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Martin Macdonald
- Updated: 17 May 2024 09:14 BST
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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 coming under severe threat following a 5-0 loss to London rivals Arsenal. However, a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur and a 5-0 win over West Ham has eased concerns over sack rumours.
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.
In addition, they are also looking to sign a new centre-back following the confirmation that Thiago Silva will be leaving, while they are also desperate to sign Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao.
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).
The Blues 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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Romano drops Osimhen transfer bomb
Napoli seal Conte deal
Napoli have struck a deal with Antonio Conte to become the club's new manager, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It is thought that the former Chelsea coach will attempt to sign Blues striker Romelu Lukaku this summer.
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Southampton want to re-sign Broja
Southampton want to re-sign Chelsea forward Armando Broja following their promotion back to the Premier League, according to TBR Football.
Broja spent the second-half of last season on loan at Fulham, but the Albania international mustered just 81 minutes of action due to the form of Rodrigo Muniz.
Man Utd want Diomande
Manchester United want to sign Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, who is also being monitored by Chelsea and Arsenal.
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Gilchrist wanted by Championship clubs
Chelsea confident of Olise deal
Chelsea are confident of signing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, according to TEAMtalk.
The Frenchman is also wanted by Manchester United amid his uncertain future at Selhurst Park.
Chelsea criticised for Maresca appointment
Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca is set to be appointed as Chelsea's new manager, but Stan Collymore believes he isn't the right choice for the Blues.
The former Liverpool forward told CaughtOffside: "Enzo Maresca worked with the Man City development squad before going to Parma and then onto Leicester, and with the greatest respect to Parma and Leicester, it’s a very, very, very different beast to Chelsea.
"I would be absolutely astounded if, when we get to Christmas, there aren’t rumblings about Maresca’s position already because it’s a young, fickle, rookie group.
“For me, it’s an underwhelming appointment, the club should have stuck with Poch, and I get the feeling that come November/December time, we’ll be having another conversation about Chelsea changing their manager again.”
Lampard wanted by Burnley
Burnley want to appoint Chelsea legend Frank Lampard as Vincent Kompany's replacement, as per Graeme Bailey.
Kompany has joined Bayern Munich following Burnley's relegation and the Turf Moor outfit are keen to land Lampard as his successor.
Calafiori to snub Chelsea
Chelsea are interested in signing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, but the Italy international wants to join Juventus instead.
Enzo Maresca is a huge admirer of the 22-year-old, however he is set to follow Thiago Motta to Turin, according to CaughtOffside.
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Chelsea fight Man City for Porto star
Chelsea and Manchester City are both chasing Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to Rudy Galetti.
The Blues see the Portugal keeper as a solution to their ongoing issues in this area of the field, where Robert Sanchez has been inconsistent.
City, meanwhile, could say goodbye to Ederson while Stefan Ortega faces an uncertain future.
Ipswich to pay £20m for Hutchinson
Ipswich Town are ready to submit a £20 million bid for Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson, according to Football.London.
The former Arsenal academy star spent last season on loan at Portman Road and Kieran McKenna is keen to sign the Jamaica international on a permanent deal.
Stuttgart, Ajax and Feyenoord are also interested in signing Hutchinson.
Tuchel on Man Utd shortlist
Thomas Tuchel is eager to get back into work after leaving Bayern Munich and is poised to put his name forward for the Man Utd job if Erik ten Hag is sacked, Caught Offside reports.
The former Chelsea manager would be on the shortlist for the job.
Chelsea told Jorgensen price
Chelsea will have to pay €30-35 million if they are to sign Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, according to Caught Offside.
He has a release clause of €40m.
Wolves and Newcastle are also interested.
Broja linked with Monaco
Armando Broja continues to be linked with a move to Ligue 1 outfit Monaco, with the Chelsea academy product having spent the second half of the season on loan at Fulham.
A permanent deal is likely for the forward.
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