Transfer gossip: Speculation over Kenedy’s future

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Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea. 

Chelsea could sell Kenedy this summer, Goal.com say.

The 21-year-old wide-man impressed for the Blues when given a chance last season but has not made a league appearance for them since.

He played just once during a loan spell at Watford earlier in the campaign and since returning in January has made one appearance for Chelsea, against Brentford in the FA Cup.

Hammers could buy Batshuayi – Mirror

Chelsea could sell Michy Batshuayi to West Ham, the Daily Mirror say.

The Hammers wanted to sign the Belgium striker prior to his move to Stamford Bridge from Marseille last summer and have since expressed an interest in taking him on loan.

The Mirror say Chelsea have little interest in a loan deal and the newspaper suggests Batshuayi could move to east London on a permanent basis.

Alves linked again

Chelsea have again been linked with Juventus’ veteran right-back Dani Alves.

The Sun have picked up on more reports in Spain claiming Blues boss Antonio Conte is keen to bring the 34-year-old to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Alves has another year of his contract at Juve left to run.

More Lukaku speculation

Speculation over the future of Romelu Lukaku goes on, with the Everton striker continuing to be linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.

The Daily Star declare that United are “ready to go to war” with Chelsea over the Belgian and plan to table an £85m bid.

The newspaper claim United’s former Blues boss Jose Mourinho wants his club to pull out all the stops to sign Lukaku.

A ‘United source’ is quoted as saying: “The manager…has made it clear he wants Lukaku at United.

“The club’s board are right behind him in the transfer market and will do everything in their power to give him what he wants.

“If this means going head-to-head with Chelsea and Roman Abramovich then so be it, because the manager wants some more marquee signings.”

The player recently posted on Twitter what appeared to be a response to the ongoing speculation over his future.

Conte wants Morata, Sun claim

According to The Sun, Chelsea’s pursuit of Lukaku is being driven by technical director Michael Emenalo, with Conte convinced that Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata would be a better fit.

It is claimed that Conte wants the club’s hierarchy to back him by bringing in Morata.

Conte is said to have been boosted by reports from Spain that Morata is unsettled at Real and could look to move on this summer.

Blues confident on Bakayoko – Mail

Chelsea are confident that they can beat stiff competition to the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko, the Daily Mail say.

The Monaco midfielder, 22, has reportedly been lined up for a £30m move to Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Juventus are also said to be interested in him.




 

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