Chelsea transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from Stamford Bridge

Chelsea transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from Stamford Bridge

SEVILLA LOOK AT CHELSEA DUO IN VITOLO DEAL

Michy Batshuayi

Michy Batshuayi

Sevilla would be willing to take either Kurt Zouma or Michy Batshuayi in part-exchange in any deal for Vitolo to move to Chelsea, according to  Marca .

Chelsea are reportedly willing to meet the €40 million (£35.5m) release clause for Vitolo, but there is also the option of a player-plus-cash deal for the winger.

TERRY FAVOURS ASTON VILLA MOVE

John Terry, Chelsea

John Terry, Chelsea

John Terry favours a move to Aston Villa and the Chelsea defender has been offered a one-year contract to join Steve Bruce’s side, according to Sky Sports .

The former England captain is leaving Chelsea on a free transfer and has attracted interest from the likes of Bournemouth, Swansea and West Brom.

However, Terry is reportedly not keen to play against Chelsea and is now set to drop down to the Championship after being offered deals by Villa, an their local rivals Birmingham City.




MATIC UTD’S THIRD CHOICE

Nemanja Matic Chelsea

Nemanja Matic Chelsea

Nemanja Matic began the summer as Manchester United’s third choice central midfield target, according to the  Daily Telegrap h .

The Chelsea midfielder is on the verge of moving to Old Trafford for £40 million, but Jose Mourinho had wanted to sign either Eric Dier or Radja Nainggolan ahead of Matic.

A lack of movement over either of those deals has now led him to reuniting with a player he coached at Stamford Bridge.

CHELSEA CONSIDER VITOLO SWOOP

Riyad Mahrez Vitolo Sevilla Leicester Champions League
Riyad Mahrez Vitolo Sevilla Leicester Champions League

Chelsea are considering an approach for Sevilla’s versatile attacker Vitolo, according to the Daily Mirror .

Vitolo, who has a release clause of €35 million (£30.8m), can play on the wing or further forward and is an option to add depth to Antonio Conte’s squad.

MATIC NEARS MAN UTD MOVE

Nemanja Matic Chelsea
Nemanja Matic Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic is on the verge of joining Manchester United in a £40m deal, according to The Guardian .

Jose Mourinho signed the Serbian in 2014 while managing Chelsea, and is now set to bring the 28-year-old to Old Trafford. The two clubs have already agreed a transfer fee and Matic has agreed personal terms with United.

AKE CLOSE TO £20M CHELSEA EXIT

Nathan Ake Bournemouth
Nathan Ake Bournemout

Bournemouth are closing in on a £20million deal to sign Chelsea defender Nathan Ake on a permanent basis, according to The Sun .

Ake, who has also been linked with Southampton and West Ham, spent the first half of last season on loan with the Cherries. The Daily Echo reports that Bournemouth have ‘as good a chance as any other club’ of completing a deal for Ake.

AZPILICUETA IN ALEX SANDRO DEAL

Cesar Azpilicueta Chelsea
Cesar Azpilicueta Chelsea

Chelsea are prepared to offer Juventus Cesar Azpilicueta in part-exchange for Alex Sandro if a cash offer is not enough, reports Calciomercato .

The Blues are looking to do a €70 million deal for the Brazilian full-back, but Juve will only sanction a move if the player asks to leave.

ALEX SANDRO TO BE ALLOWED TO JOIN CHELSEA

Alex Sandro Juventus

Juventus will allow Alex Sandro to join Chelsea if he asks to do so, according to the Metro .

The Italian club signed Sandro for £22 million just two years ago, but the Blues have tabled a bid worth £61m as Antonio Conte looks to bolster his defence.

And Juve are now ready to let Sandro leave the club if he requests a transfer, as the saga appears to near a conclusion.

BAKAYOKO TO HAVE CHELSEA MEDICAL

Tiemoué Bakayoko
Tiemoué Bakayoko

Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko is set to undergo a medical at Chelsea next week, according to the Evening Standard .

The Blues will apparently pay a £35.1 million fee and are prepared to offer him a five-year contract. As a result that is likely to speed up the exit of Nemanja Matic, who has been linked with Manchester United.

CHELSEA TO SELL REMY FOR CUT-PRICE FEE

Loic Remy Chelsea
Loic Remy Chelsea

Chelsea are happy to allow striker Loic Remy to leave for a reduced fee, according to The Sun .

The French striker joined the Blues from QPR back in 2014 but has struggled for game time and spent the 2016-17 season on loan at Crystal Palace.

NO UTD AGREEMENT FOR MATIC

Nemanja Matic Chelsea
Nemanja Matic Chelsea

Manchester United have dismissed claims that Nemanja Matic has agreed personal terms at Old Trafford, according to the  Daily Telegraph .

Reports had claimed the Chelsea midfielder was close to reuniting with former manager Jose Mourinho, but they have been refuted by the Red Devils.

DEMBELE WANTS DORTMUND EXIT

HD Ousmane Dembele Borussia Dortmund

 Ousmane Dembele Borussia Dortmund

Ousmane Dembele wants to leave Borussia Dortmund following the sacking of manager Thomas Tuchel, according to  Eurosport .

The France international does not want to join Barcelona, however, with Chelsea and Manchester United both now on alert as to his availability.

CHELSEA CLOSE IN ON VAN DIJK

Virgil van Dijk, Southampton
Virgil van Dijk, Southampton

Chelsea are closing in on Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk, according to Sky Italia , in a deal worth around £60 million to the South Coast club.

The 25-year-old previously looked set to join Liverpool before the Reds were forced to pull out of the deal, leaving the door open for Antonio Conte to make his move.

Manchester City are also thought to be in the chase, though a big-money deal taking the Netherlands international to Stamford Bridge is making progress.

ALEXIS IMPACT ON LEWY

Robert Lewandowski FC Bayern
Robert Lewandowski FC Bayern

Robert Lewandowski’s future at Bayern Munich will be directly influenced by the German club’s pursuit of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, claims The Sun .

The Polish striker is unhappy at the terms being discussed for the Chile international and news that he could be looking to move on has alerted Manchester United and Chelsea.

COURTOIS STILL STALLING

Thibaut Courtois Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois Chelsea

Thibaut Courtois is keeping Chelsea sweating on his future as he refuses to commit to fresh terms, reports The Sun .

The Blues are eager to tie the Belgium international down on a new deal, amid talk of interest from Real Madrid, but he is waiting on an offer of £10 million-a-year.

CHELSEA TO SIGN £35M BAKAYOKO

Tiemoué Bakayoko
Tiemoué Bakayoko

Chelsea are close to signing Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco for £35 million, The Daily Mail claims.

The 22-year-old midfielder was a key player in Monaco’s Ligue 1 winning season, earning admiration from Antonio Conte who made him a top target. The move could lead to Nemanja Matic departing, with the 28-year-old interested in a move to Manchester United.

ATLETICO & CHELSEA IN COSTA TALKS

Diego Costa Chelsea
Diego Costa Chelsea

Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have started talks over a £50 million deal for Diego Costa to return to the Liga club, the Mirror reports .

However, as Atletico are under a transfer ban, Costa would spend the first half of the season out on loan before being available to play for Diego Simeone’s side at the start of 2018.

CHELSEA EYE LEWANDOWSKI MOVE

Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich
Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich

Chelsea will make a sensational move for Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski, according to a report from the Mirror .

The Poland international scored 30 league goals for the Bundesliga champions last season but is said to be frustrated with life at the Allianz Arena.

Lewandowski has recently hit out at his Roten team-mates for not doing enough to allow him to become the Bundesliga’s top scorer, an accolade Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang claimed with 31 goals last term.

Blues boss Antonio Conte is ready to take advantage of Lewandowski’s situation and sign him as the focal point to his attack in place of the departing Diego Costa.

ZOUMA SET FOR LOAN MOVE

Zouma
Zouma

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is set to spend next season out on loan, with Lyon and Nice interested in the France international, according to the Evening Standard .

However, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte won’t let Zouma go until he has brought in a replacement, with Juventus’ Leonardo Bonucci and Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk prime targets.

CHELSEA TURN TO MAHREZ

Riyad Mahrez Leicester City
Riyad Mahrez Leicester City

Chelsea are monitoring Riyad Mahrez’s situation as Antonio Conte looks to add attacking talent to his squad, according to the  Evening Standard .

The Algeria international has asked to leave Leicester City, and though Arsenal and Monaco have been linked with his signature, Conte is hopeful he may be able to steal in and get his man.

TRAORE ON CHELSEA’S RADAR

HD Adama Traore Middlesbrough

Adama Traore Middlesbrough

Chelsea remain interested in Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore, according to  Sport .

The Blues were linked with the former Barcelona man during the January transfer window and are still keen with Boro willing to sell the 21-year-old.

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