Meanwhile a new name has been added to Chelsea’s list of potential goalkeepers… Leicester’s Kasper Schmeichel.
Follow all the latest bridge updates below…
I HAVE SOME OF THEM
Chelsea will point to Kai Havertz “if they do it as much as he does,” reports Sky Sports Kaveh Solhekol.
He says Havertz has been agitated by a movement in the scenes and is more interested in enrolling in Chelsea than Jadon Sancho is expected to sign up for Man Utd.
The result of all this is that an agreement will be reached after the end of Bayer Leverkusen’s Europa League campaign.
Maybe it’s tonight, when they face Antonio Conte’s Inter in Germany.
Leverkusen’s sporting director, Rudi Voller, continues to insist that Havertz will be gone for less than 90 million pounds, but Solhekol says it is a “standard tactic” in those situations.
CHELSEA FANS GOOD MORNING,
Tammy Abraham admits that he will have to take his game to a new level to beat Timo Werner in the leading attacking role in Chelsea.
But the 22-year-old England star is not prepared to give up his place in Frank Lampard’s side without a fight.
He said: “That’s all I dreamed of when I was a kid, so I have to fight for my place, it’s never going to be easy.
“It wasn’t easy at the beginning of the season, but I joined the team and that’s what I have to keep doing.
“This is Chelsea Football Club. There will be the best criteria and the highest competition.”
Abraham had a decent first full season in the Blues’ first team last season with 19 goals, but Werner’s arrival of forty-five million pounds to Stamford Bridge leaves his position under a serious threat.
On the front, Chelsea is said to have made a 20 million pound move to face Manchester City defender John Stones.
The 26-year-old England star is likely to leave the Etihad this summer following the £41m arrival of ex-Blues player Nathan Ake.
According to the Mirror, the former Everton boy has emerged from Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
The report adds that Lamps believes he can resurrect Stones’ career and is in a position to sanction a movement of 20 million pounds.
THE PRICE IS OK
Bayer Leverkusen allegedly refused to diminish the value requested by Kai Havertz.
The Leverkusen needs a hundred million euros. Chelsea introduced 60.
– Jan Aage Fjortoft ?️ ? ?? (@JanAageFjortoft) 9 August 2020
HAVING THE BLUES
Kevin Phillips said the arrivals of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech would mark the end of the English duo Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi in Chelsea.
He told Football Insider: “You can see things in two tactics as a player.
“For me, with my own head, I see it as a competition, with whom I can be informed and that means you have to work in education week after week to claim a place in the camp.
“But basically, when you bring in quality players like that, you expect those two players to start.
“Frank knows more that this festival is healthy on any team as long as everyone is happy. These young players have had a first-team action flavor, but they are less difficult to handle than two more experienced players sitting on the bench and not playing. .
“Competition, however, I say you have to worry. Consider a challenge to approve and claim.”
AMPED UP
Norwich City is looking to secure a loan from Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu after his move to RB Leipzig last season.
– Nick Mashiter (@nickmashiter) 9 August 2020
I HAVE SOME OF THEM
Chelsea has signed a long-term contract with Kai Havertz.
RMC Sport says the Blues have agreed to a payment with Bayer Leverkusen for the German transfer.
However, the report adds that Havertz agreed to signal an agreement that will keep him connected to Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
CHRIS ALMIGHTY
Christian Pulisic shared a photo of his training years with Chelsea teammate Mason Mount.
LEW BEAUTY
Tammy Abraham has admitted that he is taking inspiration from best striker in the world Robert Lewandowski.
He told Chelsea’s website: “For me he’s the best striker in the world right now, and that’s the level I’ve got to get to and better. That’s what I aspire to be.
“Coming here and betting against it is a wonderful learning curve, a wonderful pleasure for me.
“For the next season and beyond, I have to build to succeed at those higher levels.”
ONCE ON A BLUE MOON
Tammy Abraham has insisted that Chelsea have had a ‘phenomenal’ season despite their recent FA Cup final and Champions League defeats.
He told the Chelsea website: “It’s been a phenomenal season for myself and the lads.
“I couldn’t have asked for a bigger season.
“I’ve had some disorder here and there, but I came out more powerful and now I have to get ready for next season, start well and finish well. That’s my pass. I have to raise the bar and back up.
“It’s never been easy at the beginning of this season, however, I’ve made my way through the team and that’s what I have to keep doing.”
Unexpectedly
Chelsea must have made a 20 million pound move to reach Manchester City defender John Stones.
The 26-year-old English star is likely to leave the Etihad this summer after the arrival of 41 million pounds from former Blues player Nathan Ake.
According to the Mirror, the former Everton boy has emerged from Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
The report adds that Lamps believes he can resurrect Stones’ career and is in a position to sanction a movement of 20 million pounds.
But they are expected to face a festival for the Stones by his former boss David Moyes at West Ham.
Arsenal, controlled by former City Arteta assistant, is also interested in the London club having to sell before they can buy.
Sincerely
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 9 August 2020
CHEL WELL
Chelsea’s 7-1 humiliation against Bayern Munich, their worst European two-legged result, allowed the Blues to concede the top goals in a campaign.
With a 3-0 disadvantage since the first leg at Stamford Bridge, Frank Lampard’s injured team was 4-1 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday night.
Robert Lewandowski’s double sandwich ends with Ivan Perisic and Corentin Tolisso with Tammy Abraham playing before halftime.
Chelsea have never lost by a six-goal margin nor conceded seven in a two-legged European tie before.
And to make matters worse for underfire defense, that led the overall to 15 goals in a Champions League season, another new and unwanted record.
This put a disappointing end to the first season of the legendary midfielder in command.
In total, in all competitions, Chelsea awarded times, their worst defensive functionality since 1990/91.
WITH IT’S TURNED ON
Leeds will bring Chelsea conor Gallagher to his next Premier League term.
And they may simply rejoice in the Blues as they watch to advance some players to bring money to boss Frank Lampard to reorganize his team.
The 20-year-old ahead of Gallagher on loan from Charlton in the league last season, scoring six goals.
He also inspired Swansea, in the semi-finals of the championship play-offs
He is expected to talk to Chelsea this week about the loan or permanent transfer.
A lot of Premier League and Championship chase it.
SUITE WILLIAN
Willian added: “There was also a complaint, which is normal, but the vital thing is that the affection and grievance prompted me to give each and every one of the things in each and every educational session, in each and every game, so that consistently improve up to my last minute with a Chelsea shirt!
“The time has come to move on. I’m going to miss my teammates.
“All the club staff who have treated me like a son will miss me and I will miss the hobby.
“I’m in 15th place, knowing that I’ve won things here and that I’ve done my best productivity in a Chelsea shirt.
“My greatest honest thanks are to all of you and God bless you!”
I’ll do it sometime.
Willian showed his departure from Chelsea in a moving open letter.
The 32-year-old Brazilian spent seven seasons at Stamford Bridge without being able to settle for a contract extension.
In a post he posted on social media, he said, “It’s been seven glorious years. In August 2013, when I won Chelsea’s offer, I was convinced that this was where I deserve to play.
“Today I am sure it was the most productive decision. There were so many moments of satisfaction, some sad, there were trophies and it was very intense.
“However, beyond trophies, I learned a lot about myself. I’ve evolved a lot, a better player and a better person.
“Every education session, every and every game, every minute I spent in the locker room, I learned.
“I am really grateful to the Chelsea fans for the affectionate way they welcomed me at Stamford Bridge and their support throughout my time at the club.”
BIRTHDAY BOY
Look who’s celebrating his birthday today!
Willian would probably be about to leave Chelsea, but the Blues have wanted Arsenal’s starting winger to have a satisfied birthday.
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 9 August 2020
LEW BEAUTY
Tammy Abraham greeted Robert Lewandowski after the Polish striker scored two goals in Saturday’s 4–1 win over Chelsea.
He said: “For me he’s the striker of the World Cup right now and that’s the point where I have to succeed and improve. That’s what I aspire to be and I come here, the game opposite it is a wonderful learning curve, a wonderful one.” delight for me.
“In preparation for next season and beyond, I have to build to succeed at those higher levels. It’s a phenomenal season for me and the boys. I couldn’t ask for a better season.
“I’ve had some disorder here and there, but I came out more powerful and I just have to build for next season, start well, finish well and that’s my goal.
“This is the level so next season I have to raise my bar and go again.
“I think that’s the point we want to get to. We are a new young team, with a new coach. It’s the first season, so we have to be happy with ourselves.”
LIL ANGEL
Lille have wrapped up the signing of Manchester United reject Angel Gomes.
The English teenager, who connected to a season at Chelsea, has now been loaned to Portuguese Boavista.
Gomes quit Old Trafford after 14 years at the club.
But he only made six Premier League appearances that time.
The 19-year-old left Old Trafford a month after talks on a new contract failed.
BLUE BEAUTY
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– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 9 August 2020
Abracadabra
Tammy Abraham admits that he will have to take his game to a new level to beat Timo Werner in the leading attacking role in Chelsea.
Abraham had a decent first full season in the Blues’ first team last season with 19 goals, but Werner’s arrival of forty-five million pounds to Stamford Bridge leaves his position under a serious threat.
But the 22-year-old English star is in no condition to cede his post alongside Frank Lampard without a fight.
He said: “This is something I’ve been dreaming of as a kid so I have to fight for my spot, it’s never going to come easy.
“It wasn’t easy at the beginning of the season, but I joined the team and that’s what I have to keep doing.
“This is Chelsea Football Club. There will be the best criteria and the highest competition.”
WHITE HEAT
Chelsea will see Liverpool in their quest for Brighton Ben White defence, and will abandon Antonio Rudiger in the process.
Leeds United has already had two offers rejected by the player who was successful on loan at Elland Road last season.
The white manager, Marcelo Bielsa, had made him a defensive midfielder, but he is there or as a central midfielder.
Reds chief Jurgen Klopp sought out the 22-year-old to replace Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip after wasting Dejan Lovren this summer.
But Blues boss Frank Lampard is desperate for defensive reinforcements and will go higher than the £20million Anfield bean-counters will pay in an auction.
BYE BLUES
Pedro showed his departure from Chelsea in an emotional farewell on Instagram.
The winger, 33, spent five years at Stamford Bridge playing 206 times and winning three major honours.
With his contract expiring at the end of the Blues season last night at the hands of Bayern Munich, he will now sign with Roma on a loose transfer.
Peter wrote: “After five glorious years, my internship at Chelsea FC is ending.
“Thank you very much to the club’s board of directors, to the coaches and teammates I had, and of course to the fans: thank you for the joy of being part of your great family.
“I am very satisfied here, you have made me feel at home. It is a thrill and an honor to play in this club and win the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League, as well as participate in one of the most productive football league matches in the world.
“I made the right decision, I bring glorious and unforgettable memories. I say goodbye very satisfied with this level of my career, and I am also very excited that the next one will begin. Thank you and luck for the future. Go Blues !!! »
WHERE THERE IS A WILL
Arsenal’s announcement on Willian would be announced the week.
ESPN Brazil state that his time at Chelsea has now officially come to an end following their Champions League exit at the hands of Chelsea.
They say that a three-year fuel agreement has been reached in the Emirates and that the smaller main points are to be resolved before their passage to north London is confirmed.
Cook
Tiemoue Bakayoko would be willing to settle for a 50-cent cut consisting of salary to force a return to AC Milan.
However, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Frenchman’s preference to seal a permanent move to Italy may be blocked by Chelsea’s maximum selling price.
The Blues are said to need 20 million pounds for at least part of the 40 million pounds they originally paid for Bakayoko.
GOOD MORNING, CHELSEA FANS,
Robert Lewandowski controlled a seventh infernal for Chelsea with a double that ended Bayern Munich’s shameful leadership towards the Champions League quarter-finals.
Following the Germans’ 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, the Polish striker scored first and last at the Allianz Arena with a penalty and a very good header for a 4–1 win and a 7–1 overall win.
But more positively, SunSport’s Duncan Wright has revealed that Declan Rice would possibly have to be sold through West Ham if they need to bring several new faces to their team.
Chelsea led the race for 21-year-old England midfielder Rice, with coach Frank Lampard to make him a defender to help him solve the challenge on his side.
The Hammers insist they have no desire to sell their player of the year but it would be hard to turn down any offers that get close to their £70million valuation.
Manager David Moyes wants to freshen up a squad he led to Premier League survival.
But with the cash that is running out due to the lack of profits from empty stadiums, collecting their capital may be just the open step for them.
The club has a QPR will of striker Eberechi Eze, worth 20 million pounds, and Brentford striker Said Benrahma.
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