Chelsea Transfers

[LAM09 7,056]

32 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

As much as they have spent, you think they would have learned by now. We can only wait until they either figure it out, or sell the team.

Unfortunately, I can't see either happening in the near future.

[mkh 596]

Chelsea are looking to add a striker, winger, midfielder and defender to their squad this summer.

Some names under consideration are:

▪︎ Liam Delap
▪︎ Jesus Rodriguez
▪︎ Jorrel Hato
▪︎ Dean Huijsen 

(via@Simon Jones)

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

7 minutes ago, mkh said:

Chelsea are looking to add a striker, winger, midfielder and defender to their squad this summer.

Some names under consideration are:

▪︎ Liam Delap
▪︎ Jesus Rodriguez
▪︎ Jorrel Hato
▪︎ Dean Huijsen 

(via@Simon Jones)

Only one worth going for immediately is Huijsen out of those 4 and he will not be coming here. For sure.

[mkh 596]

Bournemouth want to sign Kepa permanently this summer, and they are set to speak with Chelsea and Arrizabalaga’s camp to try to get that deal done.

 

‼️ West Ham are leading the race to sign Chelsea target Jonathan David this summer.

 

🚨 Everton are not currently planning on turning Armando Broja’s loan into a permanent move unless Chelsea show a willingness to budge on his £30m cost.

(via@kierangill)

 

Benfica are now pushing to sign Felix in early June in order for the forward to arrive in time for their Club World Cup campaign.

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Edited April 16 by mkh

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Most experienced young players

https://football-observatory.com/WeeklyPost500

 

Thirteen years after the first issue, the CIES Football Observatory research team is very proud to present its 500th Weekly Post! For the occasion, we highlight the footballers born in 2001 or later who have played the most official matches in senior competitions since the start of their careers, by year of birth.

With no fewer than 376 official matches at senior competition level, Rodrygo (Real Madrid) ranks first among players born in 2001. The following footballers have accumulated the most appearances for the other years of birth: Eduardo Camavinga (2002), Jude Bellingham (2003), Ângelo Gabriel (2004), Vitor Roque (2005), Endrick Felipe (2006) as well as Lamine Yamal (2007 onwards).

The Post also presents the average number of games per year since the start of the player's career. With an average of 59.7 games per year since his debut, Lamine Yamal leads all years of birth combined. The Barcelona prodigy is ahead of Pau Cubarsì (59.0) and João Neves (55.0). By year of birth, the leaders are Jason Knight (2001), Joško Gvardiol (2002), Jude Bellingham (2003), João Neves (2004), Malick Fofana (2005), Jorrel Hato (2006) and Lamine Yamal (2007 onwards).

Number of matches since the start of the career, players born in 2001 or after

Official matches in senior competitions played until 14/04/2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NikkiCFC 8,325]

19 hours ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

I think Delap will develop into a really good number nine. The base to get much better is there, or, I could be wrong.

 

 

We are fighting 3 teams from bottom half for his signature. That's our standard now. 

[ulvhedin 526]

1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

We are fighting 3 teams from bottom half for his signature. That's our standard now. 

well TBF we will propably fight (and lose) for Hujisen signature with Real Madrid 😉

[Strike 7,491]

3 hours ago, ulvhedin said:

well TBF we will propably fight (and lose) for Hujisen signature with Real Madrid 😉

 

 

 

[Strike 7,491]

On 16/04/2025 at 15:03, mkh said:

Chelsea are looking to add a striker, winger, midfielder and defender to their squad this summer.

Some names under consideration are:

▪︎ Liam Delap
▪︎ Jesus Rodriguez
▪︎ Jorrel Hato
▪︎ Dean Huijsen 

(via@Simon Jones)

Don't know about Jesus Rodriguez but other 3 are good youngsters. Also, would love Morgan Rogers. Should have swapped Maatsen for Rogers last summer instead of buying a total unknown in Omari Kellyman. He'd go straight into the XI here as one of the attacking mids.

Edited April 18 by Strike

[mkh 596]

🚨 New: Enzo Maresca insists he still has "unwavering support" from Chelsea's owners + sporting directors.

😒😒🤮🤮

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea will miss out on Champions League if two stars Palmer & Jackson don't improve.

 

"In the last two years, Chelsea have
been ZERO times in the top four, top
five. We've spent all season in the
Champions League spots. We are in a
semi-final of a European competition
Why now do we need to change
something? I don't have any doubts
about what We are doing. in the Way We
are doing it.'

 

Edited April 18 by mkh

[DDA 9,941]

6 hours ago, mkh said:

🚨 New: Enzo Maresca insists he still has "unwavering support" from Chelsea's owners + sporting directors.

😒😒🤮🤮

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea will miss out on Champions League if two stars Palmer & Jackson don't improve.

 

"In the last two years, Chelsea have
been ZERO times in the top four, top
five. We've spent all season in the
Champions League spots. We are in a
semi-final of a European competition
Why now do we need to change
something? I don't have any doubts
about what We are doing. in the Way We
are doing it.'

 

Im starting to hate him. What a cheeky bastard.

[mkh 596]

🗣 Serdar Ali Çelikler: "Victor Osimhen has signed with Manchester United for next season."

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Chelsea make new agent contact for Dutch international centre back Dean Huijsen

https://siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/p/sources-Chelsea-make-new-agent-contact

The Chelsea centre back situation is heating up right now and The Blues are putting the work in on a number of targets.

We exclusively reported a couple of months back that Chelsea were now interested in this Dutch centre back, and fresh contacts have now been made.

Trevoh Chalobah is still likely to be sold by Chelsea this summer, and there are of course concerns over the long term fitness of Wesley Fofana. Renato Veiga is another player who will be available this summer at the right price, so Chelsea’s decision makers will definitely be looking to bring in at least one new centre back, and potentially even two if Veiga does go.

Chelsea have been speaking to the people of Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth for a few weeks now and continue to push. He is now likely to stay in the Premier League but it is Liverpool at the moment that look like the most likely destination.

I’ve spoken to Liverpool sources, and they are adamant that the club are in pole position to land Huijsen this summer.

However, after speaking with SPTC sources, we are ensured that no decision has been made by the player yet and communications are ongoing.

The new info from sources is that Chelsea are also turning attentions to a player who they feel could replace Veiga as well as fill a centre back slot due to his versatility.

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[LAM09 7,056]

31 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Chelsea make new agent contact for Dutch international centre back Dean Huijsen

https://siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/p/sources-Chelsea-make-new-agent-contact

The Chelsea centre back situation is heating up right now and The Blues are putting the work in on a number of targets.

We exclusively reported a couple of months back that Chelsea were now interested in this Dutch centre back, and fresh contacts have now been made.

Trevoh Chalobah is still likely to be sold by Chelsea this summer, and there are of course concerns over the long term fitness of Wesley Fofana. Renato Veiga is another player who will be available this summer at the right price, so Chelsea’s decision makers will definitely be looking to bring in at least one new centre back, and potentially even two if Veiga does go.

Chelsea have been speaking to the people of Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth for a few weeks now and continue to push. He is now likely to stay in the Premier League but it is Liverpool at the moment that look like the most likely destination.

I’ve spoken to Liverpool sources, and they are adamant that the club are in pole position to land Huijsen this summer.

However, after speaking with SPTC sources, we are ensured that no decision has been made by the player yet and communications are ongoing.

The new info from sources is that Chelsea are also turning attentions to a player who they feel could replace Veiga as well as fill a centre back slot due to his versatility.

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I wouldn't trust an article mentioning the wrong national team even with him clearly wearing a Spanish jersey in the picture too.

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13 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

I wouldn't trust an article mentioning the wrong national team even with him clearly wearing a Spanish jersey in the picture too.

He has dual citizenship, but is of full Dutch descent.

Huijsen was born in Amsterdam. His family relocated to Marbella, Andalusia, Spain when he was five years old and he became a Spanish citizen in February 2024. He can speak Dutch, Spanish, Italian and English.

He has played for both Dutch and Spanish national football sides.

Full name    Dean Donny Huijsen Wijsmuller
Date of birth    14 April 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth    Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height    1.97 m 
Position(s)    Centre-back

International career

2021–2022    Netherlands U17    11    (2)
2022–2023    Netherlands U18    4    (0)
2023–2024    Netherlands U19    3    (0)
2024    Spain U21    7    (1)
2025–    Spain    2    (0)

[LAM09 7,056]

13 minutes ago, Vesper said:

He has dual citizenship, but is of full Dutch descent.

Huijsen was born in Amsterdam. His family relocated to Marbella, Andalusia, Spain when he was five years old and he became a Spanish citizen in February 2024. He can speak Dutch, Spanish, Italian and English.

He has played for both Dutch and Spanish national football sides.

Full name    Dean Donny Huijsen Wijsmuller
Date of birth    14 April 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth    Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height    1.97 m 
Position(s)    Centre-back

International career

2021–2022    Netherlands U17    11    (2)
2022–2023    Netherlands U18    4    (0)
2023–2024    Netherlands U19    3    (0)
2024    Spain U21    7    (1)
2025–    Spain    2    (0)

I know his background, but he's a Spanish international. 

It's like saying Grealish & Rice are Irish internationals because of their heritage & having played youth football for Ireland. To me, it's misinformation and sloppy journalism. 

[Vesper 30,195]

14 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

I know his background, but he's a Spanish international. 

It's like saying Grealish & Rice are Irish internationals because of their heritage & having played youth football for Ireland. To me, it's misinformation and sloppy journalism. 

non sequitur

Rice (Kingston upon Thames) and Grealish (Birmingham) were both born in England, whereas Huijsen was born in The Netherlands and also is of Dutch descent.

I read the 'Dutch' part of the headline as referring to his birth background and his descent.

[LAM09 7,056]

10 minutes ago, Vesper said:

non sequitur

Rice (Kingston upon Thames) and Grealish (Birmingham) were both born in England, whereas Huijsen was born in The Netherlands and also is of Dutch descent.

I read the 'Dutch' part of the headline as referring to his birth background and his descent.

Costa, Jorginho, etc.

I could write an entire list of players that fall into a similar category. Either way, I still believe it's poorly written. An accurate headline would be - Dutch born Spanish international. 

[Vesper 30,195]

9 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Costa, Jorginho, etc.

I could write an entire list of players that fall into a similar category. Either way, I still believe it's poorly written. An accurate headline would be - Dutch born Spanish international. 

so send a message to Si Phillips

this seems like pettifogging to me, but your mileage may vary

[mkh 596]

Reports in Portugal are claiming that Chelsea are seriously interested in Viktor Gyokeres, but he prefers a move to Arsenal or Liverpool. 😮‍💨