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Jamie Kemble

Chelsea transfer rumours: Real Madrid deliver Kai Havertz blow, Simeone breaks Oblak silence

Chelsea are still very much in the race to claim a top four finish after their win over Norwich City on Tuesday.

Nevertheless, Frank Lampard will want reinforcements this summer to add to the captures of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.

Chelsea continue to be linked with a whole host of names and below, we run you through all the latest rumours surrounding Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea dealt Havertz blow

Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their bid to land Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz.

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According to German football expert Christian Falk, Real Madrid have entered negotiations for Havertz, attempting a swap deal.

"Leverkusen is a question of money," Falk told the Football Ranks podcast. "Bayern Munich won't pay it. Barca won't pay it. Real Madrid are trying to do a swap deal at the minute."

But there could be hope for Chelsea if indeed they are interested because Leverkusen are said to prefer an all-cash deal.

"But if one of the English clubs is going to pay it then good," Falk added.

Simeone breaks silence on Oblak

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has spoken about the future of goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Oblak, regarded as one of La Liga's - if not the world's - best goalkeepers, has been tipped for a move to Chelsea.

Lampard is said to have lost confidence in Kepa Arrizabalaga and that has seen Oblak tipped for a move to Stamford Bridge.

Jan Oblak has been linked with a move to Chelsea (2020 Quality Sport Images)

But Atletico boss Simeone is hoping the stopper will stay put.

"I am not surprised that Chelsea admire Jan Oblak, he is a decisive player for us," he said.

"But he is the captain and our participation every year in the Champions League helps us keep our best players so I hope he will continue with us."

Turkish goalkeeper tipped for Chelsea move

Oblak isn't the only goalkeeper being linked.

Trabzonspor goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir is also being linked with Chelsea tipped to complete a £30m deal.

Or at least that's according to Haver 365, who say Trabzonspor have agreed to sell their 24-year-old keeper to the Blues.

Leicester City and Liverpool are also said to hold an interest, but it's Chelsea who are expected to complete what would be a record sale by a Super Lig club.

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