Transfer gossip: Speculation over Van Dijk and Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of deadline

Some of the recent transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

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The Sun on Sunday say Virgil van Dijk has urged Southampton to let him leave this week.

The Netherlands defender is said to have been involved in a series of rows with the club’s hierarchy and is desperate to move.

Chelsea have been linked with Van Dijk along with Liverpool and Arsenal. All three clubs are reported to be keen to sign him for £60m.


Sunday Mirror tip Blues to sign Oxlade-Chamberlain

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Arsenal will sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Chelsea, the Sunday Mirror say.

Chelsea are said to be willing to pay £40m for the England international, whose contract at Arsenal is due to expire next year.

Liverpool have also been linked with Oxlade-Chamberlain and the Sunday Mirror claim Arsenal do not want to sell to them because they see Chelsea as title challengers but the Merseysiders as a direct competitor in the race for a top-four place.

The Sun on Sunday, on the other hand, suggest he could be heading to Liverpool.


Speculation over Vardy

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There are various reports claiming that Everton are rivalling Chelsea for the signing of Jamie Vardy.

It has been claimed that Chelsea are interested in signing the Leicester striker.


Telegraph claim Chelsea plan Barkley talks

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The Daily Telegraph say Chelsea plan to hold talks with Everton over Ross Barkley following Sunday’s game between the two clubs at Stamford Bridge.

The newspaper say Chelsea will try to pip Tottenham to the signing of the England international.

The story is partly based on the fact that Everton owner Farhad Moshiri attended Everton’s game at the Bridge last season and that he and chairman Bill Kenwright both live in London.

The Telegraph say that if the two men attend Sunday’s game, Chelsea will “have the perfect opportunity to try to open negotiations with Everton and make life difficult for Tottenham in their bid to land Barkley.”

Spurs are favourites to sign him but Chelsea “are not giving up without a fight,” the Telegraph say.

It is claimed that Tottenham are willing to pay £20m plus £8m in add-ons despite the fact that Barkley is expected to be out for three months with a hamstring injury.


Sun say Juve are chasing Cahill

Juventus want Gary Cahill, The Sun claim.

The Turin club are reported to be searching for a centre-back following the departure of Leonardo Bonucci to AC Milan.

The Sun say Juve have contacted Chelsea about Cahill and have been alerted by boss Antonio Conte apparently being unsure how big a role his captain will play this season.


Willian linked with Barcelona

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The Express and subsequently other newspapers have picked up on a report claiming that Chelsea are in talks to sell Willian to Barcelona.

It comes after France Football claimed that Barca have targeted Willian after Liverpool refused to sell Philippe Coutinho.

Talks have taken place ahead of a possible move for the Blues star, it is claimed.

The Express add that it is unlikely Chelsea will agree to sell Willian given that Conte already has concerns about the squad’s lack of depth. 


Redknapp reportedly wants Boga

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Birmingham City have been linked with Chelsea youngster Jeremine Boga.

Goal.com claim the Championship club have enquired about taking Boga on loan and that Chelsea could let him go if the champions are able to secure their own transfer targets.

Birmingham’s former QPR boss Harry Redknapp supposedly believes he has a chance of landing Boga, who started for Chelsea against Burnley on the opening day of the season.