🚨‼️EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea and Crystal Palace are closing in on a SWAP DEAL! 🏴🤝
▫️Adam Wharton to Chelsea ➡️ Deal worth close to £75m. Player wants Chelsea.
▫️Axel Disasi to Palace ➡️ Advanced talks for £20m as part of negotiations.
🚨 Reece James on Marc Cucurella leaving:
"Yeah, I spoke with him a few days ago."
"You know, he's obviously an amazing player, one of the best left-backs in the world, for sure. This is football. Players move every few months and I'm devastated to see him go. But I wish him all the best."
(@talkSPORT) #CFC
🚨💣 EXCL: Chelsea have officially made direct first contact with Lille to sign Ayoub Bouaddi this summer. 🇲🇦🔵 #CFC
Lille have slammed €80/90m asking price for interested clubs as they won’t consider low fee.
Personal terms are not expected to be an issue as the player is leaning towards joining CFC.
— But at the moment fully focus on the tournament.
Xabi Alonso is playing a major role in helping facilitate the deal for the Moroccan midfielder.
More to follow soon! 👀⏳
🚨⚽📶| Chelsea have no plans to bring in a direct replacement for Marc Cucurella after his exit.
Per Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are prioritizing at least two signings who can slot straight into the starting XI, rather than spending on another specialist left-back.
Chelsea have full faith in Jorrel Hato and view him as key to their long-term plans. His growth and potential were a big reason they were comfortable letting Cucurella leave.
Hato is expected to take on a bigger role this season and beyond. Chelsea will still add a versatile player who can cover multiple positions though.
Chelsea clearly back Hato, but the question is: is he ready for that responsibility already, or should the club have signed a proven LB before allowing Cucurella to depart?
🚨 Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle remain interested in free-agent striker Dušan Vlahović, with his salary demands not considered a major obstacle. 👀
The Serbian international is understood to be seeking around £150,000 per week, but clubs are more concerned by the overall cost of the deal, including significant signing-on bonuses and agent fees.
(Source: @TEAMtalk)
Still reliving an iconic celebration for the Champions of England🏆
As the season ends, we raise our glasses to a stellar performance and collective success of the @arsenal
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🚨‼️BREAKING:
Chelsea want to sign a central midfielder before the window closes. Chelsea’s long-term target, Adam Wharton is an option, but he will cost around £100M.
(@BobbyVincentFL) #CFC
‼️Chelsea are also hoping to add a left-sided attacker in the coming months. Morgan Rogers is someone highly rated by senior figures within the club but the Aston Villa and England star looks more likely to move to Arsenal at the time of writing.
~ @BobbyVincentFL
🚨🗣️ Xabi Alonso sends brutal message to Enzo Fernández amid transfer rumours
🗣️“I want players who are ready to build something here, players who are committed to the badge and ready to fight for this club every single day.”
🗣️“When I hear rumours about a player twerking for another club, especially in the middle of an important period, it tells me a lot. If your mind is already somewhere else, then maybe your future should be somewhere else too.”
🗣️“Enzo is a talented player, nobody can deny that. But talent alone is not enough for me. I do not want players thinking about another shirt while wearing mine. If he truly wants another move, then he should be honest and find the club he wants to play for.”
🗣️“And I want to make this very clear, if Real Madrid do not sign him after the World Cup, he should still look for another club this summer. I only want players who are fully committed to my project and ready to build with Chelsea.”
🚨 Sources in Spain say the Marc Cucurella agreement progressed rapidly, and a similar scenario could now develop with Enzo Fernandez.
Well-placed sources say Fernandez is keen to leave Chelsea and join Real Madrid.
(@NizaarKinsella) #CFC
🗣 @JacobsBen: "Chelsea weren't prepared to sell Cucurella for under €50m. One reason why it was done so rapidly is because Real knew Atletico was already exploring a deal.
More importantly, it allows Chelsea to get a big sale early & move forward in the market."
~ @LondonBluePod
🚨 Chelsea are ready to back Xabi Alonso MORE than any other of his predecessors.
Chelsea insiders say Alonso and the five sporting directors are aligned with their vision when it comes to their plans this summer.
Chelsea want a partner for Levi Colwill. Multiple names have been discussed internally, though sources close to the club are keeping their cards close to their chest - a clear change from recent windows.
Chelsea also want to add a central midfielder between now and the end of the transfer window, with Adam Wharton is a long-term target but the Crystal Palace midfielder is set to cost around the £100million-mark.
Alex Scott's name was mentioned online towards the back end of last season but sources close to the club dismissed the links.
Chelsea are also hoping to add a left-sided attacker in the coming months. Morgan Rogers is more likely to join Arsenal as it stands, with Chelsea keeping other targets again secretive.
(@BobbyVincentFL) #CFC
Marc Cucurella has completed a permanent transfer to Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid.
Everyone at Chelsea FC would like to thank Marc for his efforts during his time at the club and for the role he played in our recent achievements.
🚨 Enzo Fernández wants to join Real Madrid and reunite with Marc Cucurella. ✍️🤍
Chelsea are demanding €120M for the midfielder but remain open to a sale at the right price.
Real Madrid are assessing several midfield targets, with Mateus Fernandes and Rodri also on their shortlist. 👀
(Source: @JacobsBen)
🔵🚨 Joe Cole on Cucurella leaving:
Chelsea gave him a chance when others doubted him. now we’re rebuilding after a tough year and he’s off? that’s not the Chelsea way. Disappointing.
🚨🇪🇸 Marc Cucurella on Xabi Alonso:
"Yes. I’ve spoken with him and he inspired a lot of confidence in me."
"I’ve also spoken with Grimaldo and Borja, who have worked with him, and they spoke very highly of him. The project seems very interesting."
(@marca)
🗣 Teddy Sheringham: "Manchester United don’t need a new goalkeeper now. They’re happy with the one they’ve found, Senne Lammens.
Chelsea need a top class goalkeeper, and Pickford would tick every box for what they’re looking for, without a doubt."