MATTHIJS DE LIGT is reportedly keen on joining Chelsea from Juventus.
The Blues are desperate for reinforcements at centre-back after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen quit the club.
A verbal agreement is said to be in place for Sevilla's Jules Kounde but the deal has yet to get over the line.
On the attacking front, Chelsea are said to have cooled their interest in Ousmane Dembele as they target Raheem Sterling.
And Romelu Lukaku is set to fly to Milan next week to complete his loan move to Inter.
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- Justin Lawrence
De Ligt price revealed
Chelsea will have to depart with £103m to bring in Matthijs De Ligt, reports suggest.
That's the price of the Dutch defender's release clause fee, and Juventus will not want to let him go for less than that, according to Sky Sports presenter Kaveh Solhekol.
Solhekol said: “According to Sky Italy, Chelsea are interested in signing him. I think it would be a difficult deal to pull off – he has a release clause of £103m and Juventus would want that release clause paid."
- Justin Lawrence
Chelsea make Carrasco transfer bid
Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Atletico Madrid star Yannick Carrasco this summer.
The Blues are one of two Premier League clubs who have tabled a bid for the winger, according to Diario AS.
However, he has a £51.5 release clause that will likely have to be met as Atletico don't want to sell him, the report adds.
Chelsea's London rivals Tottenham are said to be the other interested party.
- Justin Lawrence
De Ligt 'wants Chelsea transfer'
Chelsea target Matthijs De Ligt is interested in joining the Blues, reports claim.
The Blues are keen on the Dutch defender, along with Napoli ace Kalidou Koulibaly.
And De Ligt's open to a move to Stamford Bridge, according to Chelsea specialist Simon Philips.
He said: "De Ligt and Koulibaly are both on Chelsea's shortlist, I think De Ligt is more likely.
"He's interested, his people have intimated that when I've spoken to them, and Chelsea are ramping up their interest."
- Justin Lawrence
Barcelona make fresh Lewandowski offer
Barcelona have reportedly made a fresh offer for Robert Lewandowski.
Barca’s first bid was shut down by Bayern Munich.
But the Catalan giants have returned undeterred with an offer of £30.5m, plus £4.2m in add-ons, according to Sport.
Chelsea are also said to be tracking the Poland international.
- Justin Lawrence
Morning, Chelsea fans
Neymar, Richarlison, Antony and Raphinha – the transfer rumours pile up as new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly scents a huge statement signing.
Firstly, but surely least likely, is PSG striker Neymar.
Speculation is mounting in France that the runaway Ligue 1 champions would be willing to offload the Brazil superstar, 30.
And Stamford Bridge was the possible destination most mentioned yesterday.
Meanwhile, it's claimed Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs are locked in a battle for Everton frontman Richarlison
And Blues' boss Thomas Tuchel could be ready to rival Manchester United for £69million-rated Ajax winger Antony.
Raphinha, though, remains the biggest target.
Reports in Spain say Tottenham have surged into pole position with a bid of around £48m for the Leeds winger.
But it was also suggested Chelsea would consider offering Hakim Ziyech to Leeds in part-exchange.
Finally, the Blues are being linked with a move for Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
- Ian Tuckey
London calling for Jesus, Richarlison, Raphinha
London's Premier League giants are in a three-way battle for a hat-trick of Brazilian stars, writes TOM BARCLAY.
Samba boys Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Raphinha are all being eyed up by a trio of the biggest clubs in the capital.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has dropped his interest in Gabriel Jesus, giving Arsenal and Chelsea a clearer run at the Manchester City forward.
But Conte’s Spurs and Chelsea are vying for Richarlison, who wants to leave Everton but is rated at more than £50million.
And Spurs are also in a fight with arch-rivals Arsenal for Leeds wideman Raphinha, coveted by Barcelona too but who would command a similar fee.
It makes for a Selecao-themed sideshow to the summer transfer market and one that could see each London club end the window with a shiny, new Brazilian international in their ranks.
Jesus, 25, has a year left on his City contract and is expected to leave following the signings of strikers Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez.
Arsenal have a long-term interest in the former Palmeiras forward, whom Mikel Arteta worked with during his time as Pep Guardiola’s No2 at City.
- Ian Tuckey
Raphinha for Ziyech?
Could Chelsea offer Hakim Ziyech to Leeds in part-exchange for winger Raphinha?
That’s the speculation today as the Blues and Manchester United remain linked with the Elland Road Brazilian.
Signing Raphinha, 25, would be an impressive statement for new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.
- Ian Tuckey
Chelsea could rival Manchester United for Antony
That's the claim from 90min as Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag eyes at least four of his ex-Ajax stars.
It's understood the Dutch giants value the Brazil winger, 22, at around £69million.
And with Romelu Lukaku poised to rejoin Inter Milan on loan, his Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is looking for new attackers.
90min suggest the Blues have met Antony's agents in the UK.
- Ian Tuckey
'Arsenal bid £48m for Raphinha'
Arsenal have bid around £48million for Raphinha – if claims from Spain tonight are to be believed.
Mundo Deportivo reporter Gabriel Sans tweeted that Leeds have received an offer of ‘€55m (£47.2m) plus €15m (£12.8m) in variables’ for the Brazil winger, 25, who has mainly been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.
Sans mentioned no club – although he seemed to rule out Barcelona.
But in reply, fellow journalist Pol Alonso posted: “It’s Arsenal”.
- Ian Tuckey
Blues linked to Neymar
Chelsea are being linked with a sensational move for Neymar.
The French champions are reportedly willing to consider offloading the Brazil superstar, 30.
Boss Mauricio Pochettino is heading out following another failure to win the Champions League.
And there are question marks over Neymar's attitude in the French capital since his £198million move from Barcelona in 2017.
- Ian Tuckey
Matthijs de Light latest
Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.
The Blues are desperate for reinforcements at centre-back after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen quit the club.
Juventus centre-back De Ligt is someone the Blues are “very interested” in signing, according to Sky Sports in Italy.
Though Chelsea are said to have zero intention of paying the £103million release clause in the 22-year-old Dutch international’s contract.
- Ian Tuckey
Barca ‘launch Lewandowski offer’
Barcelona have reportedly made the first move for Robert Lewandowski, who has also been linked with Premier League giants.
The Polish strike legend has angered Bayern by publicly revealing his desire to leave this summer.
But it’s thought the bid is below the German champs’ £35million valuation of the 33-year-old.
- Ian Tuckey
Raphinha for Ziyech?
Could Chelsea offer Hakim Ziyech to Leeds in part-exchange for winger Raphinha?
That's the speculation today as the Blues and Manchester United remain linked with the Elland Road Brazilian.
Signing Raphinha, 25, would be an impressive statement for new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.
- James Orr
Christopher Nkunku blow
Chelsea have suffered a major blow to their summer transfer plans after Christopher Nkunku agreed a contract extension with RB Leipzig.
Nkunku, 24, was one of European Football's most effective attackers last season as he scored 35 goals and created 19 in 50 appearances.
This strong form saw him linked with an £80million move to some of Europe's biggest clubs, with Man United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain all said to be interested in a transfer.
However, these plans look to be now down the drain after RB Leipzig announced a two-year contract extension until 2026.
In the announcement on the club's website Nkunku said: “I’m pleased to continue wearing the RB Leipzig shirt.
"After our great achievement in winning the DFB-Pokal, it remained clear that my story here isn’t over yet. I was really impressed with the club’s efforts to keep me.
"RB Leipzig have made a name for themselves on the international stage in recent years and have shown time and again that we can compete for titles.
"We want to build on that going forward and go one step further."
- James Orr
Matthijs de Light latest
Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.
The Blues are desperate for reinforcements at centre-back after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen quit the club.
Juventus centre-back De Ligt is someone the Blues are "very interested" in signing, according to Sky Sports in Italy.
Though Chelsea are said to have zero intention of paying the £103million release clause in the 22-year-old Dutch international's contract.
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