Here is your Chelsea morning digest on Wednesday, May 20.
Chelsea’s Willy Caballero move proves one thing about Frank Lampard’s summer transfer plans
Willy Caballero is undoubtedly in the final stages of his professional career.
The 38-year-old joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Manchester City and was mainly signed to serve as a back-up. The club’s acquisition of Kepa Arrizabalaga for a club-record fee established the goalkeeper hierarchy at Stamford Bridge, but that has been less secure after some poor showings from the Spaniard.
Kepa was able to win his place back, and there have been suggestions he will remain as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper heading into next season. There was less certainty surrounding Caballero’s future, however, with the Argentine approaching the end of his contract this summer.
That doubt was removed when he agreed to a new deal at Stamford Bridge, and as Oliver Harbord writes, it gives some indication as to what the club’s transfer policy will look like this summer.
You can read his full explanation here.
How would Kai Havertz fit in at Chelsea?
This week saw Kai Havertz produce another excellent showing for Bayer Leverkusen.
The 20-year-old German international scored twice during Leverkusen’s 4-1 win against Werder Bremen, and once again the world was talking about where Havertz will move to this summer.
Chelsea have been strongly linked with the player, and he would certainly fit in well with Frank Lampard’s exciting young core of players.
The obvious question is, just where would he play for the Blues? Oliver Harbord tried to answer that question with four possible options.
You can read his thoughts here.
Chelsea offered lifeline in pursuit of Jadon Sancho
One of Borussia Dortmund’s senior figures has handed Chelsea a lifeline in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho by admitting that fees will go down this summer in the wake of the coronavirus.
Sancho, 20, joined Dortmund from Manchester City and is by far and away one of the most coveted prospects in European football. There has been speculation about just how much Dortmund will demand for the player, with many anticipating a transfer fee well in excess of £100million.
That may now be difficult in the wake of the coronavirus, with Dortmund’s head of sales, marketing and business development Carsten Cramer admitting as much during a talk at the Leaders in Sport’s online forum.
“Usually at this time of year the squad for next season is already done,” he said.
“Maybe you sell some players, but the plans are done. Everyone has to be as flexible as possible. I’m very sure the business on loan will become of higher relevance than periods before and for sure, it will take a longer time to plan your squad."
