Chelsea transfer news

BAYER LEVERKUSEN manager Xabi Alonso is keen to keep hold of Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.The Blues prospect has been in good form for the Bundesliga side since joining the club on loan in the summer.
Xabi Alonso wants to keep Chelsea loanee Callum Hudson-Odoi.Credit: Getty
Hudson-Odoi has made 15 appearances for the club and has scored one goal and assisted one more.
Despite not possessing the most impressive numbers, Alonso has liked what he has seen from the 22-year-old.
While Leverkusen have no option to buy the Englishman they are keen to keep hold of him amid reports that Chelsea are considering recalling him in January.
Alonso was quoted by Manuel Veth, saying: “I want to keep him a lot.
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“I am sure that he will stay until the end of the season.
“He is an important player for us.”
Leverkusen had a poor start to the season but their fortunes have turned around under Alonso and they have won their last three games in the league.
They are currently 12th in the table with 18 points and are only seven points behind Borussia Dortmund in 6th place.
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Chelsea however are faltering in front of goal as they have only managed 17 goals from their opening 14 games in the Premier League.
Despite a good start under new manager Graham Potter, the team are struggling to perform and have only scored twice in their five games in the league. More

CHELSEA have been dealt a blow with 16-year-old wonderkid Endrick set to discuss talks over a proposed move to Real Madrid.The Blues, along with PSG, are interested in signing the teenage star, but he’s now expected to travel to the Spanish capital later this month.
Endrick is wanted by several European clubsCredit: Getty
Endrick, currently playing for Brazilian club Palmeiras, only made his senior debut last month.
But the forward has made a bright start to his first-team career, scoring three goals in seven games.
He’s also scored five goals in four Brazil Under-16 games, including against England earlier this year.
Endrick has been learning English and has dreams of playing in the Champions League.
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He said: “I’m not gonna answer about my future club.
“Of course, I’d like to play Champions League in 2, 3 or 4 years.”
“I’m open to all the clubs, waiting for the best proposal for me and my family.”
Chelsea have held meetings with the star, but they now appear to have fallen behind Real Madrid in the race.
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Endrick’s father Douglas said: “We’ll travel to Madrid at the end of this month.
“After that conversation, Real Madrid will await a response from us to see if they should come and make a bid to Palmeiras.” More

MASON MOUNT is being targeted by Liverpool and Juventus for a shock transfer, according to reports.The Chelsea star still has not signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge – alerting European rivals to future availability.
Mason Mount has established himself as a first-team player at Chelsea over the last three yearsCredit: Reuters
Mount has 18 months left on his Blues deal and is one of a number of stars from the London club who are facing numerous urgent contract situations.
As one of the first-team squad’s lowest-earners, Mount is believed to be seeking an improved wage to reflect his importance to the team.
But the two sides have yet to thrash out an agreement, leaving things in the air until at least after the World Cup.
The Guardian report that Liverpool and Juventus are monitoring the situation.
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Both clubs have had disappointing seasons so far and either could benefit from fresh blood in midfield.
Mount has become popular with various Chelsea managers recently for his vision, industry and ability on the ball.
He has been with the club his entire career and the new ownership will be keen to not lose him for any money.
Reports in the past few days suggests there had been a “positive breakthrough” in contract talks.
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And rumours of Liverpool and Juventus being ready to pounce could help to intensify urgency at Chelsea.
Mount is one of a few stars the Blues risk losing for nothing.
Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante and Jorginho could all see their contracts expire at the end of this season, before Mount’s.
They also just lost defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen for free last summer. More

CHELSEA midfielder Cesare Casadei insists he has no regrets about signing for the Blues despite ZERO first-team minutes.The teenager arrived at Stamford Bridge in a £12.6million deal from Inter Milan in the summer.
Cesare Casadei signed for Chelsea from Inter Milan in the summerCredit: Getty
Casadei was sent off for Chelsea’s Under-23s against Sutton UnitedCredit: Rex
Casadei, who was named player of the season in the Inter Milan Under-19s set-up last term, was handed a six-year contract by Chelsea.
But the midfielder is still waiting to make his senior debut.
He’s instead had to settle for Under-23s football and the EFL Trophy.
Overall, he’s registered three goals and one assist for the young Blues and was sent off against Sutton United back in August.
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Regardless, the youngster is still enjoying his time with the Londoners.
He said: “When the offer arrived and I had the opportunity to have this new experience, I honestly took it with open arms.
“It wasn’t an easy choice to make and it wasn’t easy not even at the beginning because I didn’t know the language well and I’m still learning it.
“But I felt like doing it to get out of my comfort zone: for the moment I’m having fun and it’s a super positive experience.
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“I grew up humanly, because I had to begin to get by on my own.
“I live 20 minutes from [Cobham] and I study English 3-4 times a week with a teacher, I’ve improved in this too compared to the beginning but I have to learn it well, beyond football, because it is a language that today we need to know.”
“There is more intensity here, the game speed is higher.
“Like training: you work much less dry and almost everything with the ball, starting with the warm-up.” More

NEIL BATH, the man who mentored both Mason Mount and Reece James, has been promoted by Chelsea.The 57-year-old has enjoyed great success in his previous role as academy director.
Neil Bath has been promoted by Chelsea after his great job with their academyCredit: Getty
Now, after playing a huge part in bringing through a host of talents through the academy system into the first-team fold at Stamford Bridge, he has been made director of football development and operations.
And that new job will lead to him now being able to have his say on the senior set-up at Chelsea.
Bath’s influence has grown since co-owner Todd Boehly took over earlier this year.
And he supported the American during his first transfer window at the helm.
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Now he joins a raft of new additions to the club that will help make decisions on signings.
The Blues appointed Paul Winstanley, who worked with new boss Graham Potter previously at Brighton, as director of global talent and transfers.
Bath was named Chelsea’s academy director back in 2004 after already being employed by them for 12 years.
He set about completely restructuring the West Londoners’ youth programme – with a greater emphasis on procuring and developing the best talent in London and the South-East.
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In the last year, the likes of England star Mount, James and Lewis Hall have been testament to his work – heralding a new dawn in the Chelsea first team of talented youngsters.
And just as impressive are the ones the club let go, including Declan Rice, Nathan Ake, Ryan Bertrand, Tariq Lamptey and Tammy Abraham. More

CHELSEA have been boosted by a “positive breakthrough” in their contract talks with Mason Mount, according to reports.The midfielder, 23, has just 18 months left to run on his current deal at Stamford Bridge.
Mason Mount is edging closer to signing a new contract with ChelseaCredit: Getty
Fellow academy graduate Reece James penned a lengthy extension to become the club’s highest-paid defender ever in September.
And now according to The Athletic, Mount could follow suit soon.
Negotiations had previously been at a stalemate leading to speculation that his future could lie elsewhere.
However, the report states that new co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali sat down with Mount’s representatives in recent weeks and progress has been made.
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The latest round of talks were the most constructive and there is said to be “genuine hope” a deal could be signed in January after the World Cup.
Although there are still some aspects of the agreement yet to be finalised.
Mount, who joined Chelsea aged six, is still on the same contract he signed after returning from his loan spell at Derby in 2019.
Since then, the ace has developed into a first-team regular under Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and now Graham Potter.
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He is the only player to feature in all 14 of Chelsea’s Premier League games this season – contributing two goals and two assists.
As well as securing a bumper pay rise, Mount will also be keen to commit to the right length of time – protecting his future without tying himself down for too long.
It is reported he has already rejected an offer for seven years.
Mount’s focus is now solely on international duty with England.
He touched down in Qatar for his first World Cup on Tuesday and will hope to impress on the global stage despite an under-par season so far for his beloved blues. More