Transfer gossip: Chelsea reportedly face competition for Barella
Some of the recent transfer speculation involving Chelsea…
Chelsea face competition for the signing of Nicolo Barella, Goal.com claim.
The Cagliari midfielder, who is apparently rated at £45m, has been linked with the Blues as a possible replacement for Cesc Fabregas.
Goal.com reckon the 21-year-old is wanted by Napoli and Inter Milan and is reluctant to leave Italy.
Morata close to Sevilla move – reports
The Daily Mirror have picked up on reports in Spain and Italy that Alvaro Morata is close to a loan move to Sevilla.
Chelsea striker Morata has also been linked with AC Milan as part of an exchange involving Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at the San Siro from Juventus.
Bayern’s Hudson-Odoi pursuit
Doubts remain over the future of Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi, who is wanted by Bayern Munich.
The Sun say the German club have offered to give Hudson-Odoi the number 10 shirt worn by Bayern’s former Chelsea star Arjen Robben next season after the Dutchman leaves.
Bayern apparently believe this will further convince Hudson-Odoi how much he is wanted. Reports have suggested he is keen to make the move.
Related West London Sport story:
Chelsea reject approach from Bayern for Hudson-Odoi
Abraham deal close – reports
Wolves are close to agreeing a deal to sign Tammy Abraham from Chelsea, according to reports.
The future of the striker, currently on loan at Aston Villa, is set to be resolved, the Express and Star say.
Zappacosta deal agreed – Mirror
Chelsea have agreed a deal for Davide Zappacosta to join Lazio, the Daily Mirror say.
The defender is reportedly set move to Rome on loan with a view to a £13m summer transfer.
Chelsea ‘want £10m for Fabregas’
Chelsea want Monaco to pay £10m for Fabregas, the Mirror claim.
Fabregas captained the side against Nottingham Forest on Saturday in what is expected to be his final appearance for the Blues.
No move for Ampadu
The Daily Telegraph reports that Frank Lampard has given up hope of signing Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu on loan for Derby.
Chelsea legend Lampard said: “We have asked, but I don’t think he’s leaving Chelsea.”
