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The transfer window is yet to really get going in Thomas Tuchel 's first summer at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have so far only welcomed one new signing to Stamford Bridge and that is former Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli. The stopper has penned a two-year-deal with Chelsea.
Despite the lack of incomings, that has not stopped the gossip columns from going into overdrive. The Blues remain strongly linked to Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland so we will be trying to bring you the latest on any potential deal for the Norwegian. Elsewhere, the Blues appear to be edging close to an agreement for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.
Going in the other direction, there has already been plenty of business. Fikayo Tomori and Marc Guehi have departed for big fees, whilst Olivier Giroud was also allowed to leave.
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That is all for today
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Blues fans begin to worry about life without Mendy
Kepa Arrizabalaga divided opinion following his second half cameo in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Arsenal, as fans realised the Spaniard will become Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 26-year-old continued his pre-season preparations coming on for Edouard Mendy with half hour to play, but conceded inside ten minutes of coming on.
Blues fans took to Twitter as they expressed their scepticism following the realisation that the west London side will be without star man Mendy come January.
@CFCbender said: "One thing for certain is Kepa is not good enough to be our 2nd choice GK. With Mendy going away to AFCON in January we need to sign a good backup."
Read more here.
Chelsea fans raving about academy star's performance
Chelsea fans fled in their thousands taking to social media to rave and revel about Dujon Sterling's spellbinding performance which could save the Blues £68 million in transfer fees this summer.
football.london understands that Thomas Tuchel has been incredibly impressed with Sterling upon his return to Cobham Training Ground this summer.
Should the England Under-20 international break into the first-team, Roman Abramovich has been tabled with a firm alternative to Jules Kounde.
One user on Twitter, @CFCAsh_, revealed how impressed they had been with Sterling's pre-season performances: "Dujon Sterling impressed me a lot this pre season. Such a good player."
Read more here.
Chelsea fans react to chances left to rue versus Arsenal
Chelsea fans were left furious with the number of opportunities missed in front of goal, demanding the signing of Erling Haaland following the Blues' 2-1 win over Arsenal.
One fan on Twitter was left worried by the amount of chances that were left to rue, while another teased Arsenal fans for their reaction to the pre-season London derby loss.
@joshngolo44 said: "We really need a good centre forward... Erling Haaland to be exact but we really need a lethal centre forward!
@StephenF319 said: "Arsenal played this game like a champions league final and still lost shows how much their club has fallen."
Loftus-Cheek on the move
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's future at Chelsea remains uncertain, with the midfielder again being linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge.
He is a target for numerous clubs across the Premier League and Bundesliga, according to The Sun, one of whom is Southampton.
Former manager Frank Lampard, who played Loftus-Cheek nine times across the 2019/20 season when he was recovering from a serious injury, is known to be a big fan of the English midfielder and labelled him an 'obvious talent' who needs 'regular games'.
Full-time at the Emirates
The Blues walk away 2-1 victors over Arsenal with goals from Tammy Abraham and Kai Havertz.
GOAL!
Kai Havertz picks up from where he left off last season with a tidy finish.
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Kick off!
They're underway at the Emirates for Arsenal vs. Chelsea.
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Gary Cahill leaves Crystal Palace
Beloved former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, 35, has left Crystal Palace after two years at the club.
The two parties were unable to come to agree a new deal and have therefore parted ways, as per Sky Sports.
Ross Barkley to Newcastle update
According to The Chronicle, Steve Bruce’s side are eyeing up a possible loan swoop for the 28-year-old this month.
The report claims that Barkley could be an alternative to Joe Willock.
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Giroud's great debut!
Olivier Giroud scored on debut for AC Milan in typical style.
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Inter's transfer decision that could affect Lukaku hopes
According to the Athletic, the Serie A giants are willing to sell Lautaro Martinez this summer.
If they do sell the Argentine, they're unlikely to sell another striker meaning Lukaku will probably stay.
Double transfer blow!
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano believes that it'll be extremely difficult to sign Erling Haaland this summer with Borussia Dortmund so determined not to sell. Meanwhile, there's ‘no chance’ of any potential deal for Robert Lewandowski
“For this summer, there is no chance to sign Robert Lewandowski for Chelsea. Inter define Romelu Lukaku as non-transferable and untouchable, another very complicated affair.
“That’s why the dream remains Erling Haaland, but from Borussia Dortmund the club’s version is clear: there is no offer on the table, not even an official approach. It will take madness to sell Haaland, not even €150million would be accepted,“ he wrote in his Benchwarmers column.
Kounde 'happy to move'
Jules Kounde is keen on a move to Chelsea FC this summer but the Blues are yet to agree a deal with Sevilla, according to Duncan Castles, via the Sport Review.
Thus, agreeing personal terms is unlikely to be a problem in the future.
Blues eyes Odegaard
Chelsea are reportedly rivalling Arsenal for the signing of Martin Odegaard this summer, according to reports in Spain.
As per Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Blues have one eye on the Norwegian international.
However, they are only set to make a move should either Hakim Ziyech or Kai Havertz depart this summer which looks unlikely at this stage.
Read the full story here.
Saul representatives set for talks
Saul Niguez looks set to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.
According to The Mirror, the Spaniard's representatives are scheduled to fly into England in an attempt to secure a move for the midfielder.
Liverpool and Manchester United are reported as his main admirers, whilst Chelsea were also linked earlier this summer.
Read more on his future here.
Kounde 'uneasy' on deal
Not necessarily the news we wanted to start with but there we are.
According to reports from Diario de Sevilla, via The Express, major target Kounde is feeling "uneasy" that the deal to take him to Stamford Bridge is going to collapse.
The Blues are apparently hesitant to match his release clause, whilst Kurt Zouma seemingly does not want to be included in any potential swap deal .
Read the full story here.
Good morning!
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