Chelsea are now said to be leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko.  What’s the word? That is according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs, who understands that the Blues rank as the “front runners” to secure his signature in January.  Whilst the journalist believes that Dortmund are desperate to keep hold of the promising attacker, he feels that Moukoko would fit Chelsea’s “mould perfectly.” Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs said: “Chelsea are the frontrunners at the moment and he fits their mould absolutely perfectly. “I think that is why they’re very seriously e ..read more

Chelsea star Denis Zakaria is still positive on his Stamford Bridge experience and is optimistic as to what will happen at the end of his loan spell. What’s the word? That is according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who took to Twitter to relay Zakaria’s message. On his personal page, the Italian posted: “Denis Zakaria: ‘I’m still positive on my Chelsea experience, then I’ll see what will happen.’ “‘I still need to improve some things and show the coach what I can. When I get to play, I have to show that I am good. It hasn’t been enough so far, but I work hard’.” A torrid turn When 26-year ..read more

Chelsea are monitoring Atlético Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Todd Boehly said to have continued the club’s scouting mission on the Portugal international from the old regime. What’s the word? That is according to journalist Simon Phillips, who has highlighted Chelsea’s interest in the forward, suggesting that the club have maintained their interest in the star despite the recent change of ownership.  Whilst this is the case though, the interest in the star is described as “tentative.”  Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Phillips said: “From my sources, I was always told that he was a target ..read more

Chelsea are exploring the possibility of bringing Borussia Dortmund and Germany star Youssoufa Moukoko to Stamford Bridge. What’s the word?  That is according to a report by David Ornstein for The Athletic, who has given a round-up of the transfer dealings surrounding some of the World Cup’s most talked-about stars.  The youngest player to ever represent Germany at a World Cup, Moukoko has been listed as a target for Chelsea, with the west London outfit making headway for a future move amidst the 18-year-old’s contract expiry at the end of this season. According to The Athletic, the ..read more

Chelsea would ‘benefit’ from signing free agent Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Portuguese icon having a point to prove following his brutal exit from Manchester United last month.  That is according to former Stamford Bridge favourite William Gallas, who has tipped the 37-year-old to be the perfect short-term fix for Graham Potter’s side, who have notoriously struggled to find the net in the first half of the Premier League season.  Their tally of 17 top-flight goals up to this point is the lowest of any team in the top half, with two teams in the bottom half having also scored more. Wh ..read more

Chelsea seem as though they have a genuine star on their hands in Omari Hutchinson. That is according to a tweet from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who has relayed comments from Blues manager Graham Potter which point to a summer masterclass from Todd Boehly in luring the 19-year-old from Arsenal to SW6. What’s the word? Hutchinson was in action for Chelsea in their 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in a mid-season friendly in Abu Dhabi and made an impression on his manager despite the losing scoreline. Taking to Twitter to relay the Chelsea boss’ admission on the teenager, Romano tweeted: “Graham Po ..read more

Chelsea could be set to offload Romelu Lukaku for good, with the 29-year-old “very open” to making his loan move at Inter Milan permanent. That is according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who believes that the Belgium star wants to remain in Serie A, with the division said to be the best place for him considering this stage in his career and his previous success in Italy.  What’s the word? Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said of Lukaku: “He really enjoys his life in Italy. He sees the league as almost perfect for him, particularly at this stage of his career. “If this can work out in a wa ..read more

Chelsea are likely to sign both Christopher Nkunku and Arsen Zakharyan ahead of next season.  What’s the word?  That is according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who expects both players to finalise deals to move to Stamford Bridge. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said: “What we know is the Nkunku deal is being pushed through, there’s also the deal for Zakharyan that is being viewed as a priority. So those two are good and likely transfers that will happen, anything else I think is going to probably rely on some players moving out first.” Much-needed Quite frankly, both players a ..read more

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Christopher Nkunku after months of talks between the Stamford Bridge club and RB Leipzig. That is according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who has issued his famous “here we go” on this prospective transfer, with only contractual elements seemingly needing to be sorted before the deal becomes official. What’s the word? It is said that Nkunku has already completed his medical with the Blues, whilst Chelsea have an agreement in place to bring the France international to SW6. Taking to Twitter on Monday, Romano said: “Chelsea are closing in on Christoph ..read more

Whilst Declan Rice is a “priority target” for Chelsea, the west London club stand “no chance” of prising him away from West Ham midway through the season.  What’s the word?  That is according to journalist Simon Phillips, who understands that the England international is at the top of Chelsea’s wish list as the January transfer window draws ever closer.  Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Phillips said: “We’ve been told for months now that Rice is going to be a priority target for Chelsea come the summer. There’s no chance, I don’t think, of him moving in January.” January disaster loomin ..read more