Chelsea transfer news

CHELSEA have joined Arsenal in the race to sign defender Ivan Fresneda.However, the £15million-rated wonderkid could snub both clubs amid interest from Barcelona.
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Ivan FresnedaCredit: Getty
Arsenal have been long-term admirers of the Valladolid right-back, even agreeing a deal to sign him back in January.
The transfer never materialised, though, but the Gunners have revived their interest this summer.
According to Sport, Chelsea are also now in the race to sign Fresneda and are set to submit a bid.
Barcelona have already had a bid rejected for the 18-year-old, with a follow-up offer being prepared.
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The Spanish giants believe a bid worth £10million plus £5million in add-ons will be enough to sign Fresneda.
Having already held talks with the club, the report adds that Barca are his preferred generation.
Borussia Dortmund have also been chasing a deal during the current window, having joined Arsenal in agreeing terms earlier in the year.
Fresneda, who previously spent four years in Real Madrid’s academy, enjoyed a breakthrough season last term.
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The Spanish youth international made 24 appearances across all competitions for Valladolid.
His potential arrival at Stamford Bridge would further bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s options at right-back.
The Chelsea boss can already call upon Reece James and Malo Gusto, who has returned from a loan spell with Lyon after signing for the Blues in January. More

CHELSEA transfer target Victor Osimhen has been offered a lucrative contract worth £172MILLION by Al-Hilal, according to reports.The striker has been heavily linked with a move away from Napoli this summer.
Chelsea target Osimhen has been offered a lucrative contract by Al-HilalCredit: Alamy
The Blues have suffered a major attacking blow, with Nkunku set to miss four monthsCredit: Getty
Several clubs – including Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea – have expressed an interest in signing him, but Napoli’s £150m asking price has proved to be a stumbling block.
However, Al-Hilal are now willing to go all-out for him.
According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, the Saudi Pro League side have offered him a £172m contract.
The deal is said to be worth around £34.5m-a-year for five years.
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And it acts as a huge blow for Chelsea and new boss Mauricio Pochettino, who has been eager to sign another new striker this summer.
The Blues welcomed Christopher Nkunku to Stamford Bridge in June after reaching a £52m agreement with RB Leipzig.
However, the Frenchman suffered a serious meniscus injury last week, meaning he is now expected to be unavailable until Christmas.
In a club statement, Chelsea confirmed: “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period.
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“The 25-year-old has undergone an operation and will now begin a rehabilitation programme.”
Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign at home to Liverpool on Sunday.
New signing Nicolas Jackson is expected to lead the line in Nkunku’s absence, having arrived from Villarreal for £32million this summer. More

CHELSEA and Monaco are locked in a tug of war over Brazilian striker sensation Deivid Washington.The Blues are keen to pay an initial £18.3million for the striker, 18, with his club Santos ready to cash in on a Chelsea offer for the second time this summer after selling Angelo Gabriel for £13m.
Chelsea are keeping tabs on Santos wonderkid Deivid WashingtonCredit: Alamy
Chelsea have asked Thiago Silva to help them sign Washington this summerCredit: AP
Washington and his family prefer a move to England, even though it is expected the striker would then be off to Strasbourg on loan for this season rather than being integrated into Maurico Pochettino’s squad.
But Monaco, who have a Brazilian sporting director in Thiago Scuro, are refusing to give up the hunt and are set to try to outbid Chelsea.
Despite that, Chelsea are in the box seat.
Washington is represented by agent Giuliano Bertolucci, who also took Angelo to Stamford Bridge – although he is already poised for a loan move to the Ligue 1 sister side.
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Sources close to the Washington family confirmed they want the move to England despite concerns about his young age.
However, they will NOT kick up a fuss if Santos agree a fee with the French club.
Both Angelo and defender Thiago Silva have been in touch to “sell” Chelsea to the player.
Chelsea may have to pay an excess to land the youngster, though, as Santos own only 70 per cent of his rights with other investors having a 30 per cent share.
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Prem and FA rules mean Chelsea will have to buy the full ownership for the deal to be ratified.
The Blues would be buying potential rather than proven goalscoring, although the 6ft 3in striker has also been targeted by Real Madrid, city neighbours Atletico and Borussia Dortmund.
Washington has scored just two senior goals in 16 appearances for Santos, although he led the line for Brazil in the recent Under-20 World Cup and was a consistent scorer at youth level.
His potential sale has infuriated the Santos fans, whose anger increased when he was left out of the squad for Saturday’s match with Atletico Paranaense.
Washington told his family: “I am out of this game. Orders of the President of Santos!” More

CHELSEA manager Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing four more signings that could lead to a further £200million splurge.Pochettino has informed the Blues’ owner Todd Boehly he needs more reinforcements before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino wants to complete four new signingsCredit: Getty
Leeds star Tyler Adams is expected to move to Chelsea soonCredit: Getty
Brighton star Moises Caicedo wants to move to Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
The West Londoners have already landed Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Nicolas Jackson, Robert Sanchez and Lesley Ugochukwu, which has already cost them in the region of £171m.
According to The Mail, Chelsea are now keeping tabs on Leeds’ Tyler Adams, Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic and of course Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, who remains a top target.
Adams is expected to be the first deal to be completed in the coming days.
The midfielder has a release clause around £20m after the Whites’ relegation to the Championship.
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Caicedo, on the other hand, will cost a staggering £105m to prise away from the South Coast but the Ecuador international wants to move to Stamford Bridge.
However, the Seagulls expect to have the midfielder available for their first Premier League game of the season on August 12 against Luton.

Palace are not keen to do business with Pochettino’s side for Olise after a rather inactive transfer window at Selhurst Park.
But the club has agreed personal terms with the France Under-21 international.
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The winger is also targeted by Manchester City and will cost a fee in the region of £35m.
However, Chelsea may have an advantage as the Eagles are keen on one of their left-backs Lewis Hall, whom they want to sign on loan.
And the Argentine tactician needs a new striker to spearhead his attack.
Vlahovic appears like the likeliest candidate and could cost £40m this summer.
A deal for the Serbia international may also see wantaway centre-forward Romelu Lukaku going the other way to Juve.
Chelsea appear to have agreed personal terms with Crystal Palace star Michael OliseCredit: Getty
Juventus could agree to sell Dusan Vlahovic with Romelu Lukaku going the other wayCredit: Getty More

CHELSEA are looking to complete the signing of Tyler Adams from Leeds.The Blues plan to take advantage of the midfielder’s relegation release clause at Elland Road.
Chelsea are set to trigger Tyler Adams’ relegation release clauseCredit: Getty
Adams is available for just £20million after Leeds were relegated to the Championship last season.
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea plan on triggering the clause to add the American to their ranks.
The report adds that the deal will not impact their pursuit of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea have had multiple bids rejected for the Ecuador international but are expected to launch a fresh £90million offer.
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Adams only joined Leeds last summer but is said to be keen on a move before the transfer window closes.
He would prefer not to spend a season in the second tier amid interest from Premier League clubs.
Aston Villa are believed to be amongst the sides to have taken an interest in him, although Chelsea are the current favourites to sign the 24-year-old.
Adams made 26 appearances for Leeds last season but has been out since March with a hamstring injury.
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Chelsea are keen to bolster their midfield, with Mauricio Pochettino still eyeing a move for Caicedo.
His hopes of completing a deal have been boosted this week, with Brighton close to signing a potential replacement.
The Seagulls have reached an agreement with Ajax for the signing of Mohammed Kudus, which could open the door for Caicedo’s exit. More