Transfer gossip: Giroud linked with Besiktas
Some of the recent transfer speculation involving Chelsea…
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is reported to be wanted by Besiktas.
The 31-year-old France international is out of contract at Stamford Bridge next summer and was linked with a move during the recent transfer window.
There remains speculation over his long-term future – and Goal.com in Turkey claim Besiktas are looking to snap him up in January.
Ajax’s Neres touted for move
Ajax’s Brazilian youngster David Neres is the latest player to be linked with Chelsea.
The 21-year-old forward has recently been linked with a move to German club Borussia Dortmund.
And Italian outlet Calciomercato claim Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is keen on him and that Chelsea are interested in signing Neres in January.
Speculation over Cahill’s future
There continues to be speculation over the future of Gary Cahill, with Watford and Aston Villa among the clubs being linked with the Chelsea defender.
The Birmingham Mail have picked up on the story, which originates from French publication La Gazette des Transferts.
It was claimed that French sides Marseille and Bordeaux are interested in Cahill but face competition from the two English clubs.
Cahill has subsequently said that he will seek a move in January if he is not back in the Chelsea side.
Chelsea linked with Mitrovic
The Mirror have claimed Chelsea are interested in Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
It comes after Mitrovic made an impressive start for Fulham in the Premier League, having helped them win promotion last season while on loan from Newcastle.
The Mirror claim this has alerted Chelsea and that he has been identified as a possible replacement for Alvaro Morata or Olivier Giroud at Stamford Bridge.
Chiesa also linked
The Express have linked Chelsea Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa.
It is claimed that Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is keen to bring the Italy international to Stamford Bridge.
