Transfer gossip: Chelsea reportedly eyeing Brazilian youngster
Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…
The Sun have picked up on reports in Brazil that Chelsea have watched Athletico Paranaense midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
A Blues scout is said to have watched the 21-year-old help his side beat Boca Juniors 3-0 in a Copa Libertadores match.
Lille, Inter Milan and Napoli have also recently been linked with Guimaraes, whose representatives have been touting him to European clubs.
United ready to end Hudson-Odoi interest, Mail say
There continues to be speculation over the future of Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The Daily Mail say Manchester United, who have recently been linked with the England international, are ready to accept he is out of their reach.
Hudson-Odoi, whose contract expires next year, is being pursued by Bayern Munich and made it clear in January that he wanted to leave Stamford Bridge.
But the Mail say Chelsea are determined to keep him and in any case would be unwilling to sell him to a Premier League rival.
Young duo wanted by RB Leipzig – reports
There is also speculation over the futures of two other Chelsea youngsters.
Reports claim Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham are wanted by German club RB Leipzig.
Chelsea want Palace star, Mirror say
Chelsea are again being linked with Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
A story in the Daily Mirror is largely based on Palace boss Roy Hodgson acknowledging that his club would have to consider offers if they are made for the England Under-21 international.
Hodgson said: “If offers come in they will obviously be assessed, like everything else.”
The Mirror say Chelsea are interested in the player but face competition from Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Milan clubs want Pedro – Express
Pedro is wanted by both Milan clubs, it is claimed.
The Daily Express claim Inter and AC Milan are interested in signing the Chelsea winger this summer.
AC Milan sporting director Leonardo is said to be a big fan of Pedro, who has scored nine goals this season.
Chelsea linked with Jovic
Chelsea are again being linked with Luka Jovic.
The Daily Express claim Chelsea are “the Premier League favourites” to sign the Serbia striker, who is on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt from Benfica.
It is claimed that Manchester City, Manchester United and Barcelona are also interested.
Chelsea have been hit with a transfer embargo by Uefa but a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport would lead to the ban being suspended.
Bakayoko could stay, Express claim
The Express also claim the transfer ban could lead to Tiemoue Bakayoko staying with Chelsea this summer.
Midfielder Bakayoko is on loan at AC Milan, who have been tipped to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of the season.
There has been speculation that Chelsea being unable to sign new players would lead to the club refusing to sell.
Bale still being linked
Chelsea continue to be linked with Gareth Bale.
The Sun say the former Tottenham star’s Real Madrid future will be decided at the end of the season and that Spurs and the Blues are both interested.
