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Liverpool finds out MAMMOTH’s asking price for a possible Salah replacement.

With several of their best players nearing the end of their contracts, Liverpool may be in for a summer transfer shuffle.

Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all have contracts that expire in 2025. If an agreement cannot be reached, the Reds may consider offers for all three players rather than letting them go for nothing next summer.

Alexander-Arnold has apparently drawn attention from the Bundesliga, with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund being linked to Van Dijk. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has been touted as a possible destination for the player.

Meanwhile, Liverpool successfully repelled a massive offer from Al-Ittihad for Salah during the summer.

Richard Hughes, the new sporting director, will have to make a significant choice because the Saudi Pro League team may return in an effort to make the Egyptian the face of their competition.

A replacement forward will need to be signed if the new Anfield management decides to cash in on Salah.

£85 MILLION MUST BE PAID BY LIVERPOOL FOR KUDUS

Mohammed Kudus, a forward for West Ham, is one of the names being considered for a move to Liverpool. A few weeks ago, Spanish publication Fichajes disclosed that Liverpool was keeping an eye on the Ghanaian international as they developed their plans for the player’s post-Jurgen Klopp future.

Then, reputable transfer reporter David Ornstein revealed that Kudus’s Hammers contract included a release clause, though no money was specified.

To free Kudus from his West Ham contract, any interested parties will need to pay £85 million, according to a recent report from Claret & Hugh.

The source further claims that the forward’s insistence on having the release clause included was crucial in securing a deal for him last summer, and it also reveals that West Ham would need to pay a comparable amount for Lucas Paqueta.

The article claims that the clause has unspecified criteria and that it only becomes operational for a limited period of the transfer window.

FIRST PL SEASON KUDUS IMPRESSES

After spending over £38 million to join the Hammers from Ajax last summer, Kudus has had a respectable debut season in England despite challenging conditions at the London Stadium.

With seven of his goals coming from 31 Premier League games, he has struck 17 goals and given six assists in all competitions. One of his goals, a magnificent solo effort against Freiburg in the Europa League round of 16, has been referred to as a “wonder goal.”

Before making an unexpected transfer to West Ham, the Ghanaian striker developed a strong reputation in Amsterdam, scoring 27 goals in 87 games for Ajax.

Being a flexible left-footer, he can play multiple attacking positions. Similar to Salah, he has spent much of his time on the right flank, but he is also a fantastic centre forward and attacking midfield player.

Kudus is under contract with West Ham till 2028, with an additional year’s option.

EX-RED SUPPORTS KUDUS TO REPLACE OF SALAH

Should the team decide to move Salah, former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique thinks Kudus would be a good substitute.

He told Grosvenor Sports last month that he believed Mohammed Kudus might be a Salah substitute.

“I would have said that even last summer, and he is obviously playing really well for West Ham right now.”

May 10, 2024
Amazing Premier League winger is being monitored by Liverpool

Mohammed Kudus, a top player for West Ham who has shown promise this season, is supposedly of interest to Liverpool.

The energetic forward signed with Ajax last summer after being strongly connected to a number of teams, including Arsenal, a rival team in London, who were looking for a backup for Bukayo Saka.

However, David Moyes was able to persuade the 23-year-old to sign a contract with the Hammers for an estimated £38 million—a bargain in the current transfer window.

Kudus, who made the move to England, has undoubtedly been successful right away, scoring seven goals and dishing out five assists in his thirty Premier League games to date.

But elite teams are undoubtedly keeping a close eye on the adaptable forward after a poor season for West Ham.

Liverpool is enthusiastic about Kudus.

David Ornstein of The Athletics reports that Liverpool is searching for a new wide forward to bolster their already potent offensive lineup.

“A wide forward is one of the areas Liverpool are looking into heading into the summer window,” I have heard. On the podcast The Athletics, he stated.

“I’m not sure if Kudus is a viable option, but he’s a fantastic player who had a great first season, so it would be shocking if Liverpool and any other top team weren’t considering him to bolster that area of the pitch.”

Although it appears likely that Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian winger, will stay at Anfield past the summer window, questions have been raised regarding his future at the club.

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Three will arrive at Anfield when Liverpool’s Arne Slot revolution begins.

With their methodical acquisition of Arne Slot from Feyenoord, Liverpool has once again set the standard. The Reds wasted no time in guaranteeing that there will be some continuity following Jurgen Klopp’s final departure from Anfield.

The first team squad can rest easy knowing that a succession plan is in place, even though they will need to adjust to a new working environment and possibly a different management style.

Nothing is worse for a worker in any organisation than to believe that their employer—a venerable football team in this case—is not giving them enough guidance.

Three more will follow Arne Slot at Liverpool.

With the exception of the Super League fiasco, FSG has been steadfast in their support of its management and open about their goals ever since taking over the team.

The Reds are serious about their game, as seen by Slot’s approaching arrival. No more of those “will they, won’t they” types of situations that seem to be eating up far too much time at rival Manchester United.

The players for Liverpool will know exactly what to expect when they return for preseason when the season ends.

After a few weeks of work, it will be clear whether some of Klopp’s most devoted players can handle Slot’s style of play.

If nothing else, the manager will feel secure in the knowledge that he is surrounded by capable individuals.

This is due to the fact that sources have informed Football Insider that analyst Etienne Reijnen, head of performance Ruben Peeters, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff of Feyenoord have all decided to follow Slot to Liverpool.

If nothing else, the manager will feel secure in the knowledge that he is surrounded by capable individuals.

This is due to the fact that sources have informed Football Insider that analyst Etienne Reijnen, head of performance Ruben Peeters, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff of Feyenoord have all decided to follow Slot to Liverpool.

May 6, 2024
Transfer news: Chelsea are considering moves for a striker with three names in the fray

Chelsea keep an eye on Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus and Bradley Barcola

According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea are considering a striker this summer, with Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus and Bradley Barcola all under consideration.

After missing out on the signing of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, the Blues are also looking for a centre-forward and have recently identified Folarin Balogun as a perfect candidate to sign.

Injuries to Carney Chukwuemeka and Christopher Nkunku could force the Londoners to look again for an attacking player, and they appear to have found their target.

Chelsea want to sign PSG target Bradley Barcola.

However, Mauricio Pochettino remains cryptical about signing a new striker as he puts his faith in Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja. The latter is now nearing his return from a lengthy knee injury and will play an Under-21 match to get back into shape.

However, the Blues are on the market to sign a number 10 and see Barcola in the role. Kudus and Johnson are other candidates, but nothing is certain at the moment. Chelsea are exploring their options and could go one step ahead of the summer transfer window expiring for the aforementioned players.

While Jackson has potential, he is far from being a prolific goalscorer. He also lacks experience and may need guidance and support. The arrival of reinforcements should make life easier for the young man.

Chelsea wanted to add another striker and have expressed interest in signing Brennan Johnson.

Johnson is a versatile striker and already has plenty of Premier League experience. Kudus is an Ajax Amsterdam star and possibly the best player of the three. He has incredible versatility and is a dominant player going forward. Barcola is a leading talent and is ready to take the next step in his career. Chelsea could help him with this.

Given that Kudus and Barcola are both dynamic and established players at the highest level in Europe, they can both be excellent choices. Kudus can play attacking midfielder and right wing, while Barcola can play both right and left wing. We don’t have enough creative players. So if we manage to sign Barcola or Kudus, it will give more depth to our offensive line.

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Moises Caicedo was given excuse after terrible cameo debut in Chelsea loss to West Ham

The 21-year-old will not want to see his Blues debut back anytime soon.

After a shocking 37 minutes for his new team in a 3-1 loss to West Ham at the London Stadium, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been given a lifeline.

In the final seconds of the second half, the midfielder gave away a penalty that allowed the Irons to win the game thanks to Lucas Paqueta, making it the worst possible start to his time with the Blues.

Chelsea, Brighton, and Liverpool had been negotiating for the Ecuadorian international for several months, but Mauricio Pochettino’s team ultimately prevailed after it appeared that Jurgen Klopp’s team might have snuck in with a last-minute £110 million offer.

However, he finally left the Seagulls for Chelsea last Monday for a British record fee of £115 million, and fans questioned whether a week of training with the team would be enough to earn him a starting spot against David Moyes’ team.

It appeared as though Sunday could be the start of the 21-year-old’s dream career when he was joined by former Southampton star Romeo Lavia as new midfield prospects for the team. But it wasn’t to be.

West Ham took the lead twice after Carney Chukwuemeka’s first-half goal, thanks to goals from Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio, but Caicedo’s substitution of vice captain Ben Chilwell appeared to further disrupt the Blues’ formation and cohesiveness.

The second half was painful to watch as Chelsea moved the ball around carelessly and erratically, leading to Caicedo’s defensive error in the end.

In addition to the penalty, he also committed eight separate turnovers of the ball and two fouls, all while teammates’ fans mocked him online.

Jamie Redknapp, a Sky Sports analyst, attributes those errors to a lack of recent playing time prior to joining the Blues and thinks his future in a Blue shirt will be much brighter.

Redknapp said, “We have the luxury of hindsight [on Pochettino’s substitutions], but perhaps using someone to release into midfield and maybe bringing Conor Gallagher and bringing [Moises] Caicedo in. However, when you speak to the stats guys here, he has not played for 60 days, and you can see that rustiness because he gives the penalty away.

“Only the manager can see how he has trained; he is new to the club and may have felt he wasn’t ready for 45 minutes yet, but he will improve because it can only get better after giving up a penalty on your debut.

“However, there were some aspects that they simply could not master in the second half despite having played very well in the first. “.

August 23, 2023
Chelsea transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino has reinforced Mohammed Kudus amid Man City hijacking plot

Chelsea Transfer News: Get all the latest Chelsea transfer news, including updates on Yeremy Pino, Jeremy Doku and Mohammed Kudus

Chelsea have reportedly turned their attention to Villarreal striker Yeremy Pino after dropping Michael Olise.

According to Simon Phillips, the Blues have identified the former Arsenal and Tottenham target as their new attacking target. The journalist wrote in his column that he was told from three different sources that the interest was real.

Pino, who played with Nicolas Jackson at Villarreal, is held in high esteem in Spain after graduating from the academy there. However, as he only signed a new contract in 2021, he could cost close to £68million.

Man City hijack

Yino is not the only player on the radar at Chelsea this summer, Rennes striker Jeremy Doku is linked with him.

According to French newspaper L’Équipe, the Blues are keen on the Belgian despite Manchester City leading the race to have the 21-year-old replace Riyad Mahrez at the Premier League champions.

According to the report from France, Rennes are reportedly ready to sell the documentary for around €60m (£51.4m) this summer.

Kudus West Ham boost

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Ajax star Mohammed Kudus have been boosted after West Ham’s initial offer for the playmaker was rejected.

According to The Athletic, the Hammers’ offer fell below Ajax’s valuation of the 23-year-old, despite technical director Tim Steidten traveling to Amsterdam to complete a deal. Brighton are said to have reached an agreement in principle with the Eredivisie side, but have yet to agree personal terms. And while teams outside Stamford Bridge are unable to finalize a deal, Chelsea remain interested.

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“His quality”: Mauricio Pochettino says he is so enthusiastic to work with the 19-year-old Chelsea player

Mauricio Pochettino has pronounced his joy about Romeo Lavia, who completed his move to Chelsea on Friday.

The blues announced this morning that Romeo Lavia, 19, joined the club from Southampton.

Despite the fact that last season was in the first team football last season, Lavia showed enough during the Premier League relegation of Southampton to earn a controversial transfer.

He has arrived in Stamford Bridge as a combative defensive midfielder who offers even more steel and endurance in the middle of the park.

In a press conference prior to the Premier League match with West Ham, Pochettino responded with enormous joy to the earlier news about the signing of Lavia. It is very interesting to consider the Blues head coach

Pochettino said how Chelsea’s YouTube channel quotes: “I think we all know him, his quality, his profile. He is the perfect player for this project. We are excited and are so happy to add it to the team. “”

With Lavia, we suspect Pochettino to buzz with this group of very young and talented players in Chelsea.

We understand the hesitation of a lack of leadership in the spine of the blues, but they cannot help but be enthusiastic about the rising stars which are signed and to pass.

Lavia showed real quality in the Premier League last year to shine in a combat team. I hope he is now able to fit into a Chelsea squad, play good football and get results.

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Chelsea signs Lavia, raising midfielder expenditure for the week to £173 million.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Roméo Lavia from Southampton. The 19-year-old is the second defensive midfielder the club have bought this week, after Moisés Caicedo, and the deals mean Mauricio Pochettino have two players Liverpool have been looking for.

The transfer fee for Lavia could be £58m after paying a British record £115m including extras to sign Caicedo from Brighton. It continues the huge investments under owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Pochettino was keen to create more depth in midfield. Chelsea dropped Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Ruben Loftus-Cheek this year. They started Sunday with a midfield featuring Enzo Fernández, Conor Gallagher and Carney Chukwuemeka in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. The money could be raised by selling Gallagher after the arrival of Lavia, who has signed a seven-year contract.

Chelsea are looking to expand their attacking options, with Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson one of their targets after Michael Olise rejected a move to sign a new contract with Crystal Palace.

Newcastle have agreed to loan sign Chelsea’s Lewis Hall on an obligation to make the deal permanent for £28m plus £7m add-ons. Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali reportedly negotiated the deal to sell the 18-year-old weeks after being offered a new six-year contract. Hall made 12 appearances last season and his departure means 14 players have departed this summer.

Hall, who can also play in midfield, would initially leave for Crystal Palace on loan. However, that deal fell through and he emerged as a target for Newcastle, who can provide Champions League football. His way into the Chelsea first team was blocked by Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella and Ian Maatsen. There will be some turmoil over Chelsea’s decision to sell one of their best academy products. However, the club has to raise funds due to their outrageous spending and the money received for the academy players goes into the accounts as pure financial fair play profit.

August 20, 2023
Chelsea is likely to lose out on a £124 million trio, due to increasing pressure on Moises Caicedo’s pursuit

In the final month of the summer transfer window, Chelsea is juggling many balls, and Mauricio Pochettino is running out of time.

Three midfield targets for Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino are likely to fall through. Seeing the talented trio fail will only increase the pressure already on the Blues to sign Moises Caicedo, and Brighton is preparing for another bid in the coming days.

Chelsea tried to sign the Ecuadorian but were unsuccessful despite throwing £80 million on the table. Since Caicedo signed a new contract earlier this year, the Seagulls are not under any obligation to sell, and they are said to be asking for £100 million.

According to The Guardian, Chelsea will test the waters with a third offer. They had better hope it works this time because Pochettino is watching as the targets on his wish list start to disappear one by one.

There were rumors of negotiations late in the January transfer window for Edson Alvarez, a £40 million-rated midfield general with admirers at Stamford Bridge.

After agreeing to personal terms with the Ajax star, West Ham is poised to outdo Chelsea in the race. The Hammers’ £30 million offer might not be sufficient, but given that they haven’t made a signing yet this summer, they are almost certain to raise the stakes if necessary.

Romeo Lavia is another player who seems unreachable for the Blues. Chelsea has a long-standing interest in the Belgian, just like Alvarez, and they even tried to sign him away from Southampton last summer during the same window that he arrived at St. Mary’s.

After being relegated from the Premier League, Lavia is currently planning to leave the south coast. Pochettino is one of them, but losing out seems to be the more likely outcome given that Liverpool is still in “pole position” to sign the £50 million star.

Mohamed Kudus is the third and last person on the list who is headed elsewhere. The Ghanaian international can be used in the middle of the park to add more attacking flair even though he is not a central midfielder in the same mold as Caicedo, Alvarez, or Lavia.

After a standout World Cup and an 18-goal season with Ajax, elite clubs are lining up to sign the 23-year-old. However, Chelsea might not want to step on their toes while Caicedo negotiations are still ongoing in light of Brighton reaching a statement £34 million agreement.

It will become more difficult for Chelsea to land their top midfield target if they are forced to watch as the trio, who are worth a combined £124 million, depart for Premier League rivals.

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It is still anticipated that Chelsea will sign a marquee name this window.

After a so far eventful summer, it is still expected that Chelsea WILL acquire their target during the current transfer window.

Chelsea must now put their foot firmly on the gas in order to add the final players to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad as the transfer window nears its conclusion.

We have all been following the agonizing Moises Caicedo saga over the past few months, but it appears to be finally coming to an end. According to The Guardian, Caicedo will sign with Chelsea in the end.

According to them, it is still expected that Chelsea will sign Caicedo, even if it means spending £100 million to land their top target.

After the midfielder skipped Sunday’s friendly match between Brighton and Rayo Vallecano, Chelsea is prepared to make a new offer for Caicedo.

This naturally fueled rumors even further, and it appears that the player is now exerting every effort to complete this move.

August 7, 2023
The £35 million target of Chelsea has now been agreed upon by the club, and the contract is almost complete.

Mohammed Kudus, a target for Chelsea, has now signed a contract with Brighton, and his personal terms are nearly set.

Let’s take a look at the situation involving Chelsea and Mohammed Kudus.

What’s the story?

Actually, Fabrizio Romano claimed Chelsea had spoken to the Ghanaian international’s friends and family as they looked into signing him.

According to the aforementioned article from The Athletic, Chelsea also contacted Ajax in an effort to sign Kudus and bring him to Stamford Bridge.

The versatile attacker, though, now appears to be out of reach for Mauricio Pochettino.

According to reports, Brighton and Ajax have reached a €40 million (£35 million) signing agreement for Kudus, setting a new Seagulls club record.

Following Roberto De Zerbi’s decision to make the Ajax No. 1, the 23-year-old is also nearing a personal agreement with the Italian’s camp. 20 is a significant goal for Brighton this summer.

Chelsea might make a strong effort to sign Olise if Kudus leaves for Brighton.

In our opinion, this information may cause Chelsea to become more interested in Michael Olise.

According to a report from RMC Sport in France, the Blues have already submitted a £26 million bid for Crystal Palace No. He is open to joining Chelsea rather than Manchester City this summer, when he turns 7 years old.

Given that Olise already has a very low £35 million release clause, that £26 million offer is undoubtedly insufficient.

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Chelsea should model its success after the three teams listed by Mauricio Pochettino.

Although Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of Chelsea, has emphasized that he needs time to establish a foundation from which to operate, he has insisted that he is targeting immediate success at the club.
The west Londoners, who are currently in the midst of their second full season under the ownership of Todd Boehly and BlueCo, are coming off of an absolutely disastrous season.

The Blues went through four managers in a row and finished in a dismal 12th place, which was their lowest ranking since the 1993/94 campaign.
To help them get out of this mess, they have turned to former Tottenham Hotspur manager Pochettino. In his five preseason matches as manager, the Argentine has not yet lost.

Pochettino suggested in an interview with the Evening Standard after Chelsea’s tour of the United States that in creating long-term plans for success, Chelsea should take the lead from clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid.

Pochettino sternly advised: “You cannot win if you do not build. “You can add names and players; there are some exceptions, but in general it’s the winning clubs.”.

“After putting in a lot of effort and being dependable over the years, Liverpool triumphed. [Manchester] City did the same after seven or eight years under Pep [Guardiola], and Real Madrid as well.

“It’s important to realize that the teams that succeed are the ones that are more reliable and diligent in developing winning strategies. Our responsibility is to maintain the team’s behavior and stability through both good and bad times.

If we want to get there, we need to have a plan. Excellent, if we arrive early.
But even if we don’t, we will still get there eventually.
That is really crucial.
I am aware of the challenges involved in assembling a team that will be able to compete with major teams once more. However, we are creating something unique. “.

Pochettino did, however, acknowledge that Chelsea must be ready to succeed right away and that he cannot merely request more time to deliver.

“It’s a process that takes time, but you can’t ask for time in football. We are aware that we must act immediately. We are at Chelsea and we need to win, is the message I want to get across to everyone here. Today, not tomorrow,” he continued.

The Premier League season for Chelsea begins on Sunday, August 13, when they host Liverpool.

August 6, 2023
Moisés Caicedo’s transfer, Mohammed Kudus’ stance, and Michael Olise’s offer are all current Chelsea news and transfers.

Check out the most recent Chelsea news, including updates on Robert Sanchez, Moises Caicedo, and the Blues’ search for a less expensive Kylian Mbappe replacement.

Chelsea has one week to complete any last-minute transfers before the start of the new Premier League season against Liverpool.

While Mauricio Pochettino has welcomed players like Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, and Axel Disasi to Stamford Bridge, the Blues still desperately need a top-tier defensive midfielder. However, Brighton are adamant that they must obtain a £100 million windfall in order to sign Moises Caicedo, who is still frequently linked with a move to west London.

Lesley Ugochukwu was acquired by Chelsea from Rennes, though it is uncertain if he will be loaned out before the end of August. In other news, the Blues appear to be close to signing Robert Sanchez from Brighton, but a potential transfer for Dusan Vlahovic, who might take Romelu Lukaku’s place at Cobham, is being viewed with skepticism.

As their transfer preference is made known, Chelsea tables their offer for Olise.

In the competition with Manchester City to sign Michael Olise, Chelsea has put forth an offer of €30 million (£25 point 9 million).

When they have more information about the injury that has kept him out of Crystal Palace’s preseason, the Blues will formally make the offer, according to RMC journalist Fabrice Hawkins.

In the midst of a captaincy hint, everything was seen at Chelsea training.

As Mauricio Pochettino gets ready to face Liverpool in the Premier League opener, Chelsea faces a crucial week at Cobham. The Blues have had a productive preseason, winning three of their first five games and playing an attacking brand of football.

Their preseason campaign came to an end in a 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund in Chicago, but the biggest worry was an injury to Christopher Nkunku. Although a prolonged absence appears unlikely, the Frenchman must work quickly to be ready for the match against Liverpool.

While Benoit Badiashile, Armando Broja, and Nkunku are each attending to medical concerns, Pochettino has been working his team hard on the Cobham fields.
As Chelsea begins the final week of preparations, football.London has compiled all of the training-related observations.

Chelsea has plans for Sanchez after a £25 million transfer is official.
In a £25 million deal, Robert Sanchez was acquired by Chelsea on Saturday.

Although Nathan Gissing of Di Marzio appears to have revealed the long-term strategy, the 25-year-old was hired to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Official: Chelsea sign Robert Sanchez from Brighton on a 7yr deal.

Fee agreed between parties: £20m + £5m add-ons. #BHAFC initially asked for £30m, but Chelsea hoped around £20m. #CFC’s plan for Sanchez is to compete with Kepa and then take over as No.1 in time. https://t.co/Fvn17XdkcD

— Nathan Gissing (@NathGissing) August 5, 2023

Robert Sanchez, a recent addition to Chelsea, on Colwill, Cucurella, and Kepa.

In his first interview since joining Chelsea this summer, Robert Sanchez discussed Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

During the interview that was part of the four-minute clip of his first day, Sanchez talked about the Chelsea players he is already familiar with, including Kepa with the Spanish national team and Colwill and Cucurella from his time living on the south coast.

Sanchez, like many others before her, gave Colwill the highest possible recommendation and made a significant prediction about the 20-year-old.

Vlahovic’s position regarding the Chelsea transfer.
According to reports, Dusan Vlahovic would prefer to remain at Juventus over moving to Chelsea as part of a Romelu Lukaku swap deal.

Vlahovic allegedly did not request the move, but he is aware it could happen and would not object to it, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

According to the rumor, Vlahovic wants to make it clear that Juve, not him, would decide whether to pursue a transfer to Chelsea after scoring in Thursday’s preseason win over Real Madrid.

After moving to Chelsea, Sanchez’s first words.
Robert Sanchez has spoken for the first time since Chelsea officially announced his permanent transfer from Brighton.

The 25-year-old has committed to a seven-year deal after joining Chelsea for a reported £25 million, and he appears to be in a battle with Kepa Arrizabalaga for the No. 1 spot. a single goalkeeper.

In his first interview since joining the Blues, Sanchez stated, “I really started my career here in England. Brighton gave and gave me everything I needed as a goalkeeper inside and outside the field of play to get the most out of me, which I’m really happy I did and grateful for. It’s a much bigger challenge now, but I’m up for it.

“Selecting Chelsea was the best decision I could have made because of the amazing opportunities they have provided in front of me to develop more as a goalkeeper, learn, and compete for the position and demonstrate to everyone how good I can be. “.

Eleventh summer signing for Chelsea is “imminent.”.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea’s efforts to sign the next generation of stars have continued with a move to sign Deivid Washington being “imminent.”.

Incredible Caicedo-Chelsea transfer twist.
If Chelsea wants to sign Moises Caicedo this summer, they might have to pay Brighton’s asking price. However, before agreeing to Brighton’s terms, a crucial choice must be made.

The Athletic reported that an “unidentified” club submitted an offer for Caicedo earlier this week, seemingly giving the transfer saga a major turn. Various rumors have identified Premier League teams as the unidentified bidder, and a Saudi Arabian team has also been mentioned; however, it appears unlikely that Chelsea will be impacted.

Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, claims that Chelsea are unconcerned about any alleged mystery club signing Caicedo this summer. However, a recent claim made by the Italian journalist may have Chelsea worried.

The Vlahovic update.

In light of rumors that Dusan Vlahovic might be moving to Chelsea, Massimiliano Allegri has commented on him. The Juventus manager turned to the Serbian on Thursday night in Orlando during a preseason friendly against Real Madrid, despite being strongly linked with a move to west London.

In his post-game interview, Allegri was questioned about Vlahovic, who entered the game with just under 15 minutes remaining. Allegri said in a statement to La Gazzetta dello Sport, as reported by the Evening Standard, “I’m very happy for him. He was going to come off the bench and play for 15 minutes, and we agreed on that before the game.

“Dusan wasn’t entirely convinced, but it was helpful. Aside from scoring a goal, Vlahovic performed admirably on the field and benefited the team. “.

August 5, 2023
“really interesting”: Chelsea will now pay £40 million to sign an “exceptional” player this summer – journalist

Ben Jacobs, a journalist, asserted that Chelsea is now prepared to spend up to £40 million to sign Ajax attacker Mohammed Kudus.

He told GiveMeSport that if an offer of that size does come in, it is still uncertain whether the Dutch side will accept it.

It has come to light that Kudus is one of the players the team is thinking about signing to give their attacking options for the upcoming season a little more depth.

The Cameroonian international has established himself as a highly adaptable member of the attack for club and country, and the Blues undoubtedly benefit greatly from his versatility.

Arsenal and other teams are vying for his services, so they are up against competition. However, it’s thought that they would be prepared to make a higher offer in order to close the deal.

In the present, Jacobs asserts that the Blues are actually prepared to spend up to £40 million to complete the task.

Chelsea was ready to spend £40 million on Kudus.

He declared: “He’s the kind of player Chelsea is looking for. He is a 22-year-old attacking midfielder who wants out of Ajax.

The fee, in my opinion, is going to be really fascinating. We’ll have to wait and see if Chelsea’s asking price of, say, £40 million is sufficient. ”.

The winger for Crystal Palace, Michael Olise, is another player they are thinking about using in the attack. His release clause is said to be very attainable, according to numerous reports.

In order to fend off competition from Manchester City and other clubs, the Blues’ relationship with the player’s family may be crucial.

They are still assessing how seriously his most recent injury will impact his season opener.

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Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have finalized a deal to acquire 25-year-old Monaco center-back

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have finalized a deal to acquire 25-year-old Monaco center-back Axel Disasi, who will become the Blues’ sixth permanent addition of the summer.

Although Disasi has recently been associated with several Premier League teams—Manchester United and Newcastle are just two of the clubs that have been linked with him this summer—the Blues didn’t seem to be in the mix until Sunday, when it unexpectedly became clear that a deal was close.

Romano claims that Chelsea is willing to pay Monaco €45 million for a player who has become more well-known over the past season.

“Chelsea have sealed a deal for Axel Disasi,” the football transfer expert declared.
The two clubs are planning to exchange paperwork and documents.
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A medical formality that Disasi still needs to finish is scheduled to be finished early this week. With the possibility of an additional year, he will agree to a five-year contract with the team.

Romano continued by saying that despite interest from both Newcastle and Manchester United, neither of the two Champions League teams decided to make a bid for the player.

Benoit Badiashile, a central defensive colleague of Disasi, was acquired by Chelsea for €38 million in January, making him the second defender from Monaco that Chelsea has acquired in the past two transfer windows.

Season to remember for Axel Disasi.
Disasi participated in each and every one of Monaco’s 49 competitive games in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and European football last season as they finished sixth in France. In these games, he scored six goals and assisted on four others.

He also earned four France caps during this time and played a minute in the World Cup final. He also turned pro during this time.

Didier Deschamps has used him as a right-back while playing with Les Bleus despite the fact that he is typically a center-back.

The Expected Transfer Value (xTV) for Disasi is €20 million, which indicates that Chelsea is overpaying to sign him.

August 3, 2023
Pochettino faces Cherki, Olise, and Kudus transfer headaches, but Chelsea gets an easy £110m decision.

This summer, Chelsea has been strongly linked to moves for Rayan Cherki, Mohammed Kudus, and Michael Olise, three players with a combined value of £110 million.

Rayan Cherki, Mohammed Kudus, and Michael Olise are three players who are reportedly on Mauricio Pochettino’s shortlist as he searches for a new attacking midfielder this summer. However, with Chelsea also vying for Moises Caicedo’s services, the Blues may be forced to choose just one of the three young playmakers.

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According to reports in London, Cherki’s contract with Olympique Lyonnais expires in two years, and Chelsea is reportedly considering a move for him. The 19-year-old was reportedly the subject of several visits from west Londoners scouts last season, who also kept tabs on Malo Gusto’s development.

Cherki has become one of the most intriguing candidates on Pochettino’s shortlist as Chelsea looks to replace players like Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, and Christian Pulisic. In Ligue 1 last season, he made 34 appearances for Laurent Blanc’s team and was directly involved in ten goals.

The teenage sensation has quickly cemented himself in the Lyon starting lineup despite his young age. He entered the first team quickly a few years ago and, at the age of just 16, made his senior debut in the Champions League.

Football for Kudus. London is aware that the Blues are exploring trade options for the 22-year-old. In 30 appearances for Ajax in the Eredivisie last season, he scored 11 goals and provided four assists.

The Ghanaian international has previously been used as a No. Once the fixtures start coming thick and fast, he is a desirable option because of his 10, and even an eight. Olise, however, might be a wise choice if Chelsea wants to add some Premier League experience.

The Daily Mail cites French publication RMC Sport as saying that the Blues have already made a £39 million offer to Crystal Palace for the 21-year-old. According to the report, the project at Stamford Bridge has “seduced” Olise.

The France Under-21 international’s contract at Selhurst Park includes a £35 million release clause, but Chelsea has offered more than that to try to set up a more palatable payment schedule, according to The Daily Mail. In the Eagles’ 37 appearances in the English Premier League last year, he directly assisted on 13 goals.

Both Olise and Kudus, who would bring important experience and tactical flexibility, are currently injured; the former just had surgery for a hamstring problem, and the latter is only dealing with a minor knock.

The obvious choice is to pursue a move for Cherki because both of them are currently essentially inactive. The Frenchman is not a downgrade, and he would be able to start participating in preseason practices right away.

July 29, 2023
Journalist: Chelsea and the £40 million player Liverpool reportedly wanted are close to reaching a personal agreement.

Mohammed Kudus, an Ajax star who was reportedly a target for Liverpool earlier this summer, is close to moving to the Premier League, but not to join the Reds.

Chelsea and the 22-year-old star are reportedly close to reaching a £40 million deal, according to Ben Jacobs. The Ghanaian international has a contract with Ajax through 2025, but he turned down an additional year’s option back in April, putting a number of elite European clubs on high alert.

Kudus was regarded as a fallback option for Mason Mount in the event that the Reds were unable to sign the former Chelsea player, but it now appears that the deal is off the table for Jurgen Klopp’s team.

While Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal have expressed genuine interest in the attacking midfielder, the Blues are ahead of the pack in finalizing personal terms for him.

Kudus made 84 appearances for de Godenzonen before moving to Ajax from Nordsjlland in 2020. During that time, he registered 11 assists and 23 goals while tallying 23 goals.

At the 2022 World Cup, he also shone on the international stage, scoring two goals against South Korea to lead Ghana to a 3-2 victory. However, on this particular occasion, the Ghanaians were ultimately unable to escape the group.

It is believed that Chelsea would move more quickly to finalize a deal for Kudus if Conor Gallagher were to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.

Who would be left if not Kudus?

Liverpool is in desperate need of midfield reinforcements to go along with the addition of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister because it is now looking very likely that Jordan Henderson and Fabinho will be leaving Anfield this summer.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton is a player to keep an eye on as he has been frequently linked to the team during preseason.

Even though Kudus’ ship may have already left port, Klopp still has plenty of time to find the right candidate during the transfer window.

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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.”

July 25, 2023