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22:40: Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah has joined Watford on a permanent deal. The England U21 international has signed a five-year deal with the Hornets, who are set to pay an initial £5m fee for the player that could rise to £7m. 20.55: Chelsea do not look like they will be signing players which will improve the quality of their squad, according to pundit Steve Nicol. Champions Chelsea have made just two additions so far this summer, with defender Antonio Rudiger from Roma and goalkeeper Willy Caballero from Manchester City coming in. But Nicol says the Blues must not be static in the transfer market to stay ahead of the chasing pack. Nicol said on ESPN FC: "When you're as strong as they were (last season), you know that the opposition are going to try and catch up with you. That means you have to stay one step ahead. "Staying one step ahead means that when you're at your best, you add quality. "They haven't done that, they don't look as if they're going to." 18:30: Chelsea have reportedly offered Nathaniel Chalobah a bumper new contract. Chalobah has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer in search of first-team football, with Swansea and Watford both said to be interested. The 22-year-old midfielder was limited to just 10 Premier League appearances last season - starting just one of those - as Chelsea clinched the title. But The Mirror claim Chelsea have offered the England Under-21 international a five-year contract to stay at Stamford Bridge.
The new deal would take his wages from £45,000 to £65,000 a week, which would see him earn £17million over the five years. 17:05: Any remaining hopes Antonio Conte has of landing Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci appear to be over. The experienced defender has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the past but CalcioMercato now claim he is set to complete a switch to AC Milan within the next 48 hours. 13.55: Nemanja Matic is keen to force through a move from Chelsea to Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. The report says the Serbia international wants to make the switch to Old Trafford due to the imminent arrival of Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.
The France international is expected to pair up with N'Golo Kante in the heart of the Blues midfielder, leaving no room for Matic. His representatives are said to be in talks with Chelsea in an attempt to force through a deal by the weekend, although he could be offered a new two-year deal by the Blues. Nemanja MaticGETTY Nemanja Matic is keen on a move to Manchester United 12.25: Chelsea have won the race to sign Real Madrid star Danilo. The full back is expected to make the £28m move to west London. Antonio Conte is ramping up his recruitment drive after finally agreeing a fee with Monaco for Tiemoue Bakayoko. Last week Chelsea completed the signing of Antonio Rudiger from Roma. Bakayoko should be next in and is scheduled for a medical tomorrow. And Danilo could be next after submitting a £28m bid to Real Madrid. The Daily Mirror report that Conte wants the deal done by next week so he can join the players on their tour of Asia.
11.40: Jurgen Klopp has already been impressed with former Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke. Solanke made his first Liverpool appearance in the friendly with Tranmere last night. And Klopp thinks he will develop into a top player after joining from Chelsea. “I saw a few wonderful signs tonight,” he said. “Everybody in England watched the U20 World Cup – that was fantastic football. He is an offensive player, a really skilled boy. He has to improve, of course, but a lot of things are already really good: first touch, movement, a lot of things. “So it’s about him, if you want, and the situation. But I will not avoid his development, so the moment he is strong enough he is there. “Where he is training isn’t already decided because I didn’t decide for all of the team, but he will train with us as often as makes sense and is possible. And where he will play, we will see.” 10.30: Stoke manager Mark Hughes has confirmed his interest in signing Kurt Zouma and is "very hopeful" about agreeing a loan deal for the Chelsea defender. It has been reported that Zouma will sign a new contract with his parent club before immediately being sent out on loan, with Blues boss Antonio Conte eager for the 22-year-old to get more Premier League experience under his belt. Hughes acknowledges that Stoke face competition to sign the centre-back, Press Association Sport understands that West Brom are also keen, but he is confident of bringing Zouma to the bet365 Stadium on a season-long deal.
"There is genuine interest. We'd like to make it happen if we can," Hughes told the Sentinel following Wednesday night's pre-season friendly against Young Boys in Switzerland. "The boy himself has to make a decision. We are one of many interested parties but we're very hopeful. We're still doing a number of deals." 09:10: Chelsea have agreed a fee with Monaco for Tiemoue Bakayoko. The Monaco midfielder will now undergo a medical and complete the transfer. According to the Times the fee will be £39.8m plus add ons. Bakayoko will now fly to England to do his medical tomorrow. 08.40: Tiemoue Bakayoko's brother seems to have confirmed the Monaco star's move to Chelsea on Snapchat. Abdoulaye Bakayoko posted an image of a black background along with the caption CFC, accompanied by the blue dot and strong arm emojis.
Chelsea and Monaco are believed to have reached an agreement for the France international in the region of £40million. And fans have already been bombarding the Blues twitter account, demanding the 22-year-old's signing be announced by the club.
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