Before the transfer window closes,Chelsea should be three players heavier with them considering deals for Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while preparing their final bid for Wesley Fofana.
Chelsea are far from done with their summer additions, having a lot of work to do before Thomas Tuchel is satisfied with the work done in the transfer market.
Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Marc Cucurella have already been added to the squad at Stamford Bridge but having sold Timo Werner and loaned out Romelu Lukaku back to Inter, there are gaping holes that need filling up front if they are to battle Manchester City and Liverpool for top honours this season and beyond.
They have also added young 20-year-old, Carney Chukwuemeka, from Aston Villa; a signing for the future as per the club.
Another hole that still needs filling is the one left by Andreas Christensen, who left for free to join Barcelona, the club the Blues are looking to for new players; they have identified de Jong and Aubameyang as their main Barca targets.
The latest on Chelsea’s potential transfers from abroad…
What Is the Latest on Each Deal Chelsea Are Busy With This Week?
Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana
Chelsea has been linked with a long list of defenders, especially centre-backs, all summer long. The latest one has been the Foxes’ Fofana. The Blues have already had two bids rejected that Brendan Rodgers has confirmed in his latest talks.
The East Midlands club are said to want upwards of £80m for their star defender and both of Chelsea’s bids were way off their evaluation of him, stating the London club would have to break bank for the CB.
🗣 “I don’t think about it.”
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 11, 2022
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers on if he thinks Wesley Fofana will be at the club at the end of the transfer window.💰 pic.twitter.com/nJitoTUx9t
Leicester’s manager has gone from a firm, “no he’s not for sale this summer” to they are” not looking to sell”, making it clear that the owners have the final say in the exit of Fofana.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Nothing Concrete as of Yet
With the contract renewal of Ousmane Dembele, the addition of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, and because Memphis Depay is still at the club, Barca must consider offloading Aubameyang and he must consider leaving.
There has been no official bid made, nor have there been official talks that have taken place between them and Barca, but he is a serious option to view with firepower up front limited for Chelsea.
"Chelsea are working on many different deals. Talks on with intermediaries of Wesley Fofana deal, after two bids rejected; Pierre Aubameyang discussed as option since last week but no proposal to Barça yet. (via: @FabrizioRomano)"
The striker still has three years left on his current deal, after moving to Spain for free when Arsenal cancelled his contract with them in January.
Last listed player: Frenkie de Jong
De Jong’s situation at the Camp Nou is no secret with the club wanting to offload the Dutchman to free up funds and recover some of the transfer money spent this summer and the debt they owe.
Manchester United have identified the midfielder as a prime summer target but have failed in every attempt to try to lure him to Old Trafford. Since the Dutchman has denied a United switch, the Blues have seen it as the perfect opportunity to highjack the transfer, with Man United not giving up on ten Hag’s old boy as well.
"Manchester United agreed a £72m fee to sign De Jong last month but he is owed £17m in deferred wages and will not agree to leave until he is paid. Barcelona want him to stay but only if he agrees to take a significant pay cut and accept a £6m settlement for his deferred wages. Chelsea are willing to match United’s £72m offer and unlike United, they can offer De Jong Champions League football. (via: skysports.com)"
🤤 Best dribble success rate since the start of the 2021/22 La Liga season:
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) August 11, 2022
🥇 Frenkie de Jong - 85%
🤤 Best dribble success rate since the start of the 2021/22 Premier League season:
🥈 Mateo Kovacic - 74.5%
😅 Chelsea could soon have both on their books...
The Blues have the money to prize him away from the Catalan side, with them ready to match “United’s agreed £72m bid” for the midfield man.
If a deal does go through for Frenkie de Jong, the Blues will have the best dribblers from the Premier League and La Liga from last season.
One New Name Added to Chelsae’s Summer Target List: Cesare Casadei
The 19-year-old midfielder is seen as an investment for the future. Inter want £12m for the youngster, who is yet to make a senior appearance for them.