Chelsea transfer record: Blues overtake Man Utd in Saul race as contract talks scheduled

Chelsea have received an encouraging update regarding their priority goal in midfield, while four players are expected to be offered new contracts by the Stamford Bridge chiefs.

Thomas Tuchel sanctioned another start on Wednesday as he makes his side’s final adjustments in the closing days of the window.

Chelsea have confirmed that 22-year-old Ike Ugbo has joined Genk on a permanent transfer after 14 years on the club’s books.

A statement read: “The striker has been with the Blues since the under-10 level and is now returning to the Belgian top flight, where he benefited from a successful loan last season, scoring 17 goals in 34 games for the Circle of Bruges. “

Meanwhile, the question on the lips of every Blues fan is always, “Will we see another arrival this summer?” “.

With that in mind, Chelsea have received an encouraging update regarding their priority goal in midfield, while four players are expected to be offered new contracts.

Also featuring an intriguing update on Ruben Loftus-Cheek, here is the summary of Chelsea’s transfers from Thursday.

Chelsea take the lead in Saul’s race

There is great news for the Stamford Bridge Chiefs as Manchester United has cooled their interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul.

It is according to the Manchester Evening News, who claims the Red Devils are unlikely to sign the 26-year-old.

United were seen as Saul’s main contenders ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool, but the Blues now appear to be the most likely to sign the Spain international in the final window days.

Four players ready for new contracts

Chelsea are preparing to open contract extension talks with four of Thomas Tuchel’s benchmark men in the coming weeks, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The players lined up for new contracts are defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, as well as midfielders N’Golo Kante and Jorginho.

Rudiger and Christensen have less than 11 months on their existing contracts, while Kante and Jorginho are currently linked until 2023.

Mourinho holds on to Loftus-Cheek reunion

Ruben Loftus-Cheek could team up with former Chelsea colleagues Jose Mourinho and Tammy Abraham in Rome, allegations claim Corriere dello Sport.

Loftus-Cheek is fond of regular minutes which have been hard to come by at Stamford Bridge in recent seasons.

The midfielder has been ruled out of Matchday’s squad for both of the Blues’ Premier League appearances so far this campaign and he does not appear to be in Thomas Tuchel’s plans.

The report in Italy claims Chelsea are ready to let the Englishman go on loan with the option to buy for € 16million (£ 13.7million).

Abraham – who rose through the ranks with Loftus-Cheek at Chelsea academy – has already moved to Stadio Olimpico for a fee of £ 34million.

Former Blues boss Mourinho led Roma to a victorious Serie A start on Sunday as his side beat Fiorentina 3-1.

Abraham contributed two assists in the game and is hoping for another impressive performance on the trip to newly promoted Salernitana this weekend.