Chelsea transfer news in on deadline day
The excitement of Deadline Day! Here's the latest Chelsea transfer news as it happens:
12:00 PM
- Chelsea have completed the signing of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax for a reported fee of £33.3 million. The Moroccan midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Blues. [Source: BBC Sport]
12:30 PM
- Chelsea are in talks to sign Rennes goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, according to reports. The Senegalese goalkeeper has been a target for the Blues all summer. [Source: Sky Sports]
1:00 PM
- Chelsea have rejected a late bid from Inter Milan for midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko, according to reports. The French midfielder has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge all summer. [Source: The Guardian]
1:30 PM
- Chelsea are close to signing Valencia winger Michy Batshuayi on a permanent deal, according to reports. The Belgian striker has been on loan at the Mestalla Stadium since 2019. [Source: AS]
2:00 PM
- Chelsea have completed the signing of Malmo defender Malick Thiaw, according to reports. The 18-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract with the Blues. [Source: The Telegraph]
2:30 PM
- Chelsea are in talks to sign Lille midfielder Boubacar Kamara, according to reports. The French midfielder has been a target for the Blues all summer. [Source: L'Equipe]
3:00 PM
- Chelsea have completed the signing of Rennes goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, according to reports. The Senegalese goalkeeper has signed a five-year contract with the Blues. [Source: BBC Sport]
3:30 PM
- Chelsea have rejected a late bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Willian, according to reports. The Brazilian winger has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge all summer. [Source: The Times]
4:00 PM
- Chelsea have completed the signing of Valencia winger Michy Batshuayi on a permanent deal, according to reports. The Belgian striker has signed a five-year contract with the Blues. [Source: AS]
4:30 PM
- Chelsea have completed the signing of Malmo defender Malick Thiaw, according to reports. The 18-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract with the Blues. [Source: The Telegraph]
5:00 PM
- Deadline Day has come to a close, and Chelsea have completed the signings of Hakim Ziyech, Édouard Mendy, Michy Batshuayi, and Malick Thiaw. The Blues have also rejected several late bids for other players. [Source: Various]
Please note that these are just reports and rumors, and the transfer news may change as the day goes on.