Biggest Chelsea transfer news update

 

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Chelsea have enjoyed a fair season especially considering their failure to win FA Cup, and their finishing fourth on the Premier League table below Manchester United. However, their season cannot be graded as failure, because the team succeeded in Qualifying for Champions League football next season. The season is now over and next season is just around the corner.

Chelsea's attention is now on the summer transfer market, with many players linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, but completing deals for such summer targets isn't an easy task, considering the nature of the transfer market following Coronavirus Pandemic, where teams doesn't have the financial resources to complete transfer signings.

Here are the biggest Chelsea transfer news and updates:

1. Chelsea FC could sign Alex Sandro from Juventus in cut-price deal - report

Chelsea are again on the move to sign Alex Sandro from Juventus this summer. Frank Lampard is Keen on bolstering his squad, especially the defensive line, the coach is not convinced and contented with his current defensive options, after his backline shipped 54 goals during last season's Premier League campaign. Signing a quality defender is a priority for Chelsea.

Italian newspaper Corriere Dello Sport , as quoted by the Daily Express , is reporting that the Blues view the Brazilian defender as a cheaper alternative to Leicester City’s Ben Chilwell. Chelsea are interested in signing Ben Chilwell from Leceister City but his £80m asking is preventing the deal from happening, the blues are now forced to look elsewhere for a cheaper options.

The article suggests that Alex Sandro could be available for as little as £36.2m (€40m) as Juve look to raise transfer funds for their new manager Andrea Pirlo. Alex Sandro scored one goal and assisted three for Juventus last season, the player would be a valuable addition to Chelsea considering his strength, pace and defensive durability.

Source: The Sports Review

2. Sergio Reguilon has passed his Chelsea transfer audition

Chelsea are in the dire need of a left-back this summer, and are now in the market looking for a viable option, and Sevilla Sergio Reguilon could be the man for the job. The player has attracted interest from many clubs in the Europe, but according to Spanish publication AS, the blues are ahead in the pursuit for the 23-year-old defender.

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Chelsea fans have already seen Reguilon's impressive performance in Europa League against Manchester United and Wolves, and cannot wait to see the player at Chelsea. It remain to be seen if Chelsea can secure his signature before the transfer window closes. Chelsea will get Reguilon at a lower price compared to Ben Chilwell's asking price, it will be a wise move to go all out for the Spanish defender.

Source: Football