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Real Madrid have joined the chase for Chelsea forward Armando Broja. The Albanian international spent last season on-loan at Southampton and impressed with ...

Let's see how this goes but I'm pretty calm about it because we know the situation and we have a contract.' 'Right now when he arrived, it's clear he's trying to impress and is just trying to become a Chelsea player as soon as possible. However, Tuchel seems to have had a change of heart and now the forward, who was born in Slough, is set to be a part of the Blues squad to start the season.

Chelsea won their penultimate pre-season game against Udinese with a 3-1 win in Italy on Friday night.

It was certainly great to see the side pressing tremendously for 90 minutes. The link up in the first half was refreshing to see. The showdown with Udinese showed that the side are very close to full fitness. What was evident throughout the game, the pair were playing higher up the pitch without fear. In the showdown with Udinese, Sterling was sharp from the off. Thankfully, the club were able to bring in Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. The Senegal international started his first game against Udinese. Right from the off, his presence was well-known.

Goals from N'Golo Kante, Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount helped Chelsea defeat Udinese 3-1 and lift the mood heading into the Premier League season.

Sterling's first effort was a backheeled one after a cutback from Kai Havertz, and the second was a deflected drive from the edge of the box that hit the post. After an excellent first-half performance, Mount was a little quieter after the break. The Spaniard may harbour ambitions of joining Barcelona this summer but was given 90 minutes in Udine. Alonso didn't have too much defending to do – always a positive – yet wasn't his usual threat in the final third. An influential first-half performance from Jorginho continued into the second period as he moved the ball sharply across the pitch and was able to feed the Chelsea forwards regularly. The Frenchman almost grabbed his second goal of the night with a fine turn and shot from the edge of the box and was able to play 90 minutes. The 37-year-old didn't have to overdo things in the second half as Chelsea kept Udinese at bay.

Before we return back to the UK, there is one final opportunity to see the Blues in action live on foreign soil as Chelsea XI take on Udinese XI in a ...

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Real Madrid have made contact with Chelsea enquiring about the availability of one of their most highly-rated youngsters.

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However, Genuardi has revealed that Leicester have rejected the Blues' opening offer, meaning they have had to return to the drawing board. Transfer guru ...

But Chelsea will have to splash the cash for the central defender as it is understood that Leicester will not entertain any bids which fall below the £70million mark. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has previously claimed that Tuchel is a huge admirer of Fofana and would ‘love’ to link up with the Frenchman at Stamford Bridge. However, Genuardi has revealed that Leicester have rejected the Blues’ opening offer, meaning they have had to return to the drawing board.

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This may be due to the fact that a certain Premier League club are closing in on the duo. It's why Tuchel has named just six substitutes on the bench; they are all expected to be given game time, but five of the starters will get an invaluable 90 minutes under their belts. The 27-year-old caught the eye with driving runs from deep and did find the back of the net late in the half, albeit in fortunate circumstances as the ball rebounded off the forward and over the line from close range. He fashioned an early chance for Raheem Sterling with some brilliant footwork and was twice denied from getting on the scoresheet by reaction saves from Marco Silvestri. 8 Grabbed a deserved goal late on to round off the Bules' victory. What a lucky goal that was! The England international started as Chelsea's number nine and could have got on the scoresheet after being teed up by Mount, but Silvestri made a smart save. After an excellent first-half performance, Mount was a little quieter after the break. The academy graduate continued to cause problems down the Chelsea left and was too unselfish in trying to tee up Sterling after breaking into the box rather than firing toward goal. Work continues off the pitch as Todd Boehly navigates a crucial first transfer window as Chelsea co-owner. A good night's shift from the team. Sport Bild have reported that just like Romelu Lukaku did with Inter Milan, Werner has decided to take a 50% pay cut to force through his RB Leipzig return.

Chelsea have chosen not to give Billy Gilmour, Ethan Ampadu or Kenedy squad numbers for the forthcoming season, which suggests all three are likely to leave ...

Despite impressive versatility in defence and midfield, the Welshman has also been deemed surplus to requirements, which is something of a surprise given the losses Chelses have suffered in central defence after the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. Clearly Thomas Tuchel has not ben impressed by the midfielder and does not see him making any impact on the first team at Stamford Bridge. Unlike Conor Gallagher who spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace, impressed, and has returned to the fold at Chelsea. The Evening Standard report that the trio have all gone without numbers, while the likes of Armando Broja and Michy Batshuayi have got squad numbers, despite rumours of both leaving the club this summer.

Raheem Sterling scored his first goal in a Chelsea shirt as his new club got their preseason back on track with a 3-1 in over Udinese at the Dacia Arena in ...

By that point, Chelsea were already a goal to good. Chelsea came into the game following a disappointing 4-0 defeat to London rivals Arsenal and a loss on penalties to MLS side Charlotte FC as the club prepares for their first season under new ownership. Raheem Sterling scored his first goal in a Chelsea shirt as his new club got their preseason back on track with a 3-1 in over Udinese at the Dacia Arena in Udine, Italy, on Friday.

Chelsea prevailed over Udinese 3-1 in well-tempered pre-season action at the Dacia Arena on Friday evening.

That aside, his all around play was extremely positive, displaying a deft centre of gravity on the turn frequently and demonstrating his world-class dribbling. His left foot will always remain a dangerous asset in crossing positions, but it's his deficiencies at the back which cause the most collective headaches. There were no signs of ring rust from the two time Premier League champion, who was exceptional at progressing the ball and got his just reward with a stunning low drive from distance. Oozes confidence and authority on the ball and, on the very early evidence at least, seems a natural fit for the fabled number 26 shirt. The first half performance was a far cry and time removed from the events of last week, no doubt much to the delight of Thomas Tuchel who raised reservations about his side's readiness for the season opener against Everton. Raheem Sterling piled on the misery with his first Chelsea goal just 17 minutes later, yet time remained for former Watford man Gerard Deulofeu to scramble home a rebound and keep Thomas Tuchel's men honest on the stroke of half-time.

Chelsea have received the green light from Benjamin Pavard that he would be willing to join the club providing an agreement is struck with Bayern Munich, ...

"Chelsea hesitated and said they wanted to wait. It's true that Chelsea then wanted to come back, but Barca's offer, in the end, was better." "Last Thursday we had an agreement with Chelsea and the player. "The first time he contacted was last Monday, with Mateu Alemany. Barca made an effort and closed itself. Kounde was agreed to sell to Chelsea, there was an agreement with the player. And that's where Barca appeared," Monchi said.

The Blues are in the market for defensive reinforcements after both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departed the club on free transfers during the ...

It remains to be seen as to who could come in before the end of the transfer window as Tuchel will be hopeful of making at least one addition to his side. Chelsea could look to make a bid for the defender before they face Everton on the first match of the Premier League season but it remains to be seen as to the level of interest from the Blues. It is unclear as to whether Tuchel would look to bring the French international to the club or whether he would have agreed to join.

Chelsea are interested in signing Wesley Fofana from Leicester City this summer and Thomas Tuchel has a secret weapon up his sleeve that may soften ...

Colwill seems to be behind Thiago Silva, Kalidou Koulibaly, Malang Sarr and Trevoh Chalobah in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge – raising big question marks over his future at the club. Tuchel wants to bring in at least one more centre-back this summer, but the German would prefer two. It appears Tuchel does not see him as a key member of the first-team squad as he continues to pursue other defenders. The asking price of Leicester could force Chelsea to look elsewhere, however. This puts Leicester in a really strong position, meaning there is no immediate rush whatsoever to sanction the sale of the highly-rated defender. The Blues missed out on Jules Kounde, who has now agreed a deal to join Barcelona, with Thomas Tuchel desperate to bring in at least one more central defender.

With the start of the season within touching distance, it has been reported that Chelsea are yet to assign shirt numbers to three of their players who have ...

So we had an urgent appeal for quality players, a huge amount of quality players. But despite there not being an overload of fresh faces coming through the door, it hasn’t stopped the former PSG boss from making key decisions about who he has deemed surplus to requirements heading into the upcoming campaign. Billy Gilmour, Ethan Ampadu and Kenedy are all waiting to find out where their futures lie, though their lack of squad numbers suggests it will be elsewhere.

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The Blues now have just a matter of days to wait until their Premier League season kicks off on August 6. At just 18 years old, the midfielder is already a regular with England U19s and has five senior Blues appearances to his name. While the finish left plenty to be desired, the movement suggested that he could notch plenty of goals for the Blues this campaign.

Barcelona signed Jules Kounde for £46million this week after swooping in to rob Chelsea of the defender - and they could be set to hijack yet another deal ...

And fans are convinced the La Liga club will make it a hat-trick this summer after an alleged screenshot emerged of a Sky Sports post expressing Chelsea’s interest in new-target Fofana. The post appeared to be liked by the official Barcelona Instagram account, though it is unknown whether there is substance to the screenshot. The Blues are reportedly closing in on Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana after agreeing personal terms with the £70million rated Frenchman. It comes after the west London club saw their £55m move for Jules Kounde hijacked late on by Barcelona earlier in the week. Fans are convinced Barcelona are set to hijack another Chelsea transfer pursuit after the Spanish club allegedly liked a Sky Sports transfer rumour on Instagram.

Chelsea hold an interest in signing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard this summer as Thomas Tuchel continues his search for new players.

Pavard was asked about the best player he had ever faced back in 2018 – when Hazard was still at Chelsea – and the versatile defender was swift with his answer. His deal now runs until 2027, meaning the Foxes are in a very strong bargaining position. He is considering his future, with numerous parties said to be interested in his services. According to BILD reporter Christian Falk, Pavard would be willing to move to Chelsea this summer. At the moment, I am focused on the national team." Chelsea hold an interest in signing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard this summer as Thomas Tuchel continues his search for new players.

Chelsea are reportedly interested in Leicester City's Wesley Fofana following their unsuccessful attempt at signing Sevilla's Jules Kounde.

The addition of Fofana and Koulibaly saw the Blues improve defensively in the league, with Tuchel's side conceding 29 goals - four fewer than last season. Chelsea improved defensively after his arrival, though a lack of goals proved costly, maybe hinting that investment at the other end may also be needed. Sadio Mane then scored one minute into added time, enough for Bayern to lift the trophy. Here's Chelsea's Best XI for the 2022/23 season, according to our simulation. Kai Havertz led the line after scoring 24 goals in all competitions, whilst Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount sat in-behind. With Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen having departed this summer, the Blues signed Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly as a replacement, though with Cesar Azpilicueta also tipped to leave, more depth is needed in defence.

Chelsea are keen on Benjamin Pavard, who quite fancies a move to Stamford Bridge, but there's a hitch. Also: an update on Man Utd and Benjamin Sesko...

And, according to Bild, the Blues’ interest in Pavard is most welcome. There have been a few whispers around Manchester United’s interest in Benjamin Sesko in recent days. Which suits Chelsea down to the ground.

Chelsea XI face Udinese in pre-season and the confirmed team news is in from Italy.

But overall, it’s a lot of positive stuff to take away from this. But we have a lot of positive things to take away from this game. It's round two in Italy after Thomas Tuchel's side beat the Serie A side 3-1 on Friday evening.

FRENKIE DE JONG has been linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United.

However, in order for the midfielder to stay, he would have to accept a huge reduction on his £400,000-a-week wages. The pressing issue for the 25-year-old is that both choices will leave him with a burning hole in his pocket. Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher could play a key role in helping decide Frenkie de Jong’s future as Manchester United continue to pursue their top target.

Udinese and Chelsea face off again at the Dacia Arena as Blues head Thomas Tuchel attempts to give every member of his first-team squad minutes ahead of the ...

The reality has proved somewhat different.During the final years of the Roman Abramovich era, the club developed a holding pattern that saw unwanted players extend their contracts prior to loan moves being sanctioned. The reality has proved somewhat different. Chelsea almost take the lead as a corner is delivered deep and Broja gets his head on the ball. We prepare nothing else but Everton from Tuesday because they are right in front of the door and we need to improve, we are not ready yet. Ball over the Udinese defence and Broja is onto it. Then it’s the time to be on the best level – there’s still some way to go. Broja times his run perfectly and is left with a tap in, but he doesn't connect cleanly and his effort rolls wide. Adam Newson will be keeping you updated with all the happenings from the game. The idea was to protect a player's value and to ensure the Blues didn't lose out on a future transfer fee. Ball breaks to Palumbo on the edge of the Chelsea box and he rifles the ball well over the crossbar. The idea was to protect a player's value and to ensure the Blues didn't lose out on a future transfer fee. Here are the highlights from the first game between Udinese and Chelsea last night.

Chelsea forward Timo Werner has agreed to take a 50 per cent pay cut in order to return to RB Leipzig, according to reports in Germany.

It doesn’t change anything in my mind.’ We formed a good partnership in the past.’ ‘It doesn’t change anything whether it is a winter World Cup or in the summer.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has commented on his meeting and relationship with Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly.

And it just so happens that some of the players they wanted, we did also. “He is a very successful businessman. Interestingly, prior to the conclusions of these transfer sagas, Chelsea controlling owner Boehly had a meeting with Laporta in a restaurant in Spain in early July.

A transfer insider has spoken about Chelsea's interest in Leicester City's Wesley Fofana this summer.

- Report: Chelsea & Barcelona Have Held 'Secret Conversations' About Manchester United Target Frenkie de Jong Dean Jones of Give Me Sport has confirmed that Chelsea have indeed held talks about potentially signing Fofana this summer. That 'hefty fee' is said to be around £85million. With that being Leicester's current valuation of the Frenchman, it could turn Chelsea off a potential transfer this summer.

Everton have been linked with a move for Armando Broja in the summer transfer window.

It suggests that Broja may be kept around Stamford Bridge - for the next few weeks at least - and offer competition. Broja did not play for the Stamford Bridge side last night in their first game against Udinese. Kai Havertz led the line in a strong team. Yet Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel’s latest decision means that the 20-year-old may be in his plans for the upcoming season.

Chelsea's pre-season campaign concluded with a comfortable victory against an Udinese XI, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech finding the net either side of ...

Loftus-Cheek continued to impress from right wing-back, setting up further chances for Ziyech and Chilwell around the hour mark. A flowing Chelsea move ended with Chilwell picking out Gallagher, who spun on the edge of the box and curled towards the top left-hand corner. Broja fired at Padelli’s legs after yet another enterprising foray forward from Kovacic, who eventually got the assist his performance deserved in time added on at the end of the first half. Chilwell had a good sight of goal in the second minute, only for his shot to be blocked, and Gallagher fired over from a Ziyech pass. The hosts broke, and Sandi Lovric shot straight at Kepa with his second good opportunity of the morning. From a Gallagher corner, Broja headed goalwards and Bram Nuytinck just about diverted it onto the post and out.

Mateo Kovacic captains the team and Ben Chilwell, Trevoh Chalobah, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic also start. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Armando Broja play ...

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Chelsea ended their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Udinese at the Dacia Arena thanks to goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech.

There were a couple of flashes of his quality in the opening period – one excellent cross should've been converted by Broja – and after the break, but not enough for a player of Ziyech's undoubted quality. The American was on the periphery of the game throughout and was reluctant to drive at his opposition defender. The academy graduate was quieter after the interval and is unlikely to usurp Kante, Jorginho and Kovacic in the midfield pecking order. The Croatian wasn't as influential after the break but offered a reassuring presence and constant outlet when the Blues had possession. The academy graduate was used at right wing-back and had been quiet in the opening period until he opened the scoring with a deft lob over Daniele Padelli. Back in northern Italy after his season-long loan at Venezia last term, Ampadu played in the centre of the Chelsea backline and was always willing to try to move the Blues up the pitch quickly.

CHELSEA have reportedly made an offer for a young Inter Milan star.

"I did everything to prove myself wrong but at the moment I feel that I was right. And Tuchel admitted afterwards he was on the search for more quality in the transfer market. Casadei came through the academy at Inter after joining from Cesena in 2018. But Chelsea have not given up hope of signing the starlet, who has 'bewitched' Thomas Tuchel. Italian transfer reporter Gianluca Di Marzio claims the Blues attempted to broker a swap deal that would have seen Casadei head in the opposite direction. Chelsea have submitted an offer to Inter Milan for their midfielder Cesare Casadei, according to reports.

Barcelona chief Joan Laporta has admitted that he and Xavi are huge admirers of Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, who have been widely tipped to ...

Azpilicueta's long-term future at Chelsea was called into question towards the end of last season, with his current deal in west London set to expire next summer. It seems as though Laporta could now be looking to hit Chelsea with another demoralising blow by launching a raid for Azpilicueta and Alonso after revealing his interest in the pair in an interview with CBS Sports. Barcelona chief Joan Laporta has admitted that he and Xavi are huge admirers of Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, who have been widely tipped to join the Catalan heavyweights over the course of this summer.

Chelsea won their final known pre-season game 2-0 behind closed doors against Udinese in Italy on Saturday morning.

While there is still work to be done, the progress will come as a relief to both the boss and the fans. The lack of priority in the transfer window to add to the midfield further demonstrates the strength Tuchel believes he has in this area of the pitch. A lot of improvement is needed if he wants to be fighting for a starting place next season. Chelsea were dominant in the middle of the park and largely took control of this game, Kovacic was superb. The match certainly had a slower feel to it and although Udinese put up a good fight, the west London outfit were able to control the game at their own pace. He both opened the scoring and won the penalty for the Blues’ other goal of the game.

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“Believe me, I don't think about the future, but about the present,” he added. Sterling bagged his first Blues goal in a 3-1 victory over Udinese on Friday evening. The Chelsea academy graduate told Corriere dello Sport: “The first day I arrived at Roma I felt at home. In Italy I feel happy in every respect.” Several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, have been loosely linked with a move for the 24-year-old. They might have regretted their decision to offload Abraham after he scored 27 goals across all competitions in his maiden season in Italy, while £97.5m replacement Romelu Lukaku floundered and has since been sent back to Inter Milan on loan.

Premier League club Chelsea are reportedly willing to let Kepa and Timo Werner leave on loan in the summer transfer window.

The two clubs are currently negotiating a loan transfer and a deal is getting ‘closer’. Now 27 years old, Kepa should be aiming to be a club’s No. 1 goalkeeper, and it is not a great look for Chelsea to have a £72m player warm the bench every matchday. Chelsea are reportedly willing to let Kepa Arrizabalaga and Timo Werner leave the club on loan this summer.

Keep up to date with all the latest Chelsea transfer news and rumours on Saturday.

Combined, the trio have played 1,887 official club games. In a week's time, Chelsea begin their 2022/23 top-flight campaign. As a result, Thomas Tuchel is yet to lose in normal time to Jurgen Klopp. Given the length of the Jules Kounde transfer saga, which spanned more than 12-months, it feels like a long time since Chelsea's original interest in De Ligt surfaced. Chalobah was part of a defensive unit that improved as the game progressed and will be pushing for a start against Everton in a week's time. The senior member of the Chelsea back three given his 30 appearances last term, Chalobah was confident in possession and ready to step into midfield to help the Blues overload the Italian side. That is less true of Chelsea, although there is no doubting the quality of their coach and their squad." But we are here as well, we don’t want to rest on what we achieved or not achieved in the last years, we are ready for the new challenge and that’s all." That’s got to have some sort of substance." Elsewhere, work continues off the pitch as Todd Boehly navigates a crucial first transfer window as Chelsea co-owner. that’s a weird one to just make up. They have a second game this morning at 10 AM which we will keep you up to date with.

TIMO WERNER refused to rule out leaving Chelsea when quizzed on his future earlier this summer.

Despite rumblings from the German media that a return to Leipzig is edging closer, Tuchel has seemingly been left in the dark. "I hope he is coming back, he is a good player," said the Danish international. Bild claim that Werner has agreed to take a 50 per cent pay cut as Leipzig negotiate a loan deal with Chelsea, which is likely to include an option to buy. Kai Havertz and Lukaku were deployed through the middle last term, often forcing Werner to deputise on the wing. Blues boss Thomas Tuchel claims that he has not yet spoken to the striker about his future, days after hitting back at suggestions that Werner 'could be happy elsewhere'. There was excitement and anticipation among the Chelsea fanbase when Werner signed from RB Leipzig in 2020.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is closing in on a loan move to Napoli, according to reports in Italy. The 27-year-old, who moved to Stamford Bridge in ...

Chelsea are still to reach a final agreement with Napoli with the Premier League club requesting two bonus payments of €1.5m (£1.2m) as part of the deal. It’s understood that Chelsea have agreed to pay 75% of Kepa’s salary, which is in the region of £150,000 a week. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is closing in on a loan move to Napoli, according to reports in Italy.

EVERTON boss Frank Lampard has already signed three new players since the end of last season.

However, a transfer fee in the region of £50million will be required to get a deal done, with Chelsea unwilling to budge on their current asking price as things stand. The former England midfielder has registered just 58 appearances in the Premier League for his current employers, with just six of those being made over the course of last season. Everton boss Frank Lampard is gearing up to raid Chelsea for no less than four of their players in advance of the new Premier League campaign, according to reports.

Chelsea have Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries and a £59m centre-back both on their radar after Jules Kounde setback.

Simply put, he is one of Chelsea’s most potent weapons. Going forward, the England international is one of the best full-backs in the world. Chelsea also have a more natural centre-half on their shortlist in Skriniar, though.

Chelsea have reportedly been told they will have to pay £17million for Cesare Casadei and include a buy-back clause in any deal after Inter Milan rejected ...

Chelsea are expected to be working hard behind the scenes next week in a bid to get some more faces through the door, with their first Premier League game of the season taking place at Everton on Saturday. However, Inter outright refused the suggestion and ended up paying a £7m fee and agreeing to cover his wages in full. Chelsea have reportedly been told they will have to pay £17million for Cesare Casadei and include a buy-back clause in any deal after Inter Milan rejected their opening offer.

Chelsea are interested in signing Wolves centre back Max Kilman, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

When asked about centre back alternatives after the disappointment of missing out on Kounde, he told GIVEMESPORT: “There are other players that they’re interested in. WhoScored gave only three players in the squad a higher rating, and two of those were Adama Traore, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Barcelona, and Toti, who made just four appearances. Despite having just under four years remaining on his Molineux contract, Kilman is valued at just £17m by CIES, which suggests that he could be available for relatively cheap compared to the likes of Ake, Kounde and Presnel Kimpembe, who’s also been linked in this window.

Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour should hear transfer rumours linking him to Everton and want to join the Merseyside club.

It’s been reported by the Daily Mail that Everton are monitoring the 21-year-old midfielder. The biggest tick in the box about Gilmour moving to Everton would have to be the presence of their manager Frank Lampard. The main problem with his Norwich loan is that he fell out of favour and ultimately didn’t get enough minutes in a side that were relegated from the Premier League. However, the adversity that he faced is going to be a brilliant learning curve for his development.

The German has flopped since his move to the Premier League in 2020 and has been frequently linked with a return to former club RB Leipzig this summer. However, ...

However, Werner is desperate to be a success in the Premier League and would not like to leave the division. He believes moving clubs could provide the catalyst for quick improvement in front of goal which has given Newcastle increased hope. However, he is said to be ‘desperate’ to prove himself in England and hence reluctant to leave the country so soon.

Newcastle want Timo Werner, Crystal Palace target Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Napoli hope to land Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan and Cristiano Ronaldo is stuck.

The Mail believes that Chelsea are willing to send Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan to Napoli, while still paying 75 percent of his £150,000-a-week wages. The 26-year-old spent 2017/18 at Selhurst Park in one of his most impressive years, but has since struggled to convert that into regular first team football with Chelsea. Nottingham Forest would also like to sign the occasional England international. Paper Round’s view: Werner was in exceptional form for Leipzig for more than just one season, which suggests the problem with the player is mental more than anything.

Chelsea have agreed to sign Gabriel Slonina from Chicago Fire for a fee of around £12 million.

Talented GK and his agent will fly to London on Sunday to complete medical and sign. Excl: Gaga Slonina to Chelsea, here we go! Chelsea have agreed a deal of around £12 million including add-ons with the MLS side for the teenager, who will return on loan to see out the campaign with the American side before returning to London on January 1st 2022.

Chelsea forward Timo Werner could leave the club this summer, with Premier League rivals Newcastle United ready to challenge RB Leipzig for the forward's ...

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ethan Ampadu, Malang Sarr, Armando Broja, Kenedy, Billy Gilmour and Harvey Vale all got valuable minutes under their belts ahead of the new season, football.london reports. After falling further down the pecking order last season following the arrival of Romelu Lukaku, it appears Werner is now ready to leave Chelsea. The German forward is believed to be looking to leave the Stamford Bridge club after a disappointing spell in west London following his £53million move from RB Leipzig two years ago.

With Chelsea's pre-season campaign coming to an end with back-to-back friendlies against Udinese, we pick out those who made their mark ahead of the Premier ...

That didn't happen and the German didn't have a real chance to get on the scoresheet in Friday night's game. He needs to be able to pick the lock, to create space where there appears to be none. He doesn't appear to have the same confidence to skip beyond challenges and accelerate beyond defenders. Given the sheer number of games Chelsea have to play this term and the condensed fixture list due to the winter World Cup in Qatar, Gallagher will be given opportunities first-team opportunities. There is no doubt he now takes his place through the middle of the Blues' attack against Everton. It resulted in Chelsea playing their most free-flowing football of pre-season and ensured the England international maintained the goalscoring threat he developed at Man City. Not only is he behind Kante, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic but Conor Gallagher appears to have jumped ahead of him in the pecking order after the England international returned from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. Afforded only two 45-minute appearances during Chelsea's tour of the USA, Sterling was let loose against Udinese and led the Blues' attack. And the second is the academy graduate has showcased his versatility over the last 12 months and again against Udinese. I don’t think he in particular needs a long time to adapt to our game because N’Golo is N’Golo and everybody is aware he is a key player. Due to his vaccination status, Kante was unable to join the Chelsea first-team squad on their tour. That was the role vacated by Antonio Rudiger earlier this summer and given the German's performances under Tuchel, there are big shoes to fill for Koulibaly.

Chelsea could offload Timo Werner this summer with Newcastle and RB Leipzig interested in his services but a Premier League stay could be on the cards in ...

Chelsea are believed to still be in the market for another forward having missed out on Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele and Richarlison. That has given Newcastle hope that they can win the race for his services. Thomas Tuchel appears to have finally lost patience with the forward and is prepared to let him go.