Chelsea deadline transfer news
Here are the latest Chelsea transfer news and rumors ahead of the deadline:
In:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga (Goalkeeper) - Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Kepa from Athletic Bilbao for £72 million, making him the world's most expensive goalkeeper.
- Jorginho (Midfielder) - Chelsea have completed the signing of Jorginho from Napoli for £57 million.
- Maurizio Sarri (Manager) - Chelsea have appointed Maurizio Sarri as their new manager, replacing Antonio Conte.
Out:
- Thibaut Courtois (Goalkeeper) - Chelsea have agreed to sell Courtois to Real Madrid for £35 million.
- Alvaro Morata (Striker) - Chelsea have agreed to sell Morata to Atletico Madrid for £58 million.
- Olivier Giroud (Striker) - Chelsea have agreed to sell Giroud to Inter Milan for £15 million.
- Davide Zappacosta (Right-back) - Chelsea have agreed to sell Zappacosta to Roma for £20 million.
- Emerson Palmieri (Left-back) - Chelsea have agreed to sell Palmieri to Napoli for £15 million.
Rumors:
- N'Golo Kante (Midfielder) - Chelsea are interested in signing Kante from Leicester City, but the midfielder has reportedly rejected a move.
- Timo Werner (Striker) - Chelsea are interested in signing Werner from RB Leipzig, but the striker has reportedly rejected a move.
- Kalidou Koulibaly (Center-back) - Chelsea are interested in signing Koulibaly from Napoli, but the defender has reportedly rejected a move.
- Christian Pulisic (Winger) - Chelsea are interested in signing Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund, but the winger has reportedly rejected a move.
Deadline Day:
Chelsea are expected to make a few more signings on deadline day, with the club still looking to strengthen their squad. The Blues are likely to make a late bid for a striker, with Gonzalo Higuain and Mauro Icardi being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.