Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Pochettino wants goalkeeper revamp, two players to be offered for Onana, latest on Mount to Man United
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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
- Mason Mount agrees terms with Manchester United
- Man City in talks to sign Mateo Kovacic
Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from Chelsea…
Chelsea have Inter Milan’s Andre Onana and AC’s Mike Maignan as their top two goalkeeping targets, according to reports.
But the Telegraph are reporting that Mauricio Pochettino will be asked to give Kepa Arrizabalaga a chance if the price for either is too high.
The report adds that AC Milan keen to keep Maignan while Inter value Onana at around £50 million.
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Real Madrid are not willing to pay big for Chelsea forward Kai Havertz.
The German is being heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge exit this summer.
Real have been touted as potential suitors but are seemingly unwilling to entertain Chelsea’s current valuation.
Romano has said that any negotiations are now on hold and it remains to be seen if Chelsea will lower their asking price.
Alex Scott took the opportunity to dish out a brutal joke about Chelsea as she presented Soccer Aid last night.
The former Lioness and Arsenal star was one of the many stars at Old Trafford as the World beat England 4-2.
The charity match marked new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino’s first time back in a dugout since his departure from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
The Argentine had agreed to manage in Soccer Aid way before signing a deal with the Blues.
But despite guiding his star studded side to victory, Scott still grasped the chance to make the most of the new Chelsea gaffer’s attendance and make a cheeky swipe at her former London rivals.
“World XI have gone and got themselves a new manager this year. Yes, new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino,” she said to the camera.
“Even though Dermot [O’Leary], I think he might last longer in this job than the other one. I’m just saying.”
Scott is of course referring to Chelsea’s increasing feeling of instability after having three managers this season.
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for James Ward-Prowse this summer after cooling interest in Man United target Mason Mount.
The Reds have already splashed out to sign Alexis Mac Alister from Brighton and Mount is proving too expensive this summer.
The Daily Mail claim Jurgen Klopp and co are now switching attentions to Southampton captain Ward-Prowse instead in a boost for United.
Carney Chukwuemeka remains a key part of Chelsea’s plans moving forward, Fabrizio Romano has claimed.
Chukwuemeka made 15 appearances for the Blues last season and has been linked with a loan move this summer.
Romano says that isn’t agreed yet and Mauricio Pochettino will run the rule over him before deciding to let him head out to another club.
Inter Milan president Steven Zhang says he will speak with Chelsea regarding the future of Romelu Lukaku.
Lukaku scored 14 goals in 37 games while on loan at Inter this season and it remains to be seen if he’ll be part of new Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.
Zhang said: “He has shown to be a great forward for Inter, he’s an extraordinary guy.
“He’s under contract at Chelsea, so we’ll have to wait and speak with them to understand his situation.
“There are many positive things to reflect on this season, it needs to be a starting point to continue our growth day after day.”
Chelsea are open to offers for both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy, talkSPORT understands.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring in a new number one this summer.
And he is interested in both Inter Milan’s Andre Onana and Aston Villa World Cup winner Emi Martinez.
Chelsea ace Cesare Casadei has been named the best player of the U20 World Cup.
Casadei’s Italy lost 1-0 to Uruguay in the final last night but the 20-year-old Chelsea midfielder enjoyed a fine tournament.
He scored seven goals and joins the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Paul Pogba in winning the award as the U20 World Cup’s top star.
Antonio Rudiger would love to see Chelsea star Kai Havertz join him at Real Madrid.
Havertz has been linked with a move away from the Blues in recent days with Arsenal said to be keen.
But Rudiger would like to see his fellow German join him im moving from Stamford Bridge to the Bernabeu.
Speaking to AS, he said: “It would make me happy to play with Havertz again at club level.
“Unfortunately, I cannot say a lot about it, in terms of transfers, my opinion is secondary. They’re club decisions.”
Manchester United have finally made contact with Chelsea over a deal for Mason Mount, Fabrizio Romano has claimed.
United are interested in signing the England star and Romano says talks have now opened.
While personal terms are not expected to be an issue, Chelsea want upwards of £75million for Mount and that is why the transfer has stalled.
Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer TWO players to Inter Milan in a bid to land Andre Onana.The Sun claim the Blues are eager to land the 27-year-old Cameroon goalkeeper.And they are willing to offer Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly to Inter for Onana.
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has went for a drastic new look after dying his hair blonde.
Away on holiday after a busy season, the Blues academy graduate took to Instagram to show off his bold choice of hair colour.
The England international looks to have played his last game for the west Londoners.
talkSPORT understands that he has agreed personal terms with Manchester United.
But an agreement in yet to be reached between the two clubs, as Chelsea hold out for a fee of around £80million.
Former Chelsea loanee Joao Felix has sparked speculation surrounding his next move after following Galatasaray on Instagram.
The Turkish champions’ president Dursun Ozbek told Mundo Deportivo: “The fact that Joao Felix is following Galatasaray shows how important Galatasaray is.”
Felix played 20 games across the Premier League and Champions League at Chelsea, scoring four goals.
Wesley Fofana believes that French compatriot Christopher Nkunku would be a good signing for Chelsea.
“I hope he comes and plays for us. He would be a very good signing,” said Fofana on Telefoot.
The former Leicester City defender added: “It was a difficult season. We didn’t finish where we wanted, but I hope next year will be better.”
Manchester City have officially overtaken Chelsea as England’s fourth most successful team.
City secured their first ever Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday night.
And in doing so, Pep Guardiola’s side now have 26 major trophies to their name, overtaking the Blues’ 25.
Chelsea target Andre Onana has given an update on his future following the Champions League final.
As quoted by Fabrizio Romano, the Inter Milan goalkeeper said: “I’m so, so happy at Inter. At this professional level you never know what happens.
“I’m available for Inter, they decide and I will accept what they want. I’m happy at Inter.”
Thierry Henry was critical of Chelsea target Lautaro Martinez during the Champions League final.
He told CBS Sports: “I will go back to the one with Lautaro Martinez, I am sorry, you have to cross.
“Not only one time, two times, three times, four times and five times. The only solution you have is to cross. It would have been a different game, now he has to sleep with that one.
“Akanji let the ball go thinking the goalkeeper was going to get it – If Martinez recomposed himself and you really take your time to see Brozovic at the top of the box.
“Lukaku is with Ruben Dias, so it’s difficult to play him. If he kept his composure, then he would have seen Brozovic and it’s a tap-in. It is a tap-in.
“But he decided he had to score and not Inter Milan had to score. You don’t always have to score, the team has to score. Pep (Guardiola) was on his knees praying.”
Chelsea target Illan Meslier has issued an update on his Leeds future following their relegation.
“It’s complicated. Really it’s complicated,” said Meslier to RMC Sport, via Leeds Live.
“When you get out of a situation that is ours – I don’t know if you’ve seen the coach – our club is in the process of being bought out by the San Francisco 49ers so suddenly there are a lot of unknowns.
“So for the moment I have my contract until 2026.
“After that I will have to think about what is best for me whether that’s at Leeds United or another club.”
Hello and welcome back to talkSPORT’s Chelsea live blog.
Our top story this morning is that the Blues are reportedly ready to make their move for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
According to French outlet L’Equipe, Chelsea are ready to step up their interest in the Frenchman in the coming weeks but the Serie A side have no plans to let him go.
Maignan, whose contract expires in 2026, is one of two goalkeepers in Italy’s top flight that Chelsea are interested in alongside Inter’s Andre Onana.
Pervis Estupinan has admitted he is worried his Brighton team-mate Moises Caicedo will leave amid interest from Chelsea.
As quoted by ESPN, he said: “I think that having a player of Moi’s category, many teams would like him.
“We all fear that he will leave us . As I have always talked to him, if he stays I will be very happy to play next to him, to continue enjoying his football.”
Chelsea’s owners admited they endured a ‘disappointing’ season and must ‘do better’ next term.
In a statement on the club website, Boehly said: “It’s been just over a year since we completed our purchase of Chelsea. It was and remains a privilege for us to be custodians of our wonderful club. Twelve months on, we want to take the opportunity to speak directly to all of you, our supporters, as we reflect on the season just gone.
“Our promise to you was to make our fans proud. We remain completely committed to the long term and sustainable success of our club and fulfilling that promise we made to you. We know the huge potential we must grow to develop Chelsea FC and it is a role we take seriously. Everybody working here is relentlessly focused on driving us forward.
“Clearly, for our men’s team, it has been a disappointing season and there is a lot we can and will do better. Throughout these difficult periods, our fans have supported our players and our team across the country, and Europe with unfailing loyalty. We could not be more grateful for your incredible support. The atmosphere at the Bridge when we played Dortmund will live long in our memories and serves as an important reminder of where we want to be.”
Chelsea have had a bid knocked back for Andre Onana, according to reports.
Tuttomercatoweb claim that Onana has already agreed personal terms with the Blues but the club’s first offer to Inter – around £35million – has been rejected by Inter Milan.
The report adds that talks between the two teams will continue next week after the Champions League final and Romelu Lukaku could be included in the discussions.
Chelsea reportedly face a battle with Real Madrid to sign Lautaro Martinez this summer.
Incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino has identified the Inter Milan star as the striker he wants to sign this summer.
Martinez still has three years left on his deal but Inter’s need to balance the books and sign Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku permanently could see them cash in.
But Chelsea must convince Martinez to pick Stamford Bridge over Real Madrid, report The Times.
The World Cup winner’s future is expected to be decided after the Champions League final against Manchester City this weekend.
Arsenal are monitoring Kai Havertz’s situation, with the German interested in a move away from Chelsea.
The Telegraph report that the Gunners are keeping an eye on developments surrounding Havertz’s future at Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid are also interested in signing the forward but the asking price of £70m has put off any potential bidders from making an offer so far.
Both Real and Arsenal are aware of Havertz’s desire to move on as well as Chelsea’s need to sell off players this summer, leading to them believing the asking price will drop.
Pervis Estupinan has admitted that he is worried Chelsea target Moises Caicedo will leave Brighton this summer.
Estupinan is Caicedo’s teammate at club and international level and revealed his ‘fear’ of seeing him leave the Seagulls after an impressive season.
Speaking to ESPN, the left back said: “I think that having a player of Moi’s category, many teams would like him.
“We all fear that he will leave us .
“As I have always talked to him, if he stays I will be very happy to play next to him, to continue enjoying his football.”
