Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen BLOW, Wahi INTEREST, Summerville TALKS

Cameron Smith

• 18 Jul 2024 13:15 BST
• 4 min read

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea football transfer news updates, including the latest on Victor Osimhen, Elye Wahi and Crysencio Summerville.

Victor Osimhen blow

Victor Osimhen has given the green light to Paris Saint-Germain as the French giants begin negotiations with Napoli.

Chelsea and Al-Hilal have both been linked with a move for Osimhen in recent months, and reports suggest that Enzo Maresca’s side are set to rekindle their interest in the Napoli star.

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However, Osimhen appears likely to join PSG instead.

That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who posted on X: “Paris Saint-Germain have Osimhen’s green light to project/move, work in progress on contract details.

“Negotiations between PSG and Napoli are now [a] key part of the story, not easy. If Osimhen leaves, Napoli will go for Lukaku.”

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Chelsea rekindle interest

Chelsea have reignited their interest in RC Lens forward Elye Wahi, according to French outlet L’Equipe.

The west London club were linked with signing Wahi last summer, but he opted to join Lens instead. However, the Frenchman could leave the club after just one season and this has alerted the attention of Chelsea.

The Blues have not yet submitted an offer for the 21-year-old, but they are keeping tabs on his situation as they continue their search for a new forward.

Crysencio Summerville talks

Crysencio Summerville who has held firm transfer talks with Chelsea, according to TEAMtalk.

The Dutchman netted 21 goals and registered 10 assists for Leeds United last season and his form in the Championship has caught the attention of Chelsea.

Stade Rennais are also interested in Summerville, as a possible replacement for Desire Doue, but the report from TEAMtalk claims the Leeds star would prefer a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, while Chelsea are interested in the player.

Rayan Ait-Nouri latest

Chelsea remain interested in Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, while Manchester City and Liverpool are also keen on the 23-year-old.

Ait-Nouri has been linked with a summer transfer for several months after an impressive 2023-24 campaign, but talk of a Molineux exit has died down in recent weeks.

However, he remains of interest to Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool, according to CaughtOffside.

The report states that Ait-Nouri is open to leaving Wolves if he receives a suitable contract and wage offer.

Gary O’Neil’s side have set a €45 million asking price for the Algerian and are reportedly unwilling to let him leave unless that fee is paid.

Marc Guehi sell-on clause

Chelsea are in line to earn over €16 million if Marc Guehi leaves Crystal Palace this summer.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all keen on the 23-year-old, as per reports, with Palace facing a battle to retain the services of their star defender.

In a bid to ward off interest from the Premier League’s biggest clubs, Crystal Palace have set their asking price for Guehi at a minimum of €83m, according to The Times.

He would become the fifth-most expensive defender in football history if he leaves the club for that figure, although Palace would owe Chelsea around €16.5m due to a 20% sell-on clause.