Transfer gossip: Barkley linked with potential Newcastle move
Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…
Ross Barkley would be reluctant to join Newcastle, reports say.
The Daily Telegraph recently reported that Rafael Benitez is ready to return to Newcastle and wants to sign Chelsea midfielder Barkley.
Benitez, who had a spell as interim boss at Chelsea, has been touted for a return to Tyneside following a takeover of Newcastle by a Saudi Arabian-backed group.
The Telegraph say Benitez is open to going back to St James’ Park and would like to sign Barkley along with Manchester City’s England defender John Stones.
The Daily Star declare that Barkley is “not overly keen” on a potential move to the Magpies.
The story is based on Football Insider suggesting that Newcastle might struggle to convince him to join them.
Pedro tipped to join Roma
Roma are increasingly confident of signing Pedro, the Daily Express reports.
The Spaniard’s Chelsea contract expires this summer and he has recently been tipped to move to the Italian capital.
Speculation over Kepa’s future continues
There continues to be speculation over the future of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The Spaniard was dropped by boss Frank Lampard and reports have suggested that he could be sold this summer.
Kepa has been linked with several clubs – and several keepers have been touted as a possible replacement for him at Stamford Bridge.
One of those is Ajax’s Cameroon international Andre Onana.
And the Express say Kepa could move to Valencia with Onana joining the Blues when the transfer window reopens.
No Chelsea return for Boga – Guardian
Chelsea have decided against using their buy-back clause on Jeremie Boga, the Guardian reports.
It follows speculation that the youngster could return to the club from Italian outfit Sassuolo.
Boga is now being linked with a move to Napoli.
Icardi still being linked with Chelsea
Mauro Icardi is again being touted for a possible move to Chelsea.
It comes after reports that Inter Milan have rejected a bid from Paris St-Germain for the striker.
PSG are said to have offered £44.7m up front plus a further £8.9m in add-ons for Icardi, who has been linked with Chelsea many times during the past few years.
The Sun claim PSG failing to agree a deal for Icardi could increase the chances of him moving to the Bridge.
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