Chelsea’s pursuit of a striker continues, as we head into another round of Premier League fixtures this weekend. The Blues face off against Newcastle United at home on Saturday, where they would want to get all three points.
Which players are Chelsea interested in and who is likely to see the door at Stamford Bridge? Let’s take a look at Chelsea’s transfer news and roundup for today:
#1 Callum Wilson not going anywhere, according to Eddie Howe
Recent reports have indicated that Chelsea are interested in Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, in a £50 million deal. Chelsea are desperate to sign a striker, and the 26-year-old English striker fits the bill, having shone at the Cherries, scoring 9 goals in 16 games this season.
But it seems like Wilson’s Bournemouth manager, Eddie Howe, isn’t interested in letting go of his star forward anytime soon.
“I’ve been told about the speculation, it’s not something I seek to read. “It’s a waste of time for me to do so. It’s business as normal; Callum has been bright and bubbly this week so no problems there. In my opinion, and it’s just my opinion, I wouldn’t sell at any price but I’m the manager of the team trying to create the best team that I can.”
“We desperately want to take the team forward and to do that we have got to keep our best players. He (Wilson) is a very important member of the team. He has unique attributes that really complement what we do here. He’s been a really good goal scorer for us this season. That’s the hardest thing to do in the sport so we value him really highly,” said Howe.
Bournemouth and Callum Wilson will face off against Everton at Goodison Park this weekend.
#2 Massive Willian Barcelona swap
It is no secret that Barcelona were interested in Chelsea and Brazil winger Willian previously, and it seems like the Catalans will offer money as well as a player in exchange to land their man.
The Telegraph have reported that Barcelona offered £50 million plus summer signing from Bordeaux, Malcom, to bring Willian to the Nou Camp, but Chelsea have reportedly rejected the deal. This is quite a shocking move from Barcelona considering Willian is almost a decade older than Malcom, and hasn’t been in great form to warrant such a big fee as well as a player in exchange.
Chelsea aren’t keen on another winger as they have already signed Christian Pulisic who will arrive at Stamford Bridge in the summer.
#3 Morata transfer status
Alvaro Morata is certain to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window, but Chelsea will only let him go after they find a replacement for him, as per Spanish journalist Guillem Balagué, in his BBC Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily podcast.
Balague has revealed that Morata’s agent has met with two Spanish clubs – Sevilla and Atletico Madrid and that he has agreed personal terms with both clubs.
Chelsea were recently linked with a move for Sevilla striker Andre Silva, who is currently on loan from AC Milan.
#4 Michy Batshuayi to Everton
Sky Sports are reporting that Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, who was on loan at Spanish side Valencia for the first half of the season, could be a target for Premier League side Everton.
The report states that Everton manager Marco Silva could be interested in bringing the Belgian if he can sell one or both of his strikers – Cenk Tosun and Oumar Niasse. Chelsea will only sell Batshuayi and will not loan him to Everton.
Since signing for Chelsea in 2016, Batshuayi has scored 19 goals in 53 appearances for the Blues and has had two loan spells away from Stamford Bridge, one at Borussia Dortmund and at Valencia earlier this season.
#5 Juve and Milan reject Chelsea bid for Higuain
The Higuain-Chelsea saga rolls on as Calciomercato are now reporting that Juventus, the parent club of the Argentine striker, as well as AC Milan, where he is currently on loan, have rejected Chelsea’s offer.
Chelsea had reportedly offered to bring him on loan and buy him at the end of the season, which has been rejected by both Italian clubs.
[Sportskeeda]
