Chelsea’s Kounde transfer boost as Barcelona PULL OUT, Rabiot and Militao LATEST, Richarlison ‘£50m bid prepared’
CHELSEA look set to rival Manchester United for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.
Elsewhere, the Blues have been handed a mega boost in their pursuit of Jules Kounde, with Barcelona said to have pulled out of the race to sign the Frenchman.
The Catalans are said to be unable to afford Sevilla's £65m asking price, particularly as they are looking to sign two-time Fifa Best Award winner Robert Lewandowski.
And Chelsea are reportedly willing to make a £50million bid for Everton forward Richarlison.
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Broja popular among Hammers fans
Armando Broja is the preferred target for West Ham hero Anton Ferdinand.
163 appearance-maker Ferdinand exclusively told SunSport in April: "I'd like us to go and get Broja, who's at Southampton on loan from Chelsea.
"He's exciting. He can finish. He's a powerful young man.
"Not the same but similar to Antonio in terms of his presence and strength.
"He's willing to run and occupy two centre-backs and for me personally, he's somebody that West Ham should look to go and get."
West Ham bid for Broja
West Ham are trying to negotiate a deal for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Southampton, where he impressed.
And according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Hammers are trying to negotiate a deal for Broja - believed to be in the region of £25million-£30m.
Boehly to lead transfer charge
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could take control of transfer business after it was announced Marina Granovskaia would leave.
The Mirror are reporting that Boehly could be the man who'll try and land Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, as well as Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
Boss Thomas Tuchel desperate to reshape the squad for a title challenge next season.
Bremer wants to leave
Chelsea target Gleison Bremer has revealed he is desperate to leave Torino and was promised he would get the opportunity to move to a bigger club.
Speaking to ESPN via Sempre Inter, he said: “I told the coach and the management [last summer]: ‘I want to change now’. So they told me: ‘Stay this year, help us. Next year, you can take the next step’.
“The fans already know that I have this desire to play in the Champions League, to go there to earn a call-up to the Brazilian national team. I need to play at a much better level, so I think it’s a matter of time.”
The 25-year-old added: “I’m analysing some proposals but I think that next season I will no longer play for Torino.”
Lukaku deal hold up
Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan on loan is being held up by the Italian club's president.
Chelsea are keen to sort Lukaku's situation after the club record signing struggled to produce results.
Lukaku played some of his best football at the San Siro, helping Inter win the 2020/21 Scudetto.
However, Inter president Steven Zhang is said to have baulked at proposed loan fee/salary, according to The Athletic.
Piazon suffers dislocated shoulder
Ex-Chelsea starlet Lucas Piazon has collected a busted shoulder and a red card - after helping his new club win the Battle of Brazil.
The winger spent nine seasons with the Blues, but made just three senior appearances.
Piazon was loaned out to Reading, Fulham and seven other clubs before joining Portuguese side Braga last year.
The 28-year-old Brazilian is currently on loan to home-country club Botafogo.
Piazon starred in the Rio outfit's 3-2 comeback win at Internacional on Sunday.
But he became one of four players red-carded after triggering an on-pitch brawl in added time, during which he suffered a dislocated shoulder, in footage shown by A BOLA.
Transfer watch: Dembele to Chelsea
Chelsea remain in a strong position to bring in Ousmane Dembele on a free transfer once his Barcelona contract expires, but the Frenchman wants a place in Thomas Tuchel's first team guaranteed.
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Marotta: Lukaku deal has difficulties
Romelu Lukaku's return to the San Siro is edging closer, but Inter Milan's chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has warned that the deal is not without its complications.
Reports suggest that the Belgian will re-sign for the Nerazzurri initially on a season-long loan thought to be worth around £10m.
However, Marotta has today sought to manage expectations of Inter fans, telling them that any deal has to be financially right for the Serie A club.
He said: "It's a feasible path, but there are some difficulties and we need to evaluate whether there's a chance to make it.
"We won't announce Lukaku's return today."
Rudiger unveiled at Real Madrid
Antonio Rudiger has been officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player following his free transfer from Chelsea.
The centre-back made 202 appearances for the Blues during five years with the club.
The German defender will wear number 22 at the Bernabeu next season.
Breaking: Marina out at Bridge
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is set to leave Stamford Bridge, according to .
The 47-year-old follows chairman Bruce Buck out of the door as the south-west London club undergoes a huge operational change.
A close ally of Roman Abramovich, Granovskaia has acted as a representative of the former owner since 2010.
Heavily involved in transfers at the club, she was once described by The Times as 'the most powerful woman in football'.
How Blues could line up
Chelsea have been linked with so many players this summer that their starting line-up next season could have a very different look about it.
Blues join race for Richarlison
Chelsea have emerged as surprise favourites to win the race to sign Everton's Richarlison.
Tottenham had looked the Premier League side most likely to land the Brazilian with their rivals Arsenal also keen.
However, The Independent's understands that any interest from the North London pair is 'currently expected to be trumped by Chelsea'.
The 25-year-old forward his ten goals in 29 appearances last season to help the Toffees beat the drop.
Breaking: Buck to stand down as chairman
Chelsea have announced that Bruce Buck will step down from his role as chairman.
The 76-year-old American will leave the role he has held since 2003 at the end of this month.
Buck will continue to support the football club as a senior advisor.
A club statement read: "During Buck’s chairmanship, Chelsea solidified its position as one of the world’s elite football clubs and a globally recognised brand followed by millions.
"In that time, the men’s team earned 18 major trophies (more than any other English club) while Chelsea FC Women won 12 major trophies."
Transfer watch: Sterling to Chelsea?
Following the revelation that Sterling has been asking about life at Chelsea, a deal for the Manchester City star looks likely.
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Blues lining up double City swoop
Chelsea's move for Raheem Sterling is making the headlines, but the Blues are also quietly considering signing a second Manchester City player.
report that the Londoners are weighing up an offer for their former defender Nathan Ake.
The 27-year-old Dutch international spent six years at Stamford Bridge after coming through the academy before leaving for Bournemouth in 2017.
Ake made 27 appearances for City in all competitions last season, filling in admirably at both centre-back and left-back.
Feeling Blue? Sterling sounds out advice
Chelsea target Raheem Sterling has been enquiring about life at Stamford Bridge, according to .
The England star has supposedly asked international colleagues for their thoughts on what it's like to play under Thomas Tuchel - as well as the general atmosphere at the West London club.
The Blues have supposedly made the forward their number one transfer target this summer.
However, an opening bid of £21.5m has been rejected by the Premier League champions, and the clubs are said to be some way apart in their valuation of the player.
Sterling has a year to run on his contract at the Etihad, having joined City for £44m in 2015.
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Chelsea’s opening bid for Raheem Sterling has been turned down by Man City, according to reports.
The Blues are said to have offered £21million plus add-ons for the England winger.
However, Fabrizio Romano has said that has been turned down.
Chelsea have reportedly told Inter they are ready to accept an £8.6million loan fee for Romelu Lukaku, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano has the lowdown on the deal, which he revealed on Twitter.
He wrote: “More on Romelu Lukaku deal. Talks are at final stages as reported today, as Chelsea told Inter they are ready to accept the following conditions: €10m loan fee plus add-ons.”
He added: “Inter are just waiting for owners to give the final ‘green light”.
Chelsea target Gleison Bremer has revealed he is desperate to leave Torino and was promised he would get the opportunity to move to a bigger club.
Clauss act
Chelsea are reportedly looking at French defender Jonathan Clauss, according to reports.
Voix du Nord claims the Blues have been tracking the right-back for over a year.
The report says Clauss has a contract until 2023 with RC Lens, and has no plans to extend his current deal.
Lens reportedly want £7million for the 29-year-old who was capped by France this year.
Bremer wants to leave
Chelsea target Gleison Bremer has revealed he is desperate to leave Torino and was promised he would get the opportunity to move to a bigger club.
Speaking to ESPN via Sempre Inter, he said: "I told the coach and the management [last summer]: 'I want to change now'. So they told me: 'Stay this year, help us. Next year, you can take the next step'.
"The fans already know that I have this desire to play in the Champions League, to go there to earn a call-up to the Brazilian national team. I need to play at a much better level, so I think it's a matter of time."
The 25-year-old added: "I'm analysing some proposals but I think that next season I will no longer play for Torino."
Sterling bid rejected
Chelsea's opening bid for Raheem Sterling has been turned down by Man City, according to reports.
The Blues are said to have offered £21million plus add-ons for the England winger.
However, Fabrizio Romano has said that has been turned down.
He tweeted: "Raheem Sterling, Chelsea top target as reported last Tuesday. Man City want around €55/60m - approach for €25m & add-ons turned down."
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- Man City: 1/200
- Liverpool: 1/40
- Chelsea: 8/11
- Tottenham: 5/6
- Man Utd: 13/10
- Arsenal: 2/1
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To finish in the top four odds
- Man City: 1/200
- Liverpool: 1/40
- Chelsea: 8/11
- Tottenham: 5/6
- Man Utd: 13/10
- Arsenal: 2/1
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Loftus-Cheek move denied
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's rumoured talks with Lazio are not true, according to his agent.
Jonathan Barnett has revealed that Chelsea and the Serie A giants haven't discussed the midfielder yet.
However, he didn't rule out a potential negotiation in the future.
The blues have been linked with a move Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, with Loftus-Cheek potentially moving in the opposite direction.
Raphina Prem snub
Leeds star Raphina is prepared to snub Liverpool, Chelsea or Arsenal for a move to Spain, according to reports.
Mundo Deportivo claim the Brazil international is waiting for Barcelona to make their move, and is prepared to hold on until that happens.
Leeds want around £47million for the winger.
But Barcelona hope they will be able to negotiate a cheaper deal.
Lukaku offer
Chelsea have reportedly told Inter they are ready to accept an £8.6million loan fee for Romelu Lukaku, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano has the lowdown on the deal, which he revealed on Twitter.
He wrote: "More on Romelu Lukaku deal. Talks are at final stages as reported today, as Chelsea told Inter they are ready to accept the following conditions: €10m loan fee plus add-ons."
He added: "Inter are just waiting for owners to give the final ‘green light"