Outgoings -Where we are at with 14 days left in the window
Chelsea still have a massive squad that needs trimming down
There are just 14 days left in this transfer window now, and Chelsea’s execs have some work to do.
Thomas Tuchel knows how important it is to keep a positive harmony in the squad, and he knows that his squad needs trimming a lot to help him keep on top of that, I’ve written more about that here if you want to check it out.
The club are working hard on outgoings right now, and here is the latest on each player based on what I have been told…
Tammy Abraham -
As you would have all seen by now, Tammy is currently in Rome tying up a £34m transfer to join Roma. I believe he needs to return to London first for some Brexit legalities, but he will soon be announced as a Roma player. As per Fabrizio Romano, he has a buyback clause of around £68m come in to player in 2023.
Michy Batshuyai -
The Batsman is very close to joining Besiktas on a season-long deal and will be/is in Turkey late on Monday night to tie up the move. Chelsea will extend his contract for another year before he goes to avoid losing him on a free next summer. Some have reported there will be an option to buy, but I’ve been told by Turkish sources that there is no option to buy.
Ike Ugbo -
He will soon join Genk unless any dramatic late changes, for around £3.5m.
Matt Miazga -
A loan move to Alaves is being tied up as we speak.
Baba Rahman -
There is interest on loan, but Chelsea are trying to sell him on a permanent deal and some clubs are keen.
Danny Drinkwater -
No solid interest as of yet.
Emerson Palmieri -
Multiple sources are reporting that he is now in talks with Lyon, who are prioritising him as their first choice option for left back this window.
Ross Barkley -
Held talks with Newcastle, but I’m not sure if they can afford to buy him. Other than that, nothing else advanced right now.
Tiemoue Bakayoko -
Looking likely to return to France, with Rennes and Lyon both trying to sign him on a permanent deal.
Davide Zappacosta -
Talks with Atalanta, and previously Inter Milan. Fiorentina are also very keen and are advancing in their talks now to sign him.
Dujon Sterling -
Chelsea still trying to get him to sign a new contract before going out on loan, potentially to a Championship club.
Kenedy -
Close to joining Flamengo on loan with an option to buy, but that has been stunted/delayed slightly because he has tested positive for covid-19.
Kurt Zouma -
Nothing advanced with West Ham, but I don’t think it’s totally dead in the water yet and West Ham are still keen on making it work. As of now, no other advanced talks with any other clubs.
I’ve probably missed some, feel free to drop a comment asking here is I have!
Simon Phillips