Updated: 9 May 2026 20:16 BST | 4 min read
Ethan Nwaneri, Chelsea TNT
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All the latest Chelsea transfer news in one place, including updates on Ethan Nwaneri, Kerim Alajbegovic and Strahinja Pavlovic.
Nwaneri price revealed
Arsenal will consider bids in the region of €46 million (£40m) for Ethan Nwaneri, CaughtOffside claims.
The wonderkid is facing an uncertain future at the Emirates after struggling for minutes this season, both for Arsenal and for loan club Marseille. The 19-year-old has been frequently criticised for his "nonchalance" in France and could be sold by the Gunners this summer.
The academy product would generate "pure profit," which is why his sale is being seriously considered, despite his eminent talent. Chelsea were among the clubs to express an interest in signing him last summer and have once again been "alerted" to his potential availability.
Alajbegovic wants Roma
Kerim Alajbegovic
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Chelsea target Kerim Alajbegovic is keen on a move to AS Roma this summer, Corriere dello Sport reports.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has been re-signed from RB Salzburg by Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the new season, but the Bundesliga side are willing to immediately sell him again for a large profit.
The 18-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant season in Austria, which has attracted the attention of clubs like Chelsea and especially Roma, who have been pushing hard for his signing. Former midfielder Miralem Pjanic has acted as an intermediary.
Alajbegovic has "said" yes to the Giallorossi, but there are question marks over his price tag. It is doubtful whether Roma would be prepared to match Leverkusen's €30m asking price.
Milan could lose Pavlovic
AC Milan could be at serious risk of losing Strahinja Pavlovic if they miss out on the Champions League, as per Gazzetta dello Sport.
The centre-back has been linked with a move to Chelsea in recent months, but Milan are desperate to keep hold of him. The €40m-rated Serbia international has become a key player for the Rossoneri after a difficult first season at the club.
There is still all to play for in the race for Champions League qualification in Serie A, and it is claimed that Milan will struggle to fend off Premier League interest in Pavlovic if they do not reach Europe's premier competition.
Strahinja Pavlovic
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Araujo to cost €50m
Sporting CP will not sell Maxi Araujo for less than €50 million this summer, A Bola states.
The Uruguayan wing-back has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Tottenham. The interest from the Blues is driven by uncertainty surrounding Marc Cucurella, who has flirted with a return to Barcelona.
Araujo has an €80m release clause, but there is an acceptance that this is not a realistic fee for him. Instead, Sporting CP will consider offers in the region of €50m for the 26-year-old.
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