Chelsea transfer roundup- Serie A defender medical, winger loan and more
May 25, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Chelsea have been trying to reconstruct under the new manager Antonio Conte after a forgettable season where they sacked their best manager ever, Jose Mourinho.
The Blues have looked active in the transfer window as they already managed to sign Batshuayi and Kante and are looking to add more players to their roster to become a dominant force yet again this season. The Blues would want to add a forward and central defender going into the last few days of the transfer window.
Here we look at all the transfer speculations and done deals around Chelsea today.
Chelsea have rejected a deadline day loan move by Sunderland for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, according to reports.
The Black Cats are keen to sign the Bosnian shot stopper on a season-long deal but the Blues are not interested in the deal. Sunderland’s first choice goalkeeper Vito Mannone has been ruled out for at least three months with elbow ligament damage and Moyes is keen to sign an experienced goalkeeper to keep improving the quality in his side.
Fiorentina defender Marcos Alonso is expected to sign for Chelsea in the next 24 hours as the player have agreed personal terms with the Blues, according to reports.
The Spaniard jetted into London for a medical to finalize the deal, according to Sky Sports and the deal is estimated to be around £24million.
According to ESPN FC, Newcastle United have agreed a season long loan deal for Chelsea’s winger Christian Atsu.
Sources close to the player confirmed the deal after Newcastle manager Rafa Benetiz expressed his interest to sign the winger in an attempt to bolster his attacking options. The Championship side will also have the option to buy him at the end of the loan spell. The player has been given permission by the club to travel to Tyneside to undergo a medical.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed that he was very close to joining Atletico Madrid this summer and only a few details has stopped him from joining his former employers.
The Spanish club have tried to sign the striker very hard but the Blues resistance has ultimately paid off as they managed to keep Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge for the rest of the season.
Inter Milan have accepted £21million bid for Marcelo Borzovic from Chelsea but have also offered a new contract to the Croatian in an attempt to keep hold of him, according to The Sun.
However, the Blues are hopeful of signing before the close of the transfer window.