Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Aubameyang-Alonso plus £6.5m swap deal, Edson Alvarez £43m BID, Rafael Leao in talks

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Wesley Fofana’s goals have come true, signing for his boyhood membership in a deal value round £75m.

If Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is to change into a Blue earlier than the deadline shuts, the pair might be reunited, having each performed collectively at St Etienne.

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Ex-Chelsea participant and footballing legend Ruud Gullit turns turns 60 in the present day.

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Aubameyang set to fly to London

An settlement is believed to have been reached between Chelsea and Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the charge is value round £12million with Marcos Alonso included in the deal.

David Ornstein of the Atheltic has reported {that a} personal jet is prepared for the 33-year-old and is because of fly to London at 2:15pm to agree private phrases.

Nice enter race for Ross

According to French news outlet RMC Sport, Nice are additionally in the signing of ex-Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley.

Barkley made simply 6 Premier League appearances final season following his £15million signing again in 2018.

If he have been to maneuver to France, he would be a part of ex-Leicester goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel.

Saints in Barkley

Southampton are reportedly among the many golf equipment hoping to signal Ross Barkley.

The participant’s contract was terminated earlier this week by mutual consent.

Thomas Tuchel initially needed him out of the membership alongside along with his hefty wage invoice. But no provides got here in for the 28-year-old.

As a free agent, Southampton must pay no charge up entrance for his providers.

Chelsea agree deal for Aubameyang

BREAKING: A full settlement is claimed to have been made for the providers of Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang.

The contract is about to be for 2 years with an non-obligatory further ought to Chelsea need to preserve him.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, each groups are working to get the deal achieved as quickly as potential.

Blues’ subsequent 5:

Chelsea have had a troublesome begin to the season, shedding to each Leeds and Southampton early on.

They at the moment sit ninth in the desk.

Tuchel’s males face Liverpool in their subsequent 5 Premier league fixtures:

• West Ham (H)
• Fulham (A)
• Liverpool (H)
• Crystal Palace (A)
• Wolves (H)

Sterling headed for Stoke

No, don’t be concerned, not that Sterling.

22-year-old Dujon Sterling is claimed to endure a medical at Stoke City this afternoon as part of a loan-deal with the Championship facet.

Sterling lately prolonged his contract at Chelsea earlier than going out on mortgage to Blackpool the place his time was reduce brief by an ankle damage.

His glimpses of brilliance earned the full-back a spot on Chelsea’s pre-season tour, however he has been unable to ascertain himself in the primary group.

Blues blow as goal Gvardiol indicators new contract with Leipzig

Chelsea had a bid for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol rejected yesterday.

The provide was stated to be value round £78million however the German facet are unwilling to let him go.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Gvardiol has since signed a recent contract with the membership, protecting him there till June 2027.

However, talks between the 2 events are anticipated to proceed in January 2023.

Kennedy on his manner out

Chelsea winger Kennedy seems set to depart Chelsea in keeping with studies.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano studies that the Brazilian is in Spain forward of a transfer to Vallaolid.

He has struggled to interrupt into the Chelsea set-up after occurring mortgage to Flamengo final season.

Following the signing of Marc Cucurella final month, his time seems to be up on the membership.

Neymar rumoured with transfer to West London

A spending spree have left PSG contemplating offloading Neymar this summer season, with the Blues stated to be ready in the wings.

According to the Mail, PSG boss Pochettino is prepared to let Neymar go. However, Chelsea would want to pay a big charge after he was signed for £198million 5 years in the past.

Thomas Tuchel is claimed to be protecting tabs on the Brazilian regardless of closing in on a take care of Aubameyang.

Alvarez no-show at coaching

Blues goal Edson Alvarez is claimed to haven’t turned as much as coaching with Ajax in the present day.

Dutch journalist Mike Verweij has reported his absence following Chelsea’s £44million bid.

He is believed to need to be a part of the London membership earlier than the deadline closes and is pushing Ajax to let him go.

The Dutch membership are nonetheless but to reply to Chelsea’s provide.

Brighton eyeing up Gilmour

Brighton are considered getting ready a bid for Chelsea’s Billy Gilmour.

Journalist Frabrizio Romano has reported that the 2 golf equipment are in discussions over a charge for the 21-year-old after he was not given a squad quantity at first of the marketing campaign.

Thomas Tuchel is anticipated to have the ultimate say on his departure.

Chelsea closing in on Aubameyang deal

BREAKING: Chelsea are reportedly near signing Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang from Barcelona.

The deal would come with Marcos Alonso going in the opposite path and an additional charge of £6.5million.

It is rumoured that the deal can be for 2 years with an choice of an extra 12 months.

Chelsea make bid for Alvarez

Thomas Tuchel’s curiosity in Edson Alvarez has materialised in a bid this morning, reportedly value £44million.

The Blues could discover it powerful to steal the midfielder away from Ajax after Manchester United’s summer season raid of the Dutch membership noticed them signal Martinez and Antony.

However, Tuchel is believed to stay set on signing a midfielder and striker earlier than the window slams shut tonight.

The London facet have spent a complete of £26million already this summer season, recruiting Fofana, Cucurella, Sterling and Kouilably.

Blues might offload flop Bakayoko

Reports in France recommend that Chelsea are able to terminate Tiemoue Bakayoko’s contract in order for him to affix Nice.

The midfielder moved to the Blues from Monaco in 2017 for a whopping £40m, however he has made simply 43 appearances for the membership in the following 5 years.

Instead, the 28-year-old has frolicked away from Stamford Bridge on mortgage, most lately with Napoli in 2020-21.

Bakayoko has a 12 months remaining on his contract with the Premier League outfit, however Chelsea will rip it up if the participant agrees phrases with Nice.

Representatives of the Frenchman have been in negotiations with the Riviera membership for a number of days.

More on Aubameyang’s Chelsea transfer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s return to the Premier League is edging nearer with particulars of his Chelsea deal supposedly disclosed.

The Athletic report that the 33-year-old will transfer to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona on an preliminary two-year deal, with the potential for a 3rd relying on the participant’s appearances in his second season.

And the transfer charge is known to be in the area of €7.5m plus Marcos Alonso, who been a long-term goal for Barca.

While Aubameyang is at the moment anticipated to be out injured for the subsequent three to 4 weeks, he will definitely be hoping to be a key a part of Thomas Tuchel’s group by the point the Blues host his former membership Arsenal on November 5.

Blues attain settlement for Auba

It is being reported that Chelsea have lastly agreed a take care of Barcelona to signal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

And, in keeping with Gianluca Di Marzio, the transfer will embody an trade for Marcos Alonso.

It was feared that the transfer was off after Aubameyang was injured through the horror assault in his house earlier this week.

But all events have been eager to push ahead with the change, and it now seems set to be accomplished earlier than the 11pm deadline.

Busy day forward for Blues

Chelsea are set for a busy transfer deadline day with various offers nonetheless in the pipeline. Here is who they might signal, in keeping with The Mirror:

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona

Anthony Gordon from Everton

Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace

And here’s a record of potential outgoings:

Marcos Alonso to Barcelona

Billy Gilmour to Brighton & Hove Albion

Abdul Baba Rahmann to Reading

Ethan Ampadu to Spezia

Deadline day in extra methods than one

Thomas Tuchel has pulled no punches on the place he feels his facet was missing in their 2-1 defeat at Southampton earlier this week.

Today marks the final alternative for the German supervisor to get in a few of the lacking items he wants for the season forward.

Having spent closely in the window, the supervisor might be judged on his outcomes greater than ever.

Chelsea, after lastly sealing the signing of Wesley Fofana, appear prepared for a busy day of negotiating as offers go to the wire.

Gilmour fascinating Prem golf equipment

Brighton are in talks with Chelsea about the everlasting transfer of midfielder Billy Gilmour.

Having bought Yves Bissouma in the summer season and reported curiosity in Moises Caicedo, Graham Potter appears eager to carry in some recent faces.

Talks are ongoing however studies recommend Thomas Tuchel could have the ultimate say on whether or not The Blues enable Gilmour to depart.

Ajax participant eager on transfer

Reports are coming by means of that Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez is eager to pressure by means of a transfer to Chelsea on deadline day.

This can be the third Ajax participant to ‘down instruments’ as quickly as curiosity grows in them.

You must query the morals of a participant will to go to such lengths to get their very own manner and whether or not this may come again to hang-out the golf equipment in the long run.

The Mexican midfielder has made 70 appearances for the Dutch champions, scoring 7 targets in the method.

Tuchel fancied with bookies

Despite successful the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup, the German supervisor is fourth favorite to subsequent get the chop in the Premier League.

Bold assertion contemplating it is a man who was voted ‘World’s Best Club Coach’ solely a 12 months in the past.

The money the membership is spending is placing increasingly more strain on the supervisor to ship outcomes.

Whether the brand new homeowners would do one thing so daring so early into their tenure stays to be seen.

Cards nonetheless being dealt for Tuchel?

Having spent upwards of £250m this transfer window, the truth that Thomas Tuchel feels there are many lacking items from his Chelsea jigsaw suggests he isn’t getting the gamers he desires.

Reports have come by means of of Todd Boehly assembly with brokers for gamers that the supervisor has no curiosity in.

This raises questions as as to whether that is simply one other ‘pet mission’ for the uber-rich to play Football Manager in a real-world situation.

Ajax, the membership that retains giving….

Thomas Tuchel has spoken about how his facet is ‘too smooth’ and must toughen up and the German has recognized the massive gap that’s left by one among their smallest gamers, Ngolo Kante.

In his absence, they lack a defensive midfielder to guard their again 5.

You heard that proper, 5 gamers is nowhere close to sufficient to guard Mendy’s purpose.

Chelsea need to try to get a deal achieved for Ajax’s Edson Alvarez earlier than the transfer window closes.

If Ajax promote anymore gamers, Edwin van der Sar could must mud off his boots once more.