CHELSEA are reportedly set to complete a sensational deal for Frenkie de Jong TODAY.
Reports suggest that the Dutchman's agent have a agreed a deal with Manchester United but Blues' offer appealed to Barcelona more.
Meanwhile, French outfit Monaco have confirmed the transfer of Chelsea defender Malang Sarr on a season-long loan.
And Thomas Tuchel is said to be pushing hard for Todd Boehly to sign former Arsenal captain Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang.
But an offer has yet to be made despite all of the suggestion that this deal is close to happening.
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- Justin Lawrence
Sarr joins Monaco on loan
Monaco have signed Chelsea defender Malang Sarr on a season-long loan transfer with a view to a £10million permanent deal at the end of the season.
The Frenchman turned down a move to the Blues' neighbours Fulham in order to return to Ligue 1.
Sarr, 23, will have the opportunity to play Champions League football with the Monegasque club.
Upon completing his switch, Sarr said: "I am very happy to join AS Monaco and to be back in Ligue 1 Uber Eats, a league in which I started and which I know well.
"I would like to thank the Club for its confidence.
"I am now looking forward to blending in with my new surroundings and getting to know my new team-mates, with the desire to achieve a lot together.”
- Justin Lawrence
Former Chelsea star's tough decision
Former Chelsea star Andreas Christensen's Barcelona career could be over before it's officially started.
The Blues defender, along with a slew of other Barca signings haven't yet been registered as the La Liga season looms.
And according to ESPN, Christensen and his counterparts have the right to exercise a clause that allows them to leave for free if they aren't registered in time for Barca's opening game on August 13.
It's looking increasingly unlikely that Barca will make the necessary wage deductions to meet La Liga's demands with just three days left until the season begins.
- Justin Lawrence
De Jong deal close
Chelsea will complete the signing of Frenkie de Jong TODAY, according to reports.
The Blues are reportedly willing to break the bank to land De Jong.
And Dutch media claim De Jong will be plastered all over newspapers in Spain on Thursday as a move to Stamford Bridge is nigh.
The prediction was delivered by media outlet Voetbal on Twitter.
- Justin Lawrence
Ampadu set for another loan
Chelsea outcast Ethan Ampadu is reportedly wanted by Italian outfit Empoli on loan.
He's only made one Prem appearance for the Blues in five years.
And now Empoli are set to offer him first-team football for the season, the Mail claim.
Ampadu's well suited for the switch as he spent last term on loan with fellow Italian side Venezia.
- Justin Lawrence
Money's not the issue
Chelsea are prepared to break the bank to sing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, although Man United will fight them until the bitter end.
That's the view of Fabrizio Romano, who said: "Chelsea are prepared to pay what Barcelona want for Frenkie de Jong once the player will decide, while Manchester United already have an agreement since July with Barca for €75m plus €10m in add-ons.
“The decision is now up to the player himself, it will have to be Frenkie who decides and Man United will try to the end knowing that Chelsea can offer UCL football and are ready to make a proposal."
- Justin Lawrence
Palace eye Conor Gallagher return
Crystal Palace are reportedly keen on bringing Conor Gallagher back to the club after his successful loan spell last season.
Gallagher's got his work cut out trying to muscle into Chelsea's first team – leaving his chances of earning a spot in England's World Cup team hanging in the balance.
However, the midfielder won't have the same issue at Palace where his spot on the team-sheet is guaranteed.
And the Eagles hope that is enough to tempt Gallagher into returning to Selhurst Park with the World Cup looming closer, according to the Daily Mail.
- Etienne Fermie
Good morning Chelsea fans
Chelsea are reportedly ready to sign both Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona.
If the Catalan club allow both players to leave, the Blues will take the pair.Chelsea are planning to test Leicester’s resolve with an £80m for Wesley Fofana.
The Blues have been knocked back twice by the Foxes in their pursuit of Fofana.
But Thomas Tuchel’s side hope a new improved bid will be too sumptuous for the Foxes to turn down
Hakim Ziyech is desperately seeking to follow Timo Werner out the Chelsea exit.
Werner sealed a return to RB Leipzig on Tuesday, and Ziyech’s keen to follow suit, say reports.
Malang Sarr has also reportedly completed a move to Monaco.
And Barcelona expect to complete the signing of Marcos Alonso for just £6.5million this week, according to reports.
- Alex Cole
Chelsea get transfer breathrough
Chelsea are set to have a £12million bid accepted for Inter Milan youngster Cesare Casadei, according to reports.
According to the Standard, the two sides are set to settle upon a £12m fee.
The midfielder will initially play for Chelsea’s Under-21s although could soon graduate to the first team squad.
- Alex Cole
Ron beats team-mates in training sprint
Chelsea target Cristiano Ronaldo was still the leader of the pack in Manchester United training despite being benched over a lack of fitness.
Ronaldo, 37, is desperate to quit the Red Devils in his quest to play Champions League football this season with his team-mates growing equally frustrated at the situation.
However, an image shared by the club’s Twitter account seems to suggest that the Real Madrid legend is racing to peak condition.
And now he looks to be closing in on a start for United, despite still being desperate to leave, when they head to Brentford on Saturday.
The Old Trafford club shared a snap of their squad in training, and it showed Ronaldo beating his teammates in a sprinting race.
Ten Hag revealed on Sunday that he was confident Ronaldo's fitness levels will improve after he missed pre-season due to family reasons.
- Alex Cole
Chelsea plot new Fofana bid
Chelsea are planning to test Leicester’s resolve with an £80m for Wesley Fofana.
The Blues have been knocked back twice by the Foxes in their pursuit of Fofana.
But Thomas Tuchel’s side hope a new improved bid will be too sumptuous for the Foxes to turn down, according to Football London.
But Fofana would miss Chelsea’s match against Tottenham on the weekend as he’ll need to be registered by Friday noon.
- Alex Cole
Sarr completes Monaco loan transfer
Chelsea’s Malang Sarr has completed a move to Monaco, according to reports.
Sarr passed his medical and is expected to be unveiled by the French club today, according to football reporter Nizaar Kinsella.
Monaco will initially spend £600,000 on Sarr’s loan deal, but the transfer includes an option to buy that will increase to £10m based on appearances, it was added.
- Alex Cole
Ziyech seeks Chelsea exit
Hakim Ziyech is desperately seeking to follow Timo Werner out the Chelsea exit.
Werner sealed a return to RB Leipzig on Tuesday, and Ziyech’s keen to follow suit, the Evening Standard reported.
A move to AC Milan’s on the cards, but the Serie A giants are yet to mount a serious offer for the winger.
However, he’s not committed to Milan and is open to a move elsewhere if the right offer comes along, it was added.
- Alex Cole
Chelsea get transfer breathrough
Chelsea are set to have a £12million bid accepted for Inter Milan youngster Cesare Casadei, according to reports.
According to the Standard, the two sides are set to settle upon a £12m fee.
The midfielder will initially play for Chelsea’s Under-21s although could soon graduate to the first team squad.
- Alex Cole
Catalans eye up Sociedad clash for Alonso debut
Barcelona have even pencilled in Alonso's debut!
Alonso, 31, looks set to travel to Barcelona by Tuesday at the latest to complete his medical and sign the paperwork on a two-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months.
That would mean he should be available to make his first appearance for his new club on matchday two of the new LaLiga season when Barca face Real Sociedad away on August 21.
- Alex Cole
Barca 'expect to complete' Alonso move
Barcelona expect to complete the signing of Marcos Alonso for just £6.5million this week, according to reports.
According to AS, boss Xavi spoke with the Chelsea star on Tuesday to discuss the final details of his long-awaited summer switch.
It is understood an agreement is now in place between the two clubs after the Spaniard submitted a transfer request.
- Alex Cole
Lukaku had 'no doubts' about leaving
Romelu Lukaku has revealed why he chose to leave Chelsea.
He said, via Calciomercato: ” In March, when I learned there was an opportunity to come back here, I didn’t say anything, but towards the end of the season we did a great job with the club and I was able to come back here.”
“I only reflect at the end of the season, so after the last game I started to think about my situation alone. I saw that as a player with Inter I did well, the season at Chelsea was difficult for me.
“I had no doubts, that’s why I made the decision to come back here.”
- Alex Cole
‘Selling Abraham was a mistake’, says McCoist
Chelsea made a msitake selling Tammy Abraham to Roma, according to Ally McCoist.
McCoist said on talkSPORT: “I tell you right now, if you’re Chelsea, I admire them for saying they probably made a mistake, and it was, because we were all scratching our heads at the time.
“It was not as though he wasn’t scoring goals or in any good form. I think he has been a bit unlucky at Chelsea.
“He has gone to another country, done exceptionally well, I am just so chuffed for him. He is a player I would like to see around the England squad again.”
- Alex Cole
Sterling tipped for huge impact
Raheem Sterling has been tipped to have a huge impact at Chelsea this season by Rio Ferdinand.
Sterling scored on Saturday against Everton in his debut for Chelsea but it was ruled offside.
And the Man Utd legend reckons there will be more to come from the England international.
Ferdinand told William Hill: “I was surprised there wasn’t as much, not anger, but disbelief from the City fans, and there wasn’t as much ‘yes we’ve got him’ at Chelsea.
"It was weird, it was one of those signings… and the price – you think for the output that he’s had in his career at City alone, I was expecting more both ways.
“I don’t know why it was like that. If you ask every right-back in the league who their hardest player to play against at left-wing is, he’d be in everyone’s top two or three, easy, and top of most lists.
"It’s a big season for him and I think he’ll have a good opportunity to have a big impact.”
- Alex Cole
Blues ready to land BOTH De Jong and Aubameyang
Chelsea are reportedly ready to sign both Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona.
If the Catalan club allow both players to leave, the Blues will take the pair.
They have already agreed a £72m fee for De Jong and Thomas Tuchel would like a reunion with Aubameyang.
The former Arsenal striker scored 79 goals for Tuchel in two seasons at Borussia Dortmund.
- Alex Cole
Chelsea plot new Fofana bid
Chelsea are planning to test Leicester’s resolve with an £80m for Wesley Fofana.
The Blues have been knocked back twice by the Foxes in their pursuit of Fofana.
But Thomas Tuchel’s side hope a new improved bid will be too sumptuous for the Foxes to turn down, according to Football London.
But Fofana would miss Chelsea’s match against Tottenham on the weekend as he’ll need to be registered by Friday noon.
- Alex Cole
Sarr completes Monaco loan transfer
Chelsea's Malang Sarr has completed a move to Monaco, according to reports.
Sarr passed his medical and is expected to be unveiled by the French club today, according to football reporter Nizaar Kinsella.
Monaco will initially spend £600,000 on Sarr’s loan deal, but the transfer includes an option to buy that will increase to £10m based on appearances, it was added.
- Alex Cole
Ziyech seeks Chelsea exit
Hakim Ziyech is desperately seeking to follow Timo Werner out the Chelsea exit.
Werner sealed a return to RB Leipzig on Tuesday, and Ziyech’s keen to follow suit, the Evening Standard reported.
A move to AC Milan’s on the cards, but the Serie A giants are yet to mount a serious offer for the winger.
However, he’s not committed to Milan and is open to a move elsewhere if the right offer comes along, it was added.
- Alex Cole
De Jong fight with Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong is at reportedly at war with Barcelona who he feels have started a media smear campaign against him.
Barca want De Jong to take a pay cut but he’s refusing to do so, it’s been claimed.
But the Dutch ace is incensed over how he’s being portrayed in the media, and blames Barca for spreading the malignant rumours, according to Mundo Deportivo.
And his lawyers have contacted AFE, FIFpro and La Liga to complain about Barca’s treatment of De Jong, the report adds.
- Alex Cole
De Jong close to Chelsea move
Chelsea are thought to be on the cusp of signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.
The Blues are eagerly awaiting for De Jong to make a decision on his future, talkSPORT reported.
De Jong’s contract dispute with Barcelona could be an advantage for the Blues.
He’s allegedly fuming with Barca’s character assassination of him in the media, which his lawyers have complained to a number of football governing bodies about.
- Alex Cole
Chelsea get transfer breathrough
Chelsea are set to have a £12million bid accepted for Inter Milan youngster Cesare Casadei, according to reports.
According to the Standard, the two sides are set to settle upon a £12m fee.
The midfielder will initially play for Chelsea’s Under-21s although could soon graduate to the first team squad.
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