Chelsea blow in the race for this 25-year-old German star as Benfica are keen on keeping the player

Julian Weigl could be sold by SL Benfica this summer (imago images)

Transfer News: Chelsea receive blow in Julian Weigl pursuit According to transfer news from Daily Star, Chelsea have received a blow in the pursuit of Julian Weigl. Benfica manager Jorge Jesus wants to keep the German as well as Rafa Silva on the side and has asked the board for the same. Once regarded as … Read more

Chelsea-linked midfield star ‘admired by Tuchel’ available for £25m this summer

Julian Weigl Pedro Gonalves Miguel Pereira

Chelsea transfer target Julian Weigl available for just £25m According to Portuguese publication A Bola (via Sport Witness h/t Express), SL Benfica have decided to put midfielder Julian Weigl, who is on the radars of Chelsea, up for sale for just £25m this summer. Weigl, 25, came to prominence during his time at Borussia Dortmund, … Read more

Chelsea identify 25-year-old Benfica star as Declan Rice alternative

Julian Weigl could be sold by SL Benfica this summer (imago images)

Transfer News: Chelsea identify Julian Weigl as Declan Rice alternative According to transfer news from Express, Chelsea have lined up Julian Weigl as an alternative to Declan Rice. The Benfica midfielder could be the one they turn to if they miss out on long-term target Rice. Chelsea are looking to bolster their midfield in the … Read more

Chelsea make an approach to sign this 25-year-old German midfield star

Julian Weigl could be sold by SL Benfica this summer (imago images)

Transfer News: Chelsea make an approach for Julian Weigl According to transfer news from Mirror, Chelsea have made an approach for Benfica starlet Julian Weigl. The midfielder was signed from Borussia Dortmund this season as Chelsea look to bolster the midfield ahead of next season. Once regarded as one of the finest midfield talents in … Read more

Chelsea to ‘revive interest’ in Frank Lampard’s £100m-rated transfer target

Chelsea target, Declan Rice, in action for West Ham United.

Transfer News: Chelsea to target Declan Rice but could see a 9-figure transfer fee demanded from West Ham According to The Telegraph (Subscription Required) [h/t The Sun], Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to add West Ham United midfielder, Declan Rice, to his midfield ranks in the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old was a top target … Read more