Transfer gossip: Express still claiming Blues could sign Alisson

Some of the recent transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Alisson is still being linked with Chelsea despite reports the Roma goalkeeper is set to sign for Real Madrid.

Real, who have been linked with Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois, are reported to have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian Alisson, who is currently at the World Cup.

But the Daily Express, which has previously linked him with Chelsea and Liverpool, claim because his move to Spain has not been confirmed that either Premier League club could yet sign him.


United tipped to table Willian bid

Willian continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United.

The Daily Mail say United are preparing to offer Chelsea £60m for the Brazilian, who is also at the World Cup.


Speculation over Martial

Chelsea continue to be linked with Anthony Martial amid speculation over the forward’s future at Manchester United.

The Express claim the Blues and Tottenham are both interested in Martial but could miss out to Juventus.

But the newspaper also claim a deal could be done with Chelsea if they agree to an exchange involving Willian.

On the other hand, the Daily Star Sunday say United want to keep Martial and will demand £70m for him, while the Sunday Mirror reckon the price is £75m.


Guardian say Palace want Abraham

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham on loan, The Guardian reports.

Abraham spent last term on loan at Swansea and The Guardian say it is unclear whether he would consider another season out on loan.

The England international has indicated that he would like the opportunity to fight for a place at Stamford Bridge.


Napoli players linked

Amid reports that former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri is close to replacing Antonio Conte as Chelsea manager, The Independent suggest Sarri could bring players with him from the Italian club.

The Independent believe Sarri has spoken to some Napoli players about the possibility of them moving to the Bridge, including Belgium forward Dries Mertens.

Mertens reportedly has a buy-out clause of £28m in his Napoli contract.

Faouzi Ghoulam (£38m), Raul Albiol (£5m) and Jose Callejon (£20m) are also said to have buy-out clauses and are touted as possible signings too.


Kante again linked with PSG

Paris St-Germain continue to be linked with N’Golo Kante.

The Daily Mirror now say PSG are willing to pay Chelsea £90m in order to sign the midfielder.


Mirror say Lampard wants Dasilva

Frank Lampard wants to take Chelsea’s England Under-21 left-back Jay Dasilva to Derby County, the Mirror reckon.

Dasilva, who featured in England’s Toulon Tournament victory, was on loan at Charlton last season and they are keen for him to rejoin them for next term.

But the Mirror claim former Chelsea star Lampard, who recently took over as Derby manager, wants to snap him up.

Lampard and his assistant Jody Morris watched England’s semi-final against Scotland, seemingly prompting speculation that they want Dasilva.

Chelsea’s Jake Clarke-Salter and Fikayo Tomori also played in that game for England, while Blues youngster Billy Gilmour featured for Scotland.

West London Sport recently revealed that Brentford are interested in Dasilva.


Teamtalk claim Chelsea want Grealish

Jack Grealish of Aston Villa

Teamtalk.com claim Chelsea want Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish.

West London Sport recently revealed that Fulham are among clubs keen on the 22-year-old, who is expected to leave Villa this summer.

It is claimed that Chelsea also want Grealish and are willing to pay £30m and loan him back to Villa for next season.

Several other clubs are also said to be chasing him, including Tottenham, Newcastle and Arsenal.


Arsenal said to have made Luiz bid

Chelsea: David LuizFrench outlet Le10 Sport have claimed that Chelsea have rejected a £17.5m bid from Arsenal for David Luiz.

Former Paris St-Germain defender Luiz was also linked with the Gunners earlier this year.


Mirror say Chelsea want Rugani

Juventus’ Italy international defender Daniele Rugani is another player to be linked with a move to Chelsea.

The Mirror say the 24-year-old centre-back, who is said to be rated at £26m, has been added to Chelsea’s list of targets.

Chelsea’s supposed interest was discussed in a meeting between Juve chiefs and Rugani’s representatives on Thursday, the Mirror say.


Speculation over Kenedy’s future too

Newcastle might need to break their transfer record in order to take Kenedy back to St James’ Park this summer, The Chronicle say.

Chelsea are said to be keen to sell rather than loan out Kenedy again after he impressed while on loan at Newcastle, who are keen for him to return to them.

The Chronicle say “sources in the capital” have indicated that Chelsea might need to sell fringe players in order to raise funds and that Kenedy – apparently valued at £20m – is seen at one of the Blues’ most saleable assets.

The Chronicle believe Arsenal are also interested in the 22-year-old Brazilian along with RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.


Blues discussing Savic deal – Sky in Italy

Chelsea are in talks to sign Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic, according to Sky in Italy.

Juventus are also said be discussing a potential deal for the former Manchester City centre-back.