Chelsea dateline transfer news

Here are the latest transfer news and rumors surrounding Chelsea FC:

In:

  1. Romelu Lukaku: The Belgian striker has returned to Chelsea on a permanent deal from Inter Milan for a reported fee of £97.5 million.
  2. Kepa Arrizabalaga: The Spanish goalkeeper has signed a new six-year contract with Chelsea, keeping him at the club until 2027.
  3. Marcus Bettinelli: The English goalkeeper has joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Fulham, signing a two-year contract.

Out:

  1. Hakim Ziyech: The Moroccan midfielder has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent deal for a reported fee of £30 million.
  2. Olivier Giroud: The French striker has joined AC Milan on a permanent deal for a reported fee of £1.3 million.
  3. Willian: The Brazilian winger has joined Arsenal on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract.

Rumors:

  1. Declan Rice: Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the English midfielder from West Ham United, with a bid of £40 million being touted.
  2. Raphinha: The Brazilian winger has been linked with a move to Chelsea, with Leeds United reportedly willing to sell for £50 million.
  3. Dayot Upamecano: The French defender has been linked with a move to Chelsea, with RB Leipzig reportedly willing to sell for £50 million.

Other News:

  1. Thomas Tuchel: The Chelsea manager has signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2024.
  2. Chelsea's Transfer Budget: The club has been given a transfer budget of £150 million to spend in the summer transfer window.

Please note that transfer news and rumors can change rapidly, and this information may not be up to date.