Transfer gossip: Chelsea chasing Bellingham deal, Mail on Sunday say
Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea..
Chelsea are battling with Manchester United in attempts to sign Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho, the Mail on Sunday say.
Birmingham City’s highly-rated 16-year-old midfielder Bellingham (pictured above) has attracted interest from several top clubs and was recently pictured at United’s training ground, prompting reports that he was in line for a move to Old Trafford.
And England international Sancho, who has been tipped to leave German club Borussia Dortmund this summer, has been linked with Chelsea for some time.
The Mail on Sunday say Chelsea are keen to beat United to the signing of Bellingham and have spoken to the youngster’s representatives.
The newspaper also say United lead a race to sign Sancho despite reports previously suggesting he was likely to move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Chelsea linked with Donnarumma
Chelsea continue to be linked with AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
It comes amid speculation over the future of Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, with reports suggesting the Spaniard could be sold.
Several keepers have been touted as a possible replacement for Kepa, including Burnley’s Nick Pope, Bournemouth’s Aaron Ramdsale and Germany international Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich.
Donnarumma, 21, is under contract until 2021 and has been negotiating a new deal with Milan.
He has been linked with the Blues several times in the past couple of years.
And the Sunday Express claim the Blues have contacted his agent Mino Raiola to register an interest and ask to be kept updated on Donnarumma’s situation.
Blues keen on Hakii, Sunday Mirror claim
Chelsea have made an enquiry about Real Madrid’s Achraf Hakimi, according to the Sunday Mirror.
The Morocco full-back, 21, has spent the season on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
The Sunday Mirror say Chelsea are among several clubs interested in signing him if Real are willing to sell.
The newspaper declare that his representatives have “made it clear to Bernabeu bigwigs” that he will only want to stay at Real if he plays regular first-team football.
Lazio linked with Chelsea duo
Lazio are reportedly interested in Pedro and Olivier Giroud.
The Chelsea contracts of both players are due to expire this summer and there has been much speculation over their futures.
Italian publication Gazetta claim Lazio are considering picking up both players on free transfers.
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