Club News: Matthijs de Ligt has denied that he was close to a Chelsea transfer in the summer The Netherlands and Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt has denied that he was close to making a move to Chelsea in the summer. The Blues were linked with the defender, but the 23-year-old joined Bayern instead. … Read more
Transfer News: Chelsea handed blow in pursuit of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt as Bayern Munich set to seal deal According to popular Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano (h/t football.london), Chelsea have been handed a blow in the pursuit of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt with the talented Dutch centre-back supposedly on his way to Bayern … Read more
Juventus reject Bayern Munich bid for Chelsea target Matthijs de Ligt According to Sport Bild’s Christian Falk on Twitter (h/t Football. London), Chelsea have received a welcome boost in their pursuit of talented Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt with Juventus rejecting the first bid made by Bayern Munich for their star man. Chelsea and Bayern … Read more
Chelsea identify Dayot Upamecano as an alternative to Matthijs de Ligt According to the Standard, Chelsea have identified Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano as an alternative, if they fail to sign Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt. New owner Todd Boehly is said to have talked with Juventus about the Dutchman transfer. Upamecano joined Die Roten … Read more
Transfer News: Manchester City enter race for Matthijs de Ligt amid Chelsea interest Pep Guardiola could potentially hand Thomas Tuchel a big blow this summer as Manchester City enter the race to sign Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt amid Chelsea’s interest. This is according to Italian outlet Tuttomercato (h/t football.london). City are willing to offer … Read more
Transfer News: Bayern Munich to make Chelsea target Matthijs de Ligt a high earner According to @Plettigoal via @iMiaSanMia [h/t Football.London], Bayern Munich are set to make Chelsea target Matthijs de Ligt one of the highest-paid players in Munich if they sign him. Chelsea have not had it easy at all in their pursuit of … Read more
Chelsea target Matthijs de Ligt wants Juventus to consider Bayern Munich’s offer According to Christian Falk (h/t Football.London) , Chelsea target Matthijs de Ligt and his agents want Juventus to consider only Bayern Munich’s approaches as of now and the Blues are currently not an option. Chelsea are interested in the signing of the talented … Read more
Transfer News: Chelsea given boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt as Juventus look for potential replacement Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of centre-back Matthijs de Ligt as Juventus are said to be looking for a potential replacement. This is according to renowned journalist, Fabrizio Romano via Twitter (h/t … Read more
Transfer News: Chelsea target Matthijs de Ligt agrees terms with Bayern Munich Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has agreed to personal terms with Bayern Munich amid Chelsea interest, according to Spanish outlet Sport (h/t The Sun). The Dutch centre-back has been linked with a move away from Turin after handing in his transfer request last … Read more
Bayern Munich pose a huge threat for Chelsea in Matthijs de Ligt pursuit According to the Evening Standard, Bayern Munich have asked Matthijs de Ligt to reject interest from Chelsea in order to pave the way for a move to Germany. The Blues have yet to make their first signing of the summer and their … Read more