There could still be several outgoings at Chelsea this summer as Newcastle United prepare a bid for Conor Gallagher and RB Leipzig join the race for Trevoh Chalobah, according to reports.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are still in the market for players, seeking a striker and defender before the end of the transfer window.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked as the Blues are locked in talks with Barcelona over a deal after submitting a bid for the Gabon international.
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Elsewhere, Chelsea have seen two bids rejected for Everton winger Anthony Gordon but remain hopeful of sealing a deal.
Wesley Fofana remains the primary target in defence despite the Blues’ reluctance to pay a world-record fee for the 21-year-old.
It remains unclear whether Chelsea will be able to conclude deals for either of their three targets, and if they can do, several players may leave.
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Ethan Ampadu’s exit from Stamford Bridge is being blocked until a defender comes through the door, with the likes of Spezia, Sassuolo and Empoli all interested in bringing him back to the Serie A after a successful loan at Venezia last campaign.
Furthermore, Ajax and Chelsea are set for talks regarding a move for Hakim Ziyech, who has seen his game time limited under Tuchel.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to join Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan, with the German side wishing to include an option to buy in the deal.
And it appears that these may not be the only exits this summer, with Gallagher and Chalobah now linked with moves away.
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Luke Edwards of The Telegraph has reported that Newcastle United are now ‘pushing hard’ to sign Gallagher on loan this summer.
The Magpies had previously asked Chelsea to be kept informed about the situations of Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja, Hudson-Odoi and Gallagher towards the end of the transfer window.
It remains to be seen as to whether Gallagher’s situation has changed following Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Leeds United, where the England international was handed a start.
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Gallagher may be allowed to leave, along with fellow Cobham graduate Chalobah.
It was previously stated that Chalobah could seek a loan move if the Blues sign another defender during the transfer window, with Fofana heavily linked.
The likes of Inter Milan, Roma and Tottenham Hotspur were all linked with a move for the defender, but now another side have joined the race.
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As reported by Nizaar Kinsella, Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are looking to sign Chalobah on loan.
Chelsea and RB Leipzig have already done business this summer, with Timo Werner returning to his former club.
They have also held talks over moves for Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol, as the two clubs look to share a strong relationship.
If Chelsea bring in another defender, Chalobah may be granted a departure, at least on loan, this summer.
Topics: Chelsea, Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours, Trevoh Chalobah, Conor Gallagher, Transfers, Football, Newcastle United, RB Leipzig
Nick Emms