Chelsea news now this evening
Here are the latest Chelsea FC news updates for this evening:
Transfer News
- Chelsea have reportedly made a bid for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, according to Sky Sports. The Blues are looking to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the new season.
- The club is also said to be interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to The Telegraph. Upamecano has been a target for several top European clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool.
Team News
- Chelsea's pre-season preparations have been disrupted by a number of injuries, with midfielder N'Golo Kante and defender Thiago Silva both ruled out of the club's friendly match against Reading on Saturday.
- Striker Tammy Abraham is also a doubt for the match after picking up a minor injury in training.
Managerial News
- Frank Lampard has spoken about the importance of building a strong squad ahead of the new season, saying: "We need to make sure we have a strong squad to compete in all competitions. We're working hard to make sure we have the right players to do that."
- Lampard has also praised the club's young players, saying: "We have some fantastic young players coming through and I'm excited to see them develop and make an impact on the first team."
Other News
- Chelsea have announced that they will be hosting a friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge on August 7. The match will be a part of the club's pre-season preparations ahead of the new season.
- The club has also launched a new kit for the 2021-22 season, which features a bold new design and a range of new colors.
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