Chelsea Transfers

[LAM09 7,085]

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.

[Vesper 31,037]

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 7,085]

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 31,037]

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 7,085]

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 31,037]

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 748]

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

[mkh 748]

🚨@FabrizioRomano on Maresca’s future at Chelsea:

“I’m not having any kind of message on Chelsea planning to replace the coach or go for another coach.”

🚨Maresca is involved in all the conversations for the summer signings, for the summer targets and for players who will leave Chelsea in the summer. — Maresca is FULLY involved.

 

Losing at home to Legia was not a good night but when you are 3-0 up and focused on Champions League spot with some players not in the best moment, it can happen these kind of games. Chelsea are convinced on Maresca.😡😡😡😡

(@FabrizioRomano)

Edited April 19, 2025 by mkh

[TheHulk 2,636]

7 minutes ago, mkh said:

🚨@FabrizioRomano on Maresca’s future at Chelsea:

“I’m not having any kind of message on Chelsea planning to replace the coach or go for another coach.”

🚨Maresca is involved in all the conversations for the summer signings, for the summer targets and for players who will leave Chelsea in the summer. — Maresca is FULLY involved.

We're fucking finished with another season of this bald loser.

[mkh 748]

Chelsea have ekitike, retegui, isak, delap, Sesko, Gykores.. all in the list which data team has given. 

Although, joe shields and maresca have met delap reps #cfc

[mkh 748]

‼️ At least four clubs have already announced their willingness to pay Dean Huijsen's €58 million buyout clause – Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester United.

@relevo

[MoroccanBlue 5,399]

50 minutes ago, mkh said:

🚨@FabrizioRomano on Maresca’s future at Chelsea:

“I’m not having any kind of message on Chelsea planning to replace the coach or go for another coach.”

🚨Maresca is involved in all the conversations for the summer signings, for the summer targets and for players who will leave Chelsea in the summer. — Maresca is FULLY involved.

 

Losing at home to Legia was not a good night but when you are 3-0 up and focused on Champions League spot with some players not in the best moment, it can happen these kind of games. Chelsea are convinced on Maresca.😡😡😡😡

(@FabrizioRomano)

IIRC there were reports near the final game of last season that Boehly and the directors were going to go over summer transfers with Poch to strengthen the team. Next thing we knew Poch came out saying he doesn’t know if he’ll be here next season. 
 

Club will feed the media anything. 

[mkh 748]

🚨@David_Ornstein on Chelsea defence:

“They’re got to look at their defence there’s a number of options.

these are the players Chelsea are after:

CB:
- Hujsen
- Murillo
- Hato
- Guehi
- Branthwaite

LW:
- Williams
- Gittens
- Garnacho

ST:
- Delap
- Sesko
- Ekitike

but I think that will be dependent on exits”

 

‼️ Chelsea tried to sign Hugo Ekitike in January, but Frankfurt closed the door.

(via@AbdellahBoulma)

Edited April 19, 2025 by mkh

[mkh 748]

Vor 58 Minuten sagte MoroccanBlue:

Wenn ich mich recht erinnere, gab es kurz vor dem letzten Spiel der letzten Saison Berichte, dass Boehly und die Verantwortlichen mit Poch über Sommertransfers zur Verstärkung des Teams sprechen würden. Poch sagte dann, er wisse nicht, ob er nächste Saison noch dabei sein werde. 
 

Der Club wird den Medien alles Mögliche zu geben. 

David Ornstein said he believes Chelsea won't sack Enzo Maresca even if they miss out on the Champions League qualification. 😒🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

[Mhsc 1,139]

58 minutes ago, mkh said:

🚨@David_Ornstein on Chelsea defence:

“They’re got to look at their defence there’s a number of options.

these are the players Chelsea are after:

CB:
- Hujsen
- Murillo
- Hato
- Guehi
- Branthwaite

LW:
- Williams
- Gittens
- Garnacho

ST:
- Delap
- Sesko
- Ekitike

but I think that will be dependent on exits”

 

‼️ Chelsea tried to sign Hugo Ekitike in January, but Frankfurt closed the door.

(via@AbdellahBoulma)

A lot of bang average players on this list and not a single leader among them. For every 100 they find 1 Cole Palmer (who may be a 1 season wonder).

[mkh 748]

Garnacho - Chelsea interest still there

Paul Winstanley in talks with United and Garnacho to understand fee #cfc

 

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨🫡

[TheHulk 2,636]

6 minutes ago, mkh said:

Garnacho - Chelsea interest still there

Paul Winstanley in talks with United and Garnacho to understand fee #cfc

 

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨🫡

Fuck Paul Winstanley fucking blind loser who can't fucking understand what talent means.

[mkh 748]

Paul Winstanley saw an enquiry rejected by Liverpool for Darwin Nunez last summer. Winstanley is a fan of the player. (@_pauljoyce @TimesSport)

Game over

[TheHulk 2,636]

4 minutes ago, mkh said:

Paul Winstanley saw an enquiry rejected by Liverpool for Darwin Nunez last summer. Winstanley is a fan of the player. (@_pauljoyce @TimesSport)

Game over

He is a big fan of garbage players, this guy deserves to get beaten by the fans for being so trash at his job.

[mkh 748]

Fulham striker Muniz’s agent has also been entertained at The Bridge recently as well as Ekitike’s.