Chelsea ‘lead’ race for Dutch defender with super-agent trying to lower €120m release clause

Matthijs de Ligt in action for the Netherlands.

Transfer News: Chelsea lead the race for Matthijs de Ligt of Juventus amid potential financial challenge According to Tuttosport (h/t The Mirror), Chelsea are in pole position to sign the highly-rated Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt but will depend on one condition for the transfer to happen in the future. Juve had paid £67.5m with … Read more

‘No chance’ for Chelsea veteran to secure Barcelona move after new Blues contract

Cesar Azpilicueta has apparently agreed to extend his Chelsea contract.

Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea have an agreement in place for an extension amidst FC Barcelona interest According to Spanish TV show El Chiringuito de Jugones via Sport Witness (h/t The Mirror), Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta will stay at Stamford Bridge amidst interest from FC Barcelona after he had reached an agreement with the board. Azpilicueta has … Read more

La Liga heavyweights eyeing Chelsea veteran whose contract expires next summer

Transfer News: Chelsea dealt blow as Cesar Azpilicueta agrees personal terms with Barcelona.

FC Barcelona are interested in Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer next summer According to ESPN, FC Barcelona are keeping tabs on Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta as a potential transfer at the end of the 2021-22 season. He has been a mainstay at the club ever since he joined in 2012. The 32-year-old … Read more

First-team Chelsea star on German giant’s radar if they lose 26-year-old ace

Chelsea to be warned by FA following bust-up vs Leeds United .

Transfer News: Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger ‘considered’ by Bayern Munich According to BayernInsider (h/t Football.london), Bayern Munich are considering a move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger whose current contract will end next summer.  Antonio Rudiger’s future has been a focus of massive speculation in recent times. Despite serving the final year of his contract term … Read more

Chelsea ‘agree’ £20m January deal for 23-year-old defender playing in Turkey

Attila Szalai is a bullish defender for Turkish side, Fenerbahce.

Transfer News: Chelsea ‘agree £20million deal’ for Fenerbahce defender Attila Szalai According to Turkish news outlet CNN Turk (h/t Express), Chelsea have agreed on a £20million deal for Attila Szalai in order to strengthen their defensive unit.  Szalai has been a reliable defensive unit for the Turkish team. Furthermore, he had a noticeable impact on … Read more

Transfer News: Chelsea could make £17m January move for 23-year-old Hungarian star

Attila Szalai is a solid defender for Fenerbahce.

Fenerbahce defender Attila Szalai linked with a move to Chelsea in the January transfer window According to The Sun (h/t ESPN), Chelsea are keeping their attention towards Fenerbahce centre-back Attila Szalai for a potential move in the winter transfer window. He has previously attracted interest from other Premier League clubs. The 23-year-old has a contract … Read more

Chelsea eyeing a move for 21-year-old Barcelona defender

Agent of Chelsea target Sergino Dest admits he could leave Barcelona.

Transfer News: Chelsea plot move for Barcelona star Sergino Dest According to the latest transfer news on El Nacional (h/t football.london), Chelsea are looking to orchestrate a deal for Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest. The recently turned 21-year-old joined the Blaugrana outfit last summer after spending eight glorious years at AFC Ajax. The youngster went through the ranks … Read more

“Setting the bar”- 22-year-old Chelsea fringe star could be loaned out next January

Fabrizio Romano gives definitive Bayern Munich stance on signing Chelsea outcast

Federico Pastorello admits Malang Sarr could leave Chelsea on loan next January Speaking to The Telegraph (Subscription Required) [h/t football.london], Federico Pastorello has revealed that his client, Malang Sarr, could leave Chelsea on a loan transfer in January over lack of game-time. The 22-year-old signed for the Stamford Bridge outfit on a free transfer from OGC Nice last summer … Read more

“Thanks Ziyech”- Some fans react as Chelsea seal victory against Malmo and close in on UCL round of 16

Liverpool deliver a transfer boost to Chelsea by dropping interest in Antonio Rudiger and Declan Rice.

Some fans react on Twitter as Chelsea beat Malmo 1-0 to retain second spot in their UCL group According to the official Twitter account of the club, Chelsea defeated Malmo 1-0 and picked up all three points on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League. The importance of the game was displayed by the changes the German … Read more

Chelsea to face off against La Liga giants for exciting 21-year-old defensive star

Transfer News: Chelsea consider a move for Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt.

Transfer News: Chelsea face competition from Real Madrid for Matthijs de Ligt According to Calciomercato (h/t Football.London), Spanish giants Real Madrid have joined English Premier League side Chelsea in the race to sign highly-rated Juventus centre back Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch international is regarded as one of the best young defenders in the game. … Read more