Here are your football.london Chelsea headlines on Sunday, August 21.
Tuchel on Hudson-Odoi and Pulisic exits
Christian Pulisic has been linked with Manchester United this week and football.london understands the USA international does want to leave Stamford Bridge. Likewise, Callum Hudson-Odoi, who has plenty of interest from several clubs in England and abroad, is looking for a move away.
"I know there is a lot of talk," Tuchel said on the rumours which cast doubt over his players' future. "We will not comment on our players [leaving].
"We had two training sessions with 18 players in a schedule where we play once a week. We have what we have, we know what we're looking for and only from there we can think about players leaving."
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Xavi provides update on Aubameyang transfer
Barcelona head coach Xavi has provided an update on the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. football.london understands that the Blues submitted a £22million bid for the striker on Wednesday evening.
It's believed that talks with the Spanish giants over Aubameyang's sale are ongoing, though it remains to be seen whether the former Arsenal captain favours a move to west London. Tuchel is eager to reunite with the Gabon international, who prospered under the German's stewardship at Borussia Dortmund.
The Chelsea boss is said to have specifically identified the striker as a priority signing before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month. But, despite Tuchel's wish, it remains to be seen whether Aubameyang will pen a deal at Stamford Bridge or stay put at the Camp Nou, with Xavi keeping his cards close to his chest.
Speaking to the press ahead of Barcelona's clash with Real Sociedad, the Spaniard claimed that the club currently do not know what will happen regarding the striker's future.
"Aubameyang? We don't know what will happen," Xavi said. "Right now he's our player, he's important but the circumstances will tell."
Tottenham eye Chalobah deal
Tottenham Hotspur are said to have joined the race to sign Trevoh Chalobah, with the defender facing an increasingly uncertain future at Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel. According to the Evening Standard, Spurs are ready to rival Inter Milan and Roma for the Cobham graduate's signature this summer.
It's said that Chalobah, who sees his current deal at the club expire in 2026, has concerns over his game time in west London amid fears that signing Fofana will block his pathway. The report adds that the former England youth international could seek either a loan or permanent move in a bid to recapture the exciting form enjoyed in the early stages of last season.
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