Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Levi Colwill swap deal for Moises Caicedo, Gabri Veiga latest, Kai Havertz to Real Madrid, N’Golo Kante exit, Man United offer for Mason Mount
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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
- Chelsea told Moises Caicedo transfer fee as Blues step up interest in Arsenal and Liverpool target
- Chelsea turn to Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia after refusing to match Paris Saint-Germain’s offer to Manuel Ugarte
- Kai Havertz to Real Madrid ‘imminent’ as Chelsea star emerges as potential Karim Benzema replacement
- Christopher Nkunku fires RB Leipzig to cup glory as he prepares for Chelsea move
- Mason Mount agrees terms with Manchester United
- Man City in talks to sign Mateo Kovacic
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Chelsea’s pursuit of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is heating up!
The French stopper is one of four Milan stars who could look to leave the club, due to being unhappy at directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara being sacked, according to the Sun.
The 27-year-old is under contract until 2026 but the Blues are desperate to replace current No 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga, with back-up Edouard Mendy already being allowed to leave.
Chelsea have been handed a blow in their pursuit for West Ham captain Declan Rice.
Danny Murphy has told talkSPORT that Rice is getting close to joining the Blues’ London rivals Arsenal.
He revealed on White & Jordan: “I saw him at the golf club last week but I didn’t ask him [about his future].
“But what I’m hearing is Arsenal and that it’s pretty done. I know Bayern have come in late but I don’t know anything about that.”
Chelsea are set to rival Manchester United for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar, according to reports in France.French publication, Le10 Sport, claim that the Blues ‘has just contacted PSG to officially open negotiations’ over a transfer for the Brazilian.The Ligue 1 side are said to be ‘listening’ to the proposal from Stamford Bridge as they are not opposed to Neymar leaving this summer.
Chelsea have entered the race to sign highly-rated Gabri Veiga.
The Guardian claim that the Blues face competition from Barcelona and Liverpool for the 21‑year‑old Celta Vigo midfielder.
But the report adds that Chelsea are prepared to push hard for him with Spaniard Veiga emerging as one of the best young midfielders in Europe.
And he contains a relatively modest £34.4m buyout clause.
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Brighton are hoping to sign Levi Colwill permanently in a part-exchange deal with Chelsea for Moises Caicedo.
The Blues have no intention to sell the defender, however, talkSPORT understands that the Seagulls are hoping they can change that by using Colwill in any deal to let Caicedo head the other way.
Elsewhere, N’Golo Kante is close to a Chelsea exit as he gets set to sign for Al Ittihad.
Kante has reportedly been offered a salary of around £86million and now looks to depart Stamford Bridge as a free agent in the coming weeks.
That’s all for today’s Chelsea transfer news.
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Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been presented with a lucrative offer to sign for Al Ittihad.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Saudi Arabian side are ‘confident’ they can get the green light to sign the Frenchman soon.
Kante has been offered a salary of around £86million that includes image rights and commercial deals, as well as a creative ‘investment portfolio’.
His contract at Chelsea will expire in the summer, so he could depart Stamford Bridge as a free agent in the coming weeks.
Chelsea are setting their sights on signing another young prospect.
The Daily Mail report the Blues are interested in 18-year-old Mikayil Faye.
He currently plays for Croatian side NK Kustosija, for whom he has made 13 appearances this season.
Marseille and Reims were both keen on signing the Senegalese youngster last summer.
Chelsea could face competition for his signature though, with German giants Borussia Dortmund also interested in the defender.
Brighton are hoping to sign Levi Colwill in a part-exchange deal with Chelsea for Moises Caicedo amid reports of a record bid for the defender.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Brighton are now preparing a record £40m bid for Colwill after seeing their first offer rejected last week.
Chelsea have no intention to sell the defender, however, talkSPORT understands that the Seagulls are hoping they can change that by using Colwill in the deal to let Caicedo head the other way.
And this may sway the Stamford Bridge hierarchy, with Mauricio Pochettino interested in bringing Caicedo to the club after missing out on Sporting Lisbon’s Manuel Ugarte.
Chelsea target and Barcelona wonderkid Gavi has now been officially registered by La Liga.
Gavi was removed from Barcelona’s register of first team players earlier this year due to the club’s financial issues.
As a result, it made the 18-year-old available for a free transfer this summer with Chelsea reportedly holding talks with the player’s representatives over a potential deal.
However, he has now been registered once again and will remain at Barcelona on a contract that has a release clause of £1billion, ending the Blues’ hopes of the signing.
Kai Havertz has reportedly told Chelsea that he wants to join Real Madrid.
Havertz is being targeted by the Spanish giants who are looking for a Karim Benzema replacement.
And the 23-year-old has told Chelsea that he wants fresh challenge, according to The Guardian.
The Blues will demand a fee of £75m for the German whose stance may force the club to sell this summer.
Havertz now looks likely to be one of many Chelsea players to leave Stamford Bridge, with Mauricio Pochettino overhaulling the squad.
Chelsea have joined the race to sign Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga.
The Guardian report that Veiga has a £34m release clause in his contract and Chelsea are prepared to push hard to sign him.
After missing out on Manuel Ugarte, new manager Maurico Pochettino has turned his attention to the 21-year-old who has emerged as a real talent in Spain this season.
The Blues will have to compete with Barcelona and Liverpool for the signing, with Jurgen Klopp’s side expected to make a move for Veiga after getting the Alexis Mac Allister deal over the line.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has been spotted in Saudi Arabia amid N’Golo Kante links.
Boehly met with a fan who tweeted an image of the American with the caption: “Today we met the owner of Chelsea, Todd Boehly, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically the capital, Riyadh, and he assured us that the future of the club would be bright.
“Welcome to Saudi Arabia Todd Boehly.”
N’Golo Kante has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia this week, with negotiations still ongoing with between the Frenchman and Chelsea over a new contract.
Boehly’s appearance will no doubt spark rumours over Kante’s future and possibly hint at further transfers to and from Stamford Bridge.
Marc Cucurella’s future at Chelsea is uncertain after less than a year in west London.
The Blues signed the Spaniard from Brighton for £62million last summer but he really struggled to adapt and failed in various positions across the backline.
The Evening Standard report that Ian Maatsen, who spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Burnley, is up for sale this summer but Mauricio Pochettino might decide to keep him, which would open the door for Cucurella’s departure.
Christian Pulisic has admitted that his last season at Chelsea was ‘really tough’.
Speaking whilst on a training camp with the USA ahead of their upcoming international fixtures, Pulisic reflected on the campaign and commented on transfer links.
“It’s been a really tough season for me personally and for our team of course at a club level,” he said.
“Obviously, it’s been an interesting journey at club level for me. I thought it was a great couple years and the last couple years just haven’t gone at all how I’ve planned them to be and right now my focus is obviously here with the national team.
“I’m just excited to get back playing and just enjoy myself and do what I love to do out on the field. And from there, this summer, we’re obviously going to have to see what happens.
“It’s obviously very early. As of right now I’m a Chelsea player and I plan to go back. But a lot of things can happen. A lot of things can change.”
Saudi emissaries are in London to present an official proposal to N’Golo Kante.
According to Fabrizio Romano, representatives from Saudi Arabian sides Al Ittihad and Al Nassr have travelled to England to make an offer for Kante.
The salary offered could reach 100 million euros including image rights and commercial deals.
The Frenchman is yet to sign a new contract at Chelsea despite his current deal being set to run out this summer.
An agreement was reportedly close, however, talks have stalled with teams vying for his signature.
Laura Woods’ reaction to Chelsea’s interest in Moises Caicedo perfectly summed up how every Arsenal fan is feeling right now.
The Blues have made the Brighton star their top summer target now Manuel Ugarte is heading to Paris Saint-Germain.
Caicedo is a player who has long been linked to the Gunners, even trying to force a move to the north Londoners in January.
However, they face huge competition other clubs this summer if they want to land the £80million-rated midfielder.
Arsenal fan Woods could not hide her frustration at as money-bags Chelsea look set to gazump them.
Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast, she said: “I’ve got another Chelsea one, apparently they’re keen on Moises Caicedo. Oh for god’s sake…”
Asking talkSPORT chief football correspondent Alex Crook, Woodsy added: “How likely is that one to go through?”
Crook replied: “I think it’s quite likely…”
Cue Woodsy hiding her face with a piece of paper…
Mauricio Pochettino wants Mason Mount to stay at Chelsea this summer.
talkSPORT understands Mount has agreed personal terms with Manchester United and the clubs have opened talks over the transfer.
Chelsea are reported to value their midfielder at £70m with Man United not keen on paying that much.
Mount’s move away from the club seems to be a certainty this summer but the fee could be a possible stumbling block in negotations.
And The Athletic report that new Blues boss Pochettino would rather keep Mount at the club, meaning there is a slim chance that the 24-year-old stays at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have received two offers for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Aubameyang will definitely leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with teams from Saudi Arabia approaching the Blues already, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Al Alhi and Al Shabab have made an offer to sign the forward who has had a tough time since joining Chelsea last year.
The 33-year-old only scored one goal in 15 appearances and is now set to leave the club.
Chelsea target Rafael Leao has gone public with his thoughts on Paolo Maldini being sacked as AC Milan’s director.
The Blues’ hopes of signing Leao this summer were dashed after the winger signed a contract extension late last week.
However, after Maldini’s departure was announced, Leao seemed to show his frustration as he posted on Twitter.
Reports claim that he is not the only member of the Milan squad who are unhappy with another Chelsea target in Mike Maignan said to be shocked.
If Leao and Maignan are as disappointed as revealed, Chelsea may be tempted to come in with an offer.
Christian Pulisic could leave Chelsea for only £20m this summer.
Pulisic has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge after the Blues made the signings of Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk last season.
The 24-year-old is unhappy with his opportunities and has a desire to leave the club this summer with his contract set to run out in 12 months.
And according to The Athletic, a deal to sign Pulisic may only cost £20m while the winger is also willing to take a pay cut to secure a move away.
A transfer to a fellow Premier League side or a team in Italy are the likeliest options and he may be used in a part-exchange deal to sign one of Chelsea’s targets.
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Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Moises Caicedo, talkSPORT understands.
Brighton will demand a fee of at least £80million for the midfielder, who is also a target of Arsenal and Liverpool.
Brighton would be interested in a part-exchange deal involving Levi Colwill after having a £30m bid turned down by Chelsea.
The Blues have turned to Caicedo after moving on from Sporting star Manuel Ugarte.
Another of the Chelsea's targets for new boss Mauricio Pochettino is Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.
N’Golo Kante’s future is up in the air after contract talks are reported to have hit a stumbling block.
Kante is now attracting interest from Saudi Arabia as teams circle for his signature once his deal at Stamford Bridge runs out.
Meanwhile, Kai Havertz is being heavily linked to Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants out to replace Karim Benzema this summer.
Chelsea have rejected a £15million offer from Burnley for Ian Maatsen.
The Daily Mail report the Blues have rebuffed the bid from the Championship 2022/23 title winners because they want £20m to sell their forgotten left-back.
Maatsen spent this season on loan at Turf Moor and played a key role in helping Vincent Kompany’s men earn promotion, with ten goal contributions in 39 games.
The Athletic have revealed more insights into why Chelsea pulled out of the Manuel Ugarte race, with the player now set to join Paris Saint-Germain.
Over the weekend, talkSPORT learned that the Uruguayan was set to become Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing, but reports then emerged that claimed that Chelsea were offering to buy a stake in Sporting Lisbon in order to get the deal done.
Representatives from both sides have denied this, but it worried PSG, and they drafted a legal letter they were going to send to Sporting.
In the letter, PSG questioned the integrity of the deal and believed Sporting were trying to get Ugarte to join Chelsea.
The Blues then withdrew from the race and briefed that they weren’t able to match PSG’s wage offer, but that might not be the case.
Chelsea are still trying to convince N’Golo Kante to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge, but talks have stagnated since March and it’s possible he could leave.
Fabrizio Romano reports the Frenchman wants to stay with the Blues as he loves the club, but with time running out, he could move on.
Kante endured an injury-hit 2022/23 campaign but is still one of the best defensive midfielders around.
However, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr have identified Kante as a potential signing and are in talks with the player’s agents ahead of a summer transfer to Saudi Arabia.
