Report: Serie A club triggers buy option for 24-year-old Blues transfer target

Chelsea target Merih Demiral set for permanent Atalanta switch.

Transfer News: Chelsea target Merih Demiral set for permanent Atalanta switch  Atalanta have decided to trigger their buy-option for Juventus defender Merih Demiral, who spent last year on loan in Bergamo. In recent days, reports have linked Demiral with a potential switch to Stamford Bridge, but that doesn’t seem like a possibility any longer.  According … Read more

Blow for Chelsea as they look set to lose out on prolific Bundesliga frontman

Transfer News: Barcelona prepare fresh bid for Chelsea target Robert Lewandowski.

Transfer News: Barcelona prepare fresh bid for Chelsea target Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich’s wantaway striker Robert Lewandowski is understood to prefer a move to Barcelona, despite approaches from both Chelsea and Ligue 1 champions Paris St-Germain.  The Blues reportedly view Lewandowski as the man to solve their striker crisis, with the impending departure of Romelu … Read more

Chelsea hold early bird advantage in the race to sign long-term La Liga target

Transfer News: Chelsea eye Jules Kounde of Sevilla to offset the likely departure of Antonio Rudiger .

Chelsea remain frontrunners for Jules Kounde amid Barcelona links  Chelsea are still in the driving seat to land Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, despite Barcelona’s attempt to sabotage the deal.  The Blues are understood to have agreed on personal terms with the Frenchman well in advance, and a move to the Premier League seems imminent.  According … Read more

Report: Serie A giants plan €3.5m plus bonuses salary offer for Chelsea target

Transfer News: Chelsea are closing in on Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly.

Napoli raise offer to secure contract-rebel Kalidou Koulibaly amid Chelsea interest  Napoli have seemingly offered star defender Kalidou Koulibaly a revised and improved offer to renew his contract, which is due to expire next year. Chelsea are aware of the situation and have identified the Senegalese as one of their top defensive targets for this … Read more

Blues poised to concede defeat in the race for top PL academy leader

uthampton set to beat Chelsea for Manchester City academy leader Joe Shields.

Southampton set to beat Chelsea for Manchester City academy honcho Joe Shields  Away from the drama surrounding the transfer window and player targets, Chelsea are set to lose out on Manchester City’s highly-revered Head of Recruitment and Talent Management Joe Shields who is understood to be joining Southampton.  Journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned Chelsea’s interest in … Read more

27-year-old star from Southern Europe admits he is “honored” by Chelsea links

Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha flattered by Chelsea interest.

Transfer Update: Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha flattered by Chelsea interest  Chelsea are lining up a move for Lazio and soon-to-be free-agent goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, who is viewed as a potential number two to Blues’ current first-choice custodian Edouard Mendy.  The Albanian international, capped 19 times by his country, says that he is honoured to be … Read more

Report: Chelsea make contact to sign La Liga starlet with £427m buyout clause

Chelsea interested in Barcelona wonderkid Alejandro Balde

Transfer News: Chelsea interested in Barcelona wonderkid Alejandro Balde To solve their current defensive crisis, Chelsea are understood to be interested in 18-year-old Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde.  The young Spaniard is a product of the fabled La Masia, and has so far made seven appearances for the senior team in total – including two in … Read more

Blues confident of landing top-target despite hijack attempt from La Liga giants

Chelsea confident of signing Jules Kounde transfer amid Barcelona links.

Chelsea confident of signing Jules Kounde transfer amid Barcelona links  The Evening Standard reports that Chelsea remain in the driving seat in pursuit of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, despite recent attention from Barcelona which has caused concerns of a potential hijack amongst the Blues faithful.  The West Londoners have been courting Kounde for almost a … Read more

Chelsea resume partnership with major club sponsor after Boehly takeover

Ben Jacobs: Chelsea looking for an international partner to sponsor their jersey.

Chelsea shirt sponsor Three resume suspended partnership under Todd Boehly-ownership  According to Football.London, Mobile and Internet provider Three have resumed their partnership with Chelsea which they had suspended back in March following sanctions on former owner Roman Abramovich amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Three had previously hoped that Chelsea would remove their logo from shirts … Read more

Blues make further progress in negotiating premature return for 29-year-old star

Transfer News: Chelsea open talks with Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku.

Chelsea and Inter Milan continue to plot Romelu Lukaku exit plan  Discussions continue between Chelsea and Inter Milan as the two clubs try to find a mutually agreeable solution that would take Blues’ big-name-signing-turned-outcast Romelu Lukaku back to San Siro.  According to the Athletic’s David Ornstein (Subscription Required), the possibility of a loan deal is … Read more