Chelsea transfer news: The latest Blues headlines and stories with updates on Keylor Navas, Jules Kounde and Victor Osimhen
Navas eyed
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for on-loan Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Keylor Navas. The 36-year-old shot-stopper faces an increasingly uncertain future upon his return to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with just 12-months remaining on his contract.
The Blues are said to be in the market for a new option between the sticks so Navas has been shortlisted, according to French outlet Foot Mercato. The report states that Emi Martinez from Aston Villa has also been name-checked in relation to replacing Kepa Arrizbalaga and Edouard Mendy.
Despite the Costa Rican's impressive performances this season, Forest are expected to pursue a move for Dean Henderson instead. With Mauricio Pochettino close to being appointed as next Chelsea manager, signing somebody like Navas – who once worked closely with the Argentine at PSG – could be a risk-free move.
Kounde update
Xavi has broken his silence on the future of Jules Kounde ahead of the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old defender was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea last summer, but he opted for Barcelona instead.
According to Spanish publication Sport, Kounde is open to leaving Camp Nou – and the Blues are prepared to revisit a deal for the Frenchman. With plenty of speculation over his future, Xavi denied claims that Kounde is unhappy at the club.
"I spoke with Koundé and I was clear with him," said the Barcelona boss. "I know there are a lot of stories — but the player left the meeting happy and same for me. There are no problems. The conversation has been clear, no problem and no issues."
Osimhen 'priority'
According to Sky Germany, Chelsea have made Napoli star Victor Osimhen their top priority this summer. A £130million price tag has been put on the Nigerian international after a campaign which saw him score 28 goals across the Serie A and the Champions League.
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cewelmu
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The National Tabloid has reported that Chelsea is interested in all the players in the world. To this end, no one is safe from Boerly & co. Also, Graham Potter has been approached to take an interim coach position between the end of the season and the beginning of the next. This is because he is still technically on salary at Chelsea
omolayoka
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and you think Chelsea will not return to champions league spot after next season besides what kounde want is where he will be playing not watching...but we don't need him again we have better options now
Kounde is no complaining of not playing, he said he want to be playing in center defense not at right back, after his a regular starter
sosaboprt
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He will not even chose Chelsea if at all he want to leave Barcelona, no champions league or European football
and you think Chelsea will not return to champions league spot after next season besides what kounde want is where he will be playing not watching...but we don't need him again we have better options now
omolayoka
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I don't like kounde anymore...let him be where he is..we have colwil
He will not even chose Chelsea if at all he want to leave Barcelona, no champions league or European football
Ceoaciknpz
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Levi colwill is a decent lad who plays centre back with composure
Shmonny
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Lamine Yamal scored from DISTANCE to help Spain advance in the UEFA Under-17 Championship ☄️ Starboy ⭐
sosaboprt
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I don't like kounde anymore...let him be where he is..we have colwil
heteklnot
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This is what lampard needs at the moment
heteklnot
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First to comment... Nice one