Chelsea weigh Cambiaso swap as Cucurella exit shapes left-back plans
Chelsea want a central midfielder but, per Kieran Gill, are not currently in for Lucas Bergvall or Ethan Nwaneri despite links. Attention remains on exits, including Enzo Fernandez potentially leaving.
Chelsea are ‘pleased’ with Cucurella’s sale, citing Jorrel Hato’s rise and Valentin Barco’s arrival. Club also weigh a move to re-sign Lewis Hall amid search for a new left-back.
Despite Alonso’s arrival, Chelsea look set to skew younger after Cucurella’s sale and links to Barco, Carreras, Quenda and Diomande, while Enzo Fernandez may leave. Experience and maturity remain concerns.
Chelsea’s Kendry Paez is in advanced talks over a loan to KV Mechelen after mixed spells at Strasbourg and River Plate. Attitude concerns persist as the 19-year-old seeks a reset while at the World Cup with Ecuador.
Chelsea discuss swap with Juventus for Andrea Cambiaso, valuing him at £25m as Juve seek £34m. Nicolas Jackson touted to bridge gap. Cambiaso suits Alonso’s 3-4-3 as wing-back after Cucurella’s exit.
Ex-City defender Danny Mills questions a £70m move for injury-hit Tino Livramento. Man City weigh right-back options like Givairo Read and Marco Palestra while prioritising midfield target Elliot Anderson.
