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The latest Chelsea transfer news ahead of their midweek Europa Conference League clash.
Chelsea’s unbeaten run continues ahead of their midweek visit to Germany to take on FC Heidenheim in the Conference League. A clash with Aston Villa awaits them shortly after in the Premier League, where the Blues have pinned themselves in third place in the table following the latest round of fixtures.
Very much on track to better last season’s finish, Chelsea are already being linked with potential new signings and sales ahead of the 2025 transfer windows. As Enzo Maresca looks to keep this positive run of form going, we’ve rounded up some of the latest Chelsea transfer rumours.
Real Madrid linked with ‘possible £20m’ move for Chelsea star
As injuries have continued to impact Reece James’ career, conversations are being held over where his future lies. The Chelsea captain has made just four Premier League appearances so far this season due to fitness setbacks and a red card suspension.
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He is currently out again with another hamstring problem, which serves as another significant injury setback for his side. If James is to move on from the club, TBR Football has reported that there is an option available to the Blues, which could involve letting the defender leave for a ‘vastly reduced fee’. This is something that Real Madrid ‘have looked at’, as they have been credited with interest in James, alongside Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
The report claims that an offer from Real could potentially be worth ‘less than £20 million’. However, any additional add-ons and clauses would likely bump it up to a more realistic figure, depending on how much James plays between now and the window of choice.
PSG put Blues attacker ‘on their shortlist’
Paris Saint-Germain have been scouring potential options at Stamford Bridge and have reportedly put Christopher Nkunku ‘on their shortlist’ ahead of the summer window. According to a Sky Sport France report, Nkunku has appeared as a ‘fallback option’ for manager Luis Enrique, who currently prefers the idea of signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli.
On Chelsea’s end, they are ‘refusing any discussion’ over the potential sale of Nkunku but the player is reportedly ‘attracted’ by the idea of returning his former club. The France international came through the ranks at PSG and represented the senior team for four years before his move to RB Leipzig in 2019. A return to the French capital could also strengthen his status for more game time with Les Bleus.
Nkunku has scored ten goals in 18 appearances across all competitions so far this season, but with just one in the Premier League, he has come under criticism from some supporters.
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