Chelsea transfer news update 2018

Here's an update on Chelsea transfer news for 2018:

Incomings:

  1. Kepa Arrizabalaga (Goalkeeper) - Signed from Athletic Bilbao for £72.1 million, a world-record fee for a goalkeeper.
  2. Jorginho (Midfielder) - Signed from Napoli for £57 million.
  3. Maurizio Sarri (Manager) - Appointed as the new manager of Chelsea, replacing Antonio Conte.
  4. Roberto Firmino (Forward) - Signed from Liverpool for £30 million, but later cancelled due to a failed medical.
  5. Mateo Kovacic (Midfielder) - Signed on a season-long loan from Real Madrid.
  6. Gonzalo Higuaín (Forward) - Signed on a season-long loan from Juventus, with an option to buy.

Outgoings:

  1. Antonio Conte (Manager) - Sacked as Chelsea manager after a disappointing 2017-18 season.
  2. Alvaro Morata (Forward) - Sold to Atlético Madrid for £58 million.
  3. Dante (Defender) - Released from his contract, which was due to expire in 2019.
  4. Ola Aina (Defender) - Sold to Torino for £13 million.
  5. Kenedy (Midfielder) - Sold to Newcastle United on a season-long loan.
  6. Michy Batshuayi (Forward) - Sold to Valencia on a season-long loan.

Rumours and Speculation:

  1. Eden Hazard (Midfielder) - Linked with a move to Real Madrid, but Chelsea are keen to keep him.
  2. Thibaut Courtois (Goalkeeper) - Linked with a move to Real Madrid, but Chelsea are trying to keep him.
  3. Alex Sandro (Defender) - Linked with a move to Chelsea, but Juventus are reluctant to sell.
  4. Mauro Icardi (Forward) - Linked with a move to Chelsea, but Inter Milan are keen to keep him.

Please note that transfer news is subject to change and this update may not reflect the latest developments.