Chelsea transfer news today 21 8 2017
August 21st, 2017! Here are some Chelsea transfer news from that day:
Tiemoué Bakayoko joins Chelsea
Chelsea have completed the signing of Tiémoué Bakayoko from Monaco for a reported fee of £40 million. The 22-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Blues.
Alvaro Morata joins Chelsea
Chelsea have also signed Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid for a reported fee of £58 million. The 24-year-old striker has signed a five-year contract with the Blues.
Other transfer news
- Chelsea have been linked with a move for Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater, but the Foxes are reportedly holding out for a higher fee.
- The Blues have also been linked with a move for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, but the Italian club are reportedly unwilling to sell.
- Chelsea have signed 16-year-old defender Ethan Ampadu from Exeter City for an undisclosed fee.
These were some of the key transfer news stories from August 21st, 2017. Let me know if you'd like more information!