Your Chelsea transfer round-up on Friday, December 23.
Neymar 'approach'
Chelsea have been in contact with Neymar's representatives as Todd Boehly mixed business and leisure in Qatar for the World Cup.
According to transfer expert Simon Phillips the Blues spoke with Neymar's entourage, though it's uncertain who that is. It comes at the same time that Paris Saint-Germain's newly crowned world champion Lionel Messi is said to have verbally agreed to stay at the French side.
Messi had been expected to leave in a move to MLS team Inter Miami, all but ending the long-term love affair Chelsea have had with him.
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With Kylian Mbappe also the centre of speculation the Blues seem to be in the mix for PSG's biggest stars.
Read the full story, here.
Ronaldo deadline
As Cristiano Ronaldo spends longer as a free agent the chances of Chelsea signing him remain open. The Portugal forward had his contract at Old Trafford terminated earlier in the month following the infamous interview with Piers Morgan.
Ronaldo is now being reported as in the mix to sign a major £176m a year contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr as European interest in his services wasn't as expected.
With the hope of having him signed on a deal until 2025, Ronaldo has been set a deadline of the new year to make a choice.
Read the full story, here.
Mendy snubs contract
Edouard Mendy has snubbed a new contract at Chelsea due it being disrespectful, the Sun write.
The Blues have attempted negotiations with their keeper since Boehly came in with a view to rewarding their best performing players but Mendy's form has dropped off in 2022 and has now been displaced as first choice by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The Spaniard has been seeking a way out of the club before Graham Potter made him the new No1 and now there is uncertainty as to the long-term future of both players.
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