cross the threshold of Stamford Bridge could very well be Romeo Lavia. The Southampton midfielder is one of the Blues’ main targets and Chelsea have opened talks with Southampton about signing Lavia this summer, football.london has learned.

However, the Blues face fierce competition in the form of London rivals Arsenal, who are also keen to sign teenager Saints, who were one of the few to impress in their relegation campaign last season.

Southampton are believed to want between £40m and £50m for the talented youngster and a deal could give the Gunners a leg up on Chelsea as they focus on getting Declan across the line Rice. Ditto for Chelsea’s next target in midfield.

Moses Caicedo

It is said that the club’s interest in Caicedo won’t stop if Lavia joins. He’s one of the best names they can think of for the job and if the midfielder exodus were to exceed three names, it might not be too unrealistic for both players to end up in blue either.

Ecuadorian media report he would prefer a move to Arsenal – where have we heard that before? However, Chelsea remain in the mix and could be with a revamped midfielder. Energetic, dynamic and technically at ease in several areas, Caicedo is gold dust on the transfer market.

His performances under Roberto De Zerbi have helped establish him as one of the best young midfielders in the world and Chelsea would like to see his speed, possession and excellence between the penalty areas alongside Lavia next season.

Enzo Fernandez

The final piece of the puzzle is Cesc Fabregas’ new metronomic version of Chelsea. He excelled even in a weak squad, even managing to win the club’s Player of the Season award despite only arriving on January 31. Since then, he has participated in all the matches since the start, which explains his short period of adaptation and his importance.

Fernandez delivers control and creativity through deep, old-school Argentinian aggression that is sure to be admired and demanded by fellow countryman Pochettino. In a trio of South American midfielders, Fernandez is the elegant finisher.

The problem with this trio is the goals, but the base provided by the two signings of this hypothetical team gives them the ability to venture forward and into the attacking areas in a way they don’t. couldn’t do before.

June 24, 2023
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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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.

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…

June 22, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino ‘orders’ Chelsea’s transfer officials to sabotage a £34 million Liverpool agreement

Liverpool could be upset with Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino in the transfer window.

Chelsea are reportedly planning to hijack Liverpool’s £34m deal for Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga at the request of new manager Mauricio Pochettino. Both teams are looking for midfield reinforcements and see the 21-year-old as a possible solution to their problems.

Celta are happy to lose their star after a superb La Liga campaign, as their £34m contract includes a release clause – alarming clubs both in the Premier League and across Europe. Liverpool have been one of the strongest links as Jurgen Klopp looks to overhaul his midfield, starting with the finalized deal for Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister.

The Reds were ready to take a ‘concrete step’ for Veiga, as journalist Rudy Galetti explained to Give Me Sport: “The race for Veiga will be won by the fastest club.” He also gave up Manchester City, Real Madrid and Napoli. Tip to try to sign the midfielder even though Chelsea could now start the race.

Spanish magazine Relevo claim Pochettino insisted the Blues pay his release clause as part of the club’s rebuild, with the Argentine looking to build his squad amid massive destruction at the hands of Todd Boehly and his company for the huge £600m Spree outlay in the last two transfer windows before Pochettino arrived.

With Veiga having a fixed transfer fee in his contract, the report says it is up to the clubs to convince him to give them preference over their rivals. While Liverpool have an advantage, Chelsea are said to be ‘booming’ as Pochettino have taken the lead in the transfer market over Veiga.

Chelsea may have stepped up their push to sign Veiga after talks with Brighton over Moises Caicedo were described as ‘slow’ after the Seagulls demanded a price tag of over £100m for the Ecuadorian.

Veiga has been named as one of the Blues’ alternatives as they look to be more cautious in this window, with Romeo Lavia another on the shortlist of players to partner with Enzo Fernandez. However, Arsenal have the upper hand in talks with the Belgian, who could cost up to £40m despite Southampton’s relegation.

The Gunners have a good relationship with his agent, who also represents Bukayo Saka and helped broker a new long-term deal between the club and the recent England hat-trick hero in May.

Meanwhile, Chelsea could sell Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount, while N’Golo Kante is on the verge of turning down a new contract and leaving for Saudi Arabia on a free transfer, so it’s clear why Pochettino insisted on paying Veiga’s release clause.

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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 20, 2023