Your morning Chelsea transfer round-up on Thursday, December 29.
Enzo Fernandez speaks out following Chelsea transfer speculation
Enzo Fernandez has broken his silence following transfer speculation surrounding the midfielder with a potential move to Chelsea.
The 21-year-old was one of the shining lights at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with it thought Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea are all currently showing an interest in signing the Benfica star.
Fernandez's performances have seemingly caught the eye of the Blues' hierarchy, with his release clause set to cost any willing suitors upwards of £100million for his services. Chelsea are also already set to bring in Benoit Badiashile from Monaco.
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Chelsea complete first piece of January transfer business
Chelsea have announced the club have reached a pre-agreement to sign Molde striker David Datro Fofana. The Ivorian forward is set to become the Blues' first January transfer signing.
Todd Boehly has acted on plans to back Graham Potter after the 47-year-old replaced Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea boss back in September. Fofana has scored 15 goals and provided a further five assists for the Norwegian outfit so far this season.
The striker completed medical tests ahead of his move to Stamford Bridge last week. The Blues began exploring a number of striker options after Armando Broja suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a friendly against Aston Villa.
Raphinha revenge eyed as Barcelona troubles hinted
Chelsea could benefit from Barcelona's financial problems by signing Ousmane Dembele or Raphinha this summer.
Financial Fair Play stipulations are set to come crashing down on Barca again this summer, with balancing the books at the Nou Camp likely coming down to which winger they feel is better suited to be sacrificed. Chelsea were said to have held advanced talks with the former Leeds United man Raphinha this summer, before the 25-year-old eventually chose a switch to La Liga.
The Blues, under co-owner Todd Boehly, were also ready to pounce on Dembele's contract early on as issues arose in Spain. But he re-signed with Barca.
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