Meanwhile, the Blues have stepped up their efforts to sign Noni Madueke, according to journalist Simon Phillips. Elsewhere, acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said that the London giants remain interested in Moises Caicedo.

On that note, here’s a look at the key Chelsea transfer stories as on January 19, 2023:

Chelsea speed up efforts to sign Noni Madueke

Chelsea have stepped up their efforts to secure the signature of Noni Madueke, according to Simon Phillips.

The English forward has caught the eye with PSV Eindhoven recently and has prompted interest from the London giants. The Stamford Bridge hierarchy have gone through a paradigm shift in transfer strategy and are now focussing on talented youngsters.

The Blues have identified Madueke as a potential superstar of the future and want to immediately secure his signature. Speaking to Give Me Sport, Phillip said that the Premier League giants have already initiated contact with the player’s agent to test the waters:

He added:

Madueke has appeared nine times across competitions for the Eredivisie side this season, scoring twice.

Blues retain Moises Caicedo interest

Chelsea have retained their interest in Moises Caicedo, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Ecuadorian is a target for the Blues this year, with Potter eager to boost his options in the middle of the park. The 21-year-old has been outstanding for Brighton & Hove Albion this season and could even be an eventual replacement for N’Golo Kante.

The French midfielder is in the final six months of his contract, along with Jorginho. In his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that while the London giants are locked in talks with Kante, there’s nothing going on with Jorginho.

Romano added talks with Caicedo will only progress once the Ecuadorian appoints a new agent.

He continued:

Caicedo has registered one goal and one assist in 20 games across competitions this season.

Fabrizio Romano updates on Barcelona’s pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Fabrizio Romano reckons Barcelona’s attempts to bring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to the Camp Nou depends on the La Liga governing body.

The Blaugrana sold the Gabon international to Chelsea at the start of the season but now want him back. The 33-year-old’s time at Stamford Bridge has been nothing to write about, thoguh.

In his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that current rules do not allow the Catalans to sign their former player right now.

Aubameyang has appeared 17 times in all competitions for the Blues this season, registering three goals and one assist.

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