As the transfer window closes in a few days, Futballnews have compiled trendy and latest Chelsea transfer news, including completed deals and targets this January.
Chelsea are leading the list of Premier League clubs that have splashed heavy sums to acquire new signings and complete top deals.
Todd Boehly has been on the rampage in the transfer market, completing major deals and bringing fresh legs, mostly young talents, to Stamford Bridge.
Futballnews takes stock of all the latest Chelsea transfer news with focus on deals completed this January and other targets before the transfer window closes.
Malo Gusto
Dominating headlines in Chelsea transfer news now is the signing of Malo Gusto from Lyon for £26.4m. Before the completion of the deal, Chelsea had their first bid of £17.5m rejected, including the second bid (£20.2m).
Meanwhile, the Blues had no drawbacks concerning personal terms as the 19-year-old reportedly favored a move to the London club.
After the Blues’ first and second bid for Malo Gusto were rejected, the Blues finally reached an agreement with Lyon for £26.3m, including add-ons.
At the time of filing this report, Malo Gusto was set for Chelsea medicals as the Blues aim to complete the move for the Lyon star.
Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez is another hot topic in latest Chelsea transfer news. Benfica slammed a £105m price tag on Enzo Fernandez after Chelsea indicated an interest in signing the highly-rated Argentina midfielder.
After having a previous bid for the player rejected and talks temporarily stalled between the two clubs, Chelsea have reawakened their interest in Enzo Fernandez and have submitted a new bid of £70m for the player.
Benfica are yet to respond to Chelsea’s bid for the player and are currently maintaining a no-sale decision since the Blues are yet to meet their demands.
Cesare Casadei
Another trendy headline dominating Chelsea transfer news is Cesare Casadei’s loan move. Fabrizio Romano confirmed Chelsea and Championship side Reading have completed arrangements for Cesare Casadei’s loan move to Reading with no buy option.
Moises Caiedo
Moises Caicedo is the hottest topic now in Chelsea transfer news. The club is interested in signing the Ecuadorian and Brighton midfielder.
As per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea submitted a £55m bid for the Brighton star but the offer was rejected. Now, Premier League rivals, Arsenal, are leading the race to sign Caicedo.
The Gunners have submitted a £60m bid for the player, but Brighton are still reluctant to sell, and have rejected the offer.
Meanwhile, Moises Caicedo has come out public to declare his resolve to leave Brighton amid interest by the two big clubs in the Premier League.
Futballnews understands Chelsea are yet to make another bid for Caicedo after the £55m bid was rejected, but Arsenal are planning to improve the bid.
Chelsea signings in the January transfer window
David Datro Fofana and Benoit Badiashile dominated Chelsea transfer news as the January transfer window opens.
The Blues completed the signing of the two players with lightning speed before adding soon-to-be player Malo Gusto from Lyon to the list.
Datro Fofana was signed for £10.6m from Molde in Austria, while Benoit Badiashile was signed for £33.6m from Monaco in France. Both players signed long-term contracts with the Blues. Datro Fofana signed a six-year contract, while Badiashile signed a seven-and-a-half-year contract.
Fingers are now crossed on the outcome of Chelsea’s interests on Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. Futballnews will keep you updated on all the latest Chelsea transfer news as it happens.
