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Frenkie de Jong can have a similar impact at Chelsea to Thiago Alcantara at Liverpool, according to former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson.

Thiago was a different type of midfielder to what Jurgen Klopp usually targeted in the transfer market. "They wanted a slightly different player who could open up defences and spread the play. In my mind I don't get that De Jong's a Chelsea player. Chelsea could rival Manchester United in the race for Frenkie de Jong's signature. Chelsea are also interested in the player and have the added incentive of Champions League football to offer. Nicol said: "Listen, Frenkie de Jong is a great player.

Former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson is backing Chelsea to sign their own Thiago Alcantara this season, with one player marked out to make a huge impact on ...

“He trains at a very high level and we can clearly see that it was the right decision to let him go on loan,” Tuchel said. Is Sterling the right sort of signing? They need a bit of everything.” “Now it is important that he gets used to our principles of the game, to understand when to move when not to move, but his work rate is outstanding and this can be a big asset for us.” They need a centre-forward as well. “I think they will want a top-quality midfield player,” Robson told ESPN. “I am not a great fan of Jorginho, he can keep hold of the ball but defensively I think he is poor and I would like to see somebody that is a much better defensive player because [N'Golo] Kante now plays that little bit further forward and not as the holding midfielder.

Chelsea are close to agreeing £55m fee for the Sevilla defender, but Barça are hoping to fund a bid by selling off a stake in their merchandising arm.

Chelsea missed out on Nathan Aké after Manchester City decided not to sell the Netherlands defender, and they were also frustrated in their attempts to strengthen their attack when Barça won the race to sign Raphinha from Leeds. However, others have questioned whether Barça have the funds available after signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich. Thomas Tuchel needs to strengthen his defence after losing Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers.

Chelsea are 'focusing on centre-backs' at this moment in time over other positions, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

“I think they are now focusing on centre-backs. The Guardian have reported that Chelsea are ‘close to agreeing a fee’ with Sevilla for long-term target Jules Kounde. Romano believes that talks for Antony, who has a £68m asking price, are not ‘advanced’ at this stage and that Chelsea are ‘desperate’ for central defenders as the upcoming campaign fast approaches.

CHELSEA signed Raheem Sterling from Manchester City earlier this summer.

“Seeing the direction that you guys are going in, it's something I really bought into and I just felt it is a place where I can really come into my own. And Sterling has admitted that the club’s recent success also made his decision to move to the capital a straight-forward one. Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has explained that his initial conversations with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel proved to be the turning point as he decided on his future this summer.

Jules Kounde is holding out for a move to Barcelona despite already agreeing a deal to join Chelsea, according to reports in Spain. Chelsea reached a £55 ...

And Spanish radio station Cope reported on Thursday evening that Kounde has decided to hold out for Barcelona to negotiate with Sevilla, and talks have now begun between the two clubs. According to The Guardian, Barcelona have told Kounde to wait for them to send their offer to Sevilla, with Xavi keen on completing a deal. Barcelona are also interested in Kounde but the Spanish club have not yet submitted an offer to Sevilla due to their financial restrictions.

Werner joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig back in the summer of 2020 and has already tasted Champions League glory over the course of his two-year spell in west ...

It remains to be seen whether Werner will be able to work his way into contention for a weekly starting berth at Chelsea by impressing Tuchel on the training pitch between now and the start of next season. Kai Havertz will seemingly lead the line for Chelsea if Tuchel's previous selections are anything to go by, though, potentially leaving Werner to scrap it out with the likes of Mason Mount, Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic in the wide areas. Werner joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig back in the summer of 2020 and has already tasted Champions League glory over the course of his two-year spell in west London to date.

The London-raised £47.5m new boy, speaking from the club's US tour, added that he was now mature enough to ensure the capital would not become a ...

‘I know a few of the boys from the national team, Mase (Mason Mount), Chilly (Ben Chilwell), to name a few,’ he said. I still feel within myself that there is another step that I will be fighting to get on to and this is the perfect platform for me to be on to do that. ‘It’s something that intrigued me when I was having a conversation with the club. that put the nail on it for me and made me certain this is the place I want to be.’ And he is looking forward to what lies ahead. It is again and again and again. ‘It’s something I don’t want to go into too much detail but the conversation I had with the manager wasn’t the longest conversation in the world,’ he said.

BARCELONA have not given up on the signing of Chelsea target Jules Kounde.

Barca have already beaten Chelsea to the signing of winger Raphinha from Leeds. Barca most likely need Kounde to pull off a similar move if he is determined to join them. Former Aston Villa captain Gabriel Agbonlahor says Kounde will complete Chelsea's defensive rebuild but reckons Thomas Tuchel needs to recruit in midfield. Chelsea are thought to be favourites to sign the Frenchman but Barca have not given up hope yet. Kounde has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the last few transfer windows. One year on and Chelsea are in need of new defenders.

In his first interview since switching Manchester City for Chelsea, Raheem Sterling has explained why he me made the decision to become a Blue and outlined ...

I feel at home already and I'm just keep putting the work in and can't wait to gel even more with them. ‘The club's already got that winning mentality,’ he added, ‘but to keep doing it every single year and keep winning more and more trophies and building on the previous season, I think that's what top managers like Thomas [Tuchel] do. I just think it's the perfect platform for me.

Thomas Tuchel is prioritising defensive recruits after completing a deal for Raheem Sterling with Kimpembe emerging as a top target in recent weeks. What is the ...

Romano told GIVEMESPORT: “Their conditions, so €65 million and not the €50 million as Chelsea wants. Kounde and Kimpembe appear to be the two players most coveted by Tuchel this summer as he looks to plug some significant gaps at the back and make a fast start under the new ownership. So it’s the organisation to be discussed in the coming days.

Though Sevilla are close to agreement with Chelsea on a £55m deal for the France international, Kounde travelled to Lagos in Portugal for their training ...

Barcelona have made a late attempt to hijack Chelsea's move for defender Jules Kounde - Barcelona are making a late attempt to try and sign defender Jules Kounde Barcelona make late attempt to hijack Chelsea's £55m move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde after raising funds by agreeing another rights sale

Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde has reportedly 'shocked' everyone at Sevilla by turning up for their pre-season tour, despite not making the squad.

Barcelona still fancy their chances of signing the centre-back and have urged Kounde to wait. While he has had links with a move away from his La Liga employers for some time, now looks like the time for him to move on. According to The Sun, though, Kounde has taken it upon himself to be a part of the squad.

Jules Kounde is holding out for a move to Barcelona despite Chelsea reaching an agreement with Sevilla over a deal to sign him, according to reports.

But Kounde travelling with the team is not what Chelsea wanted. After struggling in their negotiations with Sevilla in 2021, Chelsea now have a ‘verbal agreement in place’ and are in ‘advanced talks’ to ‘finalise’ the transfer. Jules Kounde is holding out for a move to Barcelona despite Chelsea reaching an agreement with Sevilla over a deal to sign him, according to reports.

Thomas Tuchel is ready to sell four Chelsea stars after completing a deal for Jules Kounde but could be stuck with the unwanted players as the Blues ...

According to The Telegraph, Tuchel is prepared to sanction the departures of a number of first-team regulars, although whether Chelsea can attract suitable offers remains to be seen. Tuchel is keen to add another star defender to his squad, having seen Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen depart at the end of last season. Thomas Tuchel is ready to sell four Chelsea stars after completing a deal for Jules Kounde but could be stuck with the unwanted players as the Blues struggle to attract offers.

Chelsea were beaten on penalties in the latest game of their US tour, falling to Charlotte FC after failing to put the game to bed following Christian ...

“But it is never important what the manager has in his head before pre-season, it’s the reality that counts. “This is what happens if you keep opponents alive, if you keep belief alive, if you keep the stadium alive. Our movement with the ball was not balanced enough to escape the pressure.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has suggested that Chelsea have won the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde. Chelsea saw their £55 million bid ...

Chelsea have already lost out to Barcelona once this summer after Raphinha stalled on a switch to Stamford Bridge and ended up making the move to Camp Nou. However, Barcelona have also expressed an interest in signing Kounde and reports on Thursday evening claimed that the defender has decided to hold out for the Spanish club to negotiate with Sevilla. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has suggested that Chelsea have won the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.

Chelsea could gazump Premier League rivals Manchester United to the signing of Frenkie de Jong as Thomas Tuchel says he "doesn't understand" Timo Werner's ...

Conor Gallagher missed the deciding penalty in the shootout and Tuchel was not happy following the defeat. New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has made De Jong his number one transfer target this summer as he kicks off his Old Trafford revolution, with the Red Devils agreeing a fee of around £70 million having been agreed with his club. And it appears that De Jong may prefer making the move to Stamford Bridge over signing for United.

All your latest Chelsea morning headlines on Friday with updates on Leroy Sane, Benjamin Pavard and Timo Werner.

He answered: "Show quality, take your place and defend your place. I would be very happy as a young guy having a contract at Chelsea Football Club. I would be one of the happiest people on the planet." "Hamstring problems and we didn't take the risk," the Chelsea boss said before being asked whether he had seen Werner's aforementioned comments regarding his future. football.london understands that the west Londoners are readying a bid for the 23-year-old, which will be submitted this week. "I think that Bayern Munich will give him the season to prove himself. Promoted Stories

ESPN pundit Stewart Robson claims Sevilla defender Jules Kounde would be a superb signing for Chelsea this summer. France international Kounde, 23, ...

However, the 32-year-old’s linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. He’s quick. “He’s got a good spring.

Timo Werner spoke openly about his Chelsea future during the Blues' pre-season tour of the USA.

It's a frustration that seems set to continue with just over two weeks until the Premier League kicks off. Werner's position is perhaps symptomatic of people even more distant from the starting XI, that still remain with the current squad, however. While Tuchel has already cut down his squad numbers through the departures of Tino Anjorin, Harvey Vale, Billy Gilmour and Armando Broja, but there are still a number of uncertain futures undergoing pre-season preparation. Chelsea's 48-year-old was surprised by the comments and offered only brief comments in response. It is clear I want to play more and I should play more to first be in good shape for the World Cup and, also, to have a chance to play at the World Cup. I think it doesn’t change anything whether it is a winter World Cup or in the summer. Werner hinted that he may not have been entirely content at the club.

Chelsea and Barcelona are battling head-to-head for the signature of French defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, and Barca president Joan Laporta has made a ...

While the Blaugrana seemed to be in the battle for Kounde, President Laporta suggested otherwise. Last season, Kounde made 32 La Liga appearances, guiding Sevilla to fourth in the division and back into the Champions League. Thomas Tuchel lost two influential members of his back five in Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen as free agents at their end of their contracts, leaving the German coach light in defensive numbers.

Wolves U21s 2 (Tipton pen 38, Harkin 59) Chelsea U21s 1 (Wareham 79)

As seen so often before, Tipton was ice cool from the spot, sending Eddie Beach the wrong way to put Wolves ahead. Charlie Webster was next to try his luck for the West Londoners, but Palmi Arinbjornsson remained relaxed as it flew the right side of his post. The Blues did pull one back with time running out, but Wolves’ youthful side impressively saw out the victory to begin their campaign on a positive note.

The latest Chelsea transfer stories brought to you by football.london on Thursday, July 21. Kounde twist. There has been yet another twist in the dramatic ...

Both Armando Broja and Levi Colwill could leave the club permanently this summer if they don't see a clear pathway to regular first team action. Promoted Stories Promoted Stories

Cristiano Ronaldo has clarified his proposed move to Atletico Madrid is based purely on playing in the Champions League, rather than how much he will be ...

Aaron Ramsey is set to be left out of Juventus' pre-season tour to the US as he moves closer to the exit door. Jesse Lingard has been offered a lucrative deal approaching £200,000 per week by Nottingham Forest as they hope to beat West Ham to the signature of the England midfielder, whose representatives want a multi-million-pound fee for finding his next club. Jesse Lingard has been offered an initial two-year deal by Nottingham Forest as they hope to beat West Ham to the signature of the England midfielder. Frenkie de Jong has no interest in joining Manchester United because he dislikes the city and believes the club is run erratically, a new report in Spain has claimed. Nottingham Forest are set to sign Jesse Lingard, as the ex-Manchester United player is due for a medical to seal a shock transfer. Plus: Frenkie de Jong has no interest in joining Manchester United because he dislikes the city and believes the club is run erratically; Tottenham have reportedly offered Sergio Reguilon to Barcelona on loan