Romeo Lavia’s big-money move from Southampton to Chelsea is a mere formality as the highly-rated youngster is due to undergo his Stamford Bridge medical later today.
According to BBC, Chelsea and Southampton have agreed transfer fee of £53 million plus a further £5m in add-ons as the 19-year-old prepares to embark on a career in London.
Lazio are actively pursuing a deal to acquire 22-year-old Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi for the upcoming season. The Italian giants are keen on strengthening the attacking options and have set sights on the England international.
Hudson-Odoi’s future has been a subject of discussion, especially as his contract with the Blues is set to expire in 2024, prompting the West Londoners to consider offloading him during the current transfer window.
Manchester United and Chelsea are eyeing a potential summer transfer for Roma forward Paulo Dybala.
The Argentine, who joined Giallorossi on a free transfer from Juventus last year, had an impressive debut season with 18 goals and eight assists.
While Roma intends to retain him, they face difficulties due to a low release clause in his contract for foreign clubs.
Atletico Madrid are on the brink of signing Chelsea’s veteran defender Cesar Azpilicueta, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Azpilicueta holds the record for the longest-serving player in the Blues squad, and he is now preparing to bid farewell to Stamford Bridge. Initially, the Spaniard had agreed on personal terms with Inter Milan, but a change of heart occurred once Atletico expressed their interest. In a fascinating turn of events, it seems that the defender’s family played a significant role in his decision to return to his home country. As a result, Azpilicueta is set to join Atletico Madrid on a free transfer.
Serie A giants Inter Milan are considering the possibility of signing Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly during the summer transfer window.
The 31-year-old joined the Blues last summer for a fee of £34 million. Despite receiving a warm reception from the fans, the centre-back had a challenging first season. He struggled to adapt to the intensity of the league, leading to numerous positional errors.