Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Atalanta forward targeted, Mount agrees Man United terms, Colwill bid rejected
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New Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino will have to hit the ground running once the summer window officially opens after inheriting a mess at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea finished a pitiful 12th in the Premier League - their lowest since the 1993/94 season - following a series of errors on and off the pitch.
Pochettino will be keen to bring his own players in to put his stamp on an already oversized squad but equally that may mean several high-profile stars could be on their way out.
Top stories
- Mason Mount agrees terms with Manchester United
- Man City in talks to sign Mateo Kovacic
- Mauricio Pochettino decides Joao Felix's Chelsea future
- Mauricio Pochettino finally confirmed as new Chelsea manager
- Chelsea are set to sell FIVE homegrown stars this summer
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talkSPORT.com will have all the updates on Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic’s futures, with both closing in on moves to Manchester United and City, respectively.
Denis Zakaria has confirmed he won’t be joining Chelsea permanently this summer in his latest Instagram post.
The Swiss international joined the Blues for the 2022/23 season on loan with an option to buy but endured a frustrating campaign.
Zakaria made just seven Premier League appearances and returns to the Italian giants.
His Instagram post read: “It’s been a tough time, but you guys always had my back. Thanks to everyone who’s been supporting me! Let’s focus on beautiful memories.”
talkSPORT sources understand that Rasmus Hojlund has emerged as a Chelsea target this summer.
The Danish international currently plays for Atalanta in Serie A and managed eight league goals across the Serie A season.
The 20-year-old is also attracting interest from Manchester United and shares the same representatives as Erik ten Hag and United can offer him Champions League football.
But given Mauricio Pochettino’s reputation for developing players, Hojlund could see a move to west London as better for his career.
Simon Jordan believes that Mason Mount has to be respectful of Chelsea’s wishes this summer and accept that he has very little say in what happens.
talkSPORT understands Mount has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, but the clubs remain well apart in their valuation.
And Jordan has warned Mount.
Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “He’s got two options. One, do as he’s told, and one to do what Chelsea allow him to do.
“If Chelsea want to retain him, then that’s what they will do.
“If they want to retain him in a happy frame of mind, they will find a solution that makes him comfortable with his financial situation.”
talkSPORT understands that Trevoh Chalobah is one of FIVE homegrown players who are likely to depart Stamford Bridge this summer.
Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek appear to be closing on transfers to Manchester United and AC Milan, respectively.
And now, Inter Milan have opened talks with the Blues over Chalobah.
The Evening Standard report the Champions League finalists see the 23-year-old as the perfect addition and are willing to meet the Blues’ £25million valuation.
Chelsea are set to see a huge number of players leave the club this summer, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The former Arsenal striker joined the Blues from Barcelona last summer to play under Thomas Tuchel but barely featured and is set to leave west London.
A return to Spain has been mooted and Sky Sports report the striker has interest from clubs and Europe and beyond.
Aubameyang is not expected to be part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans and you can expect him to leave before the transfer window slams shut.
Chelsea have been dealt an early transfer blow, with Marco Asensio set to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
The Spaniard’s contract at Real Madrid expires this month, and the Blues were one of three Premier League clubs that were keen on Asensio.
Aston Villa were leading the chase and offered the 27-year-old a deal; however, David Ornstein reports Asensio has accepted PSG’s offer and will sign a long-term deal at the Parc des Princes.
Chelsea never went as far as making an offer, but the player was admired within Stamford Bridge, and they will now have to look at other options.
talkSPORT understands Mason Mount has agreed personal terms with Manchester United ahead of a summer move.
The Red Devils are now set to submit a formal offer for the England international, but Fabrizio Romano reports the Blues are looking for at least £80million for their academy graduate.
However, United aren’t willing to pay more than £50m because his contract expires in a year.
Negotiations are progressing but have been described as difficult, with the two clubs miles apart in their valuations.
Gabriel Agbonlahor doesn’t believe that Romelu Lukaku has a Chelsea future.
Roberto Martinez told talkSPORT that the Belgian is still a top striker and could do a job for Mauricio Pochettino.
However, Agbonlahor doesn’t see it.
Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “It didn’t work for him at Chelsea.
“15 goals in 44 games. That’s not bad, but the level he plays at, he knows he should be scoring more.
“He wasn’t getting the service. I remember him throwing his arms up in the air and having a go at the other players.
“They didn’t play to his strengths and didn’t put enough crosses in.
“I think they should (try to include him), but I don’t think Chelsea will have him back.”
Chelsea are monitoring Moises Caicedo this summer ahead of a potential move for the Ecuadorian.
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has already indicated that the midfielder will be allowed to leave the south coast this summer despite signing a new contract earlier this year.
And the Blues are preparing an offer but need to raise some cash first.
Mason Mount looks set for a move to Manchester United and Mateo Kovacic is in talks with Manchester City, so that could help Chelsea launch a big bid for Caicedo, who is also wanted by Arsenal.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s move to AC Milan is edging closer.
Reports in Italy suggest the Englishman has agreed to make the move from Stamford Bridge to the San Siro this summer.
Talks are progressing over a deal for the 27-year-old but the two teams are slightly apart in their valuations.
AC Milan have offered £12.9million plus add-ons, but the Blues want £22m for Loftus-Cheek as they look to boost Mauricio Pochettino’s war chest.
If Loftus-Cheek were to complete the move, he would join his former teammate Fikayo Tomori in Milan.
Chelsea star Lauren James has signed a new contract until summer 2027.
James, the younger star of fellow Blues ace Reece, said: “It’s an amazing feeling to extend my stay at the club I love and where I feel most at home.
“I’m looking forward to the future and I want to reach my full potential.
“I want to be the best version of me as a player and as a person, helping to inspire the next generation. It definitely feels like home and it’s always been the place I’ve wanted to be.”
Dujon Sterling has revealed why he settled on a move to join Rangers from Chelsea.
He told the club’s website: “I got to speak to the gaffer straight away, I had a lot of clubs in for me but as soon as he gave me the proposal of what he wanted to do I left that meeting and I said yeah, I’m signing here.
“I wasn’t expecting to make my mind up about my future this quickly but what he proposed to me was everything that I need. We were on the same wavelength, he believes in me and I believe in what he is trying to do as well so it was a no-brainer for me.
“It was how much passion he has to win, how much he wants to see players succeed and how much he believes in my ability as well. He wants everyone in this team to be on the same page and I think that is important especially if you want to be winning titles like this club really wants to do.”
Rio Ferdinand wants Manchester United to hijack Man City’s move for Mateo Kovacic.
Ferdinand admitted he wants his old club to abandon their long-running pursuit of Frenkie de Jong and look at the wantaway Chelsea star to fix their midfield problems.
“It sounds too difficult and too complicated [to sign De Jong], move on,” Ferdinand declared on his YouTube channel FIVE.
“I think Kovacic has got a year left. I like him, he’s different to what we’ve got.”
Roy Keane has questioned Erik ten Hag’s decision to sign Chelsea star Mason Mount.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Keane said: “I wouldn’t be so sure about Mount. He’s gone off the boil a little bit.
“I know he can bounce back and he’s got qualities, I was raving about him a few years ago but he’s just gone missing this last year or two, again, one or two injuries, the fact he can’t get in a bad Chelsea team.
“They’ve been linked with lots of players but the one who would excite you is Kane.
“I think Rice would be a decent signing. But in terms of the excitement and a goalscorer, you’d go all in for Kane but can you see Spurs selling to Man United? Very, very difficult.”
Three Chelsea players have been included in Gabby Agbonlahor’s ‘Flop Team of the Season’.
Starting with Marc Cucurella, the talkSPORT pundit said: “Very, very poor season, he got brought in for £62million, been very, very poor.
“On the ball, technically, not very good.”
“[Mykhailo] Mudryk, a very poor season, zero goals in the Premier League.
“I think he will be better next season, but this season he has to be in that flop team of the season.
“Joao Felix, his goals speak for themselves, four goals this season, not good enough for someone of his standard, there’s a player in there of course.
“But the team at the time didn’t suit him at Chelsea.”
Chelsea have told Brighton Levi Colwill is NOT for sale this summer.New Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the 20-year-old, who made 22 appearances on loan for the Seagulls this season.Roberto De Zerbi wants to sign the defender in a permanent deal, but Chelsea are insisting he is going nowhere.Brighton’s £30million bid equals their club-record deal for Joao Pedro, who has already agreed to join them from Watford.
Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku would score more goals leading Arsenal’s line than Gabriel Jesus.
When asked by talkSPORT’s Andy Goldstein whether he would take Inter Milan loanee Lukaku at Arsenal, Bent said on Drive: “Yes. Without a doubt.”
Pressed whether that would mean offloading Jesus, Bent stated: “No, I’m not getting rid of anyone, but I’d have him.”
Questioned whether he would start Lukaku over the Brazilian, the former Sunderland star remarked: “Do you know what? He would get us more goals than Gabriel Jesus.
“What Gabriel Jesus did at Arsenal [this season] was brilliant, but there were times he would frustrate me because he wasn’t in the box enough.
“There were times the ball would flash across the box and no one was in there – he’s on the edge of the box. But Lukaku, I know he’s in there.”
Chelsea star Kai Havertz has been linked with an audacious move to Real Madrid.
The German has been discussed internally at Real Madrid as a possible replacement for Karim Benzema, Spanish journalist Jose Felix Diaz told TV show El Chiringuito.
Havertz has found the net just seven times in 35 Premier League outings this season.
Chelsea star Thiago Silva has reacted to Mason Mount’s impending exit.
talkSPORT understands Mount has agreed terms with Manchester United ahead of a summer transfer.
Responding to the news on Instagram, veteran defender Silva posted a series of crying emojis.
Mason Mount is edging closer to joining Manchester United from Chelsea after agreeing personal terms, talkSPORT understands.
talkSPORT revealed last week how the Red Devils were keen to bring him to Old Trafford this summer.
Arsenal and Liverpool are also interested in the 24-year-old, but the England international now looks all set on a move to United.
United are now set to make a formal offer to sign Mount from Chelsea with Erik ten Hag pushing to get the deal done imminently.
As per The Telegraph, Ten Hag sees Mount as a priority signing and also wants a new striker – with Tottenham’s Harry Kane a leading target.
Chelsea, who are open to selling the midfielder with his contract to expire in 2024, are said to value him at £80million but United are confident of agreeing a lower fee.
That’s all for our Chelsea transfer blog this evening!
Make sure to head back tomorrow for all the latest news and rumours surrounding the Blues!
talkSPORT.com will have all the updates on Mateo Kovacic’s situation with Manchester City looking to sign the Croatian this summer…
Chelsea are in talks with Manchester City over the sale of Mateo Kovacic.
Fabrizio Romano reports positive discussions have taken place with Kovacic’s representatives over the last few days over personal terms.
talkSPORT understands that Chelsea are open to selling him as they look to trim their squad for next season.
Reports in Germany claim that Declan Rice will not be joining Chelsea this summer.
According to kicker.de, the West Ham midfielder won’t return to his boyhood club and has already met with Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel.
If he is to head ot Germany during the transfer window, it is expected that he will become the Bundesliga champion’s club record signing.
Arsenal are also interested but are believed to not have the same pull as Bayern with Rice having to make a tough decision.
Chelsea are close to agreeing a new shirt sponsorship deal with Allianz.
Football Insider report the Blues are locked in advanced talks with the German finance company, who also sponsor Bayern Munich.
Chelsea’s current shirt front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with Three expires this summer and was worth around £40million a year.
The London giants want a similar deal to their current agreement, but without any form of European football next season, they might have to accept less.
