Chelsea news and transfers LIVE – Williams deal and Calafiori update

According to The Telegraph, Ben Chilwell faces an uncertain at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca.

The 27-year-old defender, who sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire in June 2027, only featured 13 times for the Blues in the Premier League last season, providing just one assist. He missed a large chunk of the campaign due to injury, suffering a hamstring issue in September before picking up a knee problem in March.

In his absence, Marc Cucurella enjoyed a great vein of form, which he’s carried into the Euros this summer. Now, the Spaniard looks set to keep out Chilwell out of the starting lineup next term…

In an interview with the official Chelsea website, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said: “Determination and motivation – not taking no for an answer. One of the most important things as a footballer is self-belief and if you don’t have that then you are going to struggle.

“I have that and I believe I should be at a football club like this and that is why I am so excited to get going. A combination of all of those things put together is obviously a good thing.

“There are more aspects I would like to add but I am really happy, I am really motivated and determined, and I can’t wait to get going for Chelsea.”

According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, AC Milan are keen to sign Carney Chukwuemeka this summer. The report states that Chelsea are not open to a loan, which the Rossoneri would prefer.

It’s said that Milan hopes the Blues’ demands will change as the summer progresses. Chukwuemeka swapped Villa Park for Stamford Bridge in August 2022 and, while he’s impressed, the 20-year-old midfielder has struggled to stay fit.

football.london understands that Chelsea are looking to bring in a new winger this summer; someone who can play several positions across the frontline. It’s believed the Blues have shortlisted Johan Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven.

Chelsea hold a keen interest in the 21-year-old winger, who made his way into the PSV first-team in February 2022 after starring for the club’s reserve side Jong PSV. Bakayoko has just two years remaining on his contract with the Dutch club.

He featured twice at the Euros this summer before Belgium crashed out against France on Monday evening.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal and Chelsea are both interested in signing Riccardo Calafiori this summer. The report states that the Gunners have presented the Bologna ace with a long-term proposal.

It’s said that Calafiori is open to joining Mikel Arteta’s side, who are have to a ‘good relationship’ with the Italian club after signing Takehiro Tomiyasu in August 2021. Romano adds that the 22-year-old is one of three defenders currently on the north Londoners’ shortlist.

Bologna are believed to want €50m (£42.3m) for Calafiori! Should Chelsea sign him?

Carney Chukwuemeka only joined the Blues from Aston Villa in 2022 but might potentially departing as part of a potential double deal with Milan alongside Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku is tipped for a summer exit from Stamford Bridge, and Chukwuemeka could be included in the move.

Multiple reports suggest Lukaku is being offered a chance to return to the league where he previously starred for both AS Roma and Inter.

Murillo has responded to speculation about his future following Chelsea’s approach to Nottingham Forest for the 6ft defender.

The Brazilian has a long list of admirers following a sensational debut campaign for Forest last season.

football.london understands that Murillo features highly in their list of potential signings this summer and are said to have approached Forest about the possibility of doing a deal.

Wolves have confirmed the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Pedro Lima with a brutal dig at Chelsea after they failed to sign the defender.

As part of the Blues’ transfer strategy, acquiring young talent with a view to flipping for profit is an aim and Lima looked set to become the latest addition to that plan.

A verbal agreement was in place between the 18-year-old and Chelsea, however Wolves hijacked the deal at the eleventh hour and have subsequently aimed a brutal dig at the Blues in their official announcement.

Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka reportedly has a £40m release clause in his Blues contract.

It is thought that a number of clubs have approached Chelsea regarding a loan for the 20-year-old, but the Blues are not entertaining such an exit.

The playmaker only played 12 times last season amid lengthy injury problems but he did managed to score twice and assist another.

Chelsea are said to be willing to trigger the £54m release clause for Nico Williams in his Atheltic Bilbao contract.

AS claims the Blues are ready to triple his salary with Barcelona struggling to be able to afford his arrival.

It is thought that Williams will have several offers this summer, with Arsenal said to taking a keen interest in the Spain star.

Arsenal are supposedly moving in on Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, who had been linked with Chelsea.

Several clubs are said to have made proposals for the 22-year-old, but Arsenal have apparently stolen a march on the rest with ther offer.

Chelsea are thought to be searching for another centre-back having already captured free agent Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham.

Milan are interested in signing Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku but will not offer him an over-the-odds contract, says Gazzetta.

It says the Italian giants would be willing to bring in the former Inter attacker, but will table him a maximum salary of €6.5m.

Lukaku is expected to be sold by Chelsea with two years still left on his deal. It is thought a number of European clubs have enquired about the 31-year-old.

Fabrizio Romano claims that Riccardo Calafiori’s price tag this summer will probably be steep given Bologna are required to pay fromer club Basel 50% of his fee.

Chelseahave been connected with holding interest in the centre-back, who was performed well for Italy at Euro 2024.

The player reportedly is keen on Juventus but Bologna prefer to sell him overseas for a bigger sum than Juve can afford.

Chelsea are said to still hold an interest in Victor Osimhen but it seems the chances of landing the attacker are slim.

The Nigerian reportedly has a £110m release clause in his contract with Napoli trying to hold out for close to that fee.

The Telegraph says Osimhen’s most likely destination is Saudi Arabia albeit Chelsea could still be in the market if Napoli drop their steep asking price.

Thanks for joining today’s LIVE Chelsea transfer blog from football.london.

Coming up we’ve got the latest updates on the club’s links with Nico Williams, Riccardo Calafiori and Victor Osimhen.

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