Chelsea line up dream January signing with €55m ace ready to complete transfer

10 Sept 2026 22:01 BST | 6 min read
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The new season is in full swing but that hasn't stopped teams from thinking about transfers and already making plans for 2027 with plenty of blockbuster deals to come.

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