Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Nkunku 'done deal', Gvardiol admission, Pulisic claim, Depay goal

The first day of the World Cup round of 16 stage is here. Todd Boehly will be keeping a keen eye on the tournament in Qatar to identify players that he could look to sign in January. Christian Pulisic and the USA are aiming to progress into the quarter-finals. Cody Gakpo is firing on all cylinders for Louis van Gaal's Netherlands. Josko Gvardiol has opened up about his desire to move to Real Madrid in the future.

Kai Havertz has spoken out about Germany's World Cup exit. Germany were eliminated from the competition due to Spain's superior goal difference. Chelsea star Kai Haverts has thanked his fans for their support.

Chelsea have two advantages in the upcoming chase for Josko Gvardiol. The first is the Croatian connection between Gardiol and Mateo Kovacic. Christopher Vivell will join Chelsea's new recruitment team. He will have good knowledge of Ggardiol's situation with Chelsea.

Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries scored the opener against USA in the World Cup round of 16. Chelsea have been linked with both Depays and Dum fries in recent months.

Jurgen Klinsmann believes Christian Pulisic is crucial to USA's World Cup hopes. Klinmann also believes Chelsea star is a difference-maker for the team.

Glen Johnson believes Chelsea should make a move for Cody Gakpo. G Kakpo has impressed at the World Cup and looks like he could be a good addition to Chelsea's squad. Chelsea need Gakspo more than Liverpool. Chelsea have always had fantastic wingers but they never scored goals.

Jude Bellingham is a mix of Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. Emmanuel Petit thinks he's one of the best players in his position in the world. Chelsea are interested in signing him but they face competition from Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Jorginho and N'Golo Kante are at the World Cup. Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are in the England camp. Christopher Nkunku has left the team with a knock. Todd Boehly and his newly assembled recruitment team will have plenty to look out for. Chelsea promise to be one of the busiest teams in 2023.

Josko Gvardiol is a Chelsea transfer target. He would like to play for Real Madrid one day. He knows the club well and would not need to join them.

Chelsea are interested in selling goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to Tottenham. The Senegalese goalkeeper cost Chelsea £22m in 2013. He is currently worth €40m (£34m) according to CIES Football Observatory.

Christian Pulisic believes the USA can beat anyone at the World Cup. USA are playing against the Netherlands in the round-of-16 on Saturday. He wants to make this something they look back on for the rest of their lives.

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