Chelsea fc transfer news january 2018
Here are some of the notable transfer news and rumors surrounding Chelsea FC in January 2018:
Incomings:
- Danny Drinkwater (Midfielder) - Signed from Leicester City on January 31, 2018, for a reported fee of £35 million.
- Ross Barkley (Midfielder) - Signed from Everton on January 5, 2018, for a reported fee of £15 million.
- Cristian Pavón (Winger) - Linked with a move from Argentine club Estudiantes, but ultimately stayed with his current club.
Outgoings:
- Alexandre Pato (Striker) - Released from his contract on January 31, 2018, after failing to make an impact at the club.
- Kenedy (Winger) - Loaned to Newcastle United on January 31, 2018, until the end of the season.
- Nathan Aké (Defender) - Loaned to Bournemouth on January 31, 2018, until the end of the season.
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Midfielder) - Loaned to Crystal Palace on January 31, 2018, until the end of the season.
- Mason Mount (Midfielder) - Loaned to Vitesse Arnhem on January 31, 2018, until the end of the season.
Rumors:
- Gonzalo Higuaín (Striker) - Linked with a move from Juventus, but ultimately stayed with his current club.
- Edin Džeko (Striker) - Linked with a move from Roma, but ultimately stayed with his current club.
- André Schürrle (Winger) - Linked with a move from Borussia Dortmund, but ultimately stayed with his current club.
- Thibaut Courtois (Goalkeeper) - Linked with a move to Real Madrid, but ultimately stayed with Chelsea.
Note: The transfer window closed on January 31, 2018, so these are the only transfers that were completed during the January 2018 window.