Chelsea transfer news: Pochettino “seals” young Premier League talent

Kian Long

Mauricio Pochettino and Mel C, World XI (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

In today’s Chelsea transfer news – Mauricio Pochettino has sealed a young Premier League talent, an update on Cesar Azpilicueta & much more.

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Chelsea transfer news – Chelsea sign Ishe Samuels-Smith

According to the transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have secured the signing of Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton. The 17-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge for a fee of around £3/4m.

Documents are now signed for Chelsea to complete deal for 17 year old talent Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton 🔵✔️

Fee around £3/4m, three year deal to the player. Done and sealed. pic.twitter.com/gkZAE55yV0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 6, 2023

If Samuels-Smith becomes even an important squad player for Chelsea this upcoming season, then he has already returned this small investment which will not dent Boehly’s pocket.

Chelsea transfer news – Cesar Azpilicueta joins Atletico Madrid

It’s confirmed that Cesar Azpilicueta will leave Chelsea after many years. The Stamford Bridge legend has passed his medical to join Atletico Madrid, which is not a surprise given his contract was terminated out of respect. As a neutral fan, it’s sad to see Azpi leave the Premier League but understandable given his age.

César Azpilicueta has completed the main part of medical tests in Madrid as he becomes new Atlético player on two year deal. ⚪️🔴🏁 #Atléti

As revealed on Friday last week, Atléti entered the race when deal was almost done with Inter and convinced Azpi.

Here we go confirmed. ✔️ pic.twitter.com/Yowe9ZaVlJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 6, 2023

Chelsea transfer news – New bid prepared for Moises Caicedo

According to Football London, Chelsea are preparing a big bid worth £85m to sign Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian midfielder is described within the report as a pivotal member of Chelsea’s midfield rebuild (with Mason Mount’s exit being confirmed yesterday). Brighton are difficult to negotiate with, so it’s likely that Chelsea will need to be patient.

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

Kian Long

Kian Long is the Editorial Director for FanSided's Soccer Division and a sports fan his entire life. Kian has been part of the FanSided team since 2017 and has both written and edited thousands of articles across the division. When he's not watching soccer, Kian is probably watching WWE, throwing darts, or telling his cats to quit scratching the couch. Reach out to Kian at kian.long@fansided.com