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The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Chelsea ready to let more than TEN players leave in brutal transfer clear out with Felix and Nkunku at front of queue
JOAO FELIX and Christopher Nkunku are among the TEN-plus players Chelsea are aiming to sell or loan out this summer. The Blues have already seen goalkeeper London for north as well. 5 Chelsea won the Club World Cup on Sunday - and now their attention turns to transfers 5 Felix is among those on the transfer list Credit: GETTY 5 Nkunku (left) played a big part out in the US, but his future remains unclear Credit: Getty Now, Felix and Nkunku are also on the long list of players set to leave after both struggling for game time last term. Felix, 25, joined from summer for £46.3million, while Chelsea academy product The Portuguese attacker signed a seven-year deal in west London - but is already out of the picture after making 12 league appearances last term before being loaned to AC Milan, and having his According to the Benfica . Read more But his £35million price tag could be a sticking point as the Portuguese outfit. Benfica president Rui Costa said: 'If we could bring back players from our academy who have the quality and prominence that a player like Joao has, we would all like that. 'All Benfica fans would like that. 'The amounts involved, both in transfers and salaries, are very high and we have to respect that part.' Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Unlike Felix, Nkunku was involved in Chelsea's Club World Cup-winning campaign. Nkunku impressed club chiefs with his three starts, and one goal, while Stateside. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory 5 But he is still up for sale, having previously offered to Manchester United in a failed swap deal with Alejandro Garnacho. Raheem Sterling was also left out of the squad for Club World Cup and Chelsea are looking for a buyer or, more realistically, someone who will take him on loan. Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic While Renato Veiga , Axel Disasi , Carney Chukwuemeka , Lesley Ugochukwu and Armando Broja are all on the market. A decision is yet to be made on academy product Tyrique George on whether to send him out on loan or not. While Chelsea aren't actively looking to sell ex-Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall , but are open to reasonable offers. 5
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Chelsea ready to let more than TEN players leave in brutal transfer clear out with Felix and Nkunku at front of queue
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOAO FELIX and Christopher Nkunku are among the TEN-plus players Chelsea are aiming to sell or loan out this summer. The Blues have already seen goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga leave for Arsenal, and Noni Madueke is poised to swap west London for north as well. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Chelsea won the Club World Cup on Sunday - and now their attention turns to transfers 5 Felix is among those on the transfer list Credit: GETTY 5 Nkunku (left) played a big part out in the US, but his future remains unclear Credit: Getty Now, Felix and Nkunku are also on the long list of players set to leave after both struggling for game time last term. Felix, 25, joined from Atletico Madrid, first on loan and then permanently last summer for £46.3million, while Chelsea academy product Conor Gallagher went the other way. The Portuguese attacker signed a seven-year deal in west London - but is already out of the picture after making 12 league appearances last term before being loaned to AC Milan, and having his squad number stripped this season. According to the Standard Sport, Felix is now wanted by former club Benfica. But his £35million price tag could be a sticking point as the Portuguese outfit. Benfica president Rui Costa said: 'If we could bring back players from our academy who have the quality and prominence that a player like Joao has, we would all like that. 'All Benfica fans would like that. 'The amounts involved, both in transfers and salaries, are very high and we have to respect that part.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Unlike Felix, Nkunku was involved in Chelsea's Club World Cup-winning campaign. Nkunku impressed club chiefs with his three starts, and one goal, while Stateside. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory 5 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW But he is still up for sale, having previously offered to Manchester United in a failed swap deal with Alejandro Garnacho. Raheem Sterling was also left out of the squad for Club World Cup and Chelsea are looking for a buyer or, more realistically, someone who will take him on loan. Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic asked to be left out of the tournament to focus on his future after his loan at Strasbourg. While Ben Chilwell, Renato Veiga, Axel Disasi, Carney Chukwuemeka, Lesley Ugochukwu and Armando Broja are all on the market. A decision is yet to be made on academy product Tyrique George on whether to send him out on loan or not. While Chelsea aren't actively looking to sell ex-Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, but are open to reasonable offers.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Chelsea ready to let more than TEN players leave in brutal transfer clear out with Felix and Nkunku at front of queue
JOAO FELIX and Christopher Nkunku are among the TEN-plus players Chelsea are aiming to sell or loan out this summer. The Blues have already seen goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga leave for Arsenal, and Noni Madueke is poised to swap west London for north as well. 4 4 Now, Felix and Nkunku are also on the long list of players set to leave after both struggling for game time last term. Felix, 25, joined from Atletico Madrid, first on loan and then permanently last summer for £46.3million, while Chelsea academy product Conor Gallagher went the other way. The Portuguese attacker signed a seven-year deal in west London - but is already out of the picture after making 12 league appearances last term before being loaned to AC Milan, and having his squad number stripped this season. According to the Standard Sport, Felix is now wanted by former club Benfica. But his £35million price tag could be a sticking point as the Portuguese outfit. Benfica president Rui Costa said: 'If we could bring back players from our academy who have the quality and prominence that a player like Joao has, we would all like that. 'All Benfica fans would like that. 'The amounts involved, both in transfers and salaries, are very high and we have to respect that part.' Unlike Felix, Nkunku was involved in Chelsea's Club World Cup-winning campaign. Nkunku impressed club chiefs with his three starts, and one goal, while Stateside. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW But he is still up for sale, having previously offered to Manchester United in a failed swap deal with Alejandro Garnacho. Raheem Sterling was also left out of the squad for Club World Cup and Chelsea are looking for a buyer or, more realistically, someone who will take him on loan. Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic asked to be left out of the tournament to focus on his future after his loan at Strasbourg. While Ben Chilwell, Renato Veiga, Axel Disasi, Carney Chukwuemeka, Lesley Ugochukwu and Armando Broja are all on the market. A decision is yet to be made on academy product Tyrique George on whether to send him out on loan or not. While Chelsea aren't actively looking to sell ex-Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, but are open to reasonable offers.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report – Inter Milan Will Not Move For PSG Or Chelsea Outcasts Despite Rumours
Report – Inter Milan Will Not Move For PSG Or Chelsea Outcasts Despite Rumours Inter Milan reportedly aren't interested in either Chelsea's Chrstopher Nkunku or PSG's Marco Asensio despite rumours. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Libero, via FCInter1908. They report that the Nerazzurri would instead target younger players. Advertisement Inter Milan could make another attacking signing this summer. The Nerazzurri have already completed a deal for striker Ange-Yoan Bonny. Meanwhile, Francesco Pio Esposito will stay at the club and become part of their first-team project next season. However, Inter reportedly also want an attacker who offers something different. They want an attacking midfielder who is proficient in tight spaces. Inter Won't Move For Nkunku Or Asensio Despite Rumours BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 16: Marco Asensio of Aston Villa applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Villa Park on May 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by) There are a couple of names to have emerged on Inter's radar in the last few days. At least according to reports. One is that of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku. The other is Paris Saint-Germain and former Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio. Advertisement Both players currently play for some of Europe's top clubs. However, neither look to have a role in the project going forward at their respective clubs. Therefore, Inter could sense an opportunity to sign either Nkunku or Asensio for a relatively low fee. According to Libero, though, that is not the Nerazzurri's plan. Rather, they do not want to sign players in their mid-to-late-twenties on higher wages. Instead, Inter will focus on younger players with lower wages.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Bayern Munich reignite interest in Chelsea outcast following Musiala injury
Bayern Munich are desperately looking for attacking reinforcements this summer after getting rejected by some of their targets. Following Jamal Musiala's severe injury against PSG in the Club World Cup quarterfinals, the Bavarians have stepped up their interest in a past target. Advertisement According to The Times, the German champions have identified Chelsea's wantaway star Christopher Nkunku. He could be the player to step up in Musiala's absence. Bayern Munich were interested in the Frenchman in the January transfer window, and despite a lot of rumours, the deal never materialised. The Bavarians have missed out on their primary targets in Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams, therefore they are now back in for the 27-year-old. During the Premier League campaign, Nkunku was seen as surplus to requirements by manager Enzo Maresca. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp The Frenchman has resurrected his position in the Club World Cup. He has started three out of six games and featured in five games in total. Advertisement He also scored a crucial goal against Benfica in the round of 16 fixture, guiding the Blues to a 4-1 win in extra time. Manchester United set to rival Bayern Munich for French forward Nkunku moved to Chelsea in 2023 from RB Leipzig after the Blues triggered his release clause of £52m ($71m). The Frenchman was coming off a great tenure in the Bundesliga, and Chelsea fans had great expectations from him. Getty Images However, he never really managed to leave a strong impact on the Chelsea fans due to his incessant injury problems and inconsistent form. The 2024/25 campaign has allowed him to prove his mettle, albeit the limited opportunities, he has featured in 47 matches and netted 15 goals. Advertisement Despite his slight resurrection, Chelsea are open to selling Nkunku for £35m ($47.6m) to cut their losses. Bayern have identified Nkunku as a player who is versatile and has flourished in the Bundesliga previously. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Bavarians are still in an exploratory stage as they have not made any advances for the 27-year-old. Apart from Bayern Munich, Manchester United have also shown interest in Nkunku. But for now, none of the clubs have reportedly made a move for him. Bayern Munich news and related links
