Chelsea Transfers

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Ronald Araujo

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At the start of this year, Araujo penned a new long-term contract to commit his future to the La Liga champions until 2031.

However, the 26-year-old remains linked after he only made 25 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions in 2024/25 due to injuries and a dip in form.

It has been suggested that the Uruguay international could be sacrificed this summer as Barcelona look to raise funds for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams and a report in Spain claims he is attracting interest from three European giants.

It is noted that Serie A giants Juventus were initially the only club in the race to sign Araujo, but he also has ‘offers’ from Man Utd and Bayern Munich.

Juventus are currently the ‘most advanced’ club, but no one has yet done enough to tempt Barcelona to ‘open the door to his exit’, with their ‘minimum’ price set at 40 million euros (£34m).

Man Utd and Bayern Munich are ‘attentive’ and ‘monitoring the situation’, with the report also revealing what it will take to get a green light ‘without hesitation’ from Barcelona.

‘At Camp Nou, they’re aware that a significant offer could change their plans. Although Hansi Flick is counting on Araujo, it’s also being considered that his sale could allow them to sign key reinforcements and improve their Financial Fair Play margin. Barça won’t actively put him on the market, but if an offer above 40 or 45 million euros [£38m] comes in, they’ll consider it without hesitation.

‘With several giants lurking, Araujo’s name will be talked about all summer. His departure isn’t a sure thing, but it’s a real possibility.’

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Chelsea sign free agent who claimed he'd discovered his release after social media post

Chelsea's newest signing, Kian Best, was released by hometown club Preston North End last month and claimed that he only found out about the decision from social media

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/Chelsea-kian-best-new-signing-35490827

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To all those who are going a bit ratch over the signings

I have two words:

Manchester United

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Lyon set asking price for Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea target Malick Fofana

https://metro.co.uk/2025/07/02/lyon-set-asking-price-arsenal-liverpool-Chelsea-target-malick-fofana-23564711/

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are just three of the many clubs interested in Lyon winger Malick Fofana and the French club have named their price.

The 20-year-old moved to Lyon from Gent in January 2024 and has been a regular in the side since.

The Belgium international scored 11 times in his first full season with Lyon and established himself as one of the brightest young talents in Europe.

Alongside the Gunners, Reds and Blues, Nottingham Forest and Fulham have also expressed an interest, although will do very well to win the race for the winger.

German champions Bayern Munich, Italian champions Napoli and RB Leipzig are also reportedly keen.

The Independent reports that Lyon are asking for £51.5m for his services this summer, but given the level of interest in him they are hoping this lofty price could rise still higher.

The report suggests that the interested clubs have already made contact, while transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Nottingham Forest have got as far as agreeing a deal with Lyon.

Clearly that suggests that Forest are in a good position in the battle to sign the Belgian, but there has been no agreement between the City Ground side and the player.

With much bigger clubs tracking him, Fofana is believed to be waiting to see what other offers come in and hoping for a Champions League club to make the move.

Lyon would rather not lose one of their best players, but they do need to raise funds due to the financial crisis at the club and will be happy to sell for a big offer.

[Thor 2,692]

Malick is a beast whenever I have watched him play. 

I think he is going to be a hell of a player, more so than he already is. Two footed, quick, can take players on - and I'm super impressed with his decision making/finishing in front of goal. He has that elite quality that very few players have choosing the right type of shot and power nearly every time he shoots. 

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11 hours ago, Strike said:

Because it is too logical

And likely because Maresca and Veiga don't get along 

[DDA 9,928]

Who’s this Coulibaly fella then?

[Special Juan 28,133]

Looks like it's Gyokeres to Arsenal and United going to chase Ollie Watkins

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Don't know where to put it but holy fuck, looks like Diogo Jota died in car accident 😞 

 

https://www.marca.com/futbol/premier-league/2025/07/03/muere-futbolista-liverpool-diego-jota-accidente-trafico-provincia-zamora.html

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2 hours ago, Special Juan said:

Looks like it's Gyokeres to Arsenal and United going to chase Ollie Watkins

Wonder if that means Jackson reuniting with Emery at Villa? 

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9 hours ago, Thor said:

Malick is a beast whenever I have watched him play. 

I think he is going to be a hell of a player, more so than he already is. Two footed, quick, can take players on - and I'm super impressed with his decision making/finishing in front of goal. He has that elite quality that very few players have choosing the right type of shot and power nearly every time he shoots. 

If this kid is that good, why bother going after Gittens at all?  

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8 hours ago, DDA said:

Who’s this Coulibaly fella then?

Soumaïla Coulibaly

Sarr replacement for Strasbourg at CB

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1 hour ago, Reddish-Blue said:

If this kid is that good, why bother going after Gittens at all?  

Our board thinks both will be elite level.

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romano says dumfries has a 25m release clause. if we sell gusto he can be a good player here in a rotation with james

[mkh 575]

Understand Strasbourg agreed €7.5m plus €1m deal to sign defender Soumaila Coulibaly from Borussia Dortmund.

Deal in place between clubs, not a loan from Chelsea but direct move to Strasbourg.

5 year contract.

(Fabrizio Romano)