Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma this summer.
The Japan international endured an injury-hit 2023-24 season, but the Blues remain keen on a deal, according to Ben Jacobs.
The journalist told the London is Blue Podcast: “I’m told that Kaoru Mitoma is liked [by Chelsea].”
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The west London club were linked with a move for Mitoma last summer, but Brighton weren’t willing to sell another player to Chelsea after offloading Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo in consecutive summers.
Chelsea remain interested in signing a new winger after missing out on Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise.
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Chelsea suffer Nico Williams blow
Barcelona have reportedly confirmed that Nico Williams is their main priority for the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to Camp Nou for several months, but the Blaugrana have been put off a deal due to his €58 million release clause.
Chelsea are also interested in signing the Euro 2024 star this summer, but their chances of landing Williams have been reduced following recent reports from Spain.
SPORT have revealed that Williams is now firmly Barcelona’s priority transfer target. The Blaugrana have even told LaLiga that they are pursuing a move for the Athletic Club winger.
RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz have also been linked with a move to Camp Nou, but Barcelona have reaffirmed their status that Williams is the only winger they want to sign.
Romelu Lukaku to Napoli?
Romelu Lukaku is determined to be reunited with Antonio Conte at Napoli, according to Corriere dello Sport.
However, the Serie A side will not pursue a move unless Victor Osimhen leaves the club this summer.
Chelsea’s interest in the Nigerian has cooled in recent weeks, with a move to PSG or Saudi Arabia two of his most likely next steps.
If Napoli retain the services of Osimhen, then Lukaku’s wish to link up with Conte will be denied.
Riccardo Calafiori chase almost over
Chelsea’s hopes of signing Riccardo Calafiori are all but over.
The Italy international is on the verge of joining Arsenal, with the move now “one step away,” as per Nicolo Schira.
The Gunners will pay a reported €50m to Bologna, while Calafiori will earn an annual salary of €3.5m on a contract that runs until 2029.
Al-Ittihad want Kepa
Chelsea could be handed a transfer lifeline following news that Al-Ittihad are interested in signing Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer.
According to Rudy Galetti, the Saudi Pro League are currently prioritising a move for Athletico Paranaense shot-stopper Bento, who has also been linked with a Premier League switch in recent months.
However, the Saudi Arabian club have also approached Kepa and Jan Oblak, with the pair considered viable alternatives to Bento.
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