Chelsea Transfer News Today: €90m Rayan offer as January stance confirmed

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Rayan and Pedro Neto.

Chelsea are preparing an offer worth €90 million for Bournemouth attacker Rayan, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

The Blues have been heavily linked with Alex Scott in recent weeks, amid their pursuit of a new central midfielder to partner Moises Caicedo, and they have now reportedly expressed their interest in finalising a deal for his Bournemouth team-mate Rayan.

The 20-year-old has scored five goals in 16 games so far this season, and Liverpool are also understood to be tracking his progress on the south coast.

Pedro Neto has reaffirmed his commitment to Chelsea by insisting that he has no interest in moving to Saudi Arabia, despite rumoured interest from the Middle East.

The likes of Liverpool and Manchester City, in addition to clubs in the Saudi Pro League, were unwilling to match Chelsea’s €120 million (£100m) asking price over the summer, and Neto has since established himself as a vital player under new manager Xabi Alonso.

The 26-year-old has cemented his place as crucial cog in Chelsea’s team over the past few weeks, and despite transfer speculation throughout the summer, he was rewarded with a lucrative new contract in September, valid until 2032.

When asked if he would be attracted by a big-money offer from Saudi Arabia during an interview with O Jogo while on international duty, Neto admitted: “I’m attracted to Chelsea. My head is only here.

“The club has shown me affection, given me everything, and I’m very grateful for that. I don’t think about other scenarios.”

Chelsea and Manchester United have both reportedly opened talks with Como regarding a possible move for Martin Baturina next year.

The Croatia international, who is capable of playing as a left winger or as an attacking midfielder, has been linked with Chelsea and Man Utd on numerous occasions over the past few months, and both clubs have now initiated early talks with Como ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

That is according to The Daily Briefing, who report that Chelsea and Man Utd are “pushing” to sign Baturina, having earmarked him as one of their top targets for 2027.

It’s understood that Baturina hasn’t requested to leave Como next year, amid their eye-catching form under Cesc Fabregas, although the Serie A club may be forced to accept a sale if they receive an offer worth €80m.

Barcelona are reportedly willing to sell Jules Kounde during the upcoming January transfer window amid strong interest from Chelsea.

The France international was heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge switch before joining Barcelona for €50 million in 2022, and it’s understood that he remains on the Blues’ radar amid the uncertain long-term future of his compatriot Malo Gusto.

This has been confirmed by a report from TEAMtalk, who claim that Barcelona are willing to sell the 28-year-old this winter.

It’s understood that Hansi Flick’s side need to sanction at least one notable sale in order to raise transfer funds, and they are open to offloading Kounde amid strong interest from Chelsea.

TEAMtalk report that Alonso is a huge admirer of Kounde’s ability to play at right-back and centre-back, and a move to London is said to be regarded as an appealing prospect by the France star.

Clubs in Saudi Arabia have also expressed their interest in Kounde in recent weeks, but the 28-year-old reportedly has no interest in moving to the Middle East and has set his sights on a move to a fellow European club.

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, as per IndyKaila.

The Senegal international was on the verge of joining Chelsea on Deadline Day, however the deal collapsed and he is now reportedly edging towards a move to Anfield.

Chelsea are now eyeing alternative midfield targets, and this appears to have cleared the road for Liverpool to finalise a deal for Camara.

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