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Here is the latest Chelsea transfer news as there are reports that the Blues could on alert for a possible deal for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen after the goalkeeper decided he wants to leave Barcelona this January window.
CHELSEA are always one of the biggest spenders in most transfer windows and there has been alot more rumours in the media that the club are still looking to add a new stropper to the squad before the close of the window this month.
Much-maligned current No.1 Robert Sanchez has seen his stock rise over the last year or so, but the position is still widely viewed as a weak point that needs to be strengthened, while Filip Jorgensen has reportedly asked for a move away from the club.
The Blues pushed hard to sign Ter Stegen in previous windows, but have been unable to make a move as the German star always wanted to stay put at Barcelona and fight for his place in the side.
Now, with his career in purgatory, Ter Stegen is open to leaving the club and getting his spot back in the national team. According to SPORT,
The player has fallen out of favour at the club under the management of fellow countryman Hansi Flick and is below Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny in the pecking order between the sticks, yet could find a way to kickstart his career elsewhere
The goalkeeper is reportedly determined to find his way back into Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup plans and is seeking a move for the next six months in order to guarantee his place in that world cup squad.
IcFootballnews Says…
Ter Stegen is a player that CHELSEA have always been linked with, and a few seasons ago he would have been a brilliant addition to the side, but not anymore. He has been plagued by injuries etc and he wouldnt be much better than what the club have now.
We believe that he will get a move away this January, but he will not be coming to Chelsea.
CASTLEDINE LEAVES
Leo Castledine has left Chelsea and completed a permanent transfer to Championship club Middlesbrough, the Blues have officially announced on the club website this January transfer window
The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Joining our Academy in March 2020 as an Under-15 from AFC Wimbledon, Castledine was developed and featured the following season for our Under-18s while a schoolboy and captained the side regularly during the 2021/22 campaign.
‘He stepped up to play Under-21s football during the 2022/23 season and showcased his impressive versatility, playing in defence, midfield and in the frontline as we reached the Premier League 2 play-offs.
‘After a good start to the campaign that followed, Castledine was named on the first-team substitutes bench on several occasions. His debut came in a League Cup semi-final second leg victory over Middlesbrough, as he was introduced late on in a 6-1 victory for the Blues.
‘In August 2024, he joined Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan that was unfortunately cut short by injury the following January. He returned to League One at the start of this season with Huddersfield Town and produced several impressive performances for the Terriers, with 12 goals scored in 27 appearances.
‘We thank Leo for his efforts throughout his time at CHELSEA and wish him every success as he embarks on a new chapter in his career at Middlesbrough.’
IcFootballnews Says…
Leo is a very talented lad that we had hoped could break into the first-team, so the news that he has now left the club on a permanent basis is such a shame, but a move to Middlesbrough is a very good one to make.
We are glad that he has joined a great League and wish him all the best of luck.
ROSENIOR WANTS BARCO
Liam Rosenior is reportedly looking to reunite quickly with one Strasbourg star following his appointment as Chelsea boss, and is reportedly looking to bring one of his former clubs best players to London.
Rosenior is the man that CHELSEA have entrusted to take the club forward for the next five years after they agreed to bring him from Strasbourg after the decision was made on New Years day to let Enzo Maresca depart the cub.
Rosenior will want to get a fee transfer deals done over the course of the next few weeks, as he wants to improve a few areas of the pitch that has been causing the club real issues over the past few months, and it looks like he wants to raid his former club
Dutch striker Emmanuel Emegha is already set to follow the path from the Stade de la Meinau to Stamford Bridge in the summer, and he could yet be joined by another of his team-mates.
Per DSports, Rosenior is targeting Valentin Barco as an early signing at Chelsea, with the Argentine left-back having thrived at Strasbourg since joining from Brighton initially on loan last year.
Marc Cucurella is the clubs main left-back at the moment, but the Spaniard has been having some funny games over the past few months, and with his age, a younger, fresher and more hungrier player is needed by Rosenior.
IcFootballnews Says..
That back-line is not one of the best in the Premier League, it is an area of the pitch that Rosenior could really improve with a couple of great signings. Barco has been doing very well in the French League with Strasbourg, but this move to CHELSEA may be too much of a risk.
We have seen managers come in and bring some of the clubs best players, and it hasnt worked out. Barco is playing at a level that he is very comfortable in, Chelsea and the Premier League is too much of a jump.
Rosenior may want the man, but he may not be the best option for Chelsea.
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