Chelsea established new contact with the representatives regarding the signing of “quality” Premier League forward, as Stamford Bridge transfer chiefs seriously weigh up a deal for him ahead of the February 3 deadline.
Chelsea’s transfer window is getting full as players are announced to leave
The winter window was expected to be fairly quiet at Cobham, with reports in the pipeline leading up to January mostly swirling around Chelsea’s search for a new central defender.
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However, reports in the last 48 hours suggest that this will no longer be the case, as a host of Chelsea’s high-profile players are reportedly moving elsewhere.
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Chelsea’s next matches in the Premier League |
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Bournemouth (home) |
Today |
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Wolverhampton Wanderers (home) |
January 20 |
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Man City (away) |
January 25 |
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West Ham (away) |
February 3 |
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Brighton (away) |
February 14 |
Indeed, Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg claims so Christopher Nkunku verbally shook hands with Bayern Munich in personal relationsprompting serious talk of the Blues pushing for a potential replacement for long-term target Mathys Tel.
Meanwhile, he is believed to be a defender Renato Veiga wants to join Borussia Dortmundbut Chelsea are unwilling to let him go on loan and will only give the 21-year-old the go-ahead if interested clubs meet his £25m asking price (Fabrizio Romano).
Chelsea are also ready to let Axel Disasi leave in Januaryand important unnamed parties are currently in talks to explore this possibility after both the player and the Blues held internal discussions about his future behind the scenes.
With the usual suspects such as Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka and Cesare Casadei regularly tipped to leave Chelsea, the aforementioned possible departures are becoming more realistic by the day – meaning BlueCo may have to rethink their transfer plans in terms of income.
Should Nkunku leave, which looks increasingly likely amid Bayern’s hot pursuit, Chelsea’s move for the Ipswich Town star Liam Delap could bring it back into full focus.
Chelsea have made a fresh approach for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap via agents
According to trusted journalist Simon Phillips, who writes on his Substack, Chelsea made a second approach to Delap’s agentsand are seriously considering a deal to bring him in this month.
“quality” The Englishman has impressed with eight goals in the top flight alone so far this season, which is noteworthy for a team struggling at the bottom end of the Premier League table, and that has not been lost on Chelsea, who are very interested.
Phillips writes it Delap wants to join Chelsea as they have contacted his representatives once again, and he suggests that this may have been to discuss personal terms.
Kieran McKenna’s side have consistently insisted the 21-year-old is not for sale, but this new approach may suggest Chelsea believe something is possible. According to other reports, Delap’s price is approx 42 million pounds.
