Transfer gossip: Chelsea supposedly among clubs keen on Belgium winger
Some of the recent transfer speculation involving Chelsea.
The Daily Star have picked up on reports Chelsea want Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco – and claim the Blues could be willing to pay as much as £86m.
It comes after Spanish publication Don Balon claimed Chelsea are among a number of clubs interested in the 23-year-old.
Manchester City and Manchester United are also said to be interested in Carrasco, who in October extended his Atletico contract to 2022 and reportedly has an £86m buyout clause.
The Star claim Chelsea would be willing to spend that kind of sum in the summer and “could launch a hefty offer” for the Belgium international.
Antonio to get new deal – Guardian
Interest from Chelsea in Michail Antonio has promoted West Ham to offer him a new long-term contract, according to The Guardian.
It comes after recent reports that Chelsea were keen to sign the 26-year-old wide-man.
The Guardian say Antonio is in line for a five-and-a-half-year deal worth £70,000 a week, which is apparently double his current salary.
Morata touted as Costa replacement
As speculation continues over Diego Costa’s future, Álvaro Morata has again been linked with a possible move to Chelsea, this time by the Daily Telegraph.
It comes after Costa was left out of the Blues squad for Saturday’s win at Leicester.
The Telegraph, which last week broke news of a fall-out involving Costa and boss Antonio Conte, says Real Madrid forward Morata is Conte’s preferred choice to replace Costa at Stamford Bridge in the summer.
The newspaper adds that Chelsea remain keen on their former striker Romelu Lukaku but that Everton’s valuation, which is apparently £70m, would need to come down in order for a deal to be possible.
Kondogbia linked
The Sun have picked up on reports in the French media that Chelsea have made enquiries about Geoffrey Kondogbia.
The Inter Milan midfielder has repeatedly been linked with a move to the Premier League.
It is claimed that both Chelsea and Liverpool have approached Inter about a potential deal.
Shaw thing?
Chelsea have been linked with a potential move for Luke Shaw.
According to The Independent, Manchester United are prepared to listen to offers for Shaw, 21, this summer.
Chelsea, who have previously been linked with him, and Tottenham are said to have been earmarked as possible buyers for the left-back.
Blues eyeing Traore, Sky say
Sky believe Chelsea are interested in Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore.
The 20-year-old, who started his career at Barcelona, only moved to the Riverside Stadium in the summer from Aston Villa.
Sky say Chelsea have made an enquiry about Traore’s availability ahead of a possible move.
Kenedy loan link
Chelsea winger Kenedy is being linked with a loan move back to his native Brazil.
The Daily Express, picking up on reports in Brazil, suggest the 20-year-old is a target for Flamengo.
Kenedy had an unsuccessful spell at Watford this season and was recalled by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
