Chelsea have an owner but may have no defenders, Arsenal will land Tielemans on one condition and Spurs look to ease Lloris’ aches and pains…
CHELSEA EXODUS
It looks like Chelsea will have a new owner by the start of next season, but will they have any defenders?
Antonio Rudiger is off to Real Madrid, Andreas Christensen is headed for Barcelona, and the Catalans are reportedly working on deals for two further Chelsea stars: Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso.
Chelsea took up the option of extending captain Azpilicueta’s deal by a further year at Stamford Bridge as his contract was set to expire in the summer.
But AS (via ESPN) claim the full-back has agreed a move to the Nou Camp worth €13m per season with bonuses and a signing on fee. Atletico Madrid were also credited with an interest in the 32-year-old.
And Azpilicueta could well be followed by compatriot Alonso, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer guru claims Barcelona see the 31-year-old as an ‘important option’ and ‘top of the list with three candidates for new left-back’.
Barcelona are just waiting for Chelsea board to open talks for Marcos Alonso. He’s considered an important option, top of the list with 3 candidates for new left back. 🔴🔵 #FCB
There’s no problem on player side: Alonso wants to return to Spain and he’s open to join Barça. ⤵️ https://t.co/SBjzJErrPd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 7, 2022
The Spaniard’s contract expires at the end of next season and, like Azpilicueta, he is keen on a return to his homeland.
THE TIELEMANS CONDITION
Arsenal are ‘closing in’ on a £40m deal for Leicester’s Youri Tielemans.
Mikel Arteta wants to improve the depth and quality of his midfield and Tielemans is seen as an upgrade on both Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Eleneny, neither of whom are certain of remaining at the Emirates next season.
That’s according to The Sun, who claim Tielemans’ move to the Gunners depends on whether Arteta’s side…
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