Meanwhile, the Blues have resumed talks with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Elsewhere, former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick has urged the London giants to sign a Crystal Palace attacker.
On that note, here’s a look at the key Chelsea transfer stories as on August 30, 2022:
Chelsea restart talks for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Chelsea have resumed talks with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to Spanish news outlet Relevo via Caught Offside.
The Gabon international has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for quite a while, but a move is yet to materialise. Recent reports suggested that the Blues were ready to walk away from the deal after talks hit a standstill.
However, it now appears that the London giants have resumed negotiations to get the transfer across the line.
The Blaugrana are eager to cash in on Aubameyang, while the player is also ready to return to the Premier League. Tuchel remains in the hunt for a new No. 9 after the departure of Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku (on loan) this summer. Aubameyang could fill up one of the two voids.
Following the arrival of Robert Lewandowski at the Camp Nou, Aubameyang is no longer the first-choice striker at the club. The Gabonese could fancy a reunion with Tuchel, under whom he flourished at Borussia Dortmund a few years ago.
Luke Chadwick urges Blues to sign Wilfried Zaha
Luke Chadwick believes Wilfried Zaha could hit the ground running if he arrives at Chelsea. The Ivorian is in the final year of his contract with Crystal Palace and could leave the club this summer.
Speaking to Caught Offside, Chadwick said that a move for Zaha would have minimal risk, as he has experience in the Premier League.
He continued:
Chadwick added that the Blues need to reinforce their attack this summer and proposed Zaha as an option.
Zaha has three goals from three games in the league this season.
Tiemoue Bakayoko could join Newcastle United this summer
Tiemoue Bakayoko could leave Chelsea to move to St. James’ Park this summer, according to Calciomercato via Caught Offside.
The French midfielder joined AC Milan last summer on a two-year deal, but the Rossoneri want to end his stint this summer. The situation has generated interest from Newcastle United, who want to secure the player’s services.
Bakayoko appears to have no future at Stamford Bridge, so the Blues could be happy to let him go. Nottingham Forest are also keeping a close eye on the player, whose current with the Blues expires in 2024. The Frenchman could either leave on loan again or move permanently.
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