Real Madrid and Chelsea have a transfer agreement regarding N'Golo Kante, 28, where the Blues will inform the Spanish club if they receive any bids for the France midfielder. (Defensa Central, via Express)
Who the fuck makes this shit up
There's big wages to give out after letting senior players go
Wages figures via Spotrac
Eden Hazard - £225,000
Cesc Fabregas (left in January) - £156,000
David Luiz - £120,000
Gary Cahill - £100,000
Rob Green - £25,000
Total - £626,000 per week
According to Football London , Chelsea have at least £230m in the summer to play with after some huge player sales in the previous transfer window - and £170m in January.
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“I think I had a fantastic first season and it was fundamental for my growth process.
“I am stronger in defence now, I go into challenges with more determination and control the game. The Premier League has forced me to develop different skills.
“[Italy coach] Roberto Mancini is putting his faith in me for the Nazionale and I am trying to prove on the field that I deserve that.
“I think more than anything I just have the characteristics to suit his idea of football.”
-Jorginho; Source: Goal
Chelsea appeal transfer ban as chiefs plan to use Man City case to clear way for signings
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1175477/Chelsea-transfer-news-Man-City-Court-of-Arbitration-for-Sport