Your Chelsea morning digest on Friday, May 27.
Dembele puts Chelsea on red alert
Ousmane Dembele will not be joining Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to Le Parisien. The report claims that the 25-year-old winger does not fall within the plans of sporting director Luis Campos.
The France international, who sees his contract at Barcelona expire in the coming weeks, has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this season. With PSG reportedly out of the picture, a reunion with former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel could be on the cards.
Dembele is yet to agree new terms with the Catalan side and is poised to leave on a free transfer at the end of month. This has alerted a number of teams to his services, including Chelsea, who have a long-standing interest in the French star.
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Tuchel eyes Juventus defender
Thomas Tuchel has reportedly identified Matthijs de Ligt as his 'first choice' target ahead of the upcoming transfer window, with the Chelsea boss eager to begin a summer rebuild. The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January, although a move failed to materialise.
The Blues were 'willing to go crazy' in their efforts to lure the £54m-rated defender from Juventus, according to Italian newspaper La Repubblica. Now, with a takeover seemingly imminent following approval from the Premier League and the government, Chelsea have reportedly reignited interest in the Netherlands international.
Neymar transfer decision
Neymar has responded to rumours linking him with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the upcoming transfer window. The 30-year-old has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge this summer, with the takeover of Chelsea likely to be announced soon.
Chelsea's transition into a new chapter at the club has coincided with the French giants' decision to reportedly make Neymar available this summer. GOAL are reporting that PSG are 'not against selling' the Brazil international in the upcoming transfer window if the 'right bid' arrives their way.
To settle the speculation, the Brazilian spoke on his future to OhMyGoal. Neymar said: "It's very true on my side that I want to stay at Paris Saint-Germain. Afterwards, no one has said anything to me. On my side, it's clear that I want to stay here at PSG."
