Transfer Deadline Day: Chelsea’s Key Moves and Updates
As the deadline approaches, Chelsea’s focus is on finalising outgoings while still attempting to strengthen their squad. More updates to follow throughout the day.
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The Times
Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
The January transfer window closes at 11pm tonight, with clubs scrambling to finalise deals. Chelsea are actively involved in both incomings and outgoings, with a major focus on squad reshaping.
- Ben Chilwell is set to join Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old left-back has been frozen out by Enzo Maresca and will undergo a medical
today. Chilwell has played just one game this season and is not seen as a fit for Maresca’s system.
- Manchester United could move for Christopher Nkunku, following Marcus Rashford’s loan switch to Aston Villa. Nkunku has been frustrated by limited game time at Chelsea and is open to leaving.
- AC Milan are pushing to finalise a deal for Joao Felix, with Chelsea willing to sanction a loan move with an option to buy.
- Carney Chukwuemeka remains in limbo as Borussia Dortmund want a loan with a purchase option, but Chelsea insist on a dry loan.
- Chelsea are still working on a last-minute midfield signing, with Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa one of the main targets.
- Eli Junior Kroupi, an 18-year-old French forward, is expected to join Chelsea for £30m after the club beat West Ham and Bournemouth to his signature.
- Axel Disasi is in talks with Tottenham and Aston Villa, with Chelsea willing to accept a loan-to-buy deal.
- Evan Ferguson was a Chelsea target, but he is set to join West Ham on loan from Brighton.
- Chelsea have submitted a €45m bid for Facundo Buonanotte, who is also wanted by Tottenham.
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Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
