The Blues are looking to provide new coach Enzo Maresca with enough investment to ensure that they break into the top four of the Champions League next season.
On Saturday, Chelsea officially alleviated any and all concerns with regard to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) by selling Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa, but there has been bigger developments for the club since then.
David Ornstein of The Athletic has reported that Chelsea and Leicester City have agreed to a £30 million deal for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The contract is until 2030 and the deal is pending a medical.
Juventus out of Murillo race
Chelsea’s prospects of landing Nottingham Forest defender Murillo have improved thanks to Juventus being forced out of the race for the Brazilian, according to reports in Italy.
Journalist Alfredo Pedulla told Sport Italia: “With the arrival of Douglas Luiz and Adzic, Juventus cannot sign other non-EU players, so any talk about Murillo from Nottingham Forest or other candidates has no reason to exist, we are at wastepaper level.
“Juventus will have to get a central defender, but at least we are at the level of evaluations because – at least in these days – most of the investments are concentrated on midfield and attacking midfield.
Arsenal are also interested in the centre-back, but Forest have reportedly put a price tag of €82m (£70m) on the player.
Anselmino set to join
Chelsea and Boca Juniors have agreed a fee of around £14m for Aaron Anselmino, report Ben Jacobs has reported.
He states that though Boca Juniors want to keep Anselmino on loan until January, the player has agreed personal terms with the Blues.
The 19-year-old defender had previously been linked with a move to Manchester United.