All the latest Chelsea news and transfer gossip including updates on Mason Mount's recovery from injury, Manchester United's pursuit of two Napoli stars and Kylian Mbappe's conversations with Mauricio Pochettino
Your morning Chelsea digest on Wednesday, May 17.
Mauricio Pochettino dealt Chelsea transfer blow as Napoli star makes Manchester United decision
Napoli star Kim Min-jae has decided to join Manchester United this summer with Erik ten Hag's side and Chelsea still pursuing a deal for the South Korean's team-mate, Victor Osimhen. The 26-year-old defender has been linked with summer switches to Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford for months despite only moving to Naples last year.
Chelsea sent scouts to watch the 24-year-old in Napoli's defeat against Monza on Sunday, with the report adding that the same figures involved in convincing Kim to join United are attempting to make the Osimhen deal a reality. Talks between Napoli and Ten Hag's side for Kim are complimenting that of Osimhen, after United first outlined their interest to the club last August and Napoli are open to a sale for the right price this summer.
Chelsea offer Mason Mount update as Mauricio Pochettino deal edges closer to announcement
Chelsea have provided an update on Mason Mount's recovery as fans await Mauricio Pochettino's announcement as manager. The 24-year-old has suffered with plenty of injuries this season, with an ongoing pelvic issue plaguing him this season.
Pochettino is said to be determined to keep Mount at Stamford Bridge next season with Liverpool and Arsenal both keen on taking advantage of the 24-year-old's contract situation. The England international has rejected numerous approaches from the Blues over extending his deal.
Kylian Mbappe asked Mauricio Pochettino three Premier League questions amid Chelsea announcement
Pochettino has already lifted the lid on some of the conversations he has had with Mbappe in the past, revealing they talk in three languages — French, English and Spanish — and that the 24-year-old regularly asked him about the Premier League. “Kylian loves football, he loves to talk about football,” Pochettino told The Guardian in 2021.
Chelsea handed clear Frenkie de Jong transfer message amid Lionel Messi Barcelona situation