Although the January transfer window was closed for only six days,chelseaSummer window transfer plans appear to be taking shape.
The 'blues' seek to expand the backbone of their squad with a new goalkeeper, striker, defender and midfielder on their priority list. In addition to possible acquisitions, some matches should also take place at Stamford BridgeGraham Potter now has 33 first-team players after seven winter signings.
Napoli star Victor Osimhen remains linked with a move to the Premier League, while Chelsea and Manchester United plan summer moves.. Crucial transfers could continue to happen in midfield after Jorginho left the club to join Arsenal and signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.
N'Golo Kante faces an uncertain future in west Londondespite talks over a new contract, while Mateo Kovacic has been linked in a big swap deal involving Denis Zakaria, who will return to Juventus once his loan spell with the Blues ends in the summer.
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Chelsea and Manchester United prepare to face Costa
OK90 minutes, Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa arouses the interest of Chelsea, and scouts are subsequently sent to Portugal to observe his performances.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper was Portugal's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup and kept 13 clean sheets in 25 games this season, including three in the Champions League.
However, Chelsea face competition from Manchester United in the goalkeeping department, as Erik ten Hag has his eye on a long-term successor to David de Gea. United sent representatives to keep an eye on Costa at the start of the season.
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Reminder of last night's transfer news
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Chelsea sends a message to Atsu
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Potter targets rival Premier League bosses
Chelsea boss Graham Potter told his Premier League colleagues "envy is not a good trait" after the Blues spent more than £300m in January.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said last week he did not understand "how it is possible to spend money at this level", while Pep Guardiola said there would be a different reaction if it was his spending at Manchester City.
Potter, however, responded strongly to such comments, telling Chelsea's official website: "I've never been jealous of anyone. I've tried to work and do the best I can under the circumstances."
“It is better to compare yourself and not someone else because you don't know the context or the situation. I also understand that this is the world we are in and that is fine with me.
"Most coaches would like to be in my place," he added.
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Exciting compromise agreed
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The latest information on Man City's possible withdrawal
Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol believes a points deduction against Manchester City will not come into play until next season.
City were charged today with breaching more than 100 Premier League financial rules after a five-year investigation, sparking speculation of a possible points deduction.
Such a ban this season would make Arsenal strong favorites for the Premier League title, although Solhekol believes such a scenario is unlikely.
He wrote: "Under Premier League rules, it could be a points deduction or even the threat of expulsion from the Premier League, although I think that is an extreme form of punishment.
“But if it was a points deduction, it would be a deduction that would be made in the current season. Therefore, if they were found guilty in a future season, the point deduction would apply."
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Chelsea agree to sign Mitoma
Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore has advised Chelsea to sign Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma.
The Japan international is off to an impressive start in English football, scoring five goals in 15 games after making his Premier League debut in August.
His presence meant that Leandro Trossard's departure to Arsenal did not seriously harm the club, but Collymore continued to writecaught out of the gamethat coach Roberto De Zerbi may lose another of his attacking stars.
"Obviously his ability is on display, so I'd be surprised if some of the bigger teams don't bid on him at the end of the season," Collymore said.
"He's not going to charge a huge fee. He has two years left in his business and they bought it for practically nothing, so from a business point of view, even a £30m offer represents a return on investment of more than 500% in just 12 months, it would be too good for Brighton to turn down.
"And as we all know, Chelsea's new owner would lick his lips at that kind of deal."
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The former Chelsea striker is missing
Reports in Turkey claim that former Chelsea striker Christian Atsu is missing after a devastating earthquake rocked the country along with Syria.
Atsu spent four years on Chelsea's books after arriving from Porto in 2013, but failed to make an appearance for the Blues in his final year. However, he spent time on loan at Everton before moving permanently to Newcastle United in 2017.
The Magpies tweeted: "I pray for positive news."
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Is Lampard ready for a quick comeback from PL?
Blues icon Frank Lampard is a bookie looking to make a quick return to the Premier League after being sacked by Everton.
Lampard, who also managed Chelsea between 2019 and 2021, will become the new manager of Leeds United 50/1. The whites fired Jesse Marsch this afternoon after yesterday's 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest that leaves them in 17th place.
West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan is the favorite at the momentSkyBetNombreat 6/4, while former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is a surprising option at just 6/1.
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city deduction?
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Verdict Fernandez
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has delivered a good verdict on Chelsea's new signing Enzo Fernandez.
Silva spoke to Eleven Sports about the Argentine's departure from Benfica following City's loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday night.The game: “This is a normal situation in the world of football.
"As far as I know, Benfica tried to retain the player and failed and that's why they go their separate ways. Benfica continues, Enzo continues and I wish him the best."
“He was a player who came to help Benfica. He did it for a short time, but he helped a lot and that's why I wish him the best ”.
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Thiago Silva speaks
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critical neville
Manchester United icon Gary Neville has criticized Chelsea's move to Todd Boehly.
The Sky Sports analyst previously described the Blues' market strategy as a "shotgun approach" and went on to point to the deal struck in January. talking about hisPodcastNeville said: "With an eight-year contract, there is no certainty.
"Let's say Mykhailo (Mudryk) becomes a Lionel Messi in four years and Chelsea sit here today and say: 'We locked him up for another four years on a lower salary. I don't care if he has four more years left.'" In his contract or not, Mudryk will take it, his agent will take it, drop his tools and say, 'I want more money.'"
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Caicedo Council
Roberto De Zerbi has privately urged Brighton not to sell midfielder Moisés Caicedo to Arsenal or Chelsea in the January transfer window.el Daily Mail.
Both London clubs were turned down by the Seagulls last month.
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charged city
Manchester City have been charged by the Premier League after it issued a statement about a series of financial breaches on Monday. This comes after a four-year investigation into the six-time champions finally published its findings.
The matter will now be referred to a committee for further consideration.
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message from azpilicueta
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moye's claim
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Kovacic-Tausch?
Serie A Juventus are ready to offer Denis Zakaria to Chelsea this summer, but only if Mateo Kovacic is included in the dealfootball web market.
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Badiashile claim
West Ham United manager Davis Moyes has stated that he values Nayef Aguerd and Newcastle defender Sven Botman over Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile.
After West Ham's 1–1 draw with Newcastle, Moyes said: "I have to say I compare (Aguerd) a lot to Botman. I thought Botman and Aguerd were probably the two best left-footed defenders in France."
“Obviously there is the boy who went to Chelsea (Badiashile) and there are a few others. But they (Botman and Aguerd) were in a similar category."
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Battle of Victor Osimhen
Napoli strikerVictor Osimhenhe has made several headlines in Italy this season for his performances and goals that have lifted Napoli to the top of Serie A with 13 points.
The 24-year-old has scored in five successive league games to take his season tally to 16 after netting twice against Spezia on Sunday.
After scoring a delightful goal in a high-stakes clash with AS Roma, Osimhen netted twice in five minutes to seal Napoli's 18th win of the season. His performances have generated strong interest from the Premier League in signing his services with Manchester United and Chelsea, who are in consultation.
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ride talk
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the future of Chelsea star Mason Mount, saying he is ready for further contract negotiations with the Blues.
"There has been a lot of talk again about the future of Mason Mount, particularly his role in the team after Chelsea spent a lot of money on players like Enzo Fernandez and Mykhaylo Mudryk," Romano said.caught out of the game.
“I was told that the talks between Chelsea and Mount are still ongoing. Let's see how the conversation unfolds in the coming weeks and months.
“I think it would be fair to say that when the competition is this high, there are no automatic matches. He knows he has to play at the highest level to keep his position, but nothing has changed."
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N'golo Kante's approach
Chelsea star N'golo Kante sees his current contract expire in the summer of 2023 after an injury-plagued 2022/23 season at Stamford Bridge.
An agreed extension has taken some positive steps in recent weeks, but uncertainty remains about its near-term future.
OKsports worldAtlético Madrid are eyeing a possible summer transfer for the 31-year-old.
The report says yes.the rojiblancos dieYou want to update your equipment in the summer. However, given his financial problems, it makes sense for Diego Simeone's team to look for opportunities on the free transfer market.
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Juventus, ready to exchange Zakaria-Kovacic
Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic is being signed by Juventus in a potential swap deal that would see Denis Zakaria join the Blues permanently.
The Swiss midfielder joined the club on loan from Juve early in the season, though his minutes were limited by injuries and competition in midfield.
Nowfootball web marketreports that Juventus are now ready to offer Zakaria to Chelsea permanently if they allow Kovacic to come the other way.
The Blues hope to sign another midfielder in the summer, but signing Zakaria at the cost of dropping another central midfielder could complicate the deal.
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Who is Chelsea new signings? ›
Chelsea have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record £106.8m. The deal for the Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago.
Which coach is coming to Chelsea now? ›The current head coach is Graham Potter, who was appointed in September 2022.
What is Chelsea's transfer record? ›Most expensive signing in Premier League history's Blues squad number revealed. Chelsea have unveiled the signing of Enzo Fernandez in a deal which has set a new British transfer record. The Premier League side have paid £106.8million to sign the Argentina World Cup winner from Benfica.
Who are Chelsea new signings 2023 season? ›Having purchased Wesley Fofana, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - as well as a host of young players too - Potter is being backed heavily by the new ownership at Stamford Bridge.
Who is Chelsea best coach ever? ›1. Jose Mourinho (7) Mourinho is widely considered the greatest manager in Chelsea's history for his achievements at the club. The Portuguese manager arrived at Chelsea on the back of his Champions League-winning stint at Porto.
Has Chelsea completed any deal? ›Chelsea have completed the signing of Andrey Santos, documents are signed and sealed on both player and club side with Vasco.
Who is the captain of Chelsea? ›Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has insisted that he is refusing to give up on this season. The Blues are in ninth place in the Premier League and are currently ten points adrift of the top four, while they have also been knocked out of the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.
Who is the most expensive player Chelsea have bought? ›Kai Havertz - €80m
At just 21, Havertz left Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen to move to Stamford Bridge in 2020. Chelsea will say it was money well spent, especially after the German forward scored the winning goal in the Champions League final against Manchester City in 2021.
- Enzo Fernandez: Benfica to Chelsea - €121 million.
- Mykhaylo Mudryk: Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea - €70m.
- Anthony Gordon: Everton to Newcastle - €45m.
- Cody Gakpo: PSV Eindhoven to Liverpool - €42m.
- Benoit Badiashile: AS Monaco to Chelsea - €38m.
- Noni Madueke: PSV Eindhoven to Chelsea - €35m.
Chelsea's signing of Enzo Fernández in January 2023 was the most expensive signing ever made by a club in the English Premier League, costing around 106.8 million British pounds.
Who is Chelsea new manager 2023? ›
Englishman moves from Brighton to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal. Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as their new head coach. The 47-year-old moves to Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion after the departure of Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday and signs a five-year contract.
Is Zidane coming to Chelsea? ›However, his former France teammate is is adamant that Zidane will not be moving to Stamford Bridge. “I may be wrong, but I don't believe for a second in the rumour of Zizou going to Chelsea,” he told RMC Sport.