Transfer gossip: Chelsea still being linked with Zakaria

Some of the recent transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Chelsea have again been linked with Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria.

The 23-year-old Switzerland international has been touted for move to the Premier League for some time.


And the Express have picked up on German newspaper Bild claiming that Chelsea are among English clubs looking to snap him up.

Manchester City and Manchester United are also said to be showing an interest in him.


Kepa speculation continues

There continues to be speculation over the future of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, particularly in his native Spain.

Kepa was linked with various clubs during the recent transfer window but no move materialised.

Estadio Deportivo say he could leave Chelsea on loan in January and that there is interest from Sevilla.


Haaland also linked

Chelsea have been linked with a move for highly-rated Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland.

The Sun have picked up on Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeting that he believes Chelsea will make a move for Haaland in January.


Chelsea ‘could move for Dybala’

Chelsea have also been linked with Paulo Dybala.

He is currently out of favour at Juventus and the Express have picked up on reports in Italy claiming that Chelsea could look to snap Dybala up.


Gilmour ‘could force loan move’

Billy Gilmour could look to leave Chelsea on loan in January, it’s claimed.

The teenage Scot is recovering from a knee injury, having impressed during his first-team appearances for the Blues.

The Scottish Sun reports that he could seek a loan move when the transfer window reopens.

The story is based on an anonymous football agent telling The Athletic they believe a number of Chelsea youngsters will look to go elsewhere in order to play first-team football.

The agent said: “Younger lads that didn’t go on-loan will force a move.

“The Carabao Cup is out of the window for the next two months as the rounds have already been played.

“Fikayo Tomori and Billy Gilmour should go in January.”