Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen BOOST, Sancho-Sterling SWAP DEAL, Kepa to LEAVE

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 26 Aug 2024 13:52 BST
• 4 min read

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea football transfer news updates, including the latest on Victor Osimhen, Jadon Sancho and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Victor Osimhen boost

Victor Osimhen’s agent has indicated that the Nigeria international will snub Al-Ahli in favour of staying in Europe.

The Saudi Pro League side have reportedly agreed a fee in excess of €65 million with Napoli, but Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has suggested that his client will not accept the move.

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He posted a statement on X that read: “Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction. He made history and when there were major offers (also this year) we always accepted the club's decisions.

“As I said, it is not a package to be shipped far away to make room for new prophets. Victor was elected African footballer of the year, eighth at the Ballon d'Or, he still has so much to do in Europe. There is need [for] respect and balance.”

Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Osimhen and the Blues are currently in talks with Napoli over a possible deal.

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Jadon Sancho swap deal?

Chelsea are considering making a move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho before the summer transfer window ends.

The Englishman has been frozen out by Erik ten Hag and he is expected to depart the club this week.

Chelsea are now eyeing a potential transfer and they could offer Raheem Sterling in exchange for Sancho, as per The Telegraph.

Meanwhile, Sterling is open to joining Man Utd, according to Ben Jacobs, although he hasn’t engaged in discussions with any club directly.

However, David Ornstein has reported that Sterling wants to resolve his Chelsea contract before deciding whether or not to leave the club.

Kepa to join Bournemouth

Kepa Arrizabalaga is on the verge of joining Bournemouth on a season-long loan deal, as per multiple reports.

Chelsea were eager to sell the Spaniard on a permanent deal, but he is expected to join Andoni Iraola’s team on loan until next summer.

Kepa, who remains the most expensive goalkeeper in football history, spent last year on loan at Real Madrid and he was linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League earlier this summer.

Andreas Pereira competition

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira during the final days of the summer transfer window.

That is according to The Daily Mail, who report that Juventus and Chelsea have both been monitoring the Brazilian over the past few months.

Pereira has two years left on his current contract at Craven Cottage and he is considered to be a key player by Marco Silva.

West Ham want Tammy Abraham

Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed that West Ham United hold concrete interest in AS Roma forward Tammy Abraham.

Julen Lopetegui’s side have already signed Niclas Fullkrug so far this summer, but they are also eager to complete a deal for the ex-Chelsea striker.

Everton want David Datro Fofana

Finally, Everton have held talks with Chelsea regarding a loan move for David Datro Fofana, according to TEAMtalk.

The Ivorian is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this week and Everton have emerged as suitors as they look to sell Neal Maupay.