Your Chelsea transfer round-up on Sunday, December 18.
Chelsea 'confirm' signing
Christopher Nkunku is all but a Chelsea player according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. He has been given the green light in a 'here we go' announcement by the journalist.
The Frenchman is set to join the Blues next summer despite the deal being done before the January window. The 25-year-old has been one of the top performing Bundesliga stars over the last two years and is expected to be the first signing under Graham Potter.
The manager will have to wait to use Nkunku though as Chelsea got in ahead of the queue of interested clubs to seal a pre-agreement earlier this year.
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A summer move had been tried for but that was swiftly dismissed after a new contract was signed but Chelsea have since bypassed that and moved into position.
Read the full story, here.
Jude Bellingham returns
England star Jude Bellingham has returned to England before heading back to Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old was one of the standout players in England's run to the World Cup quarter finals.
He is a transfer target for Chelsea heading into 2023 and has gained even more admirers for his performances in Qatar, with competition to sign him increasing.
Whilst back in the country he left a message after visiting former club Birmingham, with no transfer answer given. Taking to social media afterward the Blues faced Reading, he said: "Ain’t no place like home. My club. Thank you Bluenoses!"
Read the full story, here.
Gvardiol goal
Josko Gvardiol scored in the third place play-off match between Croatia and Morocco as several Chelsea links were present on the big stage.
The 20-year-old is a major target for Todd Boehly heading into the new year but Gvardiol's form in Qatar has led to more clubs sniffing around to sign him.
Despite being outclassed by Lionel Messi in the semi-final he impressed yet again to score and win Man of the Match in this game.
Read the full story, here.
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