Chelsea Transfers

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Right back scouting starting up now

Reece James does have interest from Real Madrid, and sources do expect that one to potentially heat up again. But the ball would entirely be in Chelsea’s court. One source has actually hinted that Chelsea would be keen to listen to offers for James due to his injuries, however, this isn’t quite a universal feel around the club and the board, at least not yet.

via@SimonPhillips

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Football transfer rumours: Ugarte unhappy at Man Utd; Liverpool eye Alexander-Arnold replacements

• Chelsea remain keen on signing Victor Osimhen after Galatasaray boost
• Arsenal set to strengthen right wing despite arrival of Raheem Sterling
• Plus updates on Jonathan Tah, Viktor Gyokeres, Virgil van Dijk, and more

https://www.90min.com/football-transfer-rumours-ugarte-unhappy-man-utd-liverpool-alexander-arnold-replacements

Manchester United summer signing Manuel Ugarte is 'unhappy’ with his lack of minutes at Old Trafford and 'appears to be reconsidering his decision' to join from Paris Saint-Germain. (Football 365) 

Liverpool have Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremy Frimpong, Monaco's Vanderson and Fiorentina's Michael Kayode on their shortlist of potential replacements for Real Madrid target Trent Alexander-Arnold replacements. (Caught Offside) 

The Reds are also prioritising signing a new centre-back , with Sevilla's Loic Bade and Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio both under consideration. (Caught Offside)

Arsenal want to further strengthen Mikel Arteta's frontline by providing competition for Bukayo Saka on the right wing. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid are prepared to battle with rivals Barcelona for the signing of Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah. The Catalan giants had hoped to agree a deal for the German international this past summer but were unable to reach an agreement. (Diario Sport - Spain) 

Manchester City will target a move for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres if they are forced to sell Erling Haaland at any point. (Football 365)

Chelsea's chances of signing Victor Osimhen have been boosted as Turkish giants Galatasaray are not looking to make his loan move permanent. (Teamtalk)

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Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Espanyol winger Javi Puado in the January transfer window as they look to deepen their squad. (Football Transfers)

Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Milan Skriniar is unhappy in the French capital and is admired by Barcelona sporting director Deco. (El Nacional - Spain)

Arsenal are showing interest in Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci ahead of the January transfer window. (TBR Football)

Juventus are considering a move for RB Leipzig forward Lois Openda, who netted 28 times last season and already has four goals to his name in six Bundesliga games in 2024/25. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - Italy)

Newcastle United are keen to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo and lead the race for his signature amid competition from other Premier League sides. (Teamtalk)

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the only CFs atm I see Barca and/or Real Madrid possibly making moves for

Erling Haaland 
Lautaro Martínez 
Victor Osimhen 
Alexander Isak 
Viktor Gyökeres  
Dušan Vlahović 
Ollie Watkins 
Benjamin Sesko 

Jonathan David (Barca, because he is on a free)

Omar Marmoush (only if he keeps up the huge stats he is racking up)
Samu Omorodion Aghehowa  (only if he keeps up the huge stats he is racking up)
Jhon Durán (only if he keeps up the huge stats he is racking up)

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Christopher Nkunku was asked about a possible Barcola-Nkunku duo on the PSG side, but he preferred to laugh about it before declaring:

"I don't know what to say to that but yes PSG is still a big club but there have been no approaches, nothing at all"

 

And Maresca has fallen in love with Wesley Fofana and he sees the 23-year-old as a key part of his project going forward.

designed a special strategy in order to keep the player fit and minimise the workload on him. Apparently, they have a strict policy of playing the defender once a week in order to avoid injuries.

The strategy will remain in place until the start of 2025.

{L'Equipe)

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Chelsea backed down on its intention to sign Gabriel Mec to observe him more technically. Some of the young player's performances raised doubts about the investment.

(@geglobo)

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9 minutes ago, mkh said:

Chelsea backed down on its intention to sign Gabriel Mec to observe him more technically. Some of the young player's performances raised doubts about the investment.

(@geglobo)

very happy to see the club doing its due diligence and not just splashing cash on some erstwhile Brasilian wunderkind

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2 hours ago, Vesper said:

very happy to see the club doing its due diligence and not just splashing cash on some erstwhile Brasilian wunderkind

They did the same with Duran tho.

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According to a remarkable report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man City boss Pep Guardiola is ready to admit selling the Cole Palmer was an error by breaking records to bring him back. The report claims Guardiola has asked Man City chiefs to re-sign Palmer and a mammoth £125m (€150m / $163m) offer is cited as being required to seal a deal.

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8 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

According to a remarkable report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man City boss Pep Guardiola is ready to admit selling the Cole Palmer was an error by breaking records to bring him back. The report claims Guardiola has asked Man City chiefs to re-sign Palmer and a mammoth £125m (€150m / $163m) offer is cited as being required to seal a deal.

Even if true, it aint gonna happen, it wont happen.

[OneMoSalah 8,760]

20 hours ago, mkh said:

Chelsea backed down on its intention to sign Gabriel Mec to observe him more technically. Some of the young player's performances raised doubts about the investment.

(@geglobo)

Shame they didn’t do the same with Mudryk. 

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14 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

According to a remarkable report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man City boss Pep Guardiola is ready to admit selling the Cole Palmer was an error by breaking records to bring him back. The report claims Guardiola has asked Man City chiefs to re-sign Palmer and a mammoth £125m (€150m / $163m) offer is cited as being required to seal a deal.

Will be interesting to see what the club does (if this is true) as City will definitely be looking for a playmaker to help fill the KDB void

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15 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

According to a remarkable report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man City boss Pep Guardiola is ready to admit selling the Cole Palmer was an error by breaking records to bring him back. The report claims Guardiola has asked Man City chiefs to re-sign Palmer and a mammoth £125m (€150m / $163m) offer is cited as being required to seal a deal.

Would be an act of surrender to sell Cole back to them at any price.giving up on countless amount of trophies,when with Pep and KdB's time running down there is some light at the end of the tunnel...i would laugh it off but with the current regime there's always a chance that any level of dumb shit is atleast marginally possible.

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31 minutes ago, Duppy Conqueror said:

Would be an act of surrender to sell Cole back to them at any price.giving up on countless amount of trophies,when with Pep and KdB's time running down there is some light at the end of the tunnel...i would laugh it off but with the current regime there's always a chance that any level of dumb shit is atleast marginally possible.

That and the fact money comes first with this lot - on the positive its probably just Guardiolas way of motivating his current lot

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23 hours ago, TheHulk said:

They did the same with Duran tho.

lol, that worked out well

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• Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni’s agent Tinti: “There’s no point in saying he could leave Inter. No chance. He’s super Inter fan, very happy at the club. There are no issues. We extended the contract just one year and half ago, it’s all good.”