Welcome to our football.london CareFree Chelsea daily news round-up. Maybe not the first, we've definitely done transfer round-ups before, and European round-ups, so I guess in some ways it's not that new at all.
Anyway, we thought we would enter the world of football in a broad and roundabout manner for you and have some fun with some of the stories and captions doing the daily round.
United join Rudiger interest
The pile of clubs and heavyweights on that matter who are interested in Antonio Rudiger is beginning to increase. German outlet, BILD have reported that Manchester United are now looking at snapping up the defender on a free at the end of the season.
The German factor with new interim boss, Ralf Rangnick could help persuade the 28-year-old to make the move to Old Trafford. BILD journalist Cristian Falk tweeted, “It’s true Manchester United are interested in Antonio Rudiger.
“Ralf Rangnick knows his agent and brother Sahr Senesie very well and signalled a willingness to negotiate.”
Our take: Whether he leaves or stays, the sooner this issue is resolved the better…
A RLC and Abraham reunion?
Jose Mourinho is hoping that former Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham can persuade Ruben Loftus-Cheek to join him at Roma - this is according to Il Romanista.
Mourinho is looking at bolstering his midfield and has his eyes on Blue's loanee Saul Niguez. Loftus-Cheek is looking like an affordable option for the Italian side who are after a cheap and cheerful option.
With the 25-year-old not getting the regular playing time, he would like at Stamford Bridge a move away like Abraham could prove appealing for the England international.
Our view: Chelsea learn from your mistakes…. Don’t do it.
Warning given over Tchouameni price
Monaco’s Sporting Director, Paul Mitchell has warned Manchester United and Chelsea over Aurelian Tchouameni’s price tag.
Speaking to Tuttosport, Mitchel said, “He is a complete midfielder, very fast and physically strong, he reminds me of Steven Gerrard,’ Mitchell told Tuttosport.
“He is already a top player despite being only 22, but if we want to become a top club, then we should not sell him. We are an ambitious club. Everyone, from President Rybolovlev to coach Niko Kovac is ambitious here.
“However, we’ll assess the situation at the end of the season. The player is under contract until 2024 and his transfer value is the one of a top player.
“Everything is expensive in Monte Carlo, let’s say that Tchouameni is as expensive as the Grand Casino.”
Our take: Sound almost like a challenge… Chelsea are more than capable of splashing the cash though.
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