Chelsea transfer news

Subterms

    More stories

    • 263 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea transfer blow as Real Madrid seal signing of £60m wonderkid Endrick, 16 – but he can’t play for 18 months

      by

      REAL MADRID have beaten Chelsea in the bidding war for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick.That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports Real have “sealed” a deal for the 16-year-old prospect until 2027 with a further three-year option.
      Real Madrid have signed Palmeiras’ 16-year-old wonderkid EndrickCredit: Getty
      However, the striker can’t join Los Blancos for another 18 months due to rules in Brazil prohibiting underaged players from going abroad.
      That means Endrick will have to wait until 2024 to officially move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Romano tweeted: “Excl: Endrick, new Real Madrid player!
      “Contracts and documents have been signed in last 24h. Deal can now be considered sealed.
      Read More on Football
      “Endrick will join Real Madrid in June 2024. Contract will be until 2027 plus three years option, so 2030. Here we go confirmed.”
      The deal is estimated to have cost Real £60million, as that is the price tag Palmeiras had placed on the Brazil Under-20 international.

      Real confirmed Endrick won’t be joining them for another two years and will be playing with Palmeiras until then.
      An announcement read: “Real Madrid CF, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Endrick and his family have reached an agreement whereby the player will be able to join Real Madrid when he comes of age in July 2024.
      Most read in Football
      “Until then, Endrick will continue his training at the SE Palmeiras. The player will travel to Madrid in the coming days to visit our club’s facilities.”
      Endrick scored 12 goals and provided one assist in 21 appearances across all competitions this past season.
      HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP
      The centre-forward has also registered five goals in four appearances with the Brazil Under-17s.
      Chelsea have been investing heavily in youth in the last few years with the likes of Mason Mount, Trevoh Chalobah and Reece James rising through the ranks.
      Endrick has also been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City. More

    • 213 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea offered Joao Felix, Matheus Cunha and Memphis Depay as January transfer replacement for injured Armando Broja

      by

      CHELSEA have reportedly been offered the services of some of Europe’s elite forwards following the news that Armando Broja will be out for the season.Broja has had his season abruptly ended following an ACL injury he picked up during Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in a friendly last week.
      Armando Broja has made 18 competitive appearances for Chelsea this season and became an important player for Graham Potter.
      Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, will be without the 21-year-old until next season and will have to rely on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz to lead the line until he can bring in reinforcements.
      However, it may not be long until the Blues’ boss gets his man as the Evening Standard have reported the club have been offered deals for Matheus Cunha, Joao Felix and Memphis Depay in January.
      The Atletico Madrid pair, Felix and Cunha, are both looking likely to be departing from the Spanish capital soon and could be an attractive option for Chelsea.
      Joao Felix has fallen out of favour at Atletico Madrid despite his £113million move
      Felix impressed in Qatar during the World Cup with Portugal where he managed to register two assists and grab himself a goal in his four appearances during the tournament.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      The 23-year-old could be a viable option for Chelsea as he is reportedly available for a loan transfer.
      The London side are said to already have a pre-agreed deal in place for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku in the summer which would mean a loan transfer in January may be more appealing.
      Cunha has also attracted the interest of other Premier League sides with Wolves and Leeds United supposedly interested in the Brazilian.
      Barcelona’s Depay is someone Chelsea have previously been linked to, with the Blues said to have been considering a move for the Dutchman before deciding to bring in Aubameyang.
      Most read in Football
      Memphis Depay has managed 14 goals and two assists in 41 appearances for Barcelona.
      Chelsea may have to fight off competition from Premier League rivals for the signature of Matheus Cunha
      Borussia Dortmund youngster Youssoufa Moukoko is another name the club are reportedly looking at luring to Stamford Bridge with a whole host of other top sides said to be interested in the 18-year-old.
      The German wonder kid was a surprise inclusion in Hansi Flick’s World Cup squad where he only played one minute for the side who crashed out in the group stages. More

    • 238 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea on brink of sealing Molde striker David Datro Fofana for £9m transfer to replace injured star Armando Broja

      by

      CHELSEA are allegedly on the verge of signing Molde’s David Datro Fofana as a replacement for injured striker Armando Broja.Albanian international Broja looks set to miss the rest of the season after scans revealed he had torn his ACL and needed surgery.
      Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing David Datro Fofana from MoldeCredit: Getty
      The Chelsea striker went down in cries of pain during the first half of their mid-season friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday.
      Broja, 21, was challenging for the ball with Villa defender Ezri Konsa who, along with teammate Robin Olsen, immediately signalled for medical assistance after the ace caught his boot in the turf.
      He returned to London with the Chelsea squad on Monday before undergoing a scan to assess the damage which revealed he faces five months on the sidelines.
      That setback leaves Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the club’s only out-and-out senior striker.
      READ MORE TRANSFER NEWS
      With no recall option to bring Romelu Lukaku back from his loan at Inter Milan, boss Graham Potter is desperate for reinforcements.

      And now he is allegedly on the verge of bringing in the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Datro Fofana.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano broke the news earlier on social media.
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      He tweeted: “Chelsea are on the verge of signing David Datro Fofana, here we go soon!
      Most read in Football
      “There’s full agreement in place with Molde to sign Ivorian striker born in 2002.”
      He added: “Personal terms are still being discussed with player — then deal will be signed for more than €10m fee.”
      The teenager, who stands at 5ft 11in, made his breakthrough into the Molde first-team in 2021 and already has experience of the Europa Conference League.
      He rifled in 19 goals in 34 appearances last term, which earned him international recognition last month.
      Datro Fofana received his first cap for Ivory Coast in their 4-0 friendly victory over Burundi.
      Now he could be set for another big step-up if he manages to finalise personal terms for a switch to Stamford Bridge. More

    • 188 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal ‘preparing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer offer with Man Utd target wanted from Lazio in January’

      by

      LAZIO star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is reportedly a January transfer target for Arsenal.The North London side are believed to be keen on stealing the Serbian midfielder’s signature from under the noses of their Premier League rivals.
      Arsenal are believed to be keen on a second move for Sergej Milinkovic-SavicCredit: Getty
      The Serbian was at the World Cup in QatarCredit: Getty
      The 39-capped international has been linked with a move to England for years, with clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United both credited with an interest in him.
      But it seems that Arsenal are now his most likely destination with the Metro suggesting that Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to win the race for him.
      The Gunners tried to sign the midfielder in the summer but their bid of £42million rejected.
      Lazio’s club president Claudio Lotito has been vocal about his wish to keep Milinkovic-Savic at the club and has been consistent about saying how highly valued he is at the Rome club.
      READ MORE ARSENAL NEWS
      He recently claimed that the player is worth £105million after he was asked if Juventus had agreed to a transfer for him.
      He said: “‘I have no agreement with his agent [Mateja] Kezman to sell him to Juventus of anyone else in the winter.
      “On the contrary, he is now worth €120m [£105m], not €100m [£88m]. Every month the price goes up.”
      However, the player’s contract expires at the end of the 2023/24 season and he would then be free to walk away for nothing.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      It is thought that the price for Milinkovic-Savic has dropped as it has become clear that he will not renew his deal at the Stadio Olympico.
      Reports have suggested that the Serie A side would sell him for £69m in January and for as low as £34m in the summer.

      The 27-year-old has been a key player for Lazio since joining the club in 2015.
      He has helped them win the Coppa Italia and has been named the club’s player of the season for the last two campaigns. More

    • 263 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Frenkie de Jong ‘set to snub Man Utd and Chelsea again with Barcelona star prepared to agree transfer to Euro giant’

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong could snub a move to England in favour of joining Bayern Munich, according to reports.The Dutchman was heavily linked with the Prem duo in the recent window although he ended up staying with Barcelona.
      Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona is still uncertainCredit: AP
      But he was said to be unhappy with Barca for trying to force him to leave.
      As a result, De Jong found himself out of the team following a summer of uncertainty, starting just one of Barca’s first four La Liga games.
      He’s since won his place back and has established himself as a regular once again.
      But his future still remains in doubt.
      READ MORE TRANSFER NEWS
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, the midfielder wants to stay at the Nou Camp.
      However, Bayern Munich, another who were interested in the summer, are hoping to take advantage of Barcelona’s financial mess.
      And the report claims the ex-Ajax star would be “tempted” by a switch to the Bundesliga.
      Meanwhile, Bayern are “convinced” that Barcelona might be forced to sell next summer, with another year off his contract likely to make for a more reasonable price.
      Most read in Football
      HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP
      On the pitch, De Jong enjoyed an impressive World Cup, helping Holland reach the quarter-finals before they suffered penalty heartache against Argentina.
      The 25-year-old played all-but four minutes, chipping in with one goal and one assist. More

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea on alert as Juventus ‘open to letting Serbia World Cup star Dusan Vlahovic leave in shock transfer in January’

      by

      JUVENTUS could let Dusan Vlahovic leave next year amid interest from Chelsea, according to reports.The striker signed for the Serie A giants last January in a £62million move from Fiorentina.
      Dusan Vlahovic has managed six goals in Serie A this season
      Juventus are prepared to let Dusan Vlahovic leaveCredit: Getty
      He has been in good goalscoring form for the Old Lady with 16 goals in 36 games.
      But Juventus are prepared to let Vlahovic leave amid record losses at the club over the last three years.
      The Serbia international, 22, could even leave when the January transfer window opens, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.
      He adds that several top European clubs are interested in Vlahovic and are in touch with his agent.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      Chelsea are included in that group but Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked.
      The Gunners tried to land Vlahovic last year before he signed for Juventus.
      And with Gabriel Jesus out injured for up to three months it is possible the Premier League leaders will try to lure Vlahovic to North London.
      Graham Potter’s Blues might go for him as they continue to look for an option to fill the Romelu Lukaku-shaped hole in their side left by the Belgium striker’s return on loan to Inter Milan.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen, according to Il Bianconero.
      Liverpool have also been linked to the striker in a possible swap deal that would see Ibrahima Konate head to Turin. More

    • 250 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal and Chelsea transfer boost with Wilfried Zaha ‘most likely’ to QUIT Crystal Palace on free and run down contract

      by

      ARSENAL and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Wilfried Zaha with the winger set to run down his Crystal Palace contract, a report says.The 30-year-old has long been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park.
      Zaha s set to run down his Palace contractCredit: Alamy
      However, a big money transfer has never materialised despite his sensational form and a host of interest.
      Zaha is now in the final year of his contract at Palace meaning he can move for free at the end of this season.
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, Zaha is likely to snub a new deal at Palace and run down his contract, much to the delight of interested parties Arsenal and Chelsea.
      Arsenal could hold the advantage over their London rivals.
      READ MORE ON ARSENAL
      Zaha has previously admitted he is an Arsenal fan, despite his deep affection for Palace.
      In a 2017 interview on who he supports, Zaha said: “Arsenal. Still do.”
      The Ivory Coast international has six Premier League goals to his name in 13 games this season.
      Palace currently occupy 11th and restart their domestic campaign on Boxing Day at home to Fulham.
      Most read in Football
      HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP
      A win would lift Palace into the top half of the Prem table and above Chelsea and Brighton.
      They would also draw level on points with Liverpool.
      Zaha’s league stats this season More

    • 250 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer blow with AC Milan chief ‘relaxed and confident’ Rafael Leao will happily sign new contract

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have suffered a dent in their transfer pursuit of Rafael Leao. It comes as AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni revealed he was at ease over contract talks regarding Leao.
      Rafael Leao scored twice for Portugal at the World CupCredit: Getty
      AC Milan’s president is “relaxed” over a new deal for LeaoCredit: Alamy
      Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Scaroni said: “I’m told that Rafa is really happy in Milano and with AC Milan.
      “Paolo Maldini’s taking care of the new deal negotiation so I’m confident and relaxed about it.”
      Leao was in action during the Qatar World Cup for Portugal before they were knocked out by semi-finalists Morocco.
      The attacker netted two goals off the bench. One during their opening 3-2 victory over Ghana and the other in the 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland.
      READ MORE TRANSFER NEWS
      Leao has just over 18 months left on his current Milan contract, meaning a transfer move for him is likely to occur in the next two windows if Milan do not want to let him go for nothing.
      Man Utd and Chelsea have been two of the leading parties in the pursuit of the 23-year-old.
      Erik ten Hag’s side are eyeing him as an alternative to Dutch ace Cody Gakpo, who has seen his asking price double since the summer, as they seek a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Meanwhile, Leao’s father gave a cryptic answer when previously asked about a transfer to Chelsea.
      Most read in Football
      HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP
      He said: “The answer is: we are working on it. We are dealing with it because Rafael Leao has a contract that ends in 2024. Until that date, we are dealing with all of that (transfer, contract and Sporting legal dispute).
      “Without Chelsea, without Barcelona, without Real Madrid, we are dealing with that.
      “Rafael loves being in Italy. He has an affection for the Italians that the Portuguese don’t have for him.
      “He won the trophy for best player in Serie A not because he’s handsome, but because he’s the best.”
      However, Scaroni’s latest comments will not bode well for either club’s hopes of signing him. More