Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Rafael Leao in talks, Aubameyang-Alonso swap could happen in hours, 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 sign for Chelsea in the next few hours. Marcos Alonso will move to Barcelona as part of the deal. Neymar has been offered to Chelsea, but it's not realistic.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's house was burglarized. Aubamyang may need jaw surgery. Thomas Tuchel's team lost to Southampton yesterday. The odds on Tuchell being the next Premier League manager to get sacked have been slashed. Kalidou Koulibaly's defensive play has been criticised by Frank Labouef. Fofana took aim at his former manager Brendan Rodgers. He didn't communicate with him during the transfer window. He was made to train with the Under-23s and dropped from the matchday squad. Only Brendan, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are more likely to lose their job than Tucsel.
Chelsea want to sign Rafael Leao and Arsen Zakharyan before the transfer deadline. PSG offered Chelsea the chance to buy Neymar from PSg. Thomas Tuchel wants his team to toughen up after the loss to Southampton. Aubameyang-Alonso swap could happen in hours. Chelsea lost 2-1 at St Mary's on Tuesday. Tuchell wants to change the team's mentality.
Wesley Fofana has joined Chelsea for £70m from Leicester City. Reece James asked him to join the Blues a month ago. Chelsea have spent £263m on players this summer. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's house was burglarized. Aubamyang may need jaw surgery. Frank Labouef criticises Koulibaly. He thinks he's not ready to play at the highest level yet. He also thinks Chelsea need to replace N'Golo Kante with someone with pace.
Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea lost 2-0 to Southampton yesterday. He is now 9/1 to lose his job, down from 25/1000 yesterday, while only Brendan Rodgers, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are more likely to be sacked. Wesley Fofana has joined Chelsea from Leicester in a deal worth £70m. He has already trained with the squad. Todd Boehly is happy with his signing. The owner says F ofana is a promising defender. F Ofana flew to the US to undergo a medical. Chelsea are delighted with their signing of FOfana. They are also happy to have signed him.
Chelsea are willing to wait for Arsen Zakharyan to sign until January. Willian is set to join Fulham on a one-year deal. Chelsea have offered PSG star Neymar. Gary Neville mocks Chelsea's transfer strategy. John Terry is disappointed with Chelsea team's performance. Chelsea lost to Southampton last night. Thomas Tuchel's side were out worked and out fought by the Saints. Neville is comparing Todd Boehly to Ed Woodward. He also claims Chelsea are scattergun in their transfer policy. The former England and Man Utd right-back has previously criticised Boe hly.
Wesley Fofana is close to completing his move to Chelsea. Wout Faes is set to fly to England today to undergo a medical. Hakim Ziyech could join Chelsea's rivals Tottenham. Frenkie de Jong is in London. He has been a target for Manchester United all summer. Chelsea fans are angry after their defeat to Southampton. They blame the recruitment of Thomas Tuchel. They also blame him for not signing a striker. The fans want him to fix the team's poor form.
