All the latest Chelsea news and transfer rumours including updates on N’Golo Kante’s future at Stamford Bridge, Marcus Thuram and the latest on Enzo Fernandez at Benfica.
Your morning Chelsea digest on Saturday, January 7.
Chelsea eye Marcus Thuram transfer swoop
Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic both suffered injuries during the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Thursday night, joining Armando Broja on the injury list and leaving Graham Potter’s attacking options weakened.
Foot Mercatohave revealed that the Blues have now entered the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach and France striker Marcus Thuram. The 25-year-old featured for Les Bleus at the World Cup and his contract with the Bundesliga side expires at the end of the season, meaning he can negotiate a pre-contract agreement with other clubs from January – or he could be signed for a bargain price should a club wish to secure a deal for him before the summer.
L’Equipe have linked the striker with a move to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich, as well as Premier League side Aston Villa, whilst it was revealed in La Repubblica that Manchester United were favourites to land the player. It is not yet known whether Thuram favours a January move, or whether he would prefer to see the season out with Monchengladbach.
Italian news outlet Foot Mercato report that after months of negotiations, Chelsea are nearing an agreement with the French midfielder over a contract extension. Kante had been linked with a move away from west London, with Barcelona and Al-Nassr both keen on signing the 31-year-old. But now the Blues are waiting on the French international’s response following their contract offer.
Kante’s contract at the London club is set to expire this summer meaning he is free to negotiate a pre-contract with clubs from abroad. Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have also been linked to Kante, who is thought to be happy in London and has set his sights on remaining in the capital.
Vasco da Gama confirmed Andrey Santos transfer.
Vasco da Gama wonderkid Andrey Santos is set to join Chelsea and become their third signing of the January transfer window. The Brazilian outfit released a statement confirming the news on Friday afternoon.
The club statement read: “Vasco da Gama agreed this Friday (01/06) the permanent transfer of the athlete Andrey Santos to European football. The midfielder will move to Chelsea, from England. The youngster will leave the club from Sao Januario at the age of 18 with 38 appearances and eight goals.”
Source: https://www.football.london/
