Chalobah on his World Cup call up:
โI was literally in Times Square. I went to the shops to get something. It was when I got back to my hotel I saw Thomas had texted, but it was two hours before. I didnโt see the message for two hours. I wasnโt on my phone, I was just walking around the city. Got back to the hotel, looked at my phone and he had asked if I could call him.
My heart just dropped. I wouldnโt say I was ready, but I was on holiday in New York already, just planning my holiday and not thinking about the World Cup. I just got the text on the Monday, I was surprised and I was ready to go.โโ
Chalobah on Tuchel: โWhen I was at Chelsea, he tried to bring me to Bayern. Weโve always had that special relationship. Heโs the one that gave me my debut in 2021 in my breakthrough season. So weโve always had that.โ
Chalobah on Xabi Alonso: โWe are all excited to work with him. Heโs a manager like that, an ex-player as well, coming in and automatically you can just feel the presence, knowing what he is going to demand.โโ
(standard_sport)
โI was literally in Times Square. I went to the shops to get something. It was when I got back to my hotel I saw Thomas had texted, but it was two hours before. I didnโt see the message for two hours. I wasnโt on my phone, I was just walking around the city. Got back to the hotel, looked at my phone and he had asked if I could call him.
My heart just dropped. I wouldnโt say I was ready, but I was on holiday in New York already, just planning my holiday and not thinking about the World Cup. I just got the text on the Monday, I was surprised and I was ready to go.โโ
Chalobah on Tuchel: โWhen I was at Chelsea, he tried to bring me to Bayern. Weโve always had that special relationship. Heโs the one that gave me my debut in 2021 in my breakthrough season. So weโve always had that.โ
Chalobah on Xabi Alonso: โWe are all excited to work with him. Heโs a manager like that, an ex-player as well, coming in and automatically you can just feel the presence, knowing what he is going to demand.โโ
(standard_sport)
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Chelsea are interested in Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix.
It is understood the Blues want to sign a centre-back this summer and Lacroix is one of their main targets for the position.
There are three or four other names they are also considering.
With three years remaining on his contract, Palace are not under pressure to cash in, but they would consider selling at the right price and are in a reasonably strong negotiating position. They would also need to find a replacement before allowing Lacroix to leave.
[The Athletic; first reported elsewhere]
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It is understood the Blues want to sign a centre-back this summer and Lacroix is one of their main targets for the position.
There are three or four other names they are also considering.
With three years remaining on his contract, Palace are not under pressure to cash in, but they would consider selling at the right price and are in a reasonably strong negotiating position. They would also need to find a replacement before allowing Lacroix to leave.
[The Athletic; first reported elsewhere]
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Marco Palestraโs future is set to be decided in the coming days, with Inter Milan facing major competition from Chelsea and another Premier League side for one of Europeโs most promising players.
The 21-year-old spent last season on loan from Atalanta at Cagliari and was named Serie A defender of the year.
His rise has attracted a host of top clubs and Inter have been working to land the Italy international for โฌ45million plus โฌ5m in bonuses but an agreement has yet to be reached between the clubs.
Palestra made 37 appearances on loan at Cagliari last term, scoring one goal.
The right-back has two caps for his country, having made his international debut in March of this year.
[davidornstein - The Athletic; interest first reported by gianlucadimarzio - Sky Italy]
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The 21-year-old spent last season on loan from Atalanta at Cagliari and was named Serie A defender of the year.
His rise has attracted a host of top clubs and Inter have been working to land the Italy international for โฌ45million plus โฌ5m in bonuses but an agreement has yet to be reached between the clubs.
Palestra made 37 appearances on loan at Cagliari last term, scoring one goal.
The right-back has two caps for his country, having made his international debut in March of this year.
[davidornstein - The Athletic; interest first reported by gianlucadimarzio - Sky Italy]
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle with Atalanta for defender Marco Palestra.
The deal is understood to be worth โฌ57 million (ยฃ49.1m) plus โฌ3 million (ยฃ2.6m) in bonuses - a 10% sell-on clause will also be included.
On Wednesday morning, the final bureaucratic and legal details between all parties are expected to be finalised.
[gianlucadimarzio]
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The deal is understood to be worth โฌ57 million (ยฃ49.1m) plus โฌ3 million (ยฃ2.6m) in bonuses - a 10% sell-on clause will also be included.
On Wednesday morning, the final bureaucratic and legal details between all parties are expected to be finalised.
[gianlucadimarzio]
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๐จ๐ต BREAKING: Marco Palestra to Chelsea, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties.
Atalanta to receive package over โฌ55m fee plus sell-on clause, long term deal to Italian talented RWB.
Chelsea hijack Inter move and get new talent for Xabi Alonso.
[Fabrizio Romano]
Atalanta to receive package over โฌ55m fee plus sell-on clause, long term deal to Italian talented RWB.
Chelsea hijack Inter move and get new talent for Xabi Alonso.
[Fabrizio Romano]
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#LATEST: Talks are now underway between Enzo Fernรกndez entourage and @Real_Madrid.
Chelsea are yet to receive formal contact and value Fernandez at ยฃ120m. Real sources confirm an approach is likely.
(JacobsBen) #CFC #RealMadrid
Chelsea are yet to receive formal contact and value Fernandez at ยฃ120m. Real sources confirm an approach is likely.
(JacobsBen) #CFC #RealMadrid
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Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is exploring options to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with the club placing a ยฃ75 million price tag on the full-back.
The 23-year-old right-backโs future has come under renewed doubt after Chelsea agreed a deal in principle to sign Atalantaโs Marco Palestra, who plays in the same position.
Gusto was aware his future was uncertain before that move, and it is understood that his representatives have held exploratory talks with multiple clubs, including Manchester City.
City are keen on signing a right-back to compete with Matheus Nunes next season, but while there is interest in Gusto, he is not a leading candidate at this stage of the transfer window.
[Various - via Nizaar Kinsella - BBC Sport; Man City interest first reported by Lโรquipe]
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The 23-year-old right-backโs future has come under renewed doubt after Chelsea agreed a deal in principle to sign Atalantaโs Marco Palestra, who plays in the same position.
Gusto was aware his future was uncertain before that move, and it is understood that his representatives have held exploratory talks with multiple clubs, including Manchester City.
City are keen on signing a right-back to compete with Matheus Nunes next season, but while there is interest in Gusto, he is not a leading candidate at this stage of the transfer window.
[Various - via Nizaar Kinsella - BBC Sport; Man City interest first reported by Lโรquipe]
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๐จ๐จ| JUST IN: Chelsea are set to ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ their pursuit of Maxence Lacroix. ๐ต
Crystal Palace expect a bid for the 26-year-old centre-back, while Como prepare an offer for Trevoh Chalobah.
[Matt_Law_DT]
Crystal Palace expect a bid for the 26-year-old centre-back, while Como prepare an offer for Trevoh Chalobah.
[Matt_Law_DT]
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