Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen CHALLENGE, Madueke PRICE TAG, Disasi to LEAVE?

Updated: 15 Aug 2024 15:18 BST
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Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, Napoli, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea football transfer news updates, including the latest on Victor Osimhen, Noni Madueke and Axel Disasi.

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Victor Osimhen challenge

Chelsea could miss out on Victor Osimhen this summer, despite their desire to sign the Napoli forward.

That is according to Florian Plettenberg, who told Sky Sports: “Victor Osimhen strongly desires to leave Napoli, he wants to have his transfer pushed through before Deadline Day.

“His agent is talking to various clubs and is considering many different options. The problem is that, according to our information, Osimhen only wants to join PSG. He made this very clear to Napoli and his representatives.

“Though PSG would like to sign him, the issue is that they already have expensive options up top with Randal Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos.

“He has suitors in the Premier League: Arsenal have enquired about him and Chelsea are concretely interested and have started talks with his agent. New coach Maresca desperately wants to sign Osimhen, but Osimhen is not yet playing along. He is still waiting for the PSG door to open.”

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Chelsea now face the triple challenge of raising funds to buy Osimhen, having a bid accepted by Napoli and persuading the player that Stamford Bridge is a better destination than PSG.

Noni Madueke price tag revealed

FootballTransfers understands that Noni Madueke is eager to remain at Chelsea and fight for his place in the starting XI, but reports suggest the club will listen to offers for the Englishman.

Joao Felix may yet arrive this summer, while Pedro Neto joined last week, meaning Chelsea could sell Madueke or Raheem Sterling to free up funds.

According to The Athletic, Chelsea will listen to offers in excess of €33 million for Madueke.

Lesley Ugochukwu to Everton?

Everton are reportedly tracking Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu.

Sean Dyche’s side were interested in signing Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City, but the ex-England international is on the verge of joining Ipswich Town on a season-long loan deal.

Following Jens Cajuste’s collapsed move to Brentford, Everton are eyeing a possible deal to sign the Napoli midfielder, while Ugochukwu is also on their radar, according to TEAMtalk.

Ipswich want Armando Broja

Ipswich are the latest club to register their interest in Chelsea forward Armando Broja.

Stuttgart recently held “formal talks” with the Albanian’s camp, while Ipswich are now keen, as per Nizaar Kinsella.

However, Broja is reluctant to join the Tractor Boys and any possible exit could drag on until Deadline Day. Furthermore, Chelsea would rather sell Broja rather than loan him out, as things stand.

Axel Disasi considering his future

Axel Disasi is weighing up his future at Chelsea amid interest from clubs in France and Italy, according to The Daily Mail.

The Frenchman joined Chelsea from Monaco last summer, but he appears to be the Blues’ fifth choice centre-back - behind Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

As a result, he is reportedly considering his future at Stamford Bridge.