Chelsea Report Both parties reportedly reached the landing zone of contract negotiations comfortably after having positive discussions with former Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Chelsea and Barcelona say there is growing optimism that a deal could be done, but the Blues reach Barcelona's asking price of £25m not ready to
Aubameyang says it's seen as a band-aid until next summer when Chelsea are reportedly aiming to sign his target Christopher Nukunck, his top RB Leipzig target. It is
Meanwhile, Chelsea are set to announce the signing of Inter's Cesare Casadei after a photo leaked of him signing his contract with the Blues.
Chelsea are also reported to have reached a deal with Wesley Fofana, but have yet to reach a deal with Leicester.
Fofana is now said to be keen on pushing the matter, reportedly asking to be removed from Leicester's squad.
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Chelsea traded for Harry Maguire
Chelsea traded Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is reportedly targeted in an exchange deal with Christian Pulisic.
United have been linked with a move for Pulisic, but the Blues are reluctant to sell the winger to rivals.
However, the Daily Mail claims that Pulisic could be traded for Maguire as the Blues look to strengthen their backline.
Tuchel denies comparing Lampard to Casaday
Thomas Tuchel is new to Chelsea He denies any comparisons between Cesare Casaday and Frank Lampard.
Tuchel said through his SempreInter: Give him time to learn the language and culture to understand what Chelsea is.
"Once he's calmed down, we'll give him a chance to train with us and show his qualities. Then we'll have a clearer picture of him.
Tuchel on team needs
Thomas Tuchel, in a report on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's link with the club, said: Admitting his Chelsea team needs a deeper layer.
Tuchel said:
We need players who challenge minutes, and it doesn't just come down to tactics and team spirit, it's also about team depth and challenge."
Barcelona's interest in Alonso cools down
Barcelona's interest in Marcos Alonso has reportedly 'cooled down'.
Alonso was said to be packing his bags for a move to Barcelona the previous week.
However, instead of recruiting new stars, Barcelona are now focused on registering players signed this summer.
After Chelsea suggested signing Alonso for Aubameyang in addition to his £15m cash offer, the Catalan giants turned down even the chance to get him for free.
Signing Aubameyang 'easy'
Ray Parlor says Aubameyang 'very easy' for Chelsea Perler thinks so.
Timo deliver the goal Chelsea desperately need after losing his Werner.
Perler said:
"Werner is short of goals as he returned to RB his Leipzig.
" So Aubameyang will definitely score. He was great before he signed his new contract with Arsenal. He won Arsenal's FA Cup solo.
"So he's going to be a good deal. If we get him for a season, he'll come back and prove people wrong. That's what he's going to do."
Lampard updates Gordon
Frank Lampard is Chelsea target Anthony Gordon has confirmed he could leave the club this summer.
Lampard said: "You can't ask me to guarantee anything. It would be naive of me to guarantee anything. To be here at the end of the window. Nobody knows.
"He is in the team for tomorrow (for a visit to Nottingham Forest). Chat with him is private."
Chelsea Aubameyang Submit bid for
Chelsea have reportedly submitted a £15 million bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
According to David Ornstein, the Blues also brought in Marcos Alonso to sweeten the deal.
However, he added that Barça have yet to respond to Chelsea's offer.
Chelsea back Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to move from Manchester United has been dictated by Blues owners It may depend on some Todd Boley.
Recent reports suggest that Ronaldo was on his way to Borussia while he was on his way to Dortmund.
However, club chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke denied the attacker's move.
He said: "I love him as a player. Seeing Cristiano Ronaldo play at Signal Iduna Park is certainly an attractive idea.
...so we should stop talking about it now."
Tuchel is unimpressed by the VAR chief
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits he wasn't impressed with VAR chief Mike Dean Former referee didn't inform Marc Cucurella that Cristian Romero was pulling his hair admitted that it was a mistake.
Tuchel said before Chelsea's game against Leeds. It's the point of not acknowledging it for the entire season.
He "has a bit of a struggle to be fully impressed by what [Dean] said, I must say. The decision was right."
Mr Tuchel said continued. "In this case it was VAR that was completely wrong.
'I think we could be more transparent to make it easier.
' Maybe they could explain the decision on the field to everyone: why they make this decision, why the goal is disallowed, why it is disallowed, why he reverses his decision.
Leeds boss Marsh issues Tuchel ban
Leeds boss Jesse Marsh should be allowed on the Elland Road touchline on Sunday claiming there is no way to stop Thomas Tuchel.
The Chelsea boss was sent off last weekend after an explosive bust-up with Tottenham's Antonio Conte at his bridge at Stamford.
Marsh could allow Tuchel to manage the blues at his It was shown that there is still Leeds.
and he retorted. If it were allowed, I would be disappointed.
``A red card means you must not play in the next game.
"I know his assistant Zsolt Lo very well. He has a great football spirit and I'm sure he will."Help from there.
"I always thought red meant the manager was suspended, but I might be wrong."
Bring him back
Christian Pulisic could stay at Chelsea if Thomas Tuchel gets his way.
Pulisic is Manchester United He has been linked to United, but Tuchel is reluctant to move as the Blues lack a player base.
He said: "Yes, I know there are many stories.
"We do not comment on our players, nor do we encourage them to go out at this time. We had two training sessions with 18 players."
Kounde's transfer story
Chelsea could soon get another crack on another try.
Kunde chose Barcelona over Chelsea this summer.
But if Barça can't sign him up soon, the defender could be back on the market again.
It is reported that if he is not registered by the end of August, he will be allowed to leave on a free transfer fee.
Further speculation suggests that Barcelona will have to pay him a £2m contract clause.
Chelsea closing in on Aubameyang
Chelsea close to agreeing personal terms with Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between the striker and the Bruce have progressed rapidly in the last 24 hours.
However, Thomas Tuchel's side have yet to decide on Aubameyang's transfer fee, with Barça wanting to give the go-ahead for a €30m move.
However, Chelsea refused to be taken hostage and did not want to pay more than £15 million for Aubameyang's services. Added Romano.
Chelsea sign Casadei
Chelsea sign Inter his Milan starlet Cesare officially announced.
The deal is believed to be worth his £12.6m excluding add-ons and the player is on his six-year contract.
Chelsea Head of Youth Development Neil Bath: "Cesare is a player we have been following for some time and we are delighted that he has agreed to join us. Under-21 teams."
Werner slams exit strategy
RB Leipzig signing Timo Werner has blamed Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel's tactics for not working out at Stamford Bridge.
Werner returned to Leipzig this summer, but he claims Tuchel's strategy did not complement his style of play.
The striker said: "Of course I had great success at Chelsea, but I didn't play regularly anymore, so in the end it took a bit of the fun out of it.
}''The coach's playing system didn't quite suit me. That's why it became clear that I wanted to take a new step. I'm old enough to play as much as I can.''
Chelsea review alleged racist storm
Chelsea are investigating allegations of racist abuse targeting Tottenham star Son Heung-min during Sunday's London derby at Stamford Bridge.
The incident in question occurred when Son Heung-min attempted a corner kick in the second half.
Shed received taunts from the end when the Spurs star took a set piece.
Footage has leaked that appears to show a racist gesture towards Forward.
Regarding this incident, Bruce issued a statement pledging to take strong action against the individuals in question
Pulisic plans Chelsea to stay
Chelsea ace Christian Pulisic will fight for a start for Thomas Tuchel, despite time concerns, he says. USA boss Greg Berhalter said.
Barhalter Said: "He's a fighter. You can see him trying to get on the field.
"He may not be a starter. Every year he finally makes it onto the pitch thanks to his contributions:
"He's a goal scorer. What I've seen is that his mentality has completely changed and he's open to things like this:
"He's not afraid of challenges like this.
No pain no Kane
Tottenham star Harry Kane said: He named Chelsea legend John Terry and former Juventus star Giorgio Chiellini as the most formidable opponents he has ever faced.
Kane said on his Q&A on his Instagram: ] A really smart defender, knew where to put his body and knew how to stop my runs, so it was a great learning curve.
"And Chiellini. I obviously played him against Italy and against Juventus. He's also really smart, strong and physically strong."
Gun and forgotten
Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong plan to join Arsenal as a stepping stone before realizing his dream move to Barcelona. clarified.
De Jong called it the "Marc Overmers Route". The
midfielder told his Voetbal International:
"But if you can go straight to Barcelona, you are exactly where you want to go. Faster than you ever dreamed."
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Juan fled
Arsenal missed a deal with former Chelsea and Manchester United in 2011, according to the club's former transfer negotiator Dick Lowe. Acquired ace Juan Mata from Valencia.
Mata had agreed personal terms with the Gunners for a move to North London, but the club hesitated at the price tag set by the Spanish outfit.
Law told The Athletic: Juan definitely wanted to go to Arsenal.
When asked if Arsenal had ever considered paying players above their valuation, he declared that it had never been discussed.
Law added:
Not sure
Graeme Souness said Chelsea He called the £50million acquisition of Everton ace Anthony Gordon a 'gamble'.
Souness told talkSPORT:
"But spending £40m on someone who may not be a player is a big bet.
"I think Chelsea need another area. Chelsea need a central goalscorer to put them away for fun."
Wright's Choice
Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would be a great deal for Chelsea, according to Sean Wright-Phillips.
Wright-Phillips told SunSport's Jake Lambourne: Seeing them play in a [Spurs] game, seeing how Tuchel wanted the team to play, talking to [Gianfranco] Zola and [Glenn] Hodor and then [Thomas] Tuchel It became clearer why she wanted him.
"Aubameyang would definitely suit them, especially if he comes in and scores goals. His mobility, the way he stays on the left flank and never falls deep could suit Chelsea."
"But if you have young talent, why not let them in and play the game. But , I don't think that will happen until the transfer market is closed and no one can come in."
That's Wright
Former Chelsea ace Sean Wright-Phillips thinks it's 'hard to stop' after Arsenal's explosive start to the season.
Wright Phillips told Jake Lambourn of Sunsports. I think they were great.
"Saliba's new addition is phenomenal. Players are afraid to run at him because they know how fast he is. Forward, especially the last three with [Gabriel]. In a minute.Martinelli, [Gabriel] Jesus, [Bukayo] Saka, that's horrible.
"With a key player like [Martin] Audegaard in the back, they'll always find players in and around the box.
"They can't stop. It will be difficult and they have scored a lot of goals, which is the key to success in the Premier League.
"They were unlucky to concede an own goal" [to Leicester], But aside from that, they're going to be a tough job for anyone. Lisbon have stepped up their interest in re-signing Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has revealed that he wants to leave Trafford this summer as he wants to play in his league for the Champions League.
However, the forward is having trouble finding a suitor to take him on, and both Chelsea and Bayern his Munich have rejected bids.
However, his one option that still seems to be on the table is a loan or a permanent comeback to his former club Sporting.
Foot According to his Mercato, Portuguese sporting director Hugo Viana has worked hard to persuade his Madrid to return to the club. is working on
Sporting can offer his football his five-time Champions League winning Ballon d'Or. This is something United cannot offer this season
Up to old tricks
Chelsea legend John Terry has 10 After his teenage son nets, he shows off the day's catch on a fishing trip.
Terry — notorious for gatecrashing his teammates' celebrations — saw Georgie go off to great success over the holidays.
and the legendary defender showed that he had lost none of his scene-stealing skills, joking that the success was all his.
Terry captioned the snap on Instagram. But I have all the credit. }