In today's edition, SportBild in Germany focuses on Chelsea's Bundesliga power moves.
They note that the double deal to bring RB Leipzig players Josko Gvardiol and Christopher Nkunku to the club next summer will cost around €150 million, but that this may not be the new ownership's biggest investment either.
Jude Bellingham is expected to be the most sought-after player in Europe next summer, with Chelsea reportedly joining the chase.The Blues are reportedly set to make an offer of €100 million for the midfielder, but Dortmund are holding out for €120 million.
It's a ridiculous sum of money, but you can see why they're willing to gamble. When Chelsea, Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester City are all vying for your star player, you don't lower your asking price one penny. Similarly, Chelsea will understand that it is pointless to play hardball with a team that will be inundated with other offers.
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Chelsea have five exciting targets they could sign if Jorginho and N'Golo Kante leave
Chelsea may lose two of their key midfielders, Jorginho and N'Golo Kante, as the club considers contract offers for the pair. Barcelona is considering an offer for the duo, who are out of contract next summer, which means Todd Boehly may have to free up some more funds for a transfer in 2023.According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea are open to renewing both players' contracts, but want to sign Kante on lower terms than his current £290,000-a-week deal due to his fitness issues. Only a short-term deal is currently on the table for the France international, who has only played in a few games due to injury.
Jorginho has been more present under both Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, but at 30, the Italian could be allowed to leave to make room for a younger successor, with talks still ongoing.With the pair potentially on their way out of Stamford Bridge, Express Sport looks at five possible replacements for them.Chelsea have the financial clout to persuade Barcelona to sell the Dutchman, but his unwillingness to push for a move this summer may raise questions about whether he will leave again next summer.
The Blues were willing to pay £70 million to bring him to Stamford Bridge, but De Jong chose to stay at the Nou Camp and has thrived under Xavi Hernandez this season.
It's difficult to see the 25-year-old being forced out unless Barcelona's finances take another nosedive. But there is little doubt that Boehly will use all of his negotiating power to bring De Jong to Chelsea if there is even a remote possibility.
Boehly, Jude Bellingham
While the 19-year-reported old's valuation of £130 million may not be an issue for mega-rich Chelsea, Bellingham is wanted by Manchester City and Man United, as well as Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.
Given Bellingham's class and youth, the investment may be worthwhile, with his ability to control play from the middle as well as score goals making him a valuable asset. However, Chelsea may find it difficult to complete a deal while their rivals are watching.
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