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Reece James of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2022 in London, England.
Reece James of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2022 in London, England.
Welcome to the football.london Chelsea live blog on Saturday, we’ll have all the latest news and gossip throughout the day right here!
The Blues return to Premier League action following a busy transfer deadline day which saw Pierre-Emerick
Aubameyang and Denis Zakaria make the move to Stamford Bridge. In terms of outgoings, Marcos Alonso, Kenedy, Michy Batshuayi and Billy Gilmour left the club permanently, joining Barcelona, Brighton, Fenerbahce and Real Valladolid respectively.
Harvey Vale sealed a loan move to Hull City after signing a new contract, whilst Ethan Ampadu also departed on loan to Italian side Spezia for the 2022/23 season. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will be hoping to see a positive reaction from his team after Chelsea tasted defeat on the south coast earlier this week, losing 2-1 away to Southampton.
With all that being said, sit back and follow today’s football.london blog to keep up to date on all the latest Chelsea transfer rumours, news and pre-West Ham updates throughout the day.
Tuchel’s thoughts
Reece James new deal
Reece James has agreed terms with Chelsea over a new long-term contract, according to The Athletic’s @SJohnsonSport. He will become the highest paid defender in the club’s history.
Team news vs West Ham
Done deal ‘very close’
Tuchel tells Zakaria how to escape Saul fate
Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he is aware of the risks that come with deadline-day signings, but hopes that Denis Zakaria will find it easier to adjust than Saul Niguez. In the final hours of the summer transfer window, Chelsea signed the Juventus midfielder on loan.
Speaking on the Switzerland international’s arrival, the Blues boss admitted his concerns over signing the midfielder as late as the west Londoners did in the window. But, Tuchel insisted that he is looking forward to Zakaria’s involvement.
“He can play at even wing-back because he is fast enough and has the volume so I think giving the risks that you mentioned with Saul, he has a bit more positions to play in and a bit more of a physical profile hopefully.”
Team news hint…
Raheem Sterling and Wesley Fofana have both dropped team news hints ahead of Chelsea’s clash with West Ham this afternoon. The duo have posted pre-match graphic previews of the London derby to their respective Instagram stories.
Thomas Tuchel will be hoping that Sterling can continue his rich vein of form versus the Hammers, having directly contributed towards fours goals in his previous four appearances. And, after suffering defeat to Southampton in the week, Fofana could play a huge role in steadying the ship as the Blues look to return to winning ways.
Full story here.
Silva on back-three counterparts
“Fofana and Koulibaly are important players with a high level,” said Thiago Silva. “They can add a lot of stability in our defence, because we didn’t start good, we lost many goals. They can help us.
“We’ve never played together before, and maybe today will be the first time, I don’t know. But when you play with players of a top level, it’s easier to find cooperation and good results.”
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Thiago Silva of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at Friends Provident St. Mary’s Stadium on August 30, 2022 in Southampton, England.
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Koulibaly strike versus Spurs voted GOTM!
Kalidou Koulibaly’s strike against Tottenham has been voted as our August Goal of the Month. The defender marked his Blues debut in style with a fabulous volley.
Chelsea advantage in transfer race
It would be more beneficial for Palmeiras to accept a lower offer of €45million for wonderkid striker Endrick from other countries, such as England, instead of €50million from Spain, as per geglobo.
Chelsea target Endrick has drawn Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons
Aubameyang flies to Milan
Chelsea confirm Michy Batshuayi departure
Michy Batshuayi has completed a transfer to Turkish side Fenerbache…
Edson Alvarez talks
Dutch journalist Mike Verwejj has since revealed on the Kick Off Football podcast that Edson Alvarez only wants a transfer to Chelsea, with talks set to continue between the Blues and Eredivisie champions ‘in the coming days’.
football.london understands that Edson Alvarez was the subject of a £43m bid from Chelsea after tracking the 24-year-old throughout the summer transfer window.
Verwejj said: “Now he just wants to make that transfer to Chelsea. If there is a club that has 50million for you and wants to give you €10million net per year, he really wanted to go. He was quite broken.
“A winter transfer is one of the possibilities. In the coming days, that will be discussed with Chelsea.”
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Armando Broja signs new long-term deal
Chelsea striker Armando Broja has signed a new long-term deal to stay at Stamford Bridge until 2028.
The young striker, who turns 21 later this month, said in a statement: “I’m lost for words really just thinking about it. It’s the club I’ve dreamed of playing for my whole life, the club that I support and the club that I love.
“I’ve been here since I was a boy so it’s a surreal feeling for me and my family. To be able to put on the blue shirt with the first team is a dream come true.
“It’s amazing every minute that you get to play on the pitch because this is one of the biggest clubs in the world. There’s always competition and everyone wants to play so I’m just happy that I have the opportunity to be a part of it.
“Hopefully I get to play a lot of matches and be a part of the team’s success.”
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Armando Broja of Chelsea after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at Friends Provident St. Mary’s Stadium on August 30, 2022 in Southampton, England.
