Chelsea have a huge few weeks ahead of them. With pre-season on the horizon, the Blues are yet to complete their first deal of the transfer window, in an attempt to bolster the squad.
Thomas Tuchel has already lost a number of key players, with the takeover situation only delaying arrivals and increasing the departures. Now Todd Boehly ’s purchase is completed, the head coach can get to work, with the new owner believed to be playing a part in handling transfer negotiations.
High-profile options have been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with the Blues believed to have more than £200million in their war chest for this market. With that said, here’s a look at some of the latest transfer rumours in west London.
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Matthijs de Ligt blow
Juventus are looking to hand a brand new contract to Matthijs de Ligt this summer, according to Tuttosport, via TuttomercatoWEB. The Netherlands international has been a reported target for Chelsea this summer, as the club look to replace Antonio Rudiger.
The Bianconeri are hoping to extend his deal until 2026, while the centre-back is eyeing a reduction to his release clause.
Romelu Lukaku deal agreed
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Inter Milan that would see Romelu Lukaku return to the Serie A club on loan this summer, reports David Ornstein. It comes only one year after the Belgian made the switch back to Stamford Bridge for a club-record transfer fee.
The loan fee is reported to be worth €8million (£6.8million) with add-ons and salary bonuses included.
Kepa interest
Ligue 1 side OGC Nice are interested in a move for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to Footmercato. The Spaniard broke the world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper when he joined the Blues, but failed to stamp authority over the number one shirt.
Tuchel discussed earlier in the year the potential for talks with the goalkeeper over his future at Stamford Bridge.
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