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Chelsea find Enzo Fernandez’s dream partner in $101m transfer as Man United wreck ‘perfect’ deal

Chelsea transfer news: Latest Blues media brief with reactions to stories about Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Man United move to Andre Onana

Double deal emerges

Chelsea are expected to finalize a move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Blues have followed Ecuador since the January transfer window and have already seen a £60m ($76m) offer rejected this summer.

Sky Sports now say there is growing confidence Caicedo would be open to a move to Stamford Bridge, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

Caicedo’s deal isn’t the only one on Todd Boehly’s midfield radar. The same report suggests that Romeo Lavia remains of interest between Arsenal and Liverpool. Brighton’s £80m ($101m) price tag for Caicedo means Boehly will have to pull out his checkbook again.

Add in the £40m ($51m) needed to sign Lavia and alongside Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea could have a dream partner for the Argentine with one of the Premier’s best midfield trios. League.

Signing a new midfielder is a top priority for Pochettino, especially after Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount left the club. However, with clubs interested in both Caicedo and Lavia, no one is sure Chelsea will win the race to sign them.

Man United’s Scupper goalkeeper plan

Manchester United have made their first move by signing Inter Milan goalkeeper and Chelsea target Andre Onana. The Cameroon international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League following his impressive performances last season.

United’s first move shot-stopper is said to be worth £39m ($50m), including add-ons. The move was prompted by Erik ten Hag due to their relationship with Ajax, although there is a gap in United’s appreciation of the player with Inter Milan.

The Italian giants want £51.4m ($65m) or their number one. At the moment it is unknown if Chelsea will try to make an offer close to that.

football.london says: The rivalry between Manchester United and Chelsea in the transfer market looks set to continue.

After Mount completes his move to Old Trafford on Wednesday, the aim appears to be to replace David De Gea.
Like Chelsea, United are desperate for a new goalkeeper.

Their opening bid is in danger of being rejected, giving the Blues a huge chance to sign Pochettino’s perfect goalkeeper themselves. Luckily the relationship between Inter and Chelsea is fine after the talks about Romelu Lukaku.

But if Chelsea are to beat their Premier League rivals for Onana, they will need to take the first step towards Inter’s appreciation for him.

It would be a disaster to lose their priority target after learning so early in the window with Manchester United how much they will have to pay to ruin a ‘perfect’ deal.

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Chelsea have every incentive to sign the “next Zinedine Zidane,” With the initial $65 million offer being rejected.

Mauricio Pochettino’s ideal lineup for Liverpool, Rayan Cherki, and Dusan Vlahovic are discussed in the most recent Chelsea transfer news, which is covered by the Blues media.

According to reports, Juventus has turned down Chelsea’s offer for Dusan Vlahovic worth €60 million ($65 million). Following Kai Havertz’s transfer to Arsenal, the Blues are reportedly looking for a new number nine this summer.

Italian reports claim that Juventus swiftly rejected Chelsea’s initial offer for the Serbian striker. It is believed that the Italian powerhouses won’t sell until they are paid at least as much as they did for him from Fiorentina, which was £66.86 million ($84.86 million).

Despite this, the same report indicates that the Old Lady are considering a move for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund to replace Vlahovic.

The next player on Mauricio Pochettino’s list this summer appears to be Vlahovic, according to football.london. The Argentine’s frontline will undoubtedly improve with the addition of Nicolas Jackson, but the Argentine will undoubtedly prioritize a strong presence before the start of the season with Liverpool, just like the Serbian did.

Despite the number of departures that have been confirmed in the last ten days, Chelsea doesn’t lack for cash. Unfortunately for Todd Boehly, the club cannot make the same mistakes it did in the previous season or it will face another sale bonanza the following summer.

If Pochettino prefers Vlahovic as his preferred striker, the next offer must be more enticing for Juventus to accept in order to avoid engaging in yet another bidding war.

On the radar is a playmaker similar to Zidane.

Rayan Cherki, a playmaker for France’s Under-21 team and Lyon, is reportedly a player Chelsea are “exploring” the signing of.

Following his performances at the Under-21s European Championship this summer, Cherki won over a number of teams in Europe. The 19-year-old is a candidate for the Mason Mount spot at Chelsea, along with Gabri Veiga of Celta Vigo and Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen.

Zinedine Zidane and Kylian Mbappe have previously given the Lyon player glowing recommendations. Cherki has even drawn comparisons to Zidane due to his attacking style and goal-scoring prowess in France.

It is reasonable to conclude that Chelsea’s plan to replace Mason Mount is a youthful one, according to football.London. At such a young age, Wirtz, Veiga, and Cherki have all advanced to senior status at their respective clubs, making them ideal candidates for years to come.

Todd Boehly may have made a wise business decision by signing Cherki. The midfielder, who can also play out wide at age 19, has the talent and versatility to elevate Pochettino’s squad for the upcoming campaign. Everything depends on the cost.

Similar to Chelsea, Lyon is not playing in Europe this year despite having a very bad season under Laurent Blanc. One potential way to reinvest in the playing group is by selling one of their best players.

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‘On Monday,’ according to Fabrizio Romano, a Chelsea player is getting his medical clearance to leave today.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Mason Mount, a midfielder for Chelsea, will have his medical at Manchester United today.

He announced on Twitter that the deal had reached the last hurdle before both parties could declare it final.

With him personally pushing for a move away from Stamford Bridge, the past week or so has been crucial for the Mount deal.

This is in spite of rumors that the England international has been the subject of a more than competitive salary offer for some time.

The Blues initially turned down three offers from United because they still thought highly of him.

However, he only has a year left on his contract with West London, and the fact that he is unwilling to leave suggests that they may have been planning to get rid of him for nothing.

Mount medical today

After some negotiation, the two parties settled on a deal, and according to Romano, the player who had been called “unbelievable” is now scheduled to have a medical with his prospective new team.

Mason Mount will have medical tests on Monday, after which he will finally sign a five-year contract to become a new Manchester United player, the speaker stated.

“Contract through June 2028 with a June 2029 extension option.
“To Chelsea, $55 million plus.
statement made this week.
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The news will undoubtedly divide the fan base, with some looking to blame the new ownership structure at Stamford Bridge.

Some people, however, may not be happy to see the player return to the team next season because of his lack of loyalty.

July 6, 2023
Following the Moises Caicedo talks, Chelsea experiences transfer setbacks with Arsenal and Liverpool.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In response to another Chelsea player leaving, Tammy Abraham and Kai Havertz post on Instagram.

As another first-team player left Chelsea, AC Milan yesterday officially announced the signing of Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Due to the sheer volume of player sales this summer, Chelsea fans will grow accustomed to saying goodbye, but Friday’s departure of Ruben Loftus-Cheek may be more painful than most.

After making the transition from the Blues academy to the senior team, the 27-year-old midfielder has become a huge fan favorite at Stamford Bridge.

After 155 first-team appearances for his boyhood club, he departs.

He then makes the bold decision to relocate to Italy in order to try to succeed with AC Milan during his prime years.

Following the confirmation of his transfer to Milan, Loftus-Cheek posted a tearful statement on Instagram.

Numerous people have praised him in the comments, including his former teammates Kai Havertz and Tammy Abraham.

Havertz, an attacking midfielder for Arsenal who was recently traded by Chelsea, responded to Loftus-Cheek. Take care, my brother, he said. ”.

A heartfelt response was posted by Roma striker Abraham in another place.
All the best, brother.
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It sounds as though Loftus-Cheek was equally well-liked in the locker room as he was in the crowd.

We will undoubtedly wish him success in the renowned red and black in Milan.

With so many members of the squad departing, it really does feel like Chelsea is starting a new chapter.

Hopefully, Mauricio Pochettino, our new head coach, will be the ideal leader to turn things around and get us back to competing at the highest level.

July 5, 2023
Chelsea must make a £34 million decision as Mauricio Pochettino offers Moises Caicedo a transfer alternative.

Chelsea need midfield reinforcements, with Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia among the players Mauricio Pochettino is considering

Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic for just £34m this summer. The Blues are currently negotiating a deal with Brighton to sign Moises Caicedo, but Milinkovic-Savic could prove to be the perfect cheap alternative.

football.london understands that Arsenal tried to sign Caicedo in January and made two offers which were quickly rejected.

However, they have since cooled their interest in the 21-year-old. Despite being pressured to leave, Caicedo signed a contract extension a few months later that will keep him at the Amex Stadium until 2027.

football.london understands the Blues have a strong interest in the Ecuador international and they are aware he could cost around £80million.

Caicedo has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Chelsea and it is now up to the two clubs to agree a transfer fee – the Ecuador international has reportedly been promised he could leave Brighton this summer.

Considering Chelsea have already parted ways with N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the Blues could be looking to sign more than one new central midfielder ahead of next season.

A report from CaughtOffside has now revealed that Milinkovic-Savic has been offered to the West Londoners as he enters the final 12 months of his contract with Lazio.

Former Blues player Mateja Kezman is the Serbian midfielder’s agent and that could help the Blues negotiate a deal that would see the 28-year-old join Stamford Bridge this summer.

The report adds that Chelsea like Milinkovic-Savic and are ready to consider him as a possible option to strengthen their midfield.

Caicedo and Southampton talent Romeo Lavia are seen as priorities for the Blues, but Milinkovic-Savic is an affordable alternative and could be the perfect partner for Enzo Fernandez in midfield.

The Serbian international has impressed during his time in Italy and is regarded as a strong box-to-box midfielder.

Milinkovic-Savic scored 11 goals and provided a further eight assists in 47 appearances for Lazio last season, showing he can contribute goals and assists from a deeper position, something Chelsea lacked last season.

Juventus and other Premier League clubs have been touted as potential destinations for the 28-year-old but it appears Kezman is keen to help his former club sort out their midfield woes and would be willing to negotiate a deal for Milinkovic-Savic at Stamford. Bridge.

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Moreira signs with Chelsea

Portuguese Under-21 international Diego Moreira has completed his move from Benfica to Chelsea.

The winger, whose father Almami was a Guinea-Bissau international, joined from Standard Liège in 2020 and was instrumental in the club’s UEFA Youth League triumph in 2022. The 18-year-old picked up two assists in the final, which Salzburg beat 6 -0.

Moreira played regularly for Benfica B last season having already made his first team debut. He came out in May 2022 against Pacos de Ferreira.

The full-back currently represents his country at the Under-21 European Championship and has played against the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Don Hutchinson considers one player’s decision to leave Chelsea to be a “great move.”

Expert Don Hutchinson has claimed he believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek made the right decision to leave Chelsea.

Taking to Twitter, he welcomed the England international opting for a move abroad to maximize his potential.

It has been claimed that Loftus-Cheek has already undergone a medical examination ahead of a possible move to AC Milan in the coming days.

The move sees the Blues part ways with another academy graduate who has been associated with the club for more than half his life.

Although he also featured regularly as a central midfielder, he was used as a substitute for Reece James when the latter was injured.

Loftus-Cheek’s ability to carry on was seen as the best possible replacement for the 23-year-old, although captain Cesar Azpilicueta was also available.
Hutchinson was impressed with Loftus-Cheek

However, last season was expected to be the club’s last with them having to sell to raise money for this summer.
Hutchinson has now said he believes it will be a big move for the England national team.

He said, “Good for him. He could have stayed in his comfort zone and stayed in the prem. Very jealous of the boys who are now going to Serie A.

“Great move on his part. Now out of his comfort zone. Huge club, new language, new city, etc.”

The player is one of several players whose departure from Stamford Bridge has already been announced.
Yesterday saw an official report that Kai Havertz had completed his big money transfer across the capital to Arsenal.

July 3, 2023
Pochettino can assemble his ideal Chelsea starting lineup with a wildcard £43 million transfer in the Cherki deal and Caicedo signing.

This summer, Chelsea has already completed a number of transfers, and Mauricio Pochettino will be able to create the ideal starting lineup with the help of three more.

With just three transfers, Mauricio Pochettino can create the ideal Chelsea starting lineup. The Blues now have just three positions available as a result of the additions of Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, and Malo Gusto.

Before Gabriel Slonina is prepared to take over in goal, Pochettino must first find a seasoned goalkeeper who can unseat Kepa Arrizbalaga and serve as a superior fill-in. The 19-year-old goalkeeper moved from Chicago Fire to Stamford Bridge for £12 million last summer before coming back on loan to the MLS team for the rest of the season.

It is unclear whether Slonina, who signed a contract keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2028, will be added to the starting lineup or given a loan this season. The United States international, however, has a wealth of untapped potential that is waiting to be discovered.

Second, Chelsea is in dire need of a new defensive midfielder. With Jorginho departing for Arsenal in January and N’Golo Kante departing for Saudi Arabia, a No. An urgent signing should be number 6.

Gabriel Slonina

Pochettino is able to choose from a variety of exciting wingers for the Blues’ attack. But the former Tottenham manager, who expects Christopher Nkunku to play as a No. 9, could use a backup option. 10 lagging either Nicolas Jackson or Armando Broja.

Rayan Cherki and Florian Wirtz haven’t recently been linked with a move to west London, despite Chelsea supporters pleading with the club to consider them. However, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t harbor any aspirations.
So let’s talk about football now.
London has examined the possible starting lineups for the Blues under Pochettino after just three significant transfers.

Formation

Pochettino is renowned for his futuristic outlook. He has consistently preferred a 4-2-3-1 over other formations over the years, which looks like a 4-3-3 when attacking and a 4-4-2 when defending.

Goalkeeper.

Despite occasional bursts of brilliance, Kepa hasn’t been able to make an impression since spending a record-breaking sum of money to join Chelsea a few years ago. The Blues need look no further than Keylor Navas with Slonina rising through the ranks.

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Chelsea transfer rumors: Fofana offered to Bayern Munich; Lukaku asking price fixed

Gabri Veiga looked like an alternative to Mason Mount

New goal from the goalkeeper to replace Edouard Mendy

Chelsea call price for Christian Pulisic

Inter are preparing a loan offer for Romelu Lukaku, including a €30m buyout obligation, but Chelsea are expecting €40m. (Sky Sport Italy)

Lukaku has rejected an offer of £50m a year from Al Hilal because he wants to return to Inter. (Sky Sports News)

Chelsea to try to replace Mason Mount with Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga. (Evening Standard)

Chelsea and Man Utd have now agreed a combined £60million for Mount. (David Orstein)

The plan is to sign a younger goalkeeper to rival Kepa Arrizabalaga and one of the names on Chelsea’s shortlist is 21-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk stopper Anatoliy Trubin. (Fabrizio Romano)

Santos are about to sell 18-year-old forward Angelo Gabriel for fifteen million euros. Barcelona should not activate their option to match the offer. (Gazeta Esportiva

Wesley Fofana was offered to Bayern Munich this summer, with Thomas Tuchel known to be a huge fan, but the German side believe the centre-back is too expensive. (Sport1)

AC Milan are looking to sign Christian Pulisic for around £13m but Chelsea want more than £20m to part ways with the American. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri has rejected interest from Chelsea and Manchester City in extending his contract with the Emirates. (The Athletic)

July 2, 2023
After Liverpool’s decision and seven closed deals, Chelsea receives a £60 million boost in Moises Caicedo’s transfer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There is a huge hole in Mauricio Pochettino’s side as Ruben Loftus-Cheek could become the fifth midfielder to leave in the last six months. It is young and inexperienced in the engine room even with Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemka, and the returning loanee players Cesare Casadei and Andrey Santos.

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

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

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

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

June 30, 2023
18-year-old attacker will now be a part of Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea team for preseason.

According to reports from Brazil, striker Angelo Gabriel will now be part of Chelsea’s squad for the next pre-season.

According to Gazeta Esportiva, the striker will join the team once his planned transfer from Santos is completed.

The signing of Angelo is another sign that the club are sticking to their mantra of signing young players with the intention of making them the first stars of the team of the future.

One of the most exciting signings of the last 12 months has been Andrey Santos, who previously played for Brazil in the senior team.

Some members of the club are said to be happier with his capture than the club-record signing of Enzo Fernandez, which came later. Pochettino takes Angelo for the pre-season

Yesterday it was reported that the midfielder will be part of Pochettino’s plans for the Blues’ pre-season tour of the United States.
It appears he won’t be the only young star on the tour, with Angelo now rumored to be alongside him.

The upcoming pre-season campaign will be one of the most exciting in years as the Blues enter a new era under the Argentine.

Several big names have already left the club and all are eagerly awaiting signings to enable the club to try again to compete next season.

They appear to be doing everything they can to bring in Moises Caicedo from Brighton, and will do their utmost in the coming days to secure the cash-strapped midfielder for fellow midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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‘Terrific’ A Chelsea player is going to join a new club, and the medical is on Thursday, according to a journalist

Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek will undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of his upcoming move to AC Milan.
So says Daily Telegraph reporter Mike McGrath.

This morning he reported on Twitter that Ruben Loftus-Cheek will undergo a medical tomorrow before completing the move to San Siro.

“Ruben Loftus-Cheek will undergo a medical at AC Milan tomorrow, pending his transfer from Chelsea,” said McGrath.

Journalist Matt Law reported on Twitter yesterday that Chelsea and Milan have reached a £15m deal for the transfer of Loftus-Cheek. It now seems like a matter of time before the 27-year-old is officially unveiled at the San Siro.

Loftus-Cheek, who has been at Chelsea since the age of eight, is now ready to leave his youth club.

The central midfielder has been on loan at Fulham and Crystal Palace in the past, but his transfer to Italy will be his first trip abroad.

Ally McCoist said this week he still thinks Loftus-Cheek is a “great player”. He thinks the move to AC Milan could be fantastic for him too.

The Englishman played a useful role as a versatile option in Chelsea’s squad last season, but the club are clearly looking to downsize over this period.

It will certainly be interesting to see how Mauricio Pochettino’s side line up next season, especially in midfield.In the same summer, they say goodbye to players like Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante and Loftus-Cheek.

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According to reports, Liverpool is dominating the competition to capture the 21-year-old Chelsea target.

Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.

Liverpool are currently leading the race to sign the 21-year-old midfielder this summer, according to a report from the Transfer Room.

The player is also reportedly a target for Chelsea and other Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United are monitoring him.

Veiga was a key player for Celta Vigo last season and has eleven goals and four assists to his credit in all competitions.

The talented attacking midfielder has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs with his performances and where he lands remains to be seen.

Apparently, the player has a €40m release clause in his contract and it remains to be seen if the Reds are ready to pay it.

It’s no secret that Liverpool need midfield reinforcements. Veiga can play both as a number ten and as an advanced central midfielder.

The talented youngster will help create goalscoring opportunities for Liverpool and he will also score goals himself.

Chelsea certainly have more financial resources compared to Liverpool but the Reds can offer them European football next season.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can fend off competition from their Premier League rivals and sign the talented young midfielder.

Meanwhile, Chelsea also need to add quality and depth in midfield. Players like Mateo Kovacic are expected to move this summer and the Blues should look to sign a good playmaker.

June 30, 2023
Mike Maignan starts, Moses Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea’s dream eleven against Liverpool

The 2023/24 Premier League season is around a month and a half to go, with Chelsea starting the season at home to Liverpool on Sunday 13 August.

The Blues take on the Reds in what will be the first competitive match of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign at Stamford Bridge.

The Argentine, who officially begins his new role on July 1, has a full pre-season campaign to get used to his new squad and identify who is in his plans and who will move.

Chelsea have already taken the initiative in this regard. The Blues have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to try and fire those unwanted players and shorten the roster for when Pochettino gets his job.

So far, the club have sacked four players in N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mateo Kovacic and Edouard Mendy. While the former joined on a free transfer, Chelsea received well over £50million for Koulibaly, Kovacic and Mendy. Many more are expected to follow suit.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed a move to AC Milan and Chelsea have agreed an £18million transfer fee for the 27-year-old. football.london understands that Loftus-Cheek is due in Milan this week to complete his medical and make an official move to San Siro.

Kai Havertz completed a £65million move to Arsenal on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Hakim Ziyech, like his former teammates Koulibaly and Kante, is on his way to Saudi Arabia.

In addition to selling a certain number of players, the club is looking to strengthen its selection. Moises Caicedo remains Chelsea’s main focus in midfield, with the club also eyeing Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, football.london knows.
Chelsea are still looking for a new first choice goalkeeper.

Mike Maignan and Andre Onana emerged as the two favorites in that particular position. For the first, on the other hand, the negotiation is seen as very complicated, given that Milan tries to reject any interest with a very high appreciation of the goalkeeper’s price.

Nicolas Jackson is almost done. Chelsea have activated the Villarreal striker’s £30m release clause and the Senegalese international is expected to be announced shortly.

That said, football.london Chelsea writers Bobby Vincent and Scott Trotter have given their verdict on what Pochettino’s ‘dream’ XI could look like in the opening weekend against Liverpool. Let us know if you agree in the comments below…

Bob Vincent

It may seem unrealistic at the moment, but if Chelsea can find their way to Milan with a deal to sign Maignan – who is currently one of the best goalkeepers in world football – then that would be Pochettino’s dream in goal. Kepa Arrizabalaga had a decent 2022/23 season but didn’t do enough to convince him that he should be first choice for next semester.

Levi Colwill returns to the club and despite interest from Brighton, football.london have been told there is no chance Chelsea will allow him to leave the club this summer. He is expected to join the squad alongside the experienced and brilliant Thiago Silva.

As mentioned above, Lavia and Caicedo are key players, so if Chelsea somehow manage to sign these two, the trio in midfield would have a great balance. At their side, of course, Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine destined to do even better in his first full season in England.

It remains to be seen what plans Chelsea have for Jackson in his debut season in England. But £30m suggests he could be a key player and with the departure of Havertz he could be the man to start number 9 going into the opening weekend of the season.

Scott Trotter

Even if it were an initial priority, the arrival of a first choice goalkeeper would still be important for Chelsea, even if it seems unlikely at this stage.

Andre Onana showed some things he can be happy about in the Champions League final and could be a fun addition to move Chelsea from the back and feature in any of Romelu Lukaku’s transfer deals with Inter.

Reece James and Ben Chilwell are easy picks provided they are fit. Chelsea’s partnership at centre-back will spark a lot of debate as the season progresses.

With Trevoh Chalobah eyeing a move to Serie A and Benoit Badiashile recovering from injury, the only remaining rivals are Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill.

With the latter still at the European Under-21 Championship, the extended time he has spent with Mauricio Pochettino could give the former duo an edge going into the opening matchday of the season.

Enzo Fernandez is also among the first names in the squad and can form a central midfield base alongside Moises Caicedo.

Newcomer Christopher Nkunku could be the man for them and provide support for whoever is leading the way, while Raheem Sterling can provide some breadth after being given a chance to freshen up ahead of the pre-season season.

Noni Madueke has demonstrated more than Mykhailo Mudryk can so far operate with discipline at the back wing in terms of keeping the Chelsea forward in the air. Nicolas Jackson will arrive in the next few days and will face Armando Broja.

However, could the Blues still pull a rabbit out of a hat and land Lautaro Martinez? At the moment it would be a dream for Broja to return from injury and ignite the squad to remind everyone of his qualities.

June 30, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino has the ideal Chelsea midfielder already, and Moises Caicedo transfer negotiations are ongoing.

Chelsea are still in talks with Brighton over a deal to sign Moises Caicedo this summer, but Mauricio Pochettino already has someone he could call his ‘perfect midfielder’.

Chelsea are set to resume talks with Brighton & Hove Albion over a potential transfer of midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer.

The 21-year-old is considered the Blues’ most important signing in central midfield and the club have been pushing for his signature in recent weeks.

Since Chelsea dropped Manuel Ugarte, they have remained firmly focused on Caicedo despite rival interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

However, Chelsea are favorites to sign the Ecuador international, who has four years left on his contract at the Amex Stadium.

football.london understand that Chelsea and Caicedo have already verbally agreed on personal terms that he would join Stamford Bridge for big money, but the problem at the moment is that the Blues and Brighton are yet to agree on a fee transfers received. The two clubs are negotiating a deal with Chelsea unwilling to pay Brighton’s £80million asking price.

However, the Blues may be looking for a solution where they don’t pay an £80million collection fee, but instead split it via surcharges and installments.

It’s a method they used on Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea signed world champions Argentina in the January transfer window for a club-record transfer fee of £106million, but the fee will be paid in six instalments, according to football.london. This helps with Financial Fair Play and also helps the Blues with their transfer budget for any given window.

In Fernandez, Chelsea have midfield talent that is arguably already world-class and has plenty of time to become an even better player at 22. In his few months at Stamford Bridge, it took him almost no time to adjust to a different culture and a more physically active league.

The Argentina international played both as a No.6 and as a box-to-box midfielder, with someone else playing behind him in the deepest midfield position. He was successful in both areas. Going forward, he tries to set things in motion and, sitting down, he sets the pace of the game.

Mauricio Pochettino, his fellow Argentine, officially takes up his new role as Chelsea head coach this weekend and will be eager to work with Fernandez.

Indeed, Pochettino’s description of his ‘perfect midfielder’, which he used to describe Harry Winks when the pair worked together at Tottenham, is perfect when it comes to Fernandez.

“For me, he’s the perfect midfielder who can play box-to-box and acts as a defensive midfielder,” Pochettino told Winks in 2017. “He has the quality and ability to play and capitalize on the demands of the game.”and read it.

“He’s so smart and we’re so happy he’s better now because he brings qualities to the team that we don’t have.” He is completely different from our other midfielders like [Victor] Wanyama, Eric Dier, Mousa Dembele and Moussa Sissoko.

“He can add qualities to the team that are completely different. He’s one of the options we have and we celebrate that because the opportunity to have him in the team gives us more quality and more value. opportunities to play in a different way.”

Chelsea are scrambling to find the perfect partner for Enzo in time for next season. Mateo Kovacic has now left the club and the Croatian completed a £25m move to Manchester City on Tuesday night. N’Golo Kante also recently left Chelsea, with the Frenchman joining Saudi Arabia on a free transfer once his contract expires.

Meanwhile, fellow midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also expected to leave. The 27-year-old has agreed a deal with AC Milan, Chelsea are expected to fetch around £18million for the midfielder’s signing.
Conor Gallagher’s future also remains uncertain.

The England international is attracting a lot of interest from other parts of the Premier League and if Chelsea get the right offer, don’t expect the club to stand in the way of Gallagher.

Talks have taken place with Southampton over a deal to sign Romeo Lavia. However, things have become quite calm over the past week, with Chelsea keeping their focus firmly on Caicedo. However, given the massive exodus of players in this position, the club have the option of signing both midfielders.

June 28, 2023
According to Fabrizio Romano The £80 million player and Chelsea have now reached a personal deal.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed Chelsea have now agreed personal terms with Moises Caicedo ahead of a potential transfer

During a Q&A on The Residency, he explained that negotiations between the two clubs are about to begin.

Chelsea have targeted Caicedo as their number one target to strengthen their position in midfield ahead of next season.

While everyone at the club has been hugely pleased with the world champion’s performance, there is awareness that a shroud deal this summer could mean there could be even more to be gained from him.

It was originally thought that Manuel Ugarte would be the best character for this, but PSG thwarted their efforts to bring him in. Chelsea agree personal arrangements with Caicedo

However, negotiations with Brighton are now starting. It is well known that this is not an easy task in football.

Romano says this phase of the process to bring in the £80m man is ready to start.
He said: “Chelsea have an agreement with Caicedo, now Chelsea and Brighton are negotiating.”

The Seagulls can cite their personal interest in signing Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill as the reason they will play tough with the Blues.

Recently qualified for Europe, the top player is set to break his own transfer record to land the Englishman on a permanent basis after an impressive loan spell last season.

However, Chelsea have so far insisted the player is not for sale and new manager Mauricio Pochettino has already made it clear he is a big fan of the youngster.

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Chelsea are looking for a new midfielder this summer but will need to act fast with one goal left in Mauricio Pochettino’s shortlist

Mauricio Pocehttino has been encouraged to step up his search for a new midfielder this summer, with Newcastle expected to snatch Sandro Tonali from under Chelsea’s noses.

The 23-year-old has been briefly linked with a Premier League move for some time now, and the Magpies appear poised to finalize a deal.

According to The Athletic, Newcastle are close to a deal with Milan to sign Tonali for around €70m. The report said Eddie Howe’s side launched their first chase of the Italy national team earlier this week as the Blues watched from the sidelines.

Chelsea are rumored to be interested in Tonali and, despite being on the lookout for a new midfielder, have been unable to match Newcastle for signing him.

As a result, there is now one less player, who was in Pochettino’s squad, who can replace N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic.

The Magpies’ high-speed pursuit of the Italian certainly rocked West Londoners. Blink and you might miss your main focus. If Newcastle’s pursuit of Tonali has taught Chelsea anything, it’s closing a couple of deals for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia before it’s too late…

In March, the Brighton star signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at Brighton until 2027.

Initially, it looked like Caicedo’s extension would preclude the prospect of a future move, but that doesn’t appear to be the case for the Blues which are expected to make a move in the coming weeks.

However, Chelsea are aware that the Ecuadorian international could cost around £100m. As for Lavia, football.london understands that the Blues are big fans of the Southampton star and have done extensive research on him.

The 19-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in late summer – just weeks after leaving Manchester City to join the Saints – but Chelsea ultimately failed in their mission. In recent weeks it seems that Arsenal are also eyeing Lavia.

While the Blues may have unknowingly challenged a rival to a transfer race, Todd Boehly has now raked in significant sums from several sales to secure the signing of the teenage sensation.

June 27, 2023
Football transfer rumors: Juventus set Chiesa’s asking price; Chelsea’s scheme to decide Mount’s future

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 24, 2023