Chelsea Latest News And Transfer Update For Today Monday 9th August 2021
Welcome to Flippstack, It’s going to be a big transfer week for Chelsea football club as they set to announce their top transfer target this week. We have compiled all the latest Chelsea transfer update for today to keep you guys updated.
Roma Joins Race To Sign Abraham
Roma has joined the race to sign Tammy Abraham who is currently placed on possible transfer by Chelsea especially now Romelu Lukaku is on his way to the club.
The English Striker is currently valued at £40m ($55m) but clubs are still reluctant to match Chelsea’s asking price. Arsenal and Atalanta are the top contenders to secure the services of Abraham and may wait to see if Chelsea will reduce their asking price before making an official bid.
Lukaku Close To Completing Chelsea Return
Romelu Lukaku is set to fly to London in the coming days to complete a club-record £98M transfer to Chelsea.
Chelsea agreed on a deal in principle for Romelu Lukaku, with the Inter man’s £98 million ($135m) return to Stamford Bridge set to be officially announced this week. Chelsea are now confident to secure their summer top target.
Johnson Wants Declan Rice At Chelsea
Chelsea former defender and England International Glen Johnson have heaped praise on his fellow countryman and Chelsea transfer target Declan Rice.
Speaking in an interview, he stated how good Declan Rice is and hopes he joins Chelsea this summer.
According to Glen Johnson:
‘I think they can do with him because of the legs,’ Johnson said. ‘He has got a lot of energy; he charges around and he’s super passionate so I think he would suit the club.
‘As long as he leaves West Ham on good terms then they will still love him.’
The 22-year-old played a major role in helping England reach the final of the Euro 2020 and became an important player for Gareth Southgate. He currently has three more years left on his contract at West Ham.
‘I think he would suit the Chelsea team,’ Johnson added. ‘Imagine the legs off him and N’Golo Kante.
‘I’d like to see that for sure.’
Chelsea Set To Announce Kounde This Week
Chelsea are set to announce Jules Kounde this week as negotiation is currently ongoing with Sevilla to finalize the transfer of the French International defender.
The First Chelsea bid for the defender was rejected by Sevilla who were not willing to let him go for less than €80 million (£68m/$95m) release clause, According to report, Chelsea are now set to improve their offer with Kurt Zouma also to be included in the deal.
Chelsea Latest News And Transfer Update For Today Monday 9th August 2021
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