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Chelsea Transfer News LIVE: Sesko scramble, Thiago Silva bids farewell
Chelsea face an important summer in the transfer market as they look to bounce back from two poor domestic campaigns.
Although Todd Boehly has overseen a spend of more than €1 billion on new players since arriving at the club in 2022, there has been no success to show for it, with the Stamford Bridge outfit finishing 12th last season and on course for another disappointing finish this time around.
Mauricio Pochettino arrived at the club last summer with the hope of turning their fortunes around, but another mid-table finish is on the cards for the richly assembled squad – and supporters are not happy.
Pochettino may even be sacked before the 2024-25 campaign starts, with his future under threat after a 5-0 loss to London rivals Arsenal.
Chelsea continue to target a raft of promising young players, but with the squad currently not delivering on the field, might they turn their attentions to more established stars going forward?
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen headlines Chelsea’s summer transfer targets, but the Blues are also looking at alternatives, and many other deals could well be completed in a bid to get their squad into shape.
Our Chelsea transfer live blog brings you all the latest news surrounding the Blues, including exclusives from our own reporters as well as checking out what the other big names are saying (including the likes of Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein).
There are expected to be many moves this summer with players coming and going, and the Stamford Bridge rumour mill is already in full swing.
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Pochettino backs Jackson
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has backed Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea interested in Stoke youngster
Chelsea are interested in Stoke youngster Sol Sidibe.
The wonderkid became Stoke's youngest ever player when he debuted last season and has gone on to make a handful of appearances for the first team as well as featuring for England's Under-17s.
The Mail reports that both Chelsea and Milan want to sign Sidibe.
Todd Boehly defends Chelsea spending
Xavi comments on Araujo's future
Madrid set to pay Chelsea £5m for Hazard
Real Madrid will pay Chelsea £5m as part of a bonus for the deal to sign Eden Hazard a few years ago.
Los Blancos recently qualified for the Champions League final and that triggered a new payment to Chelsea - even though Hazard retired last summer. (Telegraph)
No talks to sell Chilwell or Cucurella
Chelsea are not currently in talks with other clubs to sell Ben Chilwell or Marc Cucurella.
Left-back has become a bit of a problem position for the Blues this season due the form and injuries of the aforementioned pair, which led to reports that the club were looking for a new left-sided defender.
But, Caught Offside reports that there are no currents suitors for either player.
Chelsea after ANOTHER Brazilian wonderkid
Chelsea have made an approach to sign Brazilian wonderkid Pedro Lima, who plays for Sport Recife.
The right-back is just 17-years-old but has been scouted by several big European sides, including the Blues.
Sport chief Joao Marcelo Barros said of Lima: “There’s nothing very new there. Scouts from all over the world have been watching him. Maybe the news won’t get out, but a lot of scouts have come from abroad this year.”
Poch praises Nico Jackson
Chelsea tipped for surprise move for Ramsdale
David Seaman believes Aaron Ramsdale needs to leave Arsenal.
Ramsdale has lost his status as number one goalkeeper at the Emirates and Seaman wants him to find another club to fulfil his potential.
"You aren’t going to develop being a No. 2. You're going to get left behind in the pecking order because other goalkeepers will start playing. As an Arsenal fan, I don't really want Aaron Ramsdale to go. But then as an ex-England goalkeeper, I want to see another keeper developing," Seaman told Parimatch.
"When I'm looking at it, I think he could go to somewhere like Chelsea to give himself a better shot of getting first team action. I think there are a few clubs who he would suit, maybe someone like West Ham too."
Another bid for Willian Estevao
Fofana hopes
Chelsea hope to have Wesley Fofana back for pre-season ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
The centre-back's Chelsea career has been ravaged by injury so far and he is currently recovering from a serious knee injury, though he will be like a new signing when he becomes available next season.
"We hope to have Wes Fofana ready and available for pre-season," Mauricio Pochettino told reporters.
"He is doing well, very positive, we were talking and we hope he can be available to be part of the group".
Summer planning under way
Man Utd hope to beat Newcastle and Chelsea to Adarabioyo
Man Utd are planning to hijack Newcastle and Chelsea's pursuit of Tosin Adarabioyo.
The central defender is out of contract this summer and has already informed Fulham that he won't be signing a new deal. Newcastle previously led the race for his signature but the Red Devils are keen, too, as he would cost nothing to bring in. (talkSPORT)
Chelsea will accept discounted bids for Lukaku
Chelsea will let Romelu Lukaku leave for as little as £35 million this summer.
The Belgian signed for the Blues for £97.5 million in 2021 but has been unable to meet expectations and has went out on loan to Inter and Roma over the past two campaigns.
Chelsea want to sell him permanently, with Napoli, Roma and the Saudi Pro League potential destinations. (Football Insider)