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  Odegaard spent the last six months of the season on loan with Arsenal but Chelsea have reportedly registered their interest in the 22-year-old Chelsea can deal Arsenal a major transfer blow by gazumping them to sign Norwegian playmaker Martin Odegaard this summer. The silky playmaker spent the second half of the 2020/21 campaign on loan with the Gunners, featuring 20 times before returning to parent club Real Madrid at the end of June. Chief executive Edu was thought to be considering attempting to make a move again this summer for the 22-year-old but Odegaard seemed to quash any links of him returning to the Emirates Stadium this summer after sending the north London club a farewell on social media. PROMOTED STORIES "@Arsenal, Thank you so much for these 6 months", Odegaard told his Instagram followers earlier this month. "My time with the Arsenal family will always hold a special place in my heart. "I wanna [sic] thank everyone in and around the club for the way...

 White’s transfer to Arsenal was finally announced on Friday, with Mikel Arteta strengthening his defensive options with a player who excelled for relegation-threatened Brighton last term.Brighton conceded less goals than Leicester City and West Ham in the 2020/21 Premier League campaign, with both of them finishing in Europa League qualification spots. White was a considerable contributor towards their defensive success, with The Athletic reporting that his performances had caught the eye of now European champions Chelsea.

  Chelsea never made their interest in White concrete, with the Blues now pursuing Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, as has been reported by the Guardian. White eventually got his move to a top club, too, signing along the dotted line with Arsenal and signing up to assist the Gunners in their efforts to establish themselves as a force once again. Only time will tell if he proves to be one that got away from Chelsea’s perspective. White’s transfer to Arsenal was finally announced on Friday, with Mikel Arteta strengthening his defensive options with a player who excelled for relegation-threatened Brighton last term. Chelsea showed an interest in signing player recently acquired by Arsenal

  White’s transfer to Arsenal was finally announced on Friday, with Mikel Arteta strengthening his defensive options with a player who excelled for relegation-threatened Brighton last term. Chelsea never made their interest in White concrete, with the Blues now pursuing Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, as has been reported by the Guardian. White eventually got his move to a top club, too, signing along the dotted line with Arsenal and signing up to assist the Gunners in their efforts to establish themselves as a force once again. Only time will tell if he proves to be one that got away from Chelsea’s perspective.

 Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lines up blockbuster transfer raid next summer - with Tottenham talisman Harry Kane or Borussia Dortmund megastar Erling Haaland fanciedOle Gunnar Solskjaer has been a busy man this summer, with a mega-money deal for Jaden Sancho signed off and a swoop for Rafael Varane nearing completion. But the Manchester United manager has already been plotting a blockbuster deal for a striker - with Tottenham star Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland earmarked for a future switch to Old Trafford. United currently have Anthony Martial, Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood in their attacking ranks. Rashford and Greenwood are often utilised as wide-forwards, whilst doubts have emerged over Martial's future after a number of dismal displays. Cavani is in the twilight years of his career, meaning Solskjaer will soon turn his focus to securing a new number nine.

  N'Golo Kanté : ``I'm not a superstar. I am just the same as I always was, Someone who plays football. At first I was playing football in front of 10 people in a park, then 1000 and 80,000 but I don't consider myself a superstar. ❤ Olivier Giroud has already been sold to AC Milan, with the France international moving to the San Siro in a £2million deal. Tammy Abraham could join the 2018 World Cup winner out of the exit door amid interest from Arsenal and West Ham. And though Chelsea have Timo Werner at their disposal, the Germany international’s performances last term suggest he’s not up for the task of leading the line. Chelsea are determined to win the race for Erling Haaland this summer. Borussia Dortmund are adamant he won’t be sold, but that’s not deterred Roman Abramovich and Thomas Tuchel from eyeing a deal. And, because of Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho, they have a fantastic chance of stealing a march on their Premier League rivals Breaking news : N'Golo Kante ar...

  The 28-year-old winger joined Chelsea in a £36million deal from Ajax last summer, but has struggled to replicate the impressive form he showed with the Dutch club. In 36 appearances in all competitions he netted just six goals, and appears to be behind Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount and Timo Werner in his manager's thinking. Ziyech has been linked with interest from Milan throughout the summer, with the Serie A side having already signed centre-half Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea. The latest reports from Italy claim the Italians have seen a bid to take Ziyech on loan rejected by Chelsea.Hakim Ziyech's stance on a potential switch to AC Milan could have big ramifications for Chelsea's pursuit of Erling Haaland. Ziyech could be offloaded before the transfer window shuts after just one season in the Premier League, having dropped down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel.

Snsfer News: Chelsea Set To Offer €60 Million For Alexander Isak By Anas Ali on June 18, 2021 5:29 pm | 1 Comment Chelsea are prepared to shell out €60 million for the services of Alexander Isak, as the striker continues to impress in the UEFA Euro 2020. According to El Gol Digital, Chelsea are considering a move for Alexander Isak, with Thomas Tuchel keen on finding some competition for Timo Werner. The Real Sociedad striker has emerged as an ideal option, after impressing in La Liga and indeed in the European Championship with Sweden Blues are even prepared to fork out €60 million for the services of Isak, but it does not meet the 21-year-old striker’s €70 million release Real Sociedad. The Spanish outfit also face a delicate situation as the player’s previous club Borussia Dortmund have an option to activate the buyback clause that will force them to send Isak back to Germany for just €30 million. Although Dortmund are not actively looking for a striker this summer, they could use t...

  Transfer News: Real Madrid Reach Agreement With Erling Haaland By Raghavendra Goudar  Real Madrid have reportedly struck an agreement with top target Erling Haaland but now need to agree a deal with Borussia Dortmund, who want €175 million for the striker. According to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport’s Alfredo Pedulla, there seems to be a major development in the Erling Haaland transfer saga. The 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker is a man in demand, with almost every top club across Europe pursuing his signing. However, it seems like Real Madrid have taken the first step towards his signing by agreeing terms with the Norwegian international. Haaland has been on fire over the past couple of years. The 20-year-old produced stunning returns in front of goal for RB Salzburg, which prompted Borussia Dortmund to invest in him in January 2020, and the centre-forward has absolutely taken the Bundesliga scene by storm. To date, he has 57 goals and 15 assists from just 59 games...

  According to CalcioMercato (h/t The Sun), Chelsea have rejected a loan bid from Serie A giants AC Milan for Moroccan international winger Hakim Ziyech. The 28-year-old joined the Blues to much anticipation last summer. While he has impressed in patches, injuries have seen him underperform and also spend a good chunk on the sidelines. The player has now seemingly fallen out of favour at the Bridge. Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount and Timo Werner are all ahead of Ziyech in the Chelsea pecking order as Thomas Tuchel prepares for the 2021/22 campaign. Signed by Frank Lampard, it can be argued that the Moroccan does not feature very high on Tuchel’s priorities.

  Jules Kounde has been linked with a summer move to Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his first-team squad with the signing of a highly-rated central defenderChelsea transfer rumours are getting more interesting with each passing day. With just over a month to go until deadline day, outgoings have dominated the agenda for the Blues so far with the likes of Olivier Giroud, Fikayo Tomori, Marc Guehi and Lewis Bate all leaving on permanent deals There has been one new arrival at Stamford Bridge this summer with goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli signing on a free, whilst the club continue to be linked with big-money moves for Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku and Declan Rice. Another player said to be on Thomas Tuchel's radar is that of Sevilla's Jules Kounde as the German looks to bolster his central defensive options with the signing of one of European football's most promising prospects.

  The official Chelsea website states: ‘We thank Dynel for his time at the club and wish him well in the future.’ Born in Cameroon, Simeu grew up in Southampton after moving to England as a young child and the 19-year-old has gone on to appear for England up to Under-19 level. The 19-year-old wrote on Twitter on Monday: ‘Unfortunately it’s time to say my goodbyes to @chelseafc. I have spent 6 great years at the club. Grown from a young boy to a man. ‘I would like to express my gratitude to the Chelsea staff for giving me a platform to become a professional footballer. Teammates who have become very good friends. Supporters who have followed my journey. However I am ready to begin a new challenge else where.’ Southampton bring in Chelsea defender Dynel Simeu on permanent deal

 Chelsea are keen on signing Erling Haaland this summer but are yet to go in with a second bid for the striker, after their first player-plus-cash offer was rejected by Borussia Dortmund. The Blues will reportedly have to pay up to £150million to secure his services, which they may not be prepared to do The Norwegian’s £64m release clause is said to become active next summer, so Thomas Tuchel may wait until then to pick up the forward. So, until then, Chelsea may need to rely on their existing forwards to step up and score the goals they struggled to last season. Defensive midfielder Jorginho was their top scorer in the league last season, scoring seven goals - all from the penalty spot. Chelsea spent £120m on German duo Timo Werner and Kai Havertz last summer, but the pair endured difficult seasons in their first year in west London. Chelsea could miss out on Erling Haaland this summer, with Borussia Dortmund unwilling to sell the striker on the cheap.

 Chelsea have signed goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli on a free transfer. The 29-year-old left west London neighbours Fulham at the end of last season after making more than 100 appearances during over a decade of service with the Whites. Camberwell-born Bettinelli has now agreed a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge where he will provide competition in the goalkeeping position for Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga. "It's always been a special club. I know the area very well so it's been a dream of mine to come over to this side and it's finally happened," the former England Under-21 international told the official club website. "There were some talks a few years ago when I was a bit younger and for whatever reason that didn't come about but I'm here now. "I'm really excited to be involved and looking forward to trying to impress and help the team as much as I can." Bettinelli spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough in the Sky Bet Champion...

 Erling Haaland is perhaps the most sought-after footballer in Europe at the moment and it's no surprise given his exceptional goal record. Haaland netted 41 goals in as many games for Borussia Dortmund last season in all competitions, meaning there is plenty of clubs interested in his services this summer One of those clubs is Chelsea, with football.london understanding that the 21-year-old is the west London outfit's number one target before the transfer window slams shut at the end of next month However, any deal for the Dortmund and Norway superstar is likely to cost way over £100million, meaning the Blues might need to raise some funds from player sales

  The Allianz Arena chief is adamant that the Polish frontman will see his current contract through to its 2023 expiry date Robert Lewandowski will definitely be at Bayern Munich “for another two years”, according to club president Herbert Hainer, who has insisted that the Chelsea-linked striker is not for sale. Reliable Sources has reported that the Blues have asked to be kept informed about the 32-year-old’s current situation at Allianz Arena, but Hainer has no fear of losing a prized asset before his contract expires in 2023. However Robert Lewandowski have refused to rule out a possible move to London should he receive an impressive offer.

  Hello and welcome to Tuesday’s Chelsea live blog from football.london. The Blues continue their preparations for the upcoming 2021/22 campaign this evening as they face AFC Bournemouth in a pre-season clash Thomas Tuchel is set to rest the majority of his stars, despite nine key players returning to training at the weekend, football.london understands. That means the likes of N’Golo Kante, Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and plenty more are set to sit out of tonight’s runout against the Cherries. We will have plenty of build-up to tonight’s game as well as plenty of transfer speculation that continues to come in thick and fast recently.

  The Blues have shown tremendous interest in the player along with the rest of the elite European clubs, meaning that they will have to stump up heavy cash to land him. The Norwegian is arguably the hottest prospect in the world right now and has impressed heavily at Borussia Dortmund. Europe’s biggest clubs are now circling around him over a summer deal. He does have a release clause that gets activated in the summer of 2022 but a host of clubs want a deal this year itself, none more than Chelsea, who have a striker problem on their hands. Timo Werner has struggled to find goals, Tammy Abraham cannot seem to get a game, and Giroud is on the wrong side of 30. Chelsea are hence looking for a striker and Haaland is someone they want. However, manager Thomas Tuchel would actually prefer to sign either Lukaku or Mbappe instead.   The former Blues striker has been a revelation at Inter Milan, leading their title charge. Then there is the golden boy Mbappe who has been on a steep u...

  Sky Germany reporter Jesco von Eichmann explained how Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland’s reaction to Chelsea’s reported £150million bid for him. At this point, it is safe to say that the 21-year-old is pretty aware of the rumours about his future and Chelsea’s interest, in particular. Based on Eichmann’s claim, the striker even seems to be curious about what the media is saying about him

   The world's most expensive goalkeeper will get further opportunities during pre-season but there's little chance of him displacing Edouard Mendy. 6 Dujon Sterling It wasn't until the second half of last season – as Sterling made a comeback from injury and illness – that the 21-year-old played as a centre-back. But having impressed in the role for the development squad This wasn't the most convincing performance from Chelsea's second-choice goalkeeper. There were a couple of nervy moments when crosses came into the box and Kepa was erratic with his distribution, both with his hands and feet. The world's most expensive goalkeeper will get further opportunities during pre-season but there's little chance of him displacing Edouard Mendy. 6

 This wasn't the most convincing performance from Chelsea's second-choice goalkeeper. There were a couple of nervy moments when crosses came into the box and Kepa was erratic with his distribution, both with his hands and feet. The world's most expensive goalkeeper will get further opportunities during pre-season but there's little chance of him displacing Edouard Mendy. 6 The world's most expensive goalkeeper will get further opportunities during pre-season but there's little chance of him displacing Edouard Mendy. 6 Dujon Sterling It wasn't until the second half of last season – as Sterling made a comeback from injury and illness – that the 21-year-old played as a centre-back. But having impressed in the role for the development squad

  Abraham & Chelsea One of the main talking points of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure at Chelsea has been how little he had used Tammy Abraham. In the league under Tuchel, Abraham has so far made just six appearances and not a single one has lasted longer than 45 minutes. The forward would also fail to make a single appearance in all of Chelsea’s Champions League knockout games under the German. On the back of Abraham falling out of favour, it was claimed back in April that the Londoners would be open to listening to offers for the 23-year-old. Chelsea missing a fantastic goal by Tammy Abraham which was so obvious and tapping

  There were reports from 90min last week that the Blues were going to test the resolve of Borussia Dortmund and offer them around £135m for the Norway international, with Sky Sports saying that the Bundesliga outfit are determined to hold onto Haaland this summer. Haaland goalscoring record is second-to-none, with the Norwegian averaging a goal-per-game last season, as he scored 41 goals in 41 games in all competitions. Chelsea have a number of attacking options amongst their side, including Timo Werner who joined from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig last summer, but Windass believes Haaland, who’s rated at £117m by Transfermarkt, is the right man for Chelsea. “I think Haaland would be a great signing for Chelsea, it’s a great fit in the sense of a big number nine, strong, quick, scores goals,” he told FFC. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich isn’t afraid to splash the cash and back his manager. The club spent £226.1m on players last summer according to Sky Sports, and so you would imagine ...

Lewandowski's has the following offensive skills. He has 41 goals and a total of 68 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 29.93%. He had a total of 88 big chances. Expected goals can only be provided to logged in users. Erling Haaland has the following offensive skills. He has 27 goals and a total of 50 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 29.35%. He had a total of 59 big chances. Regarding the passing and playmaking skills we can see the following picture. Robert Lewandowski has a total of 7 asssists, 18 key passes (these are passes leading to a shot on goal) and he created a total of 25 chances. Erling Haaland has a total of 5 assists, 8 key passes and he created a total of 13 chances. Another important metric to measure the players performance is the pass completion rate in general and more importantly the pass completion rate into the opponents box – because this is where most goals are made. Robert Lewandowski has a pass completion rate...

  Dortmund have turned down Chelsea's informal player-plus-cash proposal for striker Erling Haaland, according to Sky in Germany. Chelsea are understood to have been willing to offer Dortmund either Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi in part exchange for Haaland, but the Bundesliga side are determined to hold onto the 20-year-old. The Blues are keen to sign a new striker this summer after struggling in front of goal at times last season. Despite winning the Champions League, Thomas Tuchel's side lacked a reliable presence in the penalty area, with Timo Werner and Abraham's 12 goals each making them the club's joint-top scorers. However, Sky Sports News has been told by someone close to Hudson-Odoi that the winger "will not be part of any swap deal involving Haaland". The 20-year-old is said to have a "fantastic relationship" with Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel and sees his long-term future at the club, even if that means fighting for his place in ...

  Chelsea's transfer plans could be disrupted as they face a warning over efforts to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund; a source close to deal says the German club do not want to sell after allowing Jadon Sancho to move to Manchester United Chelsea have been warned they are facing "mission impossible" as they step up their efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Haaland this summer. Chelsea want to sign a number nine during this window and Haaland is their top target. Other options are Romelu Lukaku and Harry Kane. Haaland has become one of the most sought-after players in the world after scoring 48 times in 51 games for club and country last season. He has a £70m release clause in his Dortmund contract which can be activated next summer. Clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid have been in talks to see whether they could buy him this summer at a premium price. A source close to the discussions says Dortmund do not want to sel...

  bids Chelsea farewell to join AC Milan Olivier Giroud has bid Chelsea farewell as he is set to complete a move to AC Milan on a two-year deal. Olivier Giroud is set to complete a permanent move to AC Milan; Serie A club will pay Chelsea an initial €1m (£855,000) for France international striker; Giroud signed one-year extension at Stamford Bridge last summer and club took up the option to extend it by a further year in June Olivier Giroud has bid Chelsea farewell as he is set to complete a move to AC Milan on a two-year deal. The France international arrived at Milan's La Madonnina clinic at approximately 7am on Friday morning to undergo a medical ahead of the transfer. Sky in Italy are reporting Giroud signed his contract with AC Milan after the medical and ahead of the clubs' official announcement, the striker took to Twitter to thank his former club "I'm starting a new journey with a light and happy heart. Our victories in FA Cup, Europa League and Champions Leagu...

Chelsea are interested in signing the £150m-rated Erling Haaland but Borussia Dortmund have turned down their informal proposal; Thomas Tuchel wants a world-class finisher to resolve his side's goal-scoring issues Erling Haaland did not get the opportunity to showcase his talent at this summer's European Championship due to Norway's failure to qualify. But with tournament over, his name has returned to dominate transfer headlines. Chelsea offered Dortmund either Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi in part exchange for Haaland, but the Bundesliga side are determined to hold onto the 20-year-old. His agent, Mino Raiola, met with Barcelona and Real Madrid for talks in April, while Haaland has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Manchester United.

  Chelsea face two London sides in their opening games - Crystal Palace and Arsenal - before Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Man City; Thomas Tuchel's side play Liverpool, Man City and Spurs in successive fixtures in January; follow the 2021/22 Premier League season with Sky SportsThomas Tuchel's first full season begins at home to Crystal Palace on the opening weekend, followed by two tough away trips to Arsenal and Liverpool. Aston Villa will then visit Stamford Bridge before Chelsea make the short trip to north London to face fierce rivals Tottenham at the start of September. This is followed by a Champions League final re-match with Man City, as the reigning Premier League champions look to exact some revenge for the 1-0 defeat in MaChelsea will travel to Aston Villa on Boxing Day before a home game against Brighton on December 28. On New Year's Day they will host Liverpool and then face another double-header against Man City and Tottenham in successive league gam...

  Chelsea could improve their attacking options this summer in a bid to force a Premier League title challenge - and might well welcome back two of their former starsChelsea director Marina Granovskaia is looking to improve Thomas Tuchel's playing squad this summer as they eye a Premier League title challenge following Champions League heroics. After beating Manchest er City for their second major European crown last season, focus is now on domestic success with Tuchel recently awarded with a new contract. Having conceded just 16 goals across 30 games under their new boss following the dismissal of Frank Lampard, they will be looking to improve on their 37 goals they managed during that period. Daily Star Sport have now taken a look at three of the latest transfer stories surrounding proceedings at Stamford Bridge, one that involves an alternative to Erling Haaland

  Marcos Alonso has delivered a message to Chelsea’s young players after the Blues played a behind closed doors in-house game, a match that ended in a 1-1 draw with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Armando Broja getting on the scoresheet in the second half. On speaking to Chelsea website, he sent a message to the young star“It’s definitely a good opportunity for them right now. I remember my first pre-season as a young player with Real Madrid and I was so happy to be a part of it there.” he said.There have been rumours surrounding Alonso’s future at Stamford Bridge but with Ben Chilwell and Emerson Palmieri on holiday following the Euro 2020 final, Alonso has a chance to impress in pre-season.Alonso continued: “I used to give 200 per cent to try and make the manager look at me and improve and learn from the experienced players.” “Here at Chelsea, it is one of the best places to be as a young player and learn from more experienced players and some of the top players in the world.”s:

 The Blues have been regularly touted with a move for a number of strikers this summer, most recently Romelu Lukaku, who has already had one stint at Stamford Bridge Despite spending more than £40m on a striker this time last year in the form of Timo Werner, Chelsea are thought to be in the market for another forward. Werner has struggled during his debut campaign in West London, often criticised for his lack of composure in front of goal and ability to spurn some glorious chances. Though the Blues are unlikely to cut their losses and axe Werner just one year in, the German could find his playing time drastically reduced, should Chelsea lure Romelu Lukaku back to the Bridge, despite selling him for just £28m in 2014. However, the former Chelsea star's potential return will not come cheap, given reports in Italy indicate the Blues will have to part ways with around £102m if they are to stand any chance of Lukaku's signature, enticing him away from Serie A champions Inter Milan

 Care gearing up to submit an official bid for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice ahead of next season, according to reports. The 22-year-old, who was released by the Blues as a youngster, has been tipped to return to Stamford Bridge this summer after making a name for himself as one of the Premier League's finest holding players with the HammersRice made 35 appearances for the east London outfit in all competitions last season before starting every match for England at Euro 2020He has recently emerged as a crucial member of Gareth Southgate's side and played a key role in leading the Three Lions to a first major tournament final since 1966. However, the midfielder's future at West Ham appears to be in the balance after his refusal to sign a new contract at the London Stadium earlier this year. Manchester United have been credited with an interest in bringing Rice to Old Trafford, while Chelsea are also understood to be keen admirers of their former academy prosp ect.

  According to Football Insider, Chelsea are readying a bid of £130m for Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland this summerWhat’s the latest transfer news involving Erling Haaland? Dean Jones recently claimed that Haaland is now interested in a transfer to Chelsea and suggested that the London outfit have been working behind the scenes to get the deal doneSpeaking on The Football Terrace, Jones said, “Chelsea have been doing a lot of work behind the scenes and in the case of Haaland, he’s interested in Chelsea which is interesting in itself because that wasn’t the case a year ago, probably not even a few months ago to be honest. "He was always thinking he’d join a status club next and Chelsea didn’t really fit into where he thought he needed to be heading.

According to The Athletic (Subscription Required), Leeds United are eyeing another Chelsea midfielder in 21-year-old Englishman Conor Gallagher. Gallagher was out on loan at West Bromwich Albion last season, and at Swansea City the year before that. The Blues are unwilling to sell him permanently but are open to another temporary move. (h/t The Athletic) [Subscription Required]Conor Gallagher during his loan spell at West Bromwich Albion. (imago Images) The Whites have already signed a young English midfielder from the Blues this summer. Academy prospect Lewis Bate has completed his transfer to Elland Road for a £1.2million fee.

  Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has been reported of wanting to move away from Chelsea for some time in search of game time and Arsenal are reported to be interested in the 23 year old striker The young English striker who came into limelight after 2019/20 season where he scored 15 goals in his first ever full season in the premier league under Frank LamparThe new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel however doesn't seem to rate him and has prefered other players ahead of him.Chelsea are now open to selling him to raise funds for their No.1 target Erling Haaland Arsenal are looking for a striker as their captain Pierre Emerik Aubameyang had a difficult season last year and their another striker Alexandre Lacazette has just one year left on his contract while Eddie Nketiah on his way out leaving them short of options It remains to be seen how Arsenal fans take this news after their experience on signing former Chelsea players with the likes of Cech and Willian proving to be a dissapointme...

  Chelsea are facing a nightmare start to the new season and their first six games are already make or break. They have tough fixtures and it’s made even worse because so many of their players won’t be back from the Euros in time to be fully fit to play in them. Good luck to any team having to do without key men like Jorginho and Mason Mount for too long. Those two went further than most at the Euros as England and Italy both reached the final - and they’re two of Chelsea’s most important players. But the club had 16 players who missed the start of pre-season because they were still on holiday after going to the tournament. And even though some of them are back now, they won’t all be fit to start the first few games.

 Chelsea might be in the market for a new centre-back, but Thomas Tuchel’s dream signing is very unlikely to materialise this summer, according to Goal’s Nizaar Kinsella.Despite their impressive defensive record under Tuchel, the Blues might still have to look at potential defensive reinforcement this summer. This is largely down to the risks of losing Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger whose contracts will both expire next summer. An earlier report from Goal mentioned three players on Chelsea’s shortlist; Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane, Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, and Bayern Munich’s Niklas Sule. Interestingly, Kinsella claims that the player that Tuchel wants the most is not even on the list.

 The Blues are looking to bring in a back-up keeper following the recent departure of Willy Caballero. Wayne Hennessey, who has since joined Burnley, and Marcus Bettinelli, who recently left Fulham, are among those to have been linkeThe 34-year-old Argentine is a free agent after recently leaving Manchester United at the end of his contract.It comes after contract negotiations between Barca and the player’s representatives seemingly stalled. Spanish publications Sport and AS have both claimed that Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in him. He has been dubbed ‘the new Paul Pogba’ because of his apparent similarity to the United and France midfiel der.d.

  Care in the market for a new striker this summer, with manager Thomas Tuchel keen to strengthen his attacking options. Last season, Chelsea's top scorer in the Premier League was midfielder Jorginho, who netted a total of seven goals all from the penalty spot.The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for Erling Haaland, but Borussia Dortmund are desperate to keep him. They have already agreed to sell Jadon Sancho this summer and they do not want to lose another of their star players. Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski has also been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, but that deal would cost them upwards of £50m

  Robert Lewandowski is ‘interested’ in a move to Chelsea after the Blues held talks with his agent. The Poland striker is thought to be one of Thomas Tuchel’s top alternatives if they fail to complete a deal for Erling Haaland. Sport Bild claim Chelsea have been discussing a potential £50million move for Lewandowski with agent Pini ZahAnd The Sun claim those talks have piqued the ‘interest’ of the Bayern Munich goal-machine – he’s open to a move to Stamford Bridge. The Bundesliga giants do not want their star striker to leave the club and are currently putting together a new contract. Lewandowski – who scored an incredible 41 goals in 29 Bundesliga games last term – has been at the Allianz Arena since 2014 and has two years remaining on his existing deal. Chelsea have been linked with a number of options should they not be able to get a deal for Haaland over the line; the latest is Domenico Berardi. Berardi impressed at Euro 2020, but is not seen as ‘non-transferable’ by his emplo...

  Giroud has already left for AC Milan. While Tammy Abraham continues to be linked with an exit to a London rival. Tottenham and West Ham have both been credited with interest, but the latest report revealed the possibility of joining Arsenal on loan. That would leave just the returning Michy Batshuayi and Werner as the Chelsea’s remaining traditional number nines. Though per 90min, Werner too could depart. They report that the 25-year-old is ‘open’ to the idea of a premature Chelsea exit. A factor behind his apparent decision stems from the club making no secret of their desire to land an upgrade. Erling Haaland would be the club’s ideal transfer. Though Dortmund are doubly determined to retain his services after already losing Jadon Sancho this summer

offered to former club Chelsea by 'intermediaries', according to reports in Spain. Hazard spent seven successful years at Stamford Bridge, helping the club win two Premier League titles, before leaving to join Real Madrid in a reported £89m transfer. However, the Belgian has struggled at the Bernabeu, with injuries limiting him to just 43 appearances in all competitions across two seasons. PROMOTED STORIES In comparison, Hazard made a total of 52 appearances for Chelsea in his final season at the club. Now, according to a report from AS, the idea of Hazard returning to Stamford Bridge has been proposed to the Blues

  Flamengo has not hidden its interest in bringing Chelsea midfielder Kenedy back to South America However, no club in Europe expresses interest in landing the 25-year-old, which plays into Flamengo’s favor. The report states that Flamengo would like a loan with an option to buy, and as of now, it appears to be the only offer on the table for Kenedy. Last season, the Brazil international spent a season on loan with Granada CF. He made 44 appearances with eight goals and six assists, helping lead the La Liga side to a UEFA Europa League Quarterfinals appearance. There’s still plenty of time left for Chelsea to be patient and wait for a better offer, but if no proposal comes, then at some point, they’ll have to consider Flamengo’s.

  haveno reason to fear a lack of goals if the club is successful in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer, according to former striker Tore Andre Flo. The former Norway international has explained why the style of the Premier League and life in England will allow Haaland to maintain his impressive goal-scoring outlay if he moves from Germany this summer. The Blues had to deal with a disappointing return from last summer's German import as Timo Werner hit the back of the net just 12 times in 52 appearances in all competitions last season. Speaking to Bookmakers.co.uk Flo explained: "I don't think he [Haaland] would have much problem adapting to English football.  explains why there's no risk Erling Haaland will flop like Timo Werner

 After finding difficulty in their efforts to sign Juventus’ Federico Chiesa, Chelsea have reportedly turned their attention to his Italy team-mate, Domenico Berardi. Italian reporter Alfredo Pedulla says there is interest in Berardi from Chelsea and German club Borussia Dortmund, with the attacker having performed well at Euro 2020. Last season, Berardi scored 17 goals for Sassuolo, enjoying life under the now-departed head coach Roberto De Zerbi and just like him, the Italian winger could be on his way out too. Berardi has spent his entire career at Sassuolo, scoring 105 goals for them having made his debut in Serie B in the 2012-13 season, when he also helped them to promotion. Chiesa, Chelsea’s initial target, is a difficult deal to complete due to the fact that the player is in the middle of a two-year loan from Fiorentina and Juventus have the chance to buy the player outright next season.

  Champions League holders are actually yet to make a signing so far this summer, but have sold quite a few and have once again opened up the doors to their loan army. In terms of permanent departures, Fikayo Tomori has joined AC Milan where he has since been reunited with Olivier Giroud who completed his move over the weekend and Marc Guehi has sealed a move to London rivals Crystal Palace

  have agreed to a £1.5 million deal to poach one of Chelsea’s best young defenders