chelsea transfer news

Matthijs de Ligt's agent Mino Raiola has held talks with Barcelona and Chelsea over a move for his client next summer.

Manchester United remain in pole position to sign Erling Haaland next summer while the Red Devils could again enter the market this summer to battle Chelsea for the signing of Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all keen to sign Metz midfielder Pape Matar Sarr this summer.

Barcelona are struggling to reach an agreement with Ilaix Moriba over a new deal. The Catalan club fear that Chelsea have made a lucrative offer that has turned the midfielder's head.

Chelsea are desperate to sign Romelu Lukaku this summer, but despite a mammoth bid Inter Milan remain firm about the Belgian striker being untouchable.

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Sevilla over a summer move for defender Jules Kounde and are ready to offer Kurt Zouma as part of a player plus cash deal.

Eden Hazard does not want to go back to Chelsea despite a miserable first two seasons in Spain

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski is rated as one of Europe's best strikers and Chelsea want to bring him to the Premier League.

Barcelona are keen to offload Antoine Griezmann this summer in order to raise funds and slash their inflated wage bill. It will also aid them in re-signing Lionel Messi and completing other transfers.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is keen to strengthen his forward line after Timo Werner failed to light up the Premier League last season.

Pep Guardiola has made signing a striker a priority this summer and Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane is the Spanish manager's number one target.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has not ruled out signing a new striker despite re-signing Edinson Cavani.

Chelsea's forwards have not had the best season despite competing for the FA Cup and Champions League trophies. The Blues are keen to bring in added firepower in the summer.

Harry Kane has again told Tottenham Hotspur about his desire to leave the club this summer. The north London club is said to be looking at alternatives to replace the England international.

Chelsea's forwards have not had the best of campaigns with Timo Werner, Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham struggling for consistency in front of goal.

Chelsea and Manchester United are expected to go head-to-head to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane during the summer transfer window.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made signing a defender a priority in the upcoming summer transfer window and has identified the Read Madrid star as a potential target.

Brazilian midfielder Ramires, currently playing in China for Jiangsu Suning, says it would be "spectacular" to pull on the Chelsea shirt again before he retires.

Courtois' current Chelsea contract expires at the end of next season, with talks ongoing over a new deal.

The Blues are seeking a younger centre-half with Gary Cahill and the out-of-favour David Luiz both the wrong side of 30.

Thibaut Courtois is content at Chelsea as he discusses a possible contract extension, though concedes his camp would listen to a call from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

Hazard, 27, has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer amid interest from Real and Paris Saint-Germain.

The Belgium international is close to signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge after Real Madrid gave up their interest.

Watford summer signing Richarlison has refused to rule out a potential future move to Chelsea, though claims to remain completely focused on events at Vicarage Road.

There are speculations surrounding Antonio Conte's long-term future at Chelsea after a series of poor results in January and earlier February.

The Blues bounced back after back-to-back heavy defeats against Bournemouth and Watford, respectively, by beating West Brom 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 by Watford on 5 February – the club's second successive defeat by a three-goal margin after the 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is currently sidelined with a back injury. The Blues manager Antonio Conte is unaware when the striker will be available for selection.

Chelsea have opened negotiations with former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique to replace Antonio Conte if they finally decide to sack the Italian boss.

Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 by Watford – the club's second successive defeat by a three-goal margin after the 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth.