Chelsea have loved an unbeaten begin to the brand new Premier League marketing campaign, garnering 4 factors from two video games. Thomas Tuchel’s males subsequent face Leeds United on Sunday (August 21) at Elland Street.
In the meantime, the Blues are planning to hijack Juventus’ transfer for a Barcelona ahead. Elsewhere, Callum Hudson-Odoi is prone to go away Stamford Bridge on mortgage this summer time.
On that be aware, here is a have a look at the important thing Chelsea switch tales as on August 18, 2022:
Chelsea planning to hijack Juventus’ transfer for Memphis Depay
Chelsea are planning to hijack Juventus’ transfer for Memphis Depay, in keeping with Tuttosport by way of The Exhausting Deal with. The Dutch ahead is surplus to necessities on the Camp Nou, and Barcelona are desperate to get him off their books. The Bianconeri stay inquisitive about taking him to Italy.
The Serie A giants need to improve their assault this summer time and have turned their consideration to Depay, significantly after an damage to new signing Angel Di Maria. Nonetheless, the Blues are additionally holding an in depth eye on the Dutchman as they appear to fill the void left behind by Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.
Callum Hudson-Odoi prone to go away on mortgage
Callum Hudson-Odoi, 21, is prone to go away Chelsea on mortgage this summer time, in keeping with The BBC.
The Englishman is very rated at Stamford Bridge however has struggled for alternatives. Hudson-Odoi managed simply 15 appearances within the Premier League final season and is but to seem within the present marketing campaign. The Blues don’t need to lose the participant and are prepared to let him go away on mortgage as an alternative.
Hudson-Odoi is producing curiosity from Borussia Dortmund, Southampton and Newcastle United. He is just isn’t a part of Tuchel’s plans proper now, so a short lived transfer is likely to be in the very best pursuits of all events.
Marc Cucurella opens up on settling in at Stamford Bridge
Marc Cucurella has revealed that his new teammates have helped him combine nicely into the squad. The Spanish full-back moved to Stamford Bridge earlier this summer time from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chatting with the Blues web site, Cucurella praised the environment on the membership.
“After all, you’re nervous as a result of they’ve huge gamers who gained Champions Leagues and World Cups, crucial gamers. The group could be very unified with an excellent environment, and the gamers are completely happy right here. I knew I used to be coming to a giant membership, however they’re regular folks, and that makes it good,” stated Cucurella.
He added:
“After that, I prefer it as a result of the standard of the gamers is so excessive; the coaching is excellent, and within the video games, all of the gamers run, so if possibly I fail, then one other participant helps me.”
Cucurella additionally stated that Cesar Azpilicueta has helped him calm down at Stamford Bridge.
“That is good as a result of when your teammates assist one another, these are the groups who win trophies. Azpilicueta helped me lots as a result of he speaks Spanish, so helps with the home, the varsity and the children. It’s excellent for me that the captain is Spanish, and he helps me. He’s a legend right here with an extended historical past in a giant membership, taking part in each sport, so (he is) an vital participant,” stated Cucurella.
Cucurella additionally revealed his delight to satisfy N’Golo Kante, who he had heard lots of good issues about.
“I like lots Reece James’s model of play. He’s an excellent participant and performs right-back, so it’s the same place however on the opposite facet. Probably the most curiosity for me earlier than I got here right here was Kante as a result of I learn lots of information that he’s very quiet and really human. I believe that is true, and I’m very completely happy to be right here with him,” stated Cucurella.
Cucurella made his first begin for Chelsea in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, bagging an help within the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
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