Chelsea want to streamline their squad over the summer, despite winning the UEFA Champions League last season. The Blues reached the finals of the FA Cup too but ended second-best to a spirited Leicester City side. Thomas Tuchel inspired a fourth-place finish in the Premier League and will be aiming for top spot in the upcoming campaign.
Chelsea are targeting a new number nine this summer, while they also want to bolster their backline before the start of the new season. The Blues also want a new goalkeeper before the end of August.
On that note, let’s take a look at the major Chelsea transfer news from 27 July 2021.
Erling Haaland breaks silence on proposed move to Chelsea
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%0AEXCL. Jules Koundé deal update: Chelsea are in advanced talks with Sevilla and Kurt Zouma could be included in the negotiation. Possible swap deal to go through in the next hours/days with Zouma + money for Koundé to Chelsea.
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Personal terms agreed for Koundé until 2026.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
Chelsea and Sevilla are locked in advanced negotiations to finalize the payment structure. There’s a probability that a player-plus-cash deal involving Kurt Zouma could help convince the La Liga side to part ways with their star.
Chelsea very close to first signing of the summer