Transfer gossip: Havertz speculation continues

Chelsea continue to be linked with Kai Havertz.

The Bayer Leverkusen winger has been linked with a number of other top European clubs but reports in his native Germany suggest Chelsea are favourites to sign him. 

And the Daily Mirror have picked up on reports Chelsea are ready to offer £62m for Havertz.

That is significantly less than the £75m they were previously reported to be set to offer and considerably less than the £90m Leverkusen reportedly want for him.

The Daily Express, meanwhile, reckon Real Madrid have opened negotiations over a potential deal to sign Havertz. 

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard recently denied reports that an offer had already been made for Havertz, who is said to be interested in a potential move to Stamford Bridge.

But the Blues are being widely tipped to make a move for the Germany international when the transfer window reopens.


Abraham's Chelsea future in doubt, Star declare

With Lampard keen to bolster his attacking options, Tammy Abraham faces strong competition for a first-team place.

A one-year extension clause means Abraham is effectively under contract until 2023.

But the Daily Star nevertheless declare that Abraham’s long-term future at the club is in doubt.


Keepers linked

Jan Oblak is again being linked with Chelsea as speculation continues over the future of Kepa Arrizabalaga.

A host of keepers have been touted as possible replacements for Kepa amid reports the Spaniard is on his way of Stamford Bridge.

The Daily Mirror now claim Atletico Madrid’s Oblak is Chelsea’s “number one goalkeeper target” this summer.

Oblak, who reportedly has a £120m release clause in his contract, has previously been linked with the Blues.

The Mirror say Chelsea value him at under £100m and that the club hope Atletico will agree to a deal which sees Kepa join them in exchange.

The Sun, on the other hand, have picked up reports in Turkey that Chelsea have agreed the signing of Trabzonspor keeper Ugurcan Cakir.

It is claimed that Cakir has been chosen to replace Kepa and is set to move to the Bridge in a £30m deal.