Chelsea transfer news

Subterms

    More stories

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea complete £62m Marc Cucurella transfer in time to make debut against Everton… and make dig at Brighton

      by

      CHELSEA have completed the £62million signing of left-back Marc Cucurella – in time to make his debut at Everton tomorrow.The Blues rushed through the paperwork on his switch from Brighton before the midday deadline and are confident the Spaniard will be able to play in the Premier League season opener at Goodison Park. 
      Chelsea have confirmed the £62m arrival of Marc CucurellaCredit: @ChelseaFC
      The Spaniard has signed a six-year deal with the BluesCredit: PA
      Boss Thomas Tuchel said: “He is hungry, mobile and a very intelligent player. 
      “He can play several positions in our system. It opens some options like for Levi Colwill to maybe find some more game time elsewhere.”
      Tuchel believed Cucurella, 24, can operate in his back three as well as at left wing-back, where Ben Chilwell is still recovering from a long-term injury.
      Cucurella has penned a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Read More Chelsea Stories
      In announcing the transfer, Chelsea made a dig at Brighton’s social media post earlier in the week.
      As reports suggested that a deal had been agreed to sell Cucurella on Wednesday, Brighton tweeted: “CLUB STATEMENT: MARC CUCURELLA.
      “Contrary to inaccurate reports from numerous media outlets this evening, no agreement has been reached with any club to sell Marc Cucurella.”
      Referencing that tweet, Chelsea posted themselves: “CLUB STATEMENT: MARC CUCURELLA.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      “Following reports from numerous media outlets this week, we can confirm an agreement has been reached with Brighton and Hove Albion for the signing of Marc Cucurella.”
      Upon signing for Chelsea, Cucurella told their club media: “I’m really happy.
      “It’s a big opportunity for me to join one of the best clubs in the world and I’m going to work hard to be happy here and help the team.”
      Owner Todd Boehly added: “Marc is an elite defender of proven Premier League quality and he further strengthens our squad going into the new season.
      “We continue to work on and off the pitch, and we’re delighted Marc will be a part of the present and future at Chelsea.”

      Cucurella had been strongly linked with Prem champions Manchester City.
      But as Brighton stood firm on their asking price, Chelsea swooped in to hijack the deal.
      Cucurella is the Blues’ latest signing in what’s been a busy summer to date.
      Read More on The Sun
      Tuchel’s side have recruited superstars Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly – as well as rising talents Omari Hutchinson, Gabriel Slonina and Carney Chukwuemeka.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea centre-back Colwill, who spent last season at Huddersfield, is joining Brighton on a season-long loan.
      Levi Colwill has joined Brighton on loanCredit: Getty More

    • 175 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea snap-up another youngster on cheap transfer as 18-year-old Zak Sturge joins from Brighton

      by

      CHELSEA have snapped up ANOTHER youngster this summer after completing the signing of Zak Sturge.Sturge, 18, has completed a move to Stamford Bridge from Brighton.
      Zak Sturge stands alongside Chelsea coach John TerryCredit: Getty
      Sturge has joined Chelsea from BrightonCredit: Getty
      Sturge has been described as an “emerging talent”Credit: Getty
      A statement on Chelsea’s website said: “Chelsea have completed the signing of teenage defender Zak Sturge from Brighton & Hove Albion.
      “The England Under-18 international was a regular for the Seagulls at youth team level last season, making 22 appearances as the South Coast side reached the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals and finished eighth in the Under-18 Premier League southern section.
      “During a three-year stay at Brighton, he played predominantly as an attack-minded left-back, utilising his athleticism and impressive speed.
      “Prior to that, the 18-year-old played grassroots football in west London, where he was born and grew up.”
      READ MORE ON CHELSEA
      The signing of the teenager represents the fifth 18-year-old the club has signed this window.
      The Blues added Carney Chukwuemeka to their first-team in a £20million signing from Aston Villa earlier this week.
      Highly-rated winger Omari Huthcinson joined from Arsenal, while goalkeepers Gabriel Slonina and Eddie Beach have joined from Chicago Fire and Southampton respectively.
      On Sturge, Jim Fraser, Chelsea’s head of youth recruitment, added: “We are really pleased that Zak has agreed to sign for Chelsea, where he will initially strengthen our Under-21s squad as he looks to continue his development.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      “‘Zak is another emerging talent to join us this summer and we cannot wait for him to get started at Cobham.’”
      New owner Todd Boehly has also added Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly to Thomas Tuchel’s squad, while Brighton defender Marc Cucurella is set to join for £62m after completing his medical.

      Despite this big outlay on talent, they might not be done there.
      Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig remains a top target, while Palmeiras and Inter Milan stars Endrick and Cesare Casadei are also on their list.
      Read More on The Sun
      16-year-old Southampton midfielder Tyler Dibling is also on their radar.
      Chelsea kickstart their season when they visit Everton on Saturday, and SunSport have outlined how they could line up for their first game of the season. More

    • 238 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea set to snap up ex-Liverpool transfer guru Michael Edwards as new sporting director as Todd Boehly makes changes

      by

      CHELSEA are in talks with former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards over a move to the club, according to reports.The transfer guru was the man who helped construct Jurgen Klopp’s current Liverpool team before he left the club in June.
      Michael Edwards is reportedly in talks to join ChelseaCredit: PA
      Todd Boehly has been in charge of transfers this summerCredit: PA
      He had been in the role for six years, in which he developed a reputation for being a tough negotiator and excellent talent spotter.
      New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is keen on bringing him to West London so he can take charge of transfer business, claims The Times.
      After Roman Abramovich was forced to sell the Blues, director Marina Granovskaia and former goalkeeper come technical adviser Petr Cech also departed.
      As a result, Boehly has been in control of transfers this summer with his approach being criticised by some.
      READ MORE ON CHELSEA
      He reportedly wants to add Edwards to the club’s hierarchy but faces a hurdle in that him and manager Thomas Tuchel may have different visions for the team.
      Edwards also reportedly wanted a year off after leaving Liverpool, and it’s unclear if he’d return to work so soon after quitting his role at Anfield.
      Rumours say there is no exclusion clause that prevents him joining another club.
      Edwards has played a huge behind the scenes role at Liverpool, helping build a team that has won the Premier League and Champions League.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Under his guidance the Reds have signed the likes of Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Fabinho, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota.
      Edwards also played a big part in selling Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for a staggering £142million.
      If Chelsea can’t bring Edwards to Stamford Bridge former Southampton and Tottenham chief Paul Mitchell could be of interest as is Atletico Madrid’s Andrea Berta, according to reports.
      Liverpool are moving on from Edwards and have signed Darwin Nunez from Benfica for £85million.

      Meanwhile Chelsea have signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and Raheem Sterling from Man City, with a deal for Marc Cucurella to be finalised today.
      Yet there has been frustration over missing out on deals for Jules Kounde and Raphinha to Barcelona. More

    • 225 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea willing to meet Leicester’s whopping £85m valuation for Wesley Fofana transfer but will try second lowball offer

      by

      CHELSEA are willing to meet Leicester’s £85million valuation  for  Wesley  Fofana.The centre-back is keen on a move but Blues chiefs must up their initial bid to force the Foxes’ hand.
      Chelsea are willing to eventually meet Leicester’s £85m asking price for Wesley FofanaCredit: Rex
      The London giants made a £60m offer for the Frenchman, 21, but his club will not budge on their world-record price tag.
      Chelsea may test the water with another offer below £85m. Yet owner Todd Boehly is determined to land the former Saint-Etienne man.
      Boss Brendan Rodgers does not want to sell but would consider an offer matching the £85m fee Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire in 2019 — a world record for a defender.
      Chelsea are willing to pay that but, given Leicester’s need to raise transfer funds, hope they can do a deal for less.
      Read More football news
      Stamford Bridge chief Thomas Tuchel needs to add numbers at the back having seen Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger go on free transfers.
      Yet captain Cesar Azpilicueta has agreed a new two-year contract after Barcelona ended their pursuit of him.
      And the Spaniard, 32, said: “‘I am really happy to extend my stay at Chelsea — my home.
      “It is almost ten years since I first arrived so I really feel the love and am really excited for the new project.”
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Boehly added: “We are thrilled with our captain showing his exemplary commitment yet again. There is still so much to do together.”
      The Blues ramped up their asking price for Azpilicueta after Barca beat them to Raphinha and Jules Kounde.
      Chelsea signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli for £35m — but missed out on Kounde and Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe.
      They are close to a £62m deal for 24-year-old Brighton full-back Marc Cucurella.
      But that move hinges on Blues centre-back Levi Colwill, 19, going the other way. 
      Chelsea are yet to decide whether to let Colwill go permanently — which Brighton prefer — or loan him out.
      Either way, his future looks set to be away from Chelsea having not even been allocated with a squad number last night.
      Carney Chukwuemeka, 18, who completed his £15m move from Aston Villa yesterday, has been handed the No 30 shirt.
      And Boehly hinted the midfielder could be ready to feature this season.
      Read More on The Sun
      Boehly said: “Carney is one of the most exciting young players in Europe.
      “We are delighted to add such a talented individual to our squad for the new season.” More

    • 213 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Marc Cucurella ‘PASSES Chelsea medical and will sign contract ahead of £62m transfer after Brighton training ban’

      by

      MARC CUCURELLA is one step away from joining Chelsea – with reports claiming the Brighton star has passed his medical.The Seagulls banned Cucurella from training earlier on Thursday as the Blues’ £62million move edged closer.
      Marc Cucurella has passed a medical ahead of a £62m move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Despite Brighton claiming NO deal was in place, Fabrizio Romano has revealed Cucurella is in London tonight.
      The in-demand full-back – also wanted by Manchester City – has now passed a medical ahead of his move to Stamford Bridge.
      Various paperworks will soon be signed, allowing Chelsea to finally confirm the deal after Brighton refuted an agreement last night.
      And Romano adds that the Blues will pay a fixed fee of £55m, with £7m in add-ons.
      READ MORE ON CHELSEA
      Chelsea kid Levi Colwill will then join Brighton on loan after it was initially reported to be a permanent deal.
      Cucurella was expected to join Man City this summer after handing in a transfer request.
      The champions failed with several bids for the former Barcelona youngster, with the most-recent reaching just £40m.
      But Brighton insisted they would not consider doing any business for less than £50m.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      And earlier this week Chelsea hijacked the deal following a push from Thomas Tuchel and new owner Todd Boehly.
      Cucurella is now set to become Chelsea’s third signing in as many days after goalie Gabriel Slonina and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
      The Blues already splashed out on forward Raheem Sterling and defender Kalidou Koulibaly earlier this summer.
      And there was more good news on Thursday as legendary captain Cesar Azpilicueta rejected Barcelona to sign a new two-year deal.
      Chelsea’s transfer business could continue with a mammoth £80m move for Leicester’s Wesley Fofana.
      They also hope to prise Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong from Barca.
      Read More on The Sun
      Meanwhile, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay continue to be linked with Chelsea after slipping down the pecking order at the Nou Camp.
      RB Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko and Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries are also being rumoured to be on the Blues’ wish-list. More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Brighton BAN Chelsea transfer target Marc Cucurella from training ahead of Premier League season opener against Man Utd

      by

      BRIGHTON have reportedly BANNED Marc Cucurella from training amid transfer interest from Chelsea.The Seagulls have denied reports that they have reached a £52.5million agreement with the Blues for the in-demand left-back.
      Marc Cucurella remains linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But even so, according to The Athletic, Brighton have kept Cucurella away from first-team training.
      Fabrizio Romano, claimed Cucurella was set to be in London on Thursday morning together with his agents to discuss personal terms.
      While Chelsea have reportedly already booked medical tests ahead of signing a contract until June 2028.
      But Brighton responded: “Contrary to inaccurate reports from numerous media outlets this evening, no agreement has been reached with any club to sell Marc Cucurella.”
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      Chelsea do still remain linked with Cucurella after Manchester City ended their interest.
      Youngster Levi Colwill, 19, could head to Brighton too, but as part of a separate deal that includes a buy-back clause for the Blues.
      Whether a deal goes through or not, Brighton will now be without Cucurella for Sunday’s Premier League opener at Manchester United.
      Earlier in the window, Cucurella, 24, handed in a transfer request to force through a move to the City.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      But the Premier League champions were unwilling to pay more than £30m, with Brighton believed to be wanting over £50m.
      Pep Guardiola is now looking to bring Anderlecht ace Sergio Gomez to the Etihad as an alternative to Cucurella.
      The 21-year-old joined the Belgian side from Borussia Dortmund a year ago and made 39 appearances last season, scoring six goals.
      Cucurella’s possible arrival at Chelsea will now likely see Marcos Alonso leave the club, with Barcelona known to be keen on the full-back.
      Marcos Alonso is wanted by BarcelonaCredit: The Mega Agency More

    • 200 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      Cesar Azpilicueta in shock transfer U-turn as he signs new TWO-YEAR Chelsea contract after snubbing Barcelona

      by

      CHELSEA captain Cesar Azpilicueta has performed a shock transfer U-turn by snubbing Barcelona and signing a new two-year deal. The Spaniard was entering the final year on his current deal which was only extended at the end of last season.
      Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new two-year Chelsea dealCredit: Rex
      And Azpilicueta has spent the transfer window linked with a move back to Spain with Barcelona.
      And although it was previously claimed the defender favoured a move away, according to The Athletic, he has committed his future to Chelsea.
      Azpilicueta’s commitment eases the Blues’ need to recruit further defensive reinforcements.
      Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen already left for free in the summer, following their contract both expiring.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      Only Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli has been brought in as a replacement after the club missed out on Jules Kounde.
      The Frenchman instead joined Barca, creating tension between Chelsea and Nou Camp chiefs.
      And is was already suggested new Blues boss Todd Boehly was ready to deny Azpilicueta a move to LaLiga.
      Chelsea remain linked with Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella, Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries and Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Azpilicueta has been at the club for a decade now, and has made 472 appearances in all competitions for them.
      His contract at the club was due to expire in this summer, but an extension clause in his deal was triggered when he hit 35 games last season.
      Azpilicueta has always appealed to Tuchel due to his ability to play in a back three or at wingback, suiting the German’s structure.
      Cesar Azpilicueta and Chelsea boss Thomas TuchelCredit: Reuters More

    • 150 Shares189 Views

      in Soccer

      Barcelona boss Xavi dashes Chelsea’s hopes of sensational transfer for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

      by

      BARCELONA manager Xavi has reportedly shut down talk of Chelsea target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaving this summer.The former Arsenal captain, 33, has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge just eight months after arriving at the Nou Camp.
      The former Arsenal man has been linked with a move to Stamford BridgeCredit: Reuters
      Xavi is thought to have ruled out Aubameyang’s departure this summerCredit: Reuters
      It comes as Thomas Tuchel searches for a replacement for Romelu Lukaku – who returned to Inter Milan on loan after a difficult 12 months with the Blues.
      However, Xavi now appears to have poured cold water on an Aubameyang-Chelsea link-up.
      According to Sport, the club have no intention of selling him in the current window.
      Despite the arrival of Robert Lewandowski, Xavi believes the pair can co-exist within the squad and even link-up together in certain matches.
      READ MORE ON CHELSEA
      The report also states that Aubameyang does not want to leave as he fought hard to secure the move to Barcelona and wishes to fight for his place.
      Aubameyang netted 13 goals in the second half of last season, making him the club’s joint top scorer despite not being with them for the first half of the campaign.
      And he will have more firepower alongside him this season in the form of Lewandowski and Raphinha.
      But one man who looks set to be shown the exit door is Dutch forward Memphis Depay.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      The former Lyon star seems to be surplus to requirements and has been linked with Juventus and Tottenham.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea are continuing to search for another attacker to add to the signing of Raheem Sterling.
      The Premier League side are rumoured to be interested in RB Salzburg man Benjamin Sesko.
      However, he will reportedly set them back around £55million, with Man Utd and Newcastle also in the race. More