Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Rafael Leao in talks, Aubameyang-Alonso swap could be hours away, Neymar 'offered'
Chelsea are in talks with AC Milan striker Rafael Leao. The Blues are also interested in Dynamo Moscow midfielder Arsen Zakharyan. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected to join Chelsea in a swap deal with Marcos Alonso. Neymar has been offered to Chelsea, but it's not realistic.
RB Leipzig director Oliver Mintzlaff confirms Josko Gvardiol will stay at Leipsig this season and next. Chelsea are keen to keep hold of Anthony Gordon. Brighton are considering a late swoop for Billy Gilmour. Thomas Tuchel criticises his team's away day performances. He claims his players are not tough enough. He also criticizes their defending. The team lost 2-0 to Southampton. Everton's Anthony Gordan scored for them last night. It was his second goal in two games. Steven Gerrard scored against Chelsea. They lost 1-1 to Everton. There are two days left until the transfer window closes.
Chelsea have spent £263m on players this summer. Manchester City spent the most in 2017. Chelsea have already spent around £193m. Wesley Fofana has been signed from Leicester City for £70m and joins Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly at Stamford Bridge. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's house was burglarized.
Chelsea lost 2-0 to Southampton yesterday. Thomas Tuchel's side were poor in defence. He is now 9/1 to lose his job, whereas he was 25/1000 yesterday, and he's more likely to be sacked than Brendan Rodgers, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. Chelsea owner Todd Boehly supports the signing of Wesley Fofana. F ofana took aim at his former manager Brendan Rogers. The defender was made to train with the Under-23s and dropped from the matchday squad. It was also accused of not turning up to training. FIFA have offered Chelsea Neymar. Rafael Leao is in talks with Chelsea.
Thomas Tuchel is not looking for a striker. Chelsea are in talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arsen Zakharyan's transfer from Dynamo Moscow could be delayed until January. Willian is set to join Fulham on a one-year deal. Gary Neville mocks Chelsea's high transfer window. John Terry is disappointed with Chelsea after their defeat to Southampton. He can't wait for the transfer market to close. Neville compares Todd Boehly to Ed Woodward. He also mokes Chelsea owner Todd Woodward's poor transfer dealings. The former England and Man Utd right-back has previously criticised Boe hale.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had his jaw broken in a robbery. Wout Faes is set to fly to England to undergo a medical with Chelsea. Hakim Ziyech could join Chelsea's rivals Tottenham. Frenkie de Jong is in London. He has been a target for Manchester United all summer. RB Leipzig director Oliver Mintzlaff rules out selling Josko Gvardiol to Chelsea before the transfer deadline. Chelsea fans are angry after their defeat to Southampton. They blame the manager Thomas Tuchel. They also blame him for not signing a striker. The fans also blamed him on his recruitment.
Brighton are considering a late swoop for Billy Gilmour. Chelsea have no plans to sell Anthony Gordon. Thomas Tuchel criticises his players for their poor away performances. Chelsea lost 3-0 at Leeds on Saturday. Rafael Leao is in talks with Chelsea. Aubameyang-Alonso swap could be hours away. Neymar has been offered to Chelsea by Barcelona. He scored for Everton last night. The transfer window closes on Thursday. It is two days until the deadline. Everton's Gordon scored against Chelsea last time. Tuchell criticizes his team's away performance.
