Your morning Chelsea digest on Friday, June 16.
Premier League fixtures announced
Chelsea will host Liverpool in their first game of the Premier League season.
The west London side have the opportunity for a strong start with three of their first four fixtures all at home. The game against Liverpool will be followed by a trip to West Ham before welcoming Luton Town and Nottingham Forest to Stamford Bridge ahead of the first international break of the season.
Read the full fixture list here
Osimhen boost
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has handed Chelsea a boost in their pursuit of the striker. According to reports from Italy, the Nigerian is refusing to sign a new deal with the Serie A champions after receiving offers from PSG and the Blues.
The report from Il Matino states that Roberto Calenda, his agent, recently held a meeting with the club's owner over his future.
Arsenal pull out of Caicedo race
Chelsea have been handed huge boost in the race to sign Moises Caicedo this summer. football.london understands that, while the west Londoners hold an interest in the Ecuadorian, they're hesitant that he could cost in the region of £100million.
According The Times, the Gunners have withdrawn from the race to sign Caicedo – but Manchester United have taken their place.
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