CHELSEA have to keep an eye on former manager and Blues legend Frank Lampard who is set to raid his old club for signings according to reports.
The Everton boss is understandably in the market for some quality additions and he believes that a lot of his shopping can be done in West London.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly convinced that Jules Kounde will be the first signing of the Todd Boehly era having narrowly missed out on the Frenchman last year.
And reports suggest that Romelu Lukaku has agreed a sensational deal which will see him RETURN to former club Inter Milan in the transfer window.
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- Alex Cole
Jules Kounde reminder
Chelsea are convinced they will sign Sevilla star Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window.
The Blues missed out on Kounde last year after the LaLiga outfit raised their asking price at the last minute.
But Chelsea have retained their interest in the centre-back as manager Thomas Tuchel looks to finally secure his services.
According to ABC Sevilla, the West Londoners are hopeful they can reach an agreement worth between £43million-£51m.
Sevilla were adamant in 2021 that the France international wouldn’t be sold unless his £68m release clause was activated
- Kostas Lianos
Good morning Chelsea fans
Chelsea are set to be raided by club legend and former boss Frank Lampard, who is planning a major overhaul at Everton after a sorry season that almost saw them getting relegated.
Lampard is reportedly eyeing Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour, who spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace and Norwich respectively.
The former Blues skipper will use his "connections" with the club in order to lure Gallagher and Gilmour to Goodison Park, as reported by the Mail.
Both midfielders face uncertain futures back at their parent club, with a squad already filled with established seniors set to be reinforced in the summer.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are convinced they will sign Sevilla star Jules Kounde in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Blues missed out on Kounde last year after the LaLiga outfit raised their asking price at the eleventh hour.
But Chelsea have retained their interest in the centre-back as boss Thomas Tuchel looks to finally secure his services.
According to ABC Sevilla, the West Londoners are hopeful they can reach an agreement in the region of £43million-£51m.
The Andalusians were adamant in 2021 that the France international wouldn't be sold unless his £68m release clause was activated.
And Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku has reportedly agreed a sensational return to Inter Milan less than a year after returning to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues forked out a club-record £97.5m fee to bring Lukaku back last summer.
And according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the centre-forward is on the brink of sealing another sensational return, this time to the San Siro.
The Italian outlet claim the Nerazzurri have reached an agreement to pay the Belgium international's £6.39million wages in a loan deal.
The 28-year-old is said to have 15 days to convince Chelsea’s lawyers to accept the Serie A giants’ proposal.
Finally, Christian Pulisic has admitted that he wants more game time amid a potential exit.
Pulisic told US-based reporters: "As far as right now, I’m obviously just focused on what I’m doing here.
"And I’m super excited to be here. And yeah, that’s it.
"Of course, I want to get more playing time. I want to be on the field as much as I can and be the sharpest I can be and fit as well.
"I think I still got a lot of games, but it’s always something that I’m working at and trying to be regular at club level as well to put myself in the best position to be fit when I come here with the national team"
- Kostas Lianos
Romelu Lukaku injured
Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku hobbled off with an injury during Belgium's Nations League clash with rivals Netherlands.
Lukaku asked for a substitution following an earlier clash with Manchester City ace Nathan Ake.
The striker limped off on 26 minutes and was replaced by Brighton's Leandro Trossard.
The Belgium international has been linked with a move away amid rumours of a return to Inter Milan
Credit: AP
- Kostas Lianos
Paul the other one
Darren Bent reckons stars from Chelsea and Liverpool would "love" to play alongside departing Manchester United ace Paul Pogba.
Bent told talkSPORT: "I don’t know if Chelsea fans will want him to join but I wonder if some of the players would. Footballers will think differently to fans.
"There will be a real admiration for Paul Pogba amongst other players in the Premier League, from the players who have played against him.
"I think other players, players in the Chelsea squad, will think 'I would love a player like that to come here'.
"Fans will see it differently and say 'he doesn’t work hard enough, it didn’t work at United, why would we want him?'"
- Kostas Lianos
Christian Pulisic admission
Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has admitted that he wants more game time amid a potential exit.
Pulisic told US-based reporters: "As far as right now, I’m obviously just focused on what I’m doing here.
"And I’m super excited to be here. And yeah, that’s it.
"Of course, I want to get more playing time. I want to be on the field as much as I can and be the sharpest I can be and fit as well.
"I think I still got a lot of games, but it’s always something that I’m working at and trying to be regular at club level as well to put myself in the best position to be fit when I come here with the national team"
- Kostas Lianos
Pulisic to replace Mane?
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Chelsea ace Christian Pulisic as they prepare to lose star man Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich.
According to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has held talks with Mane’s agent over a possible move in the summer.
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has drawn up a four-man shortlist to replace the forward, according to the MailOnline.
One of Klopp’s targets is Pulisic, who is rated at around £60million and is keen for a new challenge after an underwhelming season at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool have also been linked with Bayern star Serge Gnabry and Villarreal ace Arnaut Danjuma
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Kant take them off
Chelsea hero Diego Costa revealed he would strip naked and jokingly hug "shy" N'Golo Kante in the showers – as the star midfielder wouldn't take his underwear off.
Costa told Canal Pilhado: "At Chelsea, I would try to hug Kante joking. He's really shy.
"I would go all naked in the bath and be like: 'Kante, give me a hug!' and he would be all 'No. no, Diego'.
"He doesn't even take off his underwear to take a shower"
- Kostas Lianos
Lukaku agrees Inter return
Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku has agreed a sensational return to Inter Milan less than a year after re-joining the Blues.
The West Londoners forked out a club-record £97.5million fee to bring Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge last summer.
And according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the striker is on the brink of sealing another sensational return, this time to the San Siro.
The Italian outlet report the Nerazzurri have reached an agreement to pay the Belgium international's £6.39million wages in a loan deal.
The 28-year-old is said to have 15 days to convince Chelsea’s lawyers to accept the proposal
- Kostas Lianos
Jules Kounde reminder
Chelsea are convinced they will sign Sevilla star Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window.
The Blues missed out on Kounde last year after the LaLiga outfit raised their asking price at the last minute.
But Chelsea have retained their interest in the centre-back as manager Thomas Tuchel looks to finally secure his services.
According to ABC Sevilla, the West Londoners are hopeful they can reach an agreement worth between £43million-£51m.
Sevilla were adamant in 2021 that the France international wouldn't be sold unless his £68m release clause was activated
- Kostas Lianos
Lampard Chelsea raid reminder
Chelsea are set to be raided by club legend and former manager Frank Lampard, who is planning a major overhaul at Everton after a sorry season that almost saw them getting relegated.
Lampard is reportedly targeting Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour, who spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace and Norwich respectively.
The former Blues captain will use his "connections" with the club in order to lure Gallagher and Gilmour to Goodison Park, as reported by the Mail.
Both midfielders face uncertain futures back at their parent club, with a squad already filled with established seniors set to be reinforced in the summer transfer window
- Jake Lambourne
Nkunku addresses future
RB Leipzig star and Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku has spoken about his future.
Nkunku said: “Paris [Paris Saint-Germain], I’ve always said it, it’s my home, my heart club. I don’t close any doors. Everything is possible in football.
“It’s flattering to have the biggest clubs in the world interested in me.
"But it’s also flattering that Leipzig is doing everything to keep me.
“We are in June, and I am focused on this gathering.”
- Jake Lambourne
Luk not on his side
Former Arsenal ace Paul Merson believes loaning out Romelu Lukaku won't do the club any good.
He said: "Lukaku has been disappointing all season.
"‘He started well against Arsenal and we all thought, 'Okay, here we go!'
"We haven’t seen him do that again since – he just never got going.
"If Chelsea can get their £100million or anywhere near that amount back for him this summer, they’ll sell him.
"A loan would be of no use to anybody – it wouldn’t help Thomas Tuchel one bit.’
- Jake Lambourne
Merson doubts Rudiger's potential replacement
Paul Merson believes that Jules Kounde and Kalidou Koulibaly may not be able to replace Antonio Rudiger.
The Arsenal icon told Sportskeeda: "Antonio Rudiger’s been absolutely outstanding for Chelsea.
"I can’t remember him having a bad game if I’m being honest.
"He’s been consistently brilliant in the Premier League this season. Rudiger’s going to be a massive miss for Thomas Tuchel next season.
‘He’s going to be a hard one to replace, and I’m not sure if the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly and Jules Kounde can fill his boots.
"If there is a worry for Chelsea this year, it’s finding Rudiger’s replacement."
- Jake Lambourne
Lukaku tight-lipped over future
Romelu Lukaku has refused to be drawn on transfer links away from Chelsea.
The Belgian is currently on international duty, and is set to take on the Netherlands in the Nations League tonight.
Speaking to the press ahead of the match, Lukaku was asked about rumours that he is willing to take a pay cut to leave the Blues and return to Inter Milan.
The 29-year-old wouldn't clear up speculation, however, saying: "I can't talk about the future."
Lukaku has been linked with the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich this summer.
But the forward reportedly has his heart set on an Inter return.
- Jake Lambourne
Palmieri delivers update on future
Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri has revealed he would be happy to return to Stamford Bridge after his Lyon loan spell.
Speaking to Goal, he said: "‘I didn’t speak with [Thomas Tuchel] just yet.
"I have a contract with Chelsea. I played there for three seasons and I have a lot of friends there.
"If I come back, I’ll be happy. It’s a good place and club for me. Let’s see what can happen.
"Lyon said ‘no’ [to a return in January] so I didn’t come back. It didn’t depend on me. Those conversations were between the clubs.
"Lyon said ‘no’ and I respected that because when I signed there I signed for one year, not six months.
"But now I will go back to Chelsea in the pre-season I think and let’s see what happens in the next month."
- Jake Lambourne
Lazio ready to fight Utd for Loftus-Cheek
Lazio could duel Manchester United for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The ten-cap England star, 26, has revived his Blues’ career this season under Thomas Tuchel.
But new United boss Erik ten Hag has been linked with a move.
And Italian outlet Gazzetta Dello Sport says ex-Blues’ chief Maurizio Sarri is ready to rev up his interest in a reunion with Loftus-Cheek, who might cost at least £17million.
- Jake Lambourne
Costa provides insight into Kante relationship
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed he tried to hug N'Golo Kante NAKED during their time together at Stamford Bridge.
And the maverick forward even declared that the French midfielder refused to strip down when taking a shower.
Speaking on Canal Pilhado, Costa said: "At Chelsea, I would try to hug Kante joking. He's really shy.
"I would go all naked in the bath and be like: 'Kante, give me a hug!' and he would be all 'No. no, Diego'.
"He doesn't even take off his underwear to take a shower."
- Jake Lambourne
Jul in the crown
Chelsea are reportedly convinced they will sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde this summer.
The Blues missed out on the Frenchman's signature last year after the LaLiga outfit raised their asking price at the last minute.
But Chelsea have retained their interest in the player as Thomas Tuchel looks to finally secure his services.
And according to Spanish outlet ABC Sevilla, Chelsea are hopeful they can reach an agreement between £43million-£51m.
Sevilla were adamant in 2021 that he wouldn't be sold unless his £68m release clause was activated.
- Jake Lambourne
Sturridge released Down Under
Former Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge has been released by Australian side Perth Glory.
The 32-year-old made the move down under in October 2021 but failed to score in six appearances for the club.
Injuries also hampered Sturridge's spell at Perth, missing 16 games in a season which saw the side finish bottom of the 12-team A-League.
Perth won just four in 26 games.
Prior to his stint in Australia, Sturridge decided to move to Turkey to play for Trabzonspor in 2019.
But his three-year deal was terminated the following March as he was given a four-month worldwide ban for breaching betting rules.
- Jake Lambourne
Lampard in Chelsea raid
Chelsea are set to be raided by club legend and Everton manager Frank Lampard for Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour, according to reports.
Lampard is understood to be in the market for some quality midfielders this summer after his Toffees side left it late to complete their relegation escape.
The former Chelsea manager will use his 'connections' with The Blues in order to lure the likes of Gallagher and Gilmour to Goodison Park, as reported by the Mail.
Gallagher, 22, spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace, earning himself a nomination for the Premier League Young Player of the Year award.
Meanwhile, Gilmour also found himself out on loan, albeit in a far less successful capacity as Norwich were relegated from the Premier League.
Both Gallagher and Gilmour face uncertain futures back at parent club Chelsea, with a squad already filled with established seniors set to be reinforced in the coming window.
- Jake Lambourne
Sterling ‘should avoid Chelsea move’
David James says Raheem Sterling would be better off staying at Manchester City rather than joining Chelsea.
England winger Sterling has been linked with a move to the Blues or Real Madrid.
Former Three Lions No 1 James, 51, told GGRecon: “[He should] stay at City!
“It is a testament to how well Raheem Sterling has done that he has been linked to two massive European champions.
“You do question – given how soon the World Cup is, and what can happen with a move with Manchester to London for example – whether that adjustment could affect form.”
- Jake Lambourne
Luk-ing to the future
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku could be on the move to either Barcelona or Bayern Munich.
The Blues' record £97.5million signing is facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge with Inter Milan desperate to bring him back to the San Siro.
But according to Mundo Deportivo, Barca will look to sign the Belgian ace should they fail to land Robert Lewandowski.
And it has been said that Bayern will press ahead with a move for Lukaku if they cannot reach an agreement with Liverpool for Sadio Mane.
- Jake Lambourne
Bent continued
"I don’t know if Chelsea fans will want him to join but I wonder if some of the players would. Footballers will think differently to fans.
"There will be a real admiration for Paul Pogba amongst other players in the Premier League, from the players who have played against him.
‘I think other players, players in the Chelsea squad, will think 'I would love a player like that to come here'.
"Fans will see it differently and say 'he doesn’t work hard enough, it didn’t work at United, why would we want him?'
"But players think differently. It will be the same with Liverpool. Fans might think he wouldn’t suit the system, but I bet there’s Liverpool players who would want him."
- Jake Lambourne
Bent ponders England stay for Pogba
Darren Bent has declared that Chelsea and Liverpool's players would love their respective clubs to snap up Paul Pogba on a free transfer.
The talkSPORT pundit said: "When you look at his stats for Manchester United, they’re not that bad. That’s not horrible stats, they’re okay.
"For someone with that much quality, the most frustrating thing is when you see him put on that France shirt, you just want that level of performance for United.
"He’s playing in a good team for France, a better team. I know he hasn’t been good enough [for United] but he is a good player. He hasn’t been a success but he has won two trophies there.
"It hasn’t worked and they’ve paid a lot of money for a footballer who’s now leaving for nothing."
- Jake Lambourne
Pulisic wants more playing time
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has admitted he needs to playing more next season amid rumours linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
The American started just 13 games in the Premier League, with the player falling down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel.
Commenting on his future, he said: "As far as right now, I'm obviously just focused on what I'm doing here. And I'm super excited to be here. And yeah, that's it.
"Of course, I want to get more playing time. I want to be on the field as much as I can and be the sharpest I can be and fit as well.
"I think I still got a lot of games, but it's always something that I'm working at and trying to be regular at club level as well to put myself in the best position to be fit when I come here with the national team."
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