Chelsea transfer news 2018 2019
Here are some of the major transfer news and rumors surrounding Chelsea FC during the 2018-2019 season:
Summer Transfer Window (2018)
- In:
- Jorginho (Roma) - £57 million
- Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao) - £71.6 million
- Mateo Kovacic (Real Madrid) - £40 million (on loan)
- Antonio Rudiger (Roma) - £34 million
- Emerson Palmieri (Roma) - £17.5 million
- Out:
- Alvaro Morata (Juventus) - £58 million
- Tiemoue Bakayoko (AS Monaco) - £40 million
- Danny Drinkwater (Burnley) - £35 million
- Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) - £89 million (rumored)
Winter Transfer Window (2019)
- In:
- Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus) - £31.3 million (on loan)
- Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund) - £58 million
- Out:
- Olivier Giroud (Inter Milan) - £2.5 million
- Davide Zappacosta (Roma) - £20 million
- Emerson Palmieri (Napoli) - £14 million (rumored)
Rumors and Speculation
- Eden Hazard to Real Madrid: Throughout the season, there were numerous rumors linking Hazard to a move to Real Madrid, with the Belgian winger eventually leaving the club in June 2019.
- Willian to Barcelona: There were rumors that Willian could leave Chelsea in the summer of 2019, with Barcelona reportedly interested in signing the Brazilian winger.
- Gonzalo Higuain to Chelsea: Higuain joined Chelsea on loan in January 2019, with the option to make the move permanent. However, there were rumors that the Argentine striker could leave the club in the summer of 2019.
Note: The transfer window is a constantly evolving landscape, and rumors and speculation can change rapidly. The above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge, but may not reflect the most up-to-date information.