Chelsea transfer news: Poch’s first signing agreed in a “matter of hours”

Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of World XI (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of World XI (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

In today’s Chelsea transfer news – Mauricio Pochettino is nearing his first signing this summer, an update on Romelu Lukaku & much more.

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Chelsea transfer news – Nicolas Jackson likely to be signed this week

Chelsea are nearing their first signing of the summer transfer window. According to a report from AS (via Sport Witness), Nicolas Jackson will arrive in London for a medical this week. Should all go to plan, then an agreement will be reached between Chelsea and the player in a “matter of hours”.

Exciting times for Mauricio Pochettino as his plan will begin to unravel itself to the fans.

Chelsea transfer news – Romelu Lukaku chooses Europe

At this point in time, there are TWO main focal points of world football – the most obvious being Europe, but the emerging footballing market is in Saudi Arabia. There are great efforts ongoing from Saudi Arabian clubs and their owners to make it s recognised league, hence the signings of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and others.

However, the latest to turn down an offer from Saudi Arabia is Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku. Currently on loan at Inter Milan, Lukaku has decided that he wants his next move to be in Europe, not Saudi.

Fabrizio Romano claims that the ball is in Inter’s court should they wish to sign Lukaku permanently, with no agreement made with Chelsea yet.

Chelsea transfer news – Brighton relentless with Levi Colwill

According to the latest from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea can expect increased efforts from Brighton to sign Levi Colwill. The Chelsea defender spent the last season on loan there and Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep him – but so do Chelsea.

What do you make of today’s Chelsea transfer news?