hellea have yet to sign their first summer transfer window – but they are not far off.
In fact, several new faces could be arriving at Stamford Bridge soon, including Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake†
Cristiano Ronaldo remains a big topic of conversation in the gossip columns along with Raphinhawhich is still at the center of a tug-of-war with Barcelona.
Todd Boehly flew to the Spanish cityy for talks with the Blaugrana on Thursday amid reports of the Blues’ interest in Frenkie de Jong.
Here we deliver the latest update from Chelsea transfer news and rumours…
Frenkie de Jong
Chelsea have bid £50million plus Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso for Barcelona midfielder De Jong, according to Sport†
Manchester United have been trying to sign the Dutchman for some time amid a reported dispute with the Camp Nou club over wages that De Jong deferred payment to help with their financial woes.
Co-owner Boehly held talks with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Thursday evening, stating an agreement had been reached, but what remains to be seen…
Meanwhile, Spanish journalist Manu Sainz has said De Jong’s agent is in London to speak with United, whom he apparently prefers to Chelsea due to his connection to Erik ten Hag.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Chelsea to offer £14 million for Ronaldo Football Insider†
The Portuguese star has failed to show up for United’s pre-season preparations due to a family issue reportedly unrelated to his transfer future, and will not be touring with the squad on Friday.
Goal report that Ronaldo is increasingly frustrated with the Red Devils’ lack of movement in the transfer market, as rivals bring in new attackers left, right and centre.
Nathan Ake
A £45m deal for former defender Ake is nearing completion.
The times report on Chelsea following the imminent deal for Raheem Sterling with a bid to sign Manchester City team-mate Ake.
Talks have reportedly gained momentum in recent days with Ake keen to return to Stamford Bridge and take the centre-back’s left wing in Thomas Tuchel’s 3-4-3 system.
Raphinha
Chelsea remain favorites to sign Raphinha, while Leeds still await an offer from Barcelona. according to Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella†
The Blues have accepted a £55million offer for the 25-year-old, but the player prefers a move to Barcelona and has told the Spanish giants he will wait for a move there, having already turned down Arsenal and Tottenham .
However, with a suitable offer from Barcelona yet to come, Standard Sport understand that a decision on Raphinha’s future is expected within 24 hours.