And to finance the transfer, Chelsea may be willing to sell Jorginho to Arsenal.
Get all the gossip and updates on transfers below. . .
BALLACK’S BIRTHDAY
Chelsea paid tribute to former general midfielder Michael Ballack, who meets today.
Favourite Ballack moment, Blues fans?
The one who comes to the lead will have to be the German scolding the unpopular referee who refused to give Chelsea pens when he crashed against Barcelona in the Champions League thanks to the final purpose of Andrés Iniesta in 2009.
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 26 September 2020
RIZ YOU KNOW YOURSELF
Chelsea has a five-year contract with Declan Rice, according to reports.
Italian journalist Nicola Schira tweeted: “Chelsea is literally on fire: after Mendy’s signing, the Blues will close the deal with Declan Rice.
“Conversations are ongoing with West Ham (rejection of an additional 50 million euros offer). The midfielder has already agreed on non-public terms for a five-year contract. “
The focus will now be on accepting rates after the Blues’ $46 million offer was declined, but this can be facilitated by Declan Rice insisting on leaving.
Another Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, told the here we go podcast: “Declan Rice will push for Chelsea. He’ll be strong to sign for Chelsea.
“We’ll have to see what happens because he also respects West Ham as usual, but he’s going to tell West Ham ‘I have to sign for Chelsea. ‘”
TOMORROW, CHELSEA FANS
Chelsea will face London rivals Spurs in the fourth circular of the Carabao Cup next week after Jose Mourinho stayed to say goodbye.
His tie opposed to Leyton Orient fell after a series of positive tests at Covid-19 in the O-ranks.
Gazzetta reports that Chelsea N’Golo Kante is “open” to meet former coach Antonio Conte at Inter Milan this summer.
But Italian giants will first have to increase the budget through player sales to the value the Blues demand of 46 million pounds.
Frank Lampard is expected to deliver Prem’s debut to Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell on Saturday when the Blues move to West Brom.
But he has shown that new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will not be in a position to start after a hectic week to end his 22 million pound contract with Rennes.
Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic are just weeks away from their return.
Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.
French champions have expressed interest in signing the 27-year-old, with a maximum season loan likely according to RMC and The Telegraph.
Mid-week hat-trick hero Kai Havertz has been with ralf Rangnick’s legendary Johan Cruyff.
Former RB Leipzig coach and sporting director believes the Blues have made a deal by bringing Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen for 72 million pounds.
He said: “He’s one of the players where I don’t see any weaknesses in his game. He’s the kind of trendy Johan Cruyff: he can score goals and provide assists. “
KEEP A BURDEN OF THAT
SunSport has revealed that Frank Lampard is in a position to bring out Kepa’s failure.
But reports that Roma was in favor of the Spanish goalkeeper appear to be from the goalkeeper.
Sky Sport journalist Angelo Mangiante reports that the Italian has not made any moves.
SKY KAI
Chelsea’s Kai Havertz has been to Ralf Rangnick’s legendary Johan Cruyff.
Former RB Leipzig coach and sporting director believes the Blues have made a deal by bringing Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen for 72 million pounds.
He told Sky Sports: “I have no doubt that he will have a lasting good fortune and will be one of the most productive players in the next two or three years. “
“You may want a few weeks to adjust because you have a circle of relatives in which you revel. I know because I was also looking to convince him to join us in Leipzig, but he was absolutely loyal to Bayer Leverkusen. “
”He’s one of the players where I don’t see any weaknesses in his game. He’s the kind of fashionable Johan Cruyff: he can score goals and provide assists.
NOT SO QUIN
Spanish veteran Joaquín turned down Chelsea and Jose Mourinho in 2004, he revealed.
ESPN reports that the 39-year-old never showed up for a meeting with the Portuguese boss before a move-in proposal to Stamford Bridge.
The idea that the odds had been agreed, however, Joaquin, who plays at Betis’ real children’s club, rejected a decision.
YOU sluts!
Petr Cech is back on the court to show Edouard Mendy the ropes at Chelsea.
The Blues’ technical adviser knows exactly what it’s like to be Mendy after he also moved from Rennes to Chelsea in 2004.
And now he’s helping the 28-year-old as he seeks to borrow the number one spot in Kepa’s flop.
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 25 September 2020
HE TALKED TO FRANK.
Thiago Silva has revealed that Frank Lampard was the engine of his signing for Chelsea.
The 36-year-old traded Paris Saint-Germain for West London and made his debut on weekdays for Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.
He told BBC Sport’s Football Focus: “It’s a wonderful pride for me to be a part of your project.
“If it wasn’t for him, if he wasn’t in me, I wouldn’t be here.
“In fact, I feel privileged to be part of a new circle of family members and be trained by one of the most productive players in the world.
ED IN HEELS
It’s here and it’s perfect.
Chelsea’s new goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, trains for the first time in Cobham.
The 28-year-old has joined Petr Cech’s ex in Rennes for 22 million pounds this week.
But Chief Frank Lampard has shown that he will begin opposing West Brom on Sunday after a hectic week to end the deal.
RUD NO
Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.
The German power station slid to Frank Lampard’s FIFTH selection following the arrival of Thiago Silva.
And French champions have expressed interest in signing the 27-year-old, with a maximum transfer of one season, probably according to RMC and The Telegraph.
Rudiger has two years to comply with his existing agreement.
MAKE A SOUND!
Kai Havertz of Chelsea imagined practicing his shot at Cobham.
The million-pound midfielder announced himself to the Blues with his first senior hat-trick against Barnsley this week.
The 21-year-old opened his Chelsea account in a sure taste for Frank Lampard’s team to qualify for the fourth circular of the Carabao Cup, where they will face the Spurs.
Are you going to recreate your Premier League exploits against West Brom on Saturday?
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– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 25 September 2020
FORECAST XI
Frank Lampard is expected to make his Chelsea Premier League debut with Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell as the Blues at West Brom on Saturday.
Chelsea has had an impressive spending frenzy this summer, however, 42-year-old Lampard has not yet lined up all of her new recruits.
But although hakim Ziyech has shown that it is still unavailable due to a knee injury, the Blues have been bolstered with the inclusion of Silva and Chilwell opposed to Barnsley in the mid-week EFL Cup clash.
And Lampard proved that both had enough compatibility to begin with, as Chelsea sought to get back on track in the Premier League after their humiliating defeat to Liverpool last weekend.
A new guy who won’t show up, however, is a 22 million-pound recruit from Edouard Mendy of Rennes. Lampard confirms that the 28-year-old is not yet in a position after a hectic week.
TOUCH N’GO
Chelsea star N’Golo Kante is “open” to meet former chief Antonio Conte at Inter Milan this summer, reportedly.
But Italian giants will first have to increase the budget through player sales to the value the Blues demand of 46 million pounds.
Kante and Conte worked together at Stamford Bridge during the latter’s two-year reign in west London, winning the Premier League and FA Cup along the way.
And according to Gazzetta, Conte believes that bringing Frenchman to Italy may be the last piece of the puzzle to end Juventus dominance and win the Serie A name this season.
Kante, 29, Chelsea’s first two Premier League games this quarter.
But Inter is convinced that the Blues will be sold if presented with a million pounds.
WAIT FOR THE CUP
Chelsea will face the Spurs in the next round of the Carabao Cup next week after Jose Mourinho scored a draw.
They had to play Leyton Orient before the game was canceled due to positive coronaviruses between Team O.
East London have been forced to give up the playoff and Chelsea will play them on Tuesday.
CHELSEA ACCESSORIES
Here are the upcoming Les Bleus games in all competitions.
NOT SO STICKY RICE
Declan Rice is pushing to move to Chelsea, according to reports.
But West Ham insists he may not sell the English star.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers’ vice-captain needs to return to Chelsea.
It is noted that Rice’s agent is already in negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club about a movement imaginable with the two clubs about to start the talks.
However, SunSport understands that there has not yet been an official club offer for the Three Lions.
Rice, 21, was released through the Blues at the age of 14 before moving to London, where he made 111 first-team appearances.
S-IT’S OUT OF OUR REACH
Southampton entered the race for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
But Ralph Hasenhuttl faces a festival to bring the 24-year-old with sniffing SEPT clubs.
Loftus-Cheek has fallen into Frank Lampard’s command line and it would be his future.
Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount are ahead of Loftus-Cheek in the hierarchical order.
And according to The Athletic, Southampton will bring him on loan to the south coast.
Unsurprisingly, Southampton is in addition to losing their first two games of the Premier League season.
ICYMI – EXCLUSIVE
Chelsea are in a position to send Kepa, the subject of the mistake, on loan, after retaining Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as their new first choice.
Stamford Bridge legend Petr Cech, who joined the Blues from the French club, played a key to identifying the 28-year-old Senegalese as Chelsea’s new glove.
And although Chelsea have insisted that a resolution on Kepa’s future has not yet been made, it is understood that Frank Lampard will accept the Spaniard’s departure before the deadline next month.
Kepa, 25, struggled to reach the world record of 71 million pounds Chelsea paid to Athletic Bilbao to update him with Thibaut Courtois in 2018.
It fell out of service a quarter after a series of notable errors before the lockout.
CHELSEA FANS GOOD MORNING
Declan Rice is pushing to move to Chelsea, according to reports.
But West Ham insists it may not sell the English star.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers’ vice-captain needs to return to Chelsea.
It is noted that Rice’s agent is already in negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club about a movement imaginable with the two clubs about to start the talks.
However, SunSport understands that there has not yet been an official club offer for the Three Lions.
Meanwhile, Arsenal would prepare a surprise offer for Chelsea’s vice-captain Jorginho.
Sky Sports claims that the 28-year-old midfielder can choose Houssem Aouar from Lyon and Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid.
It is now an idea that Arsenal will be an ambitious technique after landing Willian in a loose movement of his rivals to the capital.
However, Lampard considers Jorginho a component of his team.
In other news, Barcelona allegedly covered up a wonderful blow to Chelsea’s outcast Antonio Rudiger.
The defender is said not satisfied with Stamford Bridge as he did not give the impression in the first few weeks of the season.
The German publication Kicker and the Spanish newspaper Sport also do not say that Barcelona has Rudiger in sight.
ED IN THE GAME
Chelsea’s new boy, Edouard Mendy, has his lifelong love for the Blues.
Speaking on the club’s website, the goalkeeper said: “I’ve been a Chelsea fan since I was a kid. I love this club. “
“When I was 12, I was lucky enough to move to Brighton with a former club where I played, and we watched a game.
“I think English football is amazing.
“We went to the store and saw the Chelsea shirt, it was around 2003, when Ranieri was the coach, and I brought this shirt. So I enjoyed this club.
upscale
Chelsea are in a position to send Kepa, prone to mistakes, on loan, after deciding on Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as their new first choice.
Stamford Bridge legend Petr Cech, who joined the Blues from the French club, played a key to identifying the 28-year-old Senegalese as Chelsea’s new glove.
And while Chelsea have insisted that a resolution on Kepa’s future has not yet been taken, it is understood that Frank Lampard will accept the Spaniard’s departure before next month’s deadline.
Kepa, 25, struggled to reach the world record of 71 million pounds Chelsea paid to Athletic Bilbao to update him with Thibaut Courtois in 2018.
It fell out of service a quarter after a series of notable errors before the lockout.
HAVING THE BLUES
The Chelsea team doesn’t have much time for their very good weekday win.
He’s straight back in business for Frank Lampard’s striker from this weekend’s game.
The Blues will face West Brom this Saturday, starting at 5. 30pm.
v Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 24 September 2020
TAKE A LOOK
Kai Havertz, the star of the Chelsea exhibition when he beat Barnsley 6-0 on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old showed his potential with a hat-trick.
He prospered after being sent to number 10 for the Blues.
Chelsea has now used a heat map to show the effect it has had on and around the 18-meter surface.
decide
Declan Rice is pushing to move to Chelsea, according to reports.
But West Ham insists he may not sell the English star.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers’ vice-captain needs to return to Chelsea.
Rice’s agent seems to be already in negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club about a movement imaginable with the two clubs about to begin talks.
However, SunSport understands that there has not yet been an official club offer for the Three Lions.
HE’S NOT A KEEPER.
Chelsea have reportedly obtained a loan offered by Kepa Arrizabalaga from an Italian club.
ExWHYemployee, a football connoisseur quoted through the Express, revealed that Chelsea had the possibility of the troubled star.
He tweeted: “Chelsea news: an Italian club has presented a transfer for Kepa. “
Although this is confirmed, the club pretends to be Roma. “
Kepa added howler to his account by giving Sadio Mane his purpose in a 2-0 loss to Liverpool.
And his No. 1 position follows the arrival of Edouard Mendy.
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