Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen 'AGREES' Saudi move, Sancho TALKS, Sterling INTEREST

Cameron Smith

• 29 Aug 2024 16:14 CDT
• 5 min read

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea football transfer news updates, including the latest on Victor Osimhen, Ivan Toney and Djordje Petrovic.

Victor Osimhen update

Victor Osimhen looks set to reject Chelsea, with reports from Saudi Arabia claiming that a deal has been reached for Al-Ahli to sign the Napoli striker.

Chelsea had been engaged in talks with Napoli this week over a loan for Osimhen with an obligation to buy, however the Nigerian’s wages have so far proven to a stumbling block.

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Napoli lowered their demands for Osimhen after signing Romelu Lukaku, which prompted Chelsea to make their offer, however Al-Ahli also have a bid of €65m on the table.

Osimhen was thought to be unconvinced by a transfer to the Pro League but a four-year deal worth €160m is said to have been agreed by Al-Ahli, according to reputable Saudi outlet Arriyadiyah.

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The report claims that the two parties will sign the contract ‘within hours’, although European sources have yet to confirm whether a deal has officially been struck.

Sterling offered to Arsenal

Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Raheem Sterling on a cut-price deal, although signing the Chelsea winger could prove to be a complicated matter on deadline day.

According to The Independent, they would not be willing to pay a fee for Sterling due to his wages and transfer would also require the 29-year-old to resolve his contract situation at Chelsea, with the Blues reportedly owing the England international more than €70m across the remainder of his contract.

Ivan Toney competition

Manchester United have held initial talks with Brentford over a possible late move for Ivan Toney, as per The Evening Standard.

The Red Devils’ interest had died down following the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee, but they have reportedly now rekindled their interest in the England forward.

However, the report states that joining Chelsea remains Toney’s focus.

On Tuesday, it was reported that Chelsea were pursuing a late move for the Brentford star as an alternative to Osimhen.

Like Osimhen, Toney is also wanted by Al-Ahli, and as a result, it seems as though whoever doesn’t join Chelsea, is likely to sign for the Saudi Pro League outfit.

Djordje Petrovic to Strasbourg

Chelsea goalkeeper will join Strasbourg on a season-long loan deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Serbian has reportedly penned fresh terms with the Blues and will join Strasbourg on loan until June 2025.

Petrovic is set to become Strasbourg’s first-choice goalkeeper, having dropped down the pecking order at Chelsea following Robert Sanchez’s return to fitness and the arrival of Filip Jorgensen.

Stuttgart want Trevoh Chalobah

Stuttgart are interested in signing Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah on loan, as per Sky Sports.

The Englishman has been frozen out by Enzo Maresca, but he remains a Blues player and any exit before the end of the summer transfer window is reportedly likely to be a loan deal.

Crystal Palace are among the Premier League clubs interested in Chalobah, although they are focusing on finalising a deal for Maxence Lacroix at current.

Kepa joins Bournemouth

Kepa Arrizabalaga has officially completed a loan move to Bournemouth for the 2024-25 season.

The Spaniard has extended his Chelsea contract until 2026 and he will spend next campaign under the management of Andoni Iraola.

Kepa was loaned to Real Madrid last season, but Los Blancos opted against signing him on a permanent deal.

Jadon Sancho latest

Jadon Sancho is holding out for a move to Chelsea, despite Juventus reportedly agreeing a deal with Manchester United.

That is according to The Guardian, who report that Sancho currently favours a move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea remain in negotiations with Man Utd, although they are yet to agree a deal with the Red Devils.

Raheem Sterling remains of interest to Erik ten Hag’s side, but Ben Chilwell will not be joining Man Utd as part of any potential deal.