Chelsea Transfer News LIVE: Mudryk FUTURE, Osimhen CHANCE, STRANGE Sterling issues

Martin Macdonald
Martin Macdonald
  • Updated: 27 Aug 2024 08:22 BST
  • 2 min read
Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2024/25
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Chelsea face an important summer in the transfer market as they look to improve their squad further following Enzo Maresca's arrival.

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Mauricio Pochettino joined the Blues last summer, however he lasted just 11 months in charge and left by mutual consent on 21 May after a post-season review meeting.

The Blues subsequently announced on 3 June that Maresca had been appointed as their new manager.

Although Todd Boehly has overseen a spend of more than €1.1 billion on new players since arriving at the club in 2022, there has been no success to show for it, with the Stamford Bridge outfit finishing 12th in his first campaign as owner and sixth in 2023-24.

However, Chelsea continue to target a raft of promising young players, despite the evident need for more experience in the dressing room.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen headlines Chelsea’s summer transfer targets, and many other deals could well be completed in a bid to get their squad into shape.

The west London club have already signed Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Filip Jorgensen, Omari Kellyman, Aaron Anselmino, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo this summer, while Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez will arrive in 2025.

In addition, Chelsea have also sold the likes of Ian Maatsen, Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson, with Hakim Ziyech and Thiago Silva departing on free transfers.

Our Chelsea transfer live blog brings you all the latest news surrounding the Blues, including exclusives from our own reporters as well as checking out what the other big names are saying (including the likes of Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein).

The Blues are expected to see several more players come and go this summer, and the Stamford Bridge rumour mill is already in full swing.

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Chelsea target 'the next Modric'

Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd are interested in signing Dinamo Zagreb wonderkid Martin Baturina.

The young Croatian, who has been dubbed 'the new Luka Modric', was actually linked with a move to join the Balon d'Or winner at Real Madrid last summer but he opted to stay with his current club to continue his development.

Now, with 11 Croatia caps under his belt, he is ready to make the next step in his career, with the aforementioned English giants all keen on bringing him to the Premier League. (TBR Football)

Chelsea still interested in Garnacho

Chelsea and Napoli will take their interest in Alejandro Garnacho forward after Man Utd lowered their asking price.

The Argentine winger was linked with an Old Trafford exit in January but suitors were put off by United's £60 million asking price.

Il Mattino reports that the asking price is now closer to £40m which means Chelsea and Napoli may make an approach in the summer.

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Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool in for Huijsen

One of the most in-demand players in the upcoming transfer window will be Dean Huijsen.

The Bournemouth defender has been a revelation with the Cherries in 2024/25 and could move this summer due to a reported €50 million release clause that can be triggered.

Liverpool were thought to be leading the race for Huijsen, but Arsenal and Chelsea are interested, too. The player himself would prefer a move to Real Madrid. (Athletic)

Delap wants to be new club's number one striker

There are at least 10 clubs interested in signing Liam Delap from Ipswich, but there are a couple of demands from the player himself that may reduce that number.

According to the Telegraph, the striker wants to join a club who will play in Europe next season but also wants to be recognised as the starting centre-forward.

It remains to be seen whether he would have that status if he joined Chelsea.

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Delap fee REDUCED

Half of the Premier League reportedly wants to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich this summer, and he may become available for a cheaper fee that previously thought.

It was initially suggested that, should Ipswich be relegated, Delap would be available for £40 million. However, Jacob Steinberg of the Guardian reports that there is a relegation clause worth around £30m that could see the player leave.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd, Newcastle and Aston Villa are among the clubs interested.

Chelsea WILL pursue a new keeper

Contrary to previous reports, Chelsea are in the market for a new goalkeeper.

At the moment, the club has Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Lucas Bergstrom in their squad, while Kepa Arrizabalaga and Djorde Petrovic are out on loan from the first team.

Mike Penders will also join Chelsea from Genk this summer.

However, Simon Phillips reports that the Blues want to sign Mike Maignan from Milan.

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Chelsea ahead of Man Utd in Delap race

Chelsea are ahead of the competition, including Man Utd, in the race to sign Liam Delap.

The Ipswich striker is enjoying a positive campaign in 2024/25 despite the club's struggles, with relegation soon to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Delap will be a wanted man come the summer with a reported £40 million release clause in play, and the Blues have reportedly been tracking his progress since 2023. (TBR Football)

Chelsea need to act quick on Osimhen

Man Utd will look to strike an early deal for Victor Osimhen and secure his signing before the summer.

The Nigerian is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli after falling out with the club hierarchy in Naples. He'll be a wanted man in the upcoming transfer and has been linked with a number of clubs, but United will soon look to trigger his €75 million release clause. (Taktik Mania)

Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Barcelona are also interested.

Sancho future 'completely open'

No decision has been made on Jadon Sancho's future which is currently "completely open" according to Fabrizio Romano.

Sancho is currently on loan from Man Utd at Chelsea, who have the option to buy the player for around £25 million. Rumours circulated that the Blues were trying to get out of that clause by paying United a £5m penalty, but the club are yet to decide what to do with the winger.

“It all depends on Chelsea. They haven’t told Man United about Sancho being sent back to them. So the story is considered absolutely open, and the final games could prove important, crucial to deciding Sancho’s future at Stamford Bridge,” Romano told GiveMeSport.

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FOUR Premier League sides in for Delap

Liam Delap will likely be sold by Ipswich this summer and won't be short of suitors.

The striker has a release clause worth around £40 million which can be triggered when the club is relegated.

The Daily Mail reports that Chelsea, Newcastle and Liverpool have joined Man Utd in the battle for Delap.

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