Chelsea announce defender deal – Spaniards will allow star to Join Chelsea for £60M – Blues told sign £50M man

by admin · Published 10 July 2024 · Updated 10 July 2024

Raphinha

Here is a roundup of the top Chelsea news and gossip that we think you guys could have missed today –

Chelsea are still very much interested in signing Raphinha from Barcelona – but will have to pay some serious money in order to get a transfer deal done.

During his time with Barcelona – Raphinha established himself as one of the most dangerous wingers in the Premier League and a man that was destined to play at the very highest level of the game.

The Brazil international bid farewell to the Premier League when completing a big-money transfer from Leeds to Camp Nou in the summer of 2022, and had hoped to take that next step in his development.

He has shown glimpses of what he is capable of while in Catalunya, with 20 goals recorded in over 80 appearances, but has not been the hit that many would have hoped, which has led to alot of speculation in the media.

Now – According to The Athletic , Barcelona and new boss Hansi Flick rate the 27-year-old very highly but due to the club’s financial issues, they may consider selling him. The report adds he won’t be sold for anything less than €60m.

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Look, there will be alot of rumours over the next few months about the future of Raphinha and to be honest – he probably will leave Barcelona. But is he the type of player that the board like to buy?

CHELSEA have been making moves this transfer window – but they have stayed away from signing top-quality players like Raphinha for a reason and we are sure that will not change over the next few months.

They have a long-term plan and although Raphinha is only 27-years of age – he may be too old for their future goals – which would be a shame as he is quality, as we have just said.

NICO WILLIAMS MESSAGE –

Frank Leboeuf believes Nico Williams would be a fantastic signing for Chelsea but has urged the Spain international not to sign for his former club.

Williams has had a fantastic season for Athletic Bilbao last campaign and earned himself a spot in that Spanish Euros 2024 side – which is helping him set the world alight.

His performances have caught the attentions of CHELSEA over the past few weeks and there has been alot of talk that the Blues are ready to pay £50 million to try and bring him to the Premier League.

But despite admitting that Williams would be a great signing for the Club – Leboeuf has warned Williams to not make the move to Stamford Bridge: Nico Williams would be fantastic for Chelsea – but do you think he would go to Chelsea? They don’t have Champions League football,” Leboeuf told BoyleSports.

“I follow La Liga and he has been brilliant for Bilbao all season. To put it his way, if I was Williams, I would never go to CHELSEA.

‘I saw so many players move to Saudi Arabia and I lost respect for them – like Ruben Neves who moved to Saudi at such a young age. I couldn’t have done that and it’s a similar situation to Nico Williams. So many big clubs want him and it would be odd for him to move to a club where they are not in the elite European tournament.’

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Williams is a brilliant player and one signing that fans would love to see arrive – but we simply cannot see him making the move to London as he seems more than happy at his current side.

CHELSEA WOMEN DEAL DONE –

Chelsea are delighted to announce that Academy defender Greta Humphries has signed with the club until the summer of 2025.

The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Having previously represented Tottenham Hotspur, the 18-year-old became a Blue in 2022. She has been a part of our women’s Academy for the previous two seasons and added a League Cup triumph to her CV during the 2022/23 campaign.

‘Humphries is a dominant, ball playing centre back with a strong physical presence. She enjoyed an excellent 2023/24 season and showed consistency in her performances, which has seen her rewarded with a first professional contract at CHELSEA.

‘Everyone at Chelsea would like to congratulate Greta on her first professional contract, and we wish her every success during her time in blue!#

Speaking on a memorable moment in her early career, Humphries said: ‘It’s a very proud and exciting moment for me and my family. It’s my dream come true to sign a professional contract at this club.

‘It’s the club my family and I have supported our entire lives. I’m so grateful to be given an opportunity here and I can’t wait to get started.’

General manager Paul Green added: ‘Greta has been excellent in our academy and we’re really pleased to reward her with her first professional contract. She has worked really hard and demonstrated a great attitude and positive mindset.

‘Greta is a tall and athletic, young defender and we’re really looking forward to seeing how she develops in the upcoming years.’

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