Transfer gossip: Chelsea linked with Real Madrid winger

Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Chelsea have made an approach for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, it is claimed.

He was not involved in Real’s Champions League game against Manchester City, prompting speculation in the Spanish media about his future.


And Mail Online have picked up on AS Diario reporting that Chelsea are keen on the 20-year-old Brazilian.


Chelsea want £20m Bakayoko deal – Sun

Chelsea are trying to offload Tiemoue Bakayoko to AC Milan for £20m, according to The Sun.

Bakayoko was signed for around £40m from Monaco three years ago but failed to impress at Stamford Bridge.

He spent the season before last on loan at Milan and was expected to move to the San Siro on a permanent deal.

But they decided not to take up their option to buy him and Bakayoko instead spent last season on loan at his former club Monaco.

He is not in Blues boss Frank Lampard’s plans and The Sun say Chelsea are again looking to sell him to Milan.


Havertz move close – reports

There continues to be speculation that Kai Havertz could be close to a move to Chelsea.

Bayer Leverkusen going out of the Europa League – they lost to Inter Milan – has led to reports that the German club will now let him leave.

The Daily Star declare that Chelsea will now be able to complete a deal for the winger, who reportedly wants to sign for the Blues.