Chelsea transfer news round up: striker imminent, 1 player out, 1 positive story
Jul 24, 2016 at 1:54 PM
Chelsea have been a dominant team over the last decade but have lost their way last season as they finished 10th in the Premier League table and are looking to make their way back to Europe’s elite this season.
The new manager Antonio Conte has already brought a lot of positive changes to the side. The Blues has already bought Kante from Leicester City, Batshuayi from Marseille and have huge plans in this transfer window.
According to BleacherReport, Chelsea are keen to sign PSG’s star striker Edinson Cavani. The Blues are keen to sign a striker this summer as they have already made failed attempts in pursuit of Alvaro Morata. The Blues are valuing the player at £42 million but the French giants are looking for £67 million.
According to Telegraph, Conte has made it clear to the board in the board meeting that he needs four more signings to make sure that Chelsea would become a dominant force in Premier League.
According to Daily Express, the Blues are ready to land new centre back Victor Lindelof from Benfica as the Blues are keen to activate his £25 million release clause.
On-loan Chelsea prodigy Andreas Christensen has made it clear that he would love to play for Chelsea first team next season amid Barcelona interest. The player has been a vital cog at Borussia Monchengladbach.
According to Express.co.uk, AC Milan are keen to sign Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado in a pursuit to sign a proven talent in Serie A. With Carlos Bacca departing the club looking imminent, Milan is keen to sign Cuadrado and could offer as much as £25 million to secure his services.