Chelsea Transfers

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Man United putting ‘pressure’ to sign PL star Antonio Rüdiger on a free – Red Devils ‘have not had final say’

http://sportwitness.co.uk/man-united-putting-pressure-sign-pl-star-free-red-devils-not-final-say/

 

As most of you will know, Antonio Rüdiger’s contract at Chelsea runs out in the summer.

It’s been one of the most talked about free agent stories of the season, since the Germany international is among the best in his position in the Premier League, and Manchester United know this.

Chelsea’s current situation means the club cannot offer him a new contract, even if he was reportedly interested in extending at Stamford Bridge, but that could all change if the Blues are sold away from Roman Abramovich.

That could still take a while, though, allowing clubs to approach Rüdiger in the meantime with their own offers to try and lure him away from London.

PSG? Real? Tottenham? Juventus? Announced as promised to the Old Lady, #Rüdiger has not made its final decision. At the end of the contract with #Chelsea , the German international is notably the subject of a forcing from Manchester United. #Mercato

Like Parisians and Madrid, the Red Devils have not said their last word. For its part, Bayern Munich has backtracked on the XXL demands of the player.

 

 

Manchester United are one of those, being pushed by the German and French media as a challenger to the likes of Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain for the centre-back.

French journalist Ignazio Genuardi brought an update over the weekend, explaining that Rüdiger ‘has not taken a definitive decision on his future’, and is ‘notably the subject of pressure from Manchester United’, keen to bring him to Old Trafford for next season.

Whether the Chelsea defender would want to move to another Premier League side remains to be seen, but ‘the Red Devils have not had their final say’ in the matter.

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Serge Gnabry – Bayern Munich

Milan Skriniar – Internazionale

Robert Lewandowski – Bayern Munich

Bukayo Saka – Arsenal

Edited March 21, 2022 by Vesper

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how about shaw for a back-up/rotation with chilwell?

[Blues Forever 1,232]

1 minute ago, whats happening said:

how about shaw for a back-up/rotation with chilwell?

Bad choice, Tuchel would probably want an attacking fullback or wingback.

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37 minutes ago, whats happening said:

how about shaw for a back-up/rotation with chilwell?

hard pass on fat boy Shaw

there are only 3 LB's who are clearly better than a healthy Chilwell atm

and none are available

Alphonso Davies
Andrew Robertson
Theo Hernández

there may soon be 4 IF Nuno Mendes continues his rise

zero chance I would swap a healthy Chilwell for Ferland Mendy

Jose Gaya is really class, but not sure if he is up to the EPL and he has a cray 100m euro release clause

there was a wild card (and I say he would already be on Chels if not for his horrid injury in the Euros)

Leonardo Spinazzola  right footed inverted LB BUT he will not be filly fit by summer 2022 transfer window after that horrid Achilles rupture in the Euros

that all leaves

Abdou Diallo   (can play CB as well, which is a big plus with AC and perhaps Rudiger leaving)
Borna Sosa
Aaron Hickey 
Marc Cucurella 
Renan Lodi 
Ramy Bensebaini  
Caio Henrique 

 

[MoroccanBlue 5,200]

Firmly in the Borna Sosa train for me. 

Extend Azpilicueta's option for an additional year and our wingbacks are sorted. 

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Huddersfield Town's Chelsea loanee Levi Colwill named among best young players in world football

The Terriers centre-back has been listed alongside international stars like Jude Bellingham and Gavi as one of the most promising players on the planet aged 19 or under

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/huddersfield-towns-Chelsea-loanee-levi-23465902

 

Huddersfield Town centre-back Levi Colwill has been named among the top 50 young players in world football in a list assembled by NXGN, a global network of journalists operating in 37 countries.

Borussia Dortmund’s England international Jude Bellingham has topped the men’s list, with Reims’ Haitian midfielder Melchie Dumorney topping the women’s list. Only players born on or after 1st January 2003 were considered for selection, and past winners of the men’s list include Ansu Fati, Jadon Sancho, Justin Kluivert, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Youri Tielemans.

 

Colwill is on loan at the John Smith’s Stadium from Chelsea this season and has put in a standard of performance that belies his youth: he only turned 19 last month. The defender, who is currently on international duty with England under-21s, has won plaudits for his maturity on and off the pitch and is tipped for a big future in the game.

Terriers head coach Carlos Corberan said of Colwill earlier this season: "I think he’s going to be one of the most important centre-backs for this country in the future."

 

Town have conceded just 20 goals in Colwill’s 22 Championship starts this season, though he has found his opportunities limited recently after Matty Pearson and Tom Lees excelled in his absence with a knee injury he suffered soon after the turn of the new year that kept him out for around six weeks.

Colwill is the only current Championship player named on the list, which also includes the likes of Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott and Barcelona starlet Gavi.

The top 50 young players in world football according to NXGN

Jude Bellingham - Borussia Dortmund

Florian Wirtz - Bayer Leverkusen

Gavi - Barcelona

Jamal Musiala - Bayern Munich

Harvey Elliott - Liverpool

Rayan Cherki - Lyon

Devyne Rensch - Ajax

Youssoufa Moukoko - Borussia Dortmund

Benjamin Sesko - Red Bull Salzburg

Ricardo Pepi - Augsburg

Vacant (“Dynamo Moscow’s Arsen Zakharyan was placed at number 11 on the men’s list. Since then, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NXGN’s editorial team made the decision to leave place 11 vacant.”)

Matias Soule - Juventus

Yusuf Demir - Rapid Vienna

Marcos Leonardo - Santos

Luca Netz - Borussia Monchengladbach

Mohamed-Ali Cho - Angers

Ilaix Moriba - RB Leipzig (loan at Valencia)

Ilias Akhomach - Barcelona

Kacper Kozlowski - Brighton (loan at Union Saint-Gilloise)

Romeo Lavia - Manchester City

Felix Afena-Gyan - Roma

Hannibal Mejbri - Manchester United

Liam Delap - Manchester City

Caden Clark - RB Leipzig (loan at New York Red Bulls)

Kayky - Manchester City

Malo Gusto - Lyon

Xavi Simons - Paris Saint-Germain

Charlie Patino - Arsenal

Andreas Schjelderup - FC Nordsjaelland

Kaiky - Santos

Naci Unuvar - Ajax

Levi Colwill - Chelsea (loan at Huddersfield Town)

Isak Bergmann Johannesson - FC Copenhagen

Adam Karabec - Sparta Prague

Alejandro Balde - Barcelona

Roko Simic - Red Bull Salzburg

Carney Chukwuemeka - Aston Villa

Wahid Faghir - VfB Stuttgart

Valentin Barco - Boca Juniors

Kaide Gordon - Liverpool

Bryan Okoh - Red Bull Salzburg

Edouard Michut - Paris Saint-Germain

Matheus Franca - Flamengo

Shola Shoretire - Manchester United

Lucas Gourna - Saint-Etienne

Gabriel Slonina - Chicago Fire

Roony Bardghji - FC Copenhagen

Marcelo Flores - Arsenal

Endrick - Palmeiras

Bruno Iglesias - Real Madrid

 

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Raphinha:

Chelsea transfer target playing in West Yorkshire agrees on terms with Barcelona

https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/03/Chelsea-transfer-news-barcelona-personal-agreement-leeds-united-winger-raphinha/

According to the Spanish publication Sport (h/t The Sun), Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow as Barcelona have reached a personal agreement with Leeds United attacker Raphinha. He has been one of the best players in his position at Leeds for a while and seems to be in line to leave his club this summer.

The Brazilian has a contract with Leeds until 2024, but he is expected to depart his side at the end of this season. His club was eager to tie him down on a new deal, but he has rejected the latest proposal. Barca have taken advantage of this situation and have found common ground with the winger ahead of a summer transfer.

The Blaugrana side has agreed to terms with the 25-year-old over a five-year contract and has tabled an initial bid of £29million to the Whites as well. The Spanish side enjoyed an edge over the competitors as the forward’s agent, Deco, played with them in the past and is also currently a scout for them in South America.

Chelsea still have a chance

This supposed deal is, of course, not yet a done deal as the Catalans are yet to agree to the transfer fees with Jesse Marsch’s side. Moreover, the English side is currently keeping a firm stance that his £70million release clause must be activated. As such, we can use that to make a final stand and make our case for signing the Premier League attacker.

It would not be easy at all, with the Whites ace already having made up his mind according to the piece of information stated above. However, there is always a possibility that he can change his stance in the future, so we should not give up just yet. That being said, we must be wary of Liverpool, who are also keeping tabs on his situation.

However, the sanctions imposed on Thomas Tuchel’s side prevent them from engaging in transfer dealings, which would be another blow for us. After all, we would be forced to solve this ownership uncertainty before setting things up for a potential move. Hence, we must take care of that matter as soon as possible so as not to lose out on our targets.

Since the Brazil international has already refused to sign an offer from his current club that would have doubled his wages, it’s not wrong to take that as an indication that he is looking to leave them after all. Currently, we have ample forwards in our ranks but a player like Raphinha is certainly someone we would be wise to not say no to.

Only time will tell us an answer on whether we can retaliate and pip the La Liga club in the process to strike a deal with the West Yorkshire-based club. If we miss out on him, it would, however, not be the end of the world for us.

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West Ham want £150m for Declan Rice as value peaks

https://www.Chelsea-news.co/2022/03/west-ham-want-150m-for-declan-rice-as-value-peaks/

West Ham will demand a £150m for Declan Rice this summer, according to Ian Ladyman in the Daily Mail.

The Hammer have clung onto the midfielder for a few windows now despite major demand, but the looming finish to his contract means the club have accepted they have to cash in this summer.

They are hoping for a British transfer record fee for the box to box monster, who was in the Chelsea academy before being released and moving to West Ham.

Chelsea have long seemed like his most likely destination, but the uncertainty at the club could hamstring them at the vital moment after years of hovering.

Despite their long pursuit, the Blues might find themselves plumping for a cheaper option – but it all depends on who is in charge of the club in a month’s time.

It’s yet another reason to sort the ownership situation out as quickly as possible.

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Declan Rice told why Chelsea won't splurge £150m this summer amid Man Utd and Real Madrid talk

Chelsea News: West Ham star Declan Rice has had yet another new price tag attached to him as the east Londoners make their final stance clear ahead of the summer

https://www.football.london/Chelsea-fc/transfer-news/declan-rice-Chelsea-real-madrid-23473756

West Ham star Declan Rice has been told that Chelsea will not be able to spend £150million on his services this summer due to current sanctions and has been recommended a Real Madrid move over any Premier League transfer as a consequence.

Rice, 23, has been a pivotal figure in David Moyes' side who continue to impress this season in English football's top flight but even the Europa League this term with Lyon on the horizon in the quarter-finals. Whilst all focus from his perspective is on trying to achieve a successful season with West Ham - which could end up resulting in a famous European trophy if things go their way - his contract situation has a number of clubs eyeing up the possibilities of a transfer swoop.

However, the Hammers' new valuation of £150million, as per the Daily Mail, has shown interested suitors that they will have to break the British transfer record set by Man City's summer signing of Jack Grealish last term. Something that will put many off, and football.london understands that West Ham do not want to sell their star player at any price despite him having just two years remaining on his current contract and an admission that he wants to win trophies.

His contract situation is something that gives hope to the likes of Man City, Chelsea, Man United and Real Madrid, but former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor believes the latter two of the quartet have a better chance of landing the Three Lions international due to certain reasons. He explained on talkSPORT: "I look at Manchester City and they've got Rodri, haven't they.

"I know Fernandinho might be leaving but Rodri plays a lot of their games and he suits the way Man City play, so maybe that's not an option. I look at Chelsea, they haven't got the chance to buy any players. Liverpool have got Fabinho and Henderson. Manchester United is the only club in the Premier League that he'll want to go to.

Agbonlahor then went on to recommend a certain move abroad instead of a big money transfer to Old Trafford: "But will he really want to go to Manchester United? He wants to win trophies and play Champions League football. They might not have that next season and they don't look like they are going to win the Premier League anytime soon.

"Maybe Declan Rice will be looking at somewhere else in Europe. If I'm him [Rice], then I'm not ruling out somewhere else in Europe- I'm not ruling out Real Madrid. You look at Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, they are still doing it but are getting on a bit- why not? If Real Madrid have the money to go for him, he'd rather choose Real Madrid over Man United at the moment, 100%."

If Rice were to move in a shock transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, it could open the door for Chelsea to swoop in on long term target Aurelien Tchouameni if sanction restrictions are lifted.

Edited March 23, 2022 by Vesper

[Pizy 17,860]

So in other words, Declan Rice has Harry Kane’d himself by signing that super long contract. He’s going nowhere until his contract expires. Even when he’s down to his final year he’ll only be 25 so WH will still have no desire to sell their best player for cheaper than £100m.

Any young footballer who agrees to a contract longer than like 3 years these days is a gigantic idiot.

[MoroccanBlue 5,200]

The MARCA reports with regards to Tchou are a little worrying. 

I still do firmly believe we have the best relationship with Monaco and Tchou given our interaction with them the past few years. Just hope this gets sorted quick because missing out on him would be terrible. 

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24 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

The MARCA reports with regards to Tchou are a little worrying. 

I still do firmly believe we have the best relationship with Monaco and Tchou given our interaction with them the past few years. Just hope this gets sorted quick because missing out on him would be terrible. 

he battered PSG

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3 hours ago, Pizy said:

So in other words, Declan Rice has Harry Kane’d himself by signing that super long contract. He’s going nowhere until his contract expires. Even when he’s down to his final year he’ll only be 25 so WH will still have no desire to sell their best player for cheaper than £100m.

Any young footballer who agrees to a contract longer than like 3 years these days is a gigantic idiot.

Five year's isn't too much of an issue at 19 as that means that you get out at 23/24 while he probably thought that they would continue to flirt with relegation and be sold earlier to raise cash at some point. The issue has been that West Ham have significantly improved and he gave them a further year option. Now he has to ride or die with them until 2024 most likely. 

[MoroccanBlue 5,200]

Serge Gnabry apparently does not want to renew his contract at Bayern. 

Us and Arsenal reportedly interested. 

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Man Utd 'must pay £25m eye-watering signing-on fee' to land Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1584778/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Antonio-Rudiger-signing-on-fee-Chelsea

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Nigel Winterburn urges Arsenal sign Tammy Abraham this summer as he insists the former Chelsea forward is a 'young player with huge potential' that is excelling with Roma

• Nigel Winterburn says Arsenal should try to sign Tammy Abraham in the summer
• The England striker has been a huge hit in Italy at Roma after leaving Chelsea FC
• Abraham has scored 23 goals in 37 starts and been recalled to the England team
• The former Arsenal star thinks Abraham is a 'young player with huge potential' 
• However, he says Abraham may be reluctant to return to the Premier League

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10649119/Nigel-Winterburn-urges-Arsenal-cash-Tammy-Abraham.html

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Losing Rüdiger in a free alone would be horrible. Losing him for free to a direct rival who he instantly and dramatically improves would be a sackable offense.

I’d like to think that Toni has built up such a good relationship with the fans that he’d never consider going to a rival PL club. But if United offer an insane salary and signing-on fee he may be tempted.

I’ll be absolutely livid if that’s allowed to happen.