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Chelsea Transfer News Today: Next signing close as €100m deal ACCELERATES
Tom Weber
- Updated: 3 Jun 2025 20:41 BST
- 6 min read
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All the latest Chelsea transfer news in one place, including updates on Hugo Ekitike, Nico Williams and Mike Maignan.
Ekitike deal accelerates
Chelsea are pressing ahead with their interest in Hugo Ekitike despite the impending arrival of Liam Delap.
The Blues are looking to sign the Frenchman and are in active talks with Eintracht Frankfurt.
However, Chelsea maintain that they will not match the Bundesliga side's €100 million asking price.
Chelsea open Maignan talks
Chelsea have opened talks to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Despite insisting that they are happy with their options, Chelsea are optimistic of signing the France No.1.
Chelsea view Maignan as a market opportunity due to his stalled contract talks with Milan.
Williams receives contract offers
Athletic Club have opened talks with Nico Williams over a new contract.
The Chelsea target could earn as much as €10m if he accepts.
The Bilbao side also wants to bump up his €60m release clause.
Chelsea 'dream' of signing Williams
According to Fabrizio Romano, Williams is a 'dream' target for Chelsea.
However, there are concerns over his overall cost despite his affordable release clause.
Chelsea were already interested in him last summer.
Chelsea send Sancho back
Chelsea have decided against signing Jadon Sancho permanently.
The winger will be sent back to Man Utd after refusing to lower his salary.
Chelsea will incur a €6m penalty fee after opting out of their purchase obligation.
Sarr signing close
Chelsea are expected to announce the signing of Mamadou Sarr imminently.
A preliminary agreement to sign the centre-back was already reached back in January.
The Strasbourg defender will likely be unveiled before the end of this week.
Chelsea in Gittens talks
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea are in talks to sign Jamie Gittens.
The English winger is looking to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Gittens reportedly has a €60m release clause.
Ugochukwu axed?
Chelsea are open to offers for Lesley Ugochukwu, who only joined two years ago.
The Blues feel that his loan stint at Southampton was very positive.
However, they fear that the fierce competition in their midfield will limit his minutes.
Chelsea enquire about Trafford
Chelsea have enquired about Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
Like many Chelsea signings and targets, he came through Man City's academy.
Newcastle's interest in the shot-stopper is more advanced as things stand.
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