Transfer gossip: Brazilian media claim Chelsea want Gerson

Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Chelsea want Brazilian midfielder Gerson, it’s claimed. 

The former Roma man, now with Flamengo, has recently been linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund.

And the Express have picked up on Fox Sports in Brazil claiming that Chelsea and Tottenham are competing with Dortmund in a battle to sign him.


Chelsea ready to pay £75m for Havertz – Mail

Chelsea continue to be linked with Bayer Leverkusen winger Kai Havertz.

The Daily Mail believe the Blues are prepared to pay £75m to take Havertz to Stamford Bridge when the transfer window reopens.


Chilwell speculation continues

Manchester City are prepared to join a race to sign Ben Chilwell, the Daily Telegraph claim.

The England international left-back has long been linked with a summer move to Chelsea from Leicester.

The Telegraph say City boss Pep Guardiola is also interested in him.

It comes amid continued speculation over the player’s future.

The Mirror say Leicester are under no pressure to sell and that Chilwell is wanted by four other Premier League sides as well as clubs in Italy and Spain.

Meanwhile, The Guardian have reported that Chelsea have stepped up their apparent interest in Chilwell but that Leicester want at least £60m for him.

The Telegraph, on the other hand, have previously suggested Chilwell is not for sale and that Leicester are ready to reject any offers.


Marca claim Pjanic rejected Chelsea

Spanish newspaper Marca has claimed that Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has rejected an offer from Chelsea because he wants to join Barcelona.

Pjanic has been linked with a move as part of an exchange deal involving Jorginho.


‘Mass exodus’ likely at Chelsea – Star

The Star has declared there could be a “mass exodus of players” as Chelsea look to balance the books following the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.

Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Werner from RB Leipzig for around £50m, having previously clinched a big-money deal for Ziyech.

The Star suggest eight players could go in addition to Alvaro Morata, who is set to join Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal following his loan spell.

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma
There is speculation over Zouma’s future at the Bridge

Willian and Pedro are tipped to leave as their contracts are expiring, while the newspaper also say Kurt Zouma could go along with Michy Batshauyi, Marcos Alonso, Emerson Palmieri, Davide Zappacosta and Tiemoue Bakayoko.

The Star also reckon Chelsea are braced for a bid from Real Madrid for N’Golo Kante and that Tottenham’s former Blues boss Jose Mourinho could be interested in Zouma if the price is right.


Werner to Chelsea

Newspapers have of course been covering the story of Werner’s expected move from RB Leipzig.

The Germany international had been linked with Liverpool but a deal has been struck for him to move to the Bridge.

The Times has reported that Werner was persuaded to join after receiving regular phone calls from Frank Lampard.

The Telegraph reported manager Lampard and the Blues’ technical and performance adviser Petr Cech “made an undercover pre-lockdown trip to Germany” that helped convince Werner to sign.

And The Sun declared that Chelsea’s big-money signings mean they will struggle to persuade their players to accept a pay cut the club were reportedly planning in response to football being suspended because of the coronavirus crisis.

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