Chelsea announce signing of Estevao Willian
Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian, in a deal worth an initial £29.1m.
The 17-year-old winger from Palmeiras will officially join Chelsea next summer, after he turns 18 in April.
Brazil youth international winger Estevao is rated as one of the best young talents in his country. He has two goals and two assists from 10 Brazilian Serie A appearances.
The Brazil youth international is nicknamed Messinho having been likened to Lionel Messi.
Chelsea 'hold David talks'
Chelsea have held talks with the representatives of Lille striker Jonathan David about a potential transfer this summer, according to The Athletic.
The Canada international reportedly has a year left on his deal as the Blues look to improve their attacking options.
Chelsea want to bolster attack - reports
Chelsea want to bring in two attacking signings - on top of Omari Kellyman - after withdrawing their interest in Michael Olise and have made an opening bid for Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino, reports suggest.
Olise looks destined for Bayern Munich after choosing the German giants over various Premier League suitors.
Interest in Spain starlet Nico Williams remains strong, but the Blues would face competition from London rivals Arsenal.
A bid has already been rejected for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, while Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier has also been linked.
Chelsea close to signing Villa youngster Kellyman
Chelsea are set to sign Aston Villa youngster Omari Kellyman, as Ian Maatsen completes his move to Villa.
The two clubs have been discussing a player moving to Stamford Bridge amidst talks for the left-back, with Chelsea interested in striker Jhon Duran.
But there has been no agreement for the Colombian yet, so Kellyman - an 18-year-old attacking midfielder and England U20 international - is instead closing in on the switch for a reported £19m.
Maatsen close to agreeing terms with Chelsea
Chelsea's Ian Maatsen has a broad agreement on personal terms with Aston Villa.
The final details on a six-year contract are being sorted now.
It's understood he will have his medical in Germany this weekend. Maatsen is part of the Netherlands Euro 2024 squad.
The fee for the 22-year-old is understood to be to be between £35m and £40m and it will rise with add-ons.
Chelsea announce signing of Estevao Willian
Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian, in a deal worth an initial £29.1m.
The 17-year-old winger from Palmeiras will officially join Chelsea next summer, after he turns 18 in April.
Brazil youth international winger Estevao is rated as one of the best young talents in his country. He has two goals and two assists from 10 Brazilian Serie A appearances.
The Brazil youth international is nicknamed Messinho having been likened to Lionel Messi.
Chelsea in talks to sign Villa prospect Kellyman
Chelsea are in talks with Aston Villa about signing teenage prospect Omari Kellyman as Ian Maatsen closes in on his move to the Midlands, according to the Telegraph.
The report claims Kellyman, an 18-year-old attacking player, is seen as a big prospect inside Villa Park and Chelsea have enquired about taking him to Stamford Bridge as part of the talks surrounding Maatsen, Jhon Duran and Conor Gallagher.
Chelsea have not yet dropped their interest in Duran, but are taking time to make background checks and discuss personal terms with the Colombian, while also checking on other striker targets.
In the meantime, Chelsea have opened negotiations over Kellyman, who Villa value at £20m due to his talent and potential.
Chelsea likely to miss out on Omorodion
Latest from Lyall Thomas and Dharmesh Sheth:
Atletico Madrid are not interested in selling Chelsea target Samu Omorodion.
The club have already rejected a bid from Chelsea and anything further is also expected to receive the same response.
Atletico are big admirers of the striker and want to keep him. They believe he could be worth double the amount next summer if he stays.
Omorodion recently said in an interview that he wants to achieve things at Atletico. He is among a number of strikers Chelsea have been looking at including Aston Villa's Jhon Duran.
Meanwhile, Atletico are unlikely to pursue a deal for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. He is a player they like but they do not agree with Chelsea on his valuation.
Chelsea out of Olise race
Chelsea are out of the race for Michael Olise.
Chelsea offered him a competitive financial package but the player had other options.
Last week, Sky Sports News reported three clubs had approached Palace; Chelsea, Newcastle and Bayern Munich.
According to The Athletic, Olise has chosen to join Bayern.
Chelsea close in on Baltimore signing
Chelsea are close to completing the signing of France winger Sandy Baltimore.
As first reported by Le Parisien, the 24-year old has turned down a new contract at PSG to join the WSL champions on a four-year deal.
Baltimore was part of the France squad that recently played England in Euro 2025 qualifiers.
Blues open talks to sign young Boca defender
Chelsea have 'opened talks' over a move to sign 19-year-old Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino, according to reports in the Daily Mail.
Fulham keen on Chalobah
Fulham are interested in signing Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
Fulhamare in the market to strengthen in that position following Tosin's departure to Chelsea on a free transfer.
Preliminary discussions between the two clubs over a possible deal for Chalobah have highlighted a gap in Chelsea's valuation and what Fulham would be prepared to pay.
Chalobah's Chelsea contract runs until 2028, with the option of a further year.
Bayern Munich were in talks to sign Chalobah last summer.
Why Spain's Nico Williams could be bargain of the summer
Spain forward Nico Williams was the star of the show in last night's win over Italy at Euro 2024 - and according to reports, he could be available for a bargain price this summer.
Athletic Bilbao's Williams won the player of the match award after forcing Riccardo Calafiori's own goal to claim a 1-0 win.
The Athletic report that Arsenal and Chelsea hold an interest in the 21-year-old, and that his release clause stands at €55m (£46.45m).
Lamine Yamal has spoken up the possibility of a transfer to Barcelona, but their financial difficulties make a deal difficult at this stage.
Atletico Madrid interested in Gallagher
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth:
Atletico Madrid are the latest club to express an interest in Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
They are one of a number of clubs in Europe & the Premier League keen on signing Gallagher.
Gallagher has a year left on his contract and he will decide on his future after the Euros.
Gallagher wants to assess all his options but his only focus for now is on England.
Villa agree deal with Chelsea for Maatsen
Latest from Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol and Dharmesh Sheth:
Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Chelsea for Ian Maatsen.
The fee is understood to be between £35m and £40m. It will rise with add-ons.
Maatsen will sign a six-year deal at Villa Park with personal terms not expected to be an issue.
The left-back had a £35m release clause.
Borussia Dortmund wanted to sign him on a permanent deal after his successful loan spell last season.
But - as it stands - they are unable to meet the release clause in his contract.
Chelsen target £40m Duran move
Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran and could fork out £40 million for the Colombian, according to reports in the Mirror.
Jhon Duran to Chelsea? Aston Villa's in-demand striker modelled his game on Romelu Lukaku and Luis Suarez
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The 20-year-old scored eight goals in 37 appearances for Unai Emery's side last season.
Chelsea to reject Atletico bid for Gallagher
Chelsea are set to reject a cheeky bid by Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher, according to reports in the Sun.
But the LaLiga side are struggling to get anywhere near the £50 million valuation placed on the academy graduate.
Conor Gallagher: Chelsea to reject bid from Atletico Madrid for England midfielder - Paper Talk
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Gallagher, 24, has just one year left on his contract and the Blues are willing to listen to offers for one of their most senior players.
Duran 'excited' at prospect to prove himself at Chelsea
Tyrique George has agreed a new Chelsea contract through to 2027 with the option of another year (The Athletic).
Estevao Willian has moved a step closer to completing his Chelsea transfer after passing a medical (Evening Standard).
Jhon Duran is excited by the challenge of proving himself at Chelsea should the Blues progress their interest in the Aston Villa striker (Evening Standard).
The company that will run the Women’s Super League from next season is poised to make one of its first senior appointments by hiring Chelsea Women’s commercial director, Zarah Al-Kudcy (The Guardian).
Estevao passes medical ahead of move
Estevao Willian has passed his medical ahead of a long-awaited summer move to Chelsea, reports the Evening Standard.
The Blues agreed a deal worth an initial £29.1m for the 17-year-old Palmeiras forward last month.
Estevao is known as 'Little Messi' for his attacking quality and has three goals in five games for Brazil U17s.
'Chelsea not backing down in bid to sign Olise'
Chelsea are not backing down in the race to sign Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, according to The Sun.
Meanwhile, the Blues are reportedly prepared to offer two first team squad members to Palace in a swap deal to secure the signing of Olise, reports the Daily Mail.