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Ballon D’Or winners offers himself to Chelsea–Giants told to sign Dutchman–Striker makes Chelsea transfer decision

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Julián Álvarez, the Atlético Madrid forward and Argentina international, has been linked with a move to several Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window — most notably Chelsea.

Reports circulating this week in Argentine and European media claim that Álvarez would rather complete a high-profile switch to Barcelona than sign for an English side.

According to a report from Fichajes, Barcelona are viewed by many insiders as Álvarez’s preferred destination should he depart Atlético Madrid in the coming months, with the striker reportedly eager to return to Spain and join a club poised to challenge for major honours.

The Catalans have been repeatedly linked with the forward as a possible successor to veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires this summer and is expected to depart.

CHELSEA, along with other Premier League suitors including Arsenal and Manchester United, have kept tabs on the Argentine’s situation throughout the season and are said to be considering bids. However, recent reports indicate that interest from Blues officials has yet to result in any formal advances, and Álvarez’s own intentions lean toward staying in La Liga if a move materialises.

Despite the mounting transfer chatter, club sources close to the player have sought to temper expectations of a definitive decision. Representatives have publicly denied that any formal talks have taken place with Barcelona or that an agreement has been reached with either club, underlining that Atlético Madrid still hold the contractual keys to any potential transfer.

IcChelseanes Says…

The summer transfer window is many month away and alot will change between now and then, but at the end of the day, we need to get Champions League football for next season if we wants to attract players of this quality still.

Alvarez would be a fantastic signing for CHELSEA that is for sure.

OUSMANE DEMBELE MOVES?

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele, fresh off winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner has reportedly offered himself with Chelsea, according to Fichajes and multiple transfer outlets.

The Frenchman’s future at PSG has increasingly come under the spotlight as contract extension talks have stalled, largely over what are described as astronomical wage demands. Reports suggest Dembele’s camp has formally sounded out ***CHELSEA***’s board about a possible summer switch, in what one report dubbed an “earthquake” in the transfer market.

Sources add that this proactive approach comes amid growing tension at PSG, where the forward’s relationship with manager Luis Enrique is said to have frayed following recent public criticisms after a domestic league defeat.

Dembele’s current PSG contract runs until 2028, and club officials have been resistant to meeting his reported €60 million-a-year salary demands, prompting speculation that he may be ready to explore opportunities elsewhere.

IcChelseanews says…

Dembélé remains one of the most exciting attacking talents in world football when fully fit. His ability to play across the front line — combining blistering pace, close control and a goalscoring instinct — would undeniably add quality to ***CHELSEA***’s forward options, which have been inconsistent this season. However, there’s a pragmatic side to this story.

Dembele’s demands not only dwarf the club’s current highest-paid players but also clash with the club’s broader strategy of sustainable spending. If the rumours are true, this may be a case of a player leveraging interest for a better deal at PSG or elsewhere, rather than a concrete step toward Stamford Bridge.

But even though he would be a big name signing of the reports are true, his injury issues are a real issue for the club and he may struggle to keep fit in the Premier League.

UNITED URGED TO SIGN HATO

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has urged the club to sign Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato in the summer transfer window, as rumours swirl the defender is keen to leave Stamford Bridge.

Hato, who has six caps for the Netherlands, was the youngest player to captain Ajax and Chelsea really believed that he would become a top player at the club when they signed the lad a few transfer windows ago.

However – The Dutchman has been unable to make a real impact on the CHELSEA side and Meulensteen believes the defender could already be looking to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window, and a move to United should happen: ‘It is a disappointing move for Jorrel Hato because he was absolutely outstanding for Ajax at the time,’ Meulensteen told BetGoat.

‘He was very, very young and was the captain, which says a lot about the trust the manager put in him in terms of his personality and his leadership qualities.

‘Then a club like CHELSEA comes in because they want to pick up all the best players here, there, and everywhere. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they fit in with the way the team wants to play. He’s been one of the guys who hasn’t really settled.

‘Yes, he can get a big paycheck and a lot of money in the bank, but young players should be playing. Nobody can guarantee success for players wherever they go, but you want to get a sense of the manager’s plan and what he has planned for you.

‘He is also versatile, he can play left-back, centre-back, or as a number six. He is technically very, very good.

‘It doesn’t help his career, so it wouldn’t surprise me if he is looking for a loan move or another challenge elsewhere.

‘If I were any Premier League team, including Manchester United, and he were available or became available, I would definitely be looking at him because he is still very young, and there is a lot of potential to unlock.’

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