Chelsea FC Transfer round-up

Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Chelsea as Antonio Conte looks to build on his title success in his second season in charge

CHELSEA DEMAND £10M FROM L'POOL

Dominic Solanke Italy England U20

Chelsea will request £10 million from Liverpool in compensation for Dominic Solanke, according to Evening Standard.

The 19-year-old striker is set to join Jurgen Klopp's side, but the Merseyside club must pay Chelsea after raising him through their youth system. The Reds are offering £3m, which is below Chelsea's initial valuation of £8m, but they have increased that even further after his vital role in England's U20 World Cup win.

CHELSEA WANT CABALLERO

Willy Caballero

Chelsea want to sign former Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer as back-up to Thibaut Courtois, Argentine journalist Cesar Luis Merlo has told TyC Sports.

Caballero has been linked with Newcastle after leaving City, but he is wanted by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte to replace Asmir Begovic, who joined Bournemouth.

LYON TARGET TRAORE

Bertrand Traore of Ajax

Chelsea winger Bertrand Traore is a target for Lyon to replace the Fenerbahce-bound Mathieu Valbuena, according to L'Equipe.

Traore spent last season on loan at Ajax and the 21-year-old has also been linked with a move to West Ham United.

NEVES NEXT TO LEAVE PORTO

Ruben Neves

Ruben Neves could be the next player to leave Porto, with Chelsea and Liverpool keen to sign the midfielder, according to A Bola.

Following Andre Silva’s €38 million (£33.5m) move to AC Milan on Monday, Neves could also be sold by the Portuguese side, with the Premier League the expected destination for the 20-year-old.

PL RIVALS CHASE FIORENTINA WINGER

Federico Bernardeschi Fiorentina Serie A 2016-17

Chelsea and Manchester United are ready to battle it out with two Italian clubs for Fiorentina winger Federico Bernardeschi, according to Tuttosport.

Inter Milan and Juventus are also interested in Bernardeschi, but Fiorentina would prefer to sell the Italy international abroad for a fee of at least £35 million.

CHELSEA KEEN ON RIEDEWALD

Jairo Riedewald, Ajax, Eredivisie, 20151220

Chelsea have made an enquiry about Jairo Riedewald regarding a potential £13 million bid for the Ajax defender, according to Daily Star.

Antonio Conte is looking to strengthen his squad ahead of a Champions League campaign and is considering the merits of Riedewald, who can play at centre-back, left-back and central midfield.

CHELSEA EYE INSIGNE

Insigne Italy Liechteinstein

Chelsea are preparing a move for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne as they prepare for life after Eden Hazard, according to The Sun.

Real Madrid are about to make a huge push for Hazard, and Antonio Conte is looking to bring in a replacement quickly to avoid a summer of uncertainty.

Italy international Insigne would cost around £45 million and worked with Conte when he managed the Azzurri.

VILLA INTERESTED IN TERRY

John Terry Chelsea

Aston Villa have joined the race for departing Chelsea legend John Terry, according to Sky Sports.

The Championship side face competition from a host of Premier League clubs, but Terry's relationship with manager Steve Bruce is thought to give the Villans a chance of landing the 36-year-old.

BAYERN CLOSE TO TOLISSO DEAL

Corentin Tolisso Lyon Besiktas UEFA Europa League 13042017

Bayern Munich are close to agreeing a transfer fee with Lyon over midfielder Corentin Tolisso, Kicker reports.

Although the Germans will go lower than the €40 million up front Lyon are hoping for, their willingness to bid €35m with €15m of potential bonus payments has allowed them to steal a march on Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City, Juventus and AC Milan in the race to sign the versatile France man.

CHELSEA LEAD JAMES RACE

James Rodriguez with Colombia shirt

Chelsea have edged ahead of Manchester United and Inter in the race for Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, according to AS.

The Colombia international appears destined to leave the Spanish capital this summer and has options to consider from across Europe.

MAHREZ WAITS FOR BARCELONA

Riyad Mahrez Leicester City

Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is waiting for Barcelona to make an offer as he looks to leave the 2016 Premier League champions, according to Sport.

Mahrez is reported to have an offer from Arsenal, along with interest from Chelsea, but he is keen to play in La Liga and is a target for Barcelona.

CONTE HALVES ATLETICO FEE FOR COSTA

Diego Costa Chelsea

Chelsea will allow Diego Costa to rejoin Atletico Madrid for half the price they were demanding for the Spain striker last year, according to AS.

Costa claims he is not in Antonio Conte's plans for next season and was the subject of a failed €60 million (£52.7m) bid from Atletico in 2016. However, Chelsea will now let Costa rejoin his old club for €30m (£26.4m), although Atletico are not allowed to sign players until January 2018.

JUVE WANT £52M FOR ALEX SANDRO

Alex Sandro Juventus Serie A 2016-17

Chelsea will have to pay out at least £52m to sign Alex Sandro from Juventus, accoring to the London Evening Standard.

The Brazilian has three years left on his deal with the Italian side, but is seen as the perfect fit for Antonio Conte's team.

MILAN MOVE UNLIKELY FOR COSTA

Diego Costa Chelsea

Chelsea striker Diego Costa looks unlikely to join AC Milan during the summer due to his wage demands, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Costa claims he has been told he can leave Stamford Bridge by manager Antonio Conte, but his £200,000 a week salary is too much for Milan.

CHELSEA TO OFFER LUKAKU MORE THAN COSTA

Romelu Lukaku Everton

Chelsea are ready to offer Romelu Lukaku a bigger pay packet than Diego Costa in their bid to re-sign the Everton striker, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Costa has claimed he is no longer wanted by Antonio Conte and the Chelsea boss has lined up Lukaku as his replacement.

CHELSEA OFFER MATIC TO JUVE

Nemanja Matic Chelsea

Chelsea have offered Nemanja Matic to Juventus in a bid to get Leonardo Bonucci to Stamford Bridge, according to The Sun.

Antonio Conte is keen to reunite with the Italy international, and has made an opening offer of £48 million plus Matic for the centre-back.

UTD & CHELSEA EYE DYBALA

Paulo Dybala Juventus

Manchester United and Chelsea are both showing an interest in signing Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, according to Mundo Deportivo.

United are set to miss out on signing Antoine Griezmann following Atletico Madrid's failure to appeal their transfer ban, and see Dybala as a potential alternative.

Chelsea, meanwhile, remain concerened they could lose Eden Hazard to Real Madrid despite his recent ankle injury and could require a replacement.

CHELSEA WANT ALVES

Dani Alves

Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham are considering swooping for Dani Alves in the summer transfer window, the Daily Mail reports.

The Brazilian is said to be open to a switch at the season's end, with Antonio Conte in particular a big fan and keen to bring in competition for Victor Moses at wing-back.

CONTE WANTS PSG KEEPER

Alphonse Areola, PSG

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants Paris Saint-Germain's Alphonse Areola as Thibaut Courtois' backup at Stamford Bridge, The Sun reports.

With Asmir Begovic having sealed a move to Bournemouth, the Italian boss sees Areola as a perfect fit as Courtois' understudy.

CITY FACE BATTLE FOR MENDY

Benjamin Mendy

Manchester City face stiff competition from a number of their Premier League rivals in their bid to sign Monaco defender Benjamin Mendy, according to L'Equipe .

Chelsea and Liverpool have both accelerated their interest in recent days while Manchester United are also monitoring developments.

Full-back Mendy is keen to move to England this summer, though Barcelona are also keen on the 22-year-old.