Chelsea transfer news

CHELSEA are plotting a move for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick, according to reports.There are believed to be several European giants tracking the 16-year-old.
Chelsea and PSG want to sign Palmeiras wonderkid EndrickCredit: Reuters
The youngster has broken into the Palmeiras first-team this season and is very highly rated by the Brazilian side.
Chelsea have been interested in the striker for some time, according to Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola.
He also claims Endrick has a release clause of just £35million, though could be sold for less.
Paris Saint-Germain are another side reported to be very keen on Endrick and are preparing a £25m bid.
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Transfer chief Luis Campos was in Brazil over the weekend to speak to Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira about the possibility of signing Endrick.
Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also said to be showing an interest in the wonderkid and sent scouts to watch him in action.
The forward has shown a lot of early promise this season with eight goals in 11 games in all competitions.
Another Brazilian who moved from Palmeiras to the Premier League, Gabriel Jesus, was not as prolific as Endrick in Brazil’s Serie A, having scored four goals in 20 games in his debut season.
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However, reports claim Endrick will not move to Europe before he is 18-years-old.
That means the battle between Chelsea and PSG could rumble on unless his release clause is activated soon. More

CHELSEA are ready to send reserve goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina out on loan amid Kepa Arrizabalaga’s resurgence. The Spanish keeper was once a laughing stock at Stamford Bridge and made a series of high-profile mistakes after his big-money move in 2018.
Slonina may need to be patient for first-team opportunities at ChelseaCredit: Getty
The goalie briefly developed a reputation as a penalty expert before an unfortunate incident in the League Cup final last season once again left him being ridiculed.
But he has experienced a sudden return to form after returning from the Chelsea bench.
An injury to out-of-form Edouard Mendy opened the door for Kepa to return.
And while his opening performances were steady, Kepa really announced his return with a stunning string of saves against Villa.
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His form has kept Mendy on the bench, and means Chelsea have two capable goalkeepers ready to rotate during the busy pre-World Cup schedule.
The Evening Standard report that there is now the possibility of another loan move for Slonina amid Kepa’s upturn in form.
The young American keeper signed a six-year deal in August and was one of a number of summer signings.
Although he is highly-rated, it would likely be difficult for the 18-year-old to hold down a regular place in goal once he returns from his loan to the MLS in January.
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He did train with the first-team for the first time this week under Graham Potter during a trip to London.
The club are believed to be exploring loan options in the Championship or in Europe.
Slonina is in contention to be in the USA squad for the World Cup and will be looking to impress in his final months at Chicago Fire.
Kepa is also on a mission to work his way into his international squad for Qatar.
The Spaniard’s recent form may have done him plenty of favours, with the performance against Villa followed up with decent saves in draws against Brentford and Manchester United. More

CHELSEA scouts were reportedly left impressed by Victor Osimhen’s starring performance against Roma – but face a big fee to land him. The attacker scored a wonderful winner for Napoli against Jose Mourinho’s side to keep the Italian side three points clear at the top.
Victor Osimhen is attracting admirers throughout EuropeCredit: Getty
His brilliant performances this season have increased interest in him, with several Premier League clubs linked to the Nigerian.
But Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti will be keen to hang on to one of his main stars, with the club on a run of 11 wins in all competitions.
Their latest came away at Roma in a huge derby and established the club from Naples as serious contenders for this year’s title.
Osimhen proved to be a threat throughout the evening, punishing Roma defenders with his pace and unpredictable movement.
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His goal came ten minutes from time, as he spun ex-Manchester United defender Chris Smalling and unleashed a thunderous volley from a tight angle.
The ball cradled into the corner of the net and the 23-year-old was quickly mobbed by his team-mates in celebration.
Calciomercato report his performance upped the interest of Chelsea scouts who are tracking him.
He is one of a number of European stars who the Blues are believed to be interested in and it is hoped he could bring some dynamism to their attack.
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A huge fee of at least £87million is believed to be the price that might tempt Roma to sell.
But Osimhen is also a target of Manchester United and the Red Devils were linked with the star in the summer.
Arsenal and Newcastle have also been reported as targeting the forward.
Osimhen arrived at Napoli from Lille in 2020 in an £81m transfer
He already has four goals and one assist in his seven matches this season so far. More

MASON MOUNT has been dubbed “Britain’s most eligible bachelor” as the Chelsea star posed on the front cover of Tatler Magazine.The Blues and England midfielder, 23, is forging a career in modelling and has given fans a rare insight into his love life.

Stamford Bridge’s golden boy got suited and booted for the front cover shoot while revealing he doesn’t have time to date due to his commitment to football.
Mount was in a relationship with model Chloe Wealleans-Watts, 23, who he met back in 2017.
The pair have split but it is not known when they went their separate ways.
When asked about his relationship status, Mount told Tatler: “Football is my priority.”
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After being quizzed about whether he was on the dating scene, Mount said with a shrug: “Sometimes when I come up to London.”
Mount wouldn’t be short of suitors either.
He has a reported net-worth of £20million and 5.5m Instagram followers.
And he’s perfectly “Chiselled”, according to Tatler.
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Mount’s focus on his football is paying off.
He’s nailed-on to feature at the World Cup for England and his form at Chelsea has also improved.
After struggling last season under Thomas Tuchel, Mount has been a man reborn under new gaffer Graham Potter.
The midfielder has scored two goals and provided two assists in a small number of games under Potter.
Mason Mount enjoys his fashion when he isn’t on the football pitchCredit: @masonmount
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