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Chelsea want to complete an €80m deal for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol before Thursday's transfer deadline. Transfer Talk has the latest.

[Tuttosport](https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/torino/2022/08/30-96347520/torino_allo_sprint_per_il_ritorno_di_praet_verdi_al_verona) have reported that everything is set for [Dennis Praet](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173150/Dennis-Praet) to return to [Torino](/soccer/team?id=239) on loan from [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) with an obligation to make the deal permanent for €8.5m. The [Scotland](/soccer/team?id=580) international, however, has returned to the first-team fold under Thomas Tuchel and any move would need to be a permanent one due to the Seagulls having already signed [Levi Colwill](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/296410/Levi-Colwill) on loan from the Blues. [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is stepping in to try to bring [Internazionale](/soccer/team?id=110) centre-back [Milan Skriniar](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/175195/Milan-Skriniar) to Parc des Princes, according to [Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a6776376508399840-psg-nasser-al-khelaifi-prend-en-main-le-dossier-milan-skriniar). The [Senegal](/soccer/team?id=654) international will undergo a medical and sign a two-year contract to return to Goodison Park, with the option of a third year if everything goes as planned. The [Netherlands](/soccer/team?id=449) international hasn't played a single minute in any of the Blaugrana's three LaLiga matches this season amid links with [Juventus](/soccer/team?id=111), which have since collapsed. [Memphis Depay](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159255/Memphis-Depay) has been linked with a move away from [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) for most of the transfer window but is now likely to stay at Camp Nou, according to [Diario Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/memphis-cerca-seguir-barca-14379144). 1 deadline](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4583159/when-does-the-summer-transfer-window-close-premier-leagueserie-alaligabundesligaligue-1), and there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Il Toro are also working on outgoings with [Simone Verdi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/142164/Simone-Verdi) heading to [Hellas Verona](/soccer/team?id=119) and [Simone Zaza](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/132580/Simone-Zaza) able to terminate his contract. He had seven goals and five assists for Napoli in all competitions last season, helping them to a third-placed finish in Serie A. Akanji could come up against Dortmund for City this season after they were drawn together in Group G of the Champions League. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, [done deals](https://www.espn.com/soccer/transfers)! [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) from Leicester on Wednesday, while they are also in talks with [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) over €25m striker [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang).

Chelsea have completed the signing of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana, it has been announced.

"I'm here to win trophies -- the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, everything. "I trained this morning with the team and it's a dream for me. [Antonio Rudiger](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169438/Antonio-Rüdiger) and [Andreas Christensen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186430/Andreas-Christensen) leave this summer and admitting the club granted [Marcos Alonso](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/146127/Marcos-Alonso)'s request to leave Stamford Bridge before the end of the transfer window. I came here to win and the club is built to win trophies so I'm here to continue that." [Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. [agreed a fee in the region of £75 million](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4730697/chelsea-agree-fee-with-leicester-over-wesley-fofana-move-sources) for Fofana after Leicester demanded the same £80m fee they received for defender [Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) when he moved to [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) in 2019.

Wesley Fofana is a Chelsea player after today completing a move from Leicester City and signing a seven-year contract with the Blues.

He is a player who can make an impact on the squad immediately, while at his age he will only improve further going forward. Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said: ‘Wesley is a hugely promising defender who has already proven his quality in the Premier League at a young age. I trained this morning with the team and it’s a dream for me.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and co to wrap up Chelsea's sorry showing on the south coast, another three points for Fulham and time-wasting at ...

But we increasingly need our readers to fund our work. And we want to keep our journalism open and accessible to all. [following the 2-1 defeat by Southampton](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/30/southampton-chelsea-premier-league-match-report).

Manchester City had interest in Wesley Fofana when Nathan Ake was supposedly leaving the club, but the player has now signed for Chelsea on a 7-year deal.

Wesley Fofana becomes Chelseas seventh summer signing after leaving Leicester in £75m deal; after months of difficult, often fraught negotiations, ...

Chelsea are reportedly ready to wait until January to seal a deal for RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol, with reservations over the defender's price a factor in ...

Chelsea have issues in midfield. N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are both nursing injuries, while Mateo Kovacic is slowly returning to full fitness after a ...

Chelsea's new defender Wesley Fofana took a swipe at his old club Leicester after completing his acrimonious switch to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Chelsea want to sign a midfielder and a forward before the transfer window closes; Thomas Tuchel has already spent £268m this summer on players, ...

The French centreback has passed his medical in the USA and will be joining Thomas Tuchel's squad before the end of the week.

[Report: Chelsea Open Talks For Crystal Palace Winger Wilfried Zaha](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-open-talks-for-crystal-palace-winger-wilfred-zaha) [Report: Chelsea Offer Armando Broja & Conor Gallagher for Everton’s Anthony Gordon](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-offer-armando-broja-conor-gallagher-for-evertons-anthony-gordon) [Chelsea Defender Ethan Ampadu Set To Join Italian Side Spezia](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-defender-ethan-ampadu-set-to-join-italian-side-spezia) ['You Cannot Make This Decision' - Thomas Tuchel On Conor Gallagher And Thiago Silva](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/you-cannot-make-this-decision-thomas-tuchel-gallagher-and-silva) ['I Take Full Responsibility' - Conor Gallagher On His Red Card Against Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/i-take-full-responsibility-conor-gallagher-on-his-red-card-against-leicester-city) [Fabrizio Romano Tips Chelsea to Sign Frenkie de Jong Over Liverpool](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/fabrizio-romano-tips-chelsea-to-sign-frenkie-de-jong-over-liverpool) [‘We Got a Two-Goal Advantage & Defended Well’ - Raheem Sterling on the 2-1 Win Against Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/we-got-a-two-goal-advantage-defended-well-raheem-sterling-on-the-2-1-win-against-leicester-city) [Chelsea's Confirmed Champions League Group E Fixtures And Dates](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/chelseas-confirmed-champions-league-group-e-fixtures-and-dates) ['Thanks To The Fans' - Ruben Loftus-Cheek Reacts To Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/thanks-to-the-fans-ruben-loftus-cheek-reacts-to-chelsea-2-1-leicester-city) [retweeted a statement](https://twitter.com/Wesley_Fofanaa/status/1563510707291045889) from former England footballer and life-long Leicester fan [Gary Lineker](https://twitter.com/GaryLineker), who called the youngster 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world'. [Chelsea](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/startseite/verein/631) have officially announced their latest signing from [Leicester City](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leicester-city/startseite/verein/1003) in defender [Wesley Fofana](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wesley-fofana/profil/spieler/475411), for a disclosed total fee of [€82million](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/breaking-wesley-fofana-to-chelsea-is-done-contract-transfer-fee-breakdown). The new recruitment comes at the perfect time for supporters, who have endured a challenging start to the 2022/23 season, and adds to the growing list of new names and faces at Stamford Bridge this year. [AS Saint-Etienne](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/as-saint-etienne/transfers/verein/618/saison_id/2020) in 2020, and had recently signed a long-term contract, before making the decision to continue his Premier League career elsewhere. [Jules Kounde](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jules-kounde/profil/spieler/411975) fell through with the Frenchman [deciding on Barcelona](https://futbol.si.com/news/jules-kounde-explains-why-he-chose-barcelona-over-chelsea) instead.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Wesley Fofana from Leicester City ahead of the summer transfer window deadline.

Chalobah has played as the central defender in a back-three before and could replace Thiago Silva should he continue to develop and improve his level of performance. The Blues have focused on signing players for the future as shown with the arrivals of Omari Hutchinson, Cesare Casadei, Chukwuemeka and Slonina, and Fofana could well fit into that category as well. This would only occur as a last resort with the veteran defender having been a standout performer since making the move to Stamford Bridge, but Fofana's arrival gives Tuchel flexibility with his defensive options. Fofana has played in a four-man defence before with Leicester and proved he can excel due to his physical attributes. The [Blues held a long-term interest in the French defender](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-wesley-fofana-transfer-24887015) and have finally got their man after weeks of negotiations. Thomas Tuchel has had to alter his favoured five-back formation at times already this season, switching to a four-man defence in the 2-1 loss against Southampton this week.

Ajax have a lost a lot of key players this summer and they could be about to lose another with reports in the Netherlands saying Chelsea have made a bid.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana, it has been announced.

Chelsea have offered Ajax €50 million to sign Mexico international Edson Alvarez, sources told ESPN.

The Eredivisie transfer window has closed for incoming transfers, but players can still leave and PSV are apparently expecting one of Sangaré or winger Cody ...

And in fact, if Gianluca Di Marzio's to be believed, they will be done as part of the same deal, a part-exchange with “an adjustment” — i.e. cash — in favor of ...

Chelsea summer spending could reach close to £350m as they pursue deadline-day deals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Josko Gvardiol.

The transfer under discussion would see Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso go to Barcelona in a player-plus-cash deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang; ...

Time is running out for clubs to do business in the transfer window. And to avoid missing out on any of the news wherever you are, look out for live streaming of Sky Sports News on the The transfer under discussion would see Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso go to Barcelona in a player-plus-cash deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang; no agreement has been reached yet, but all parties are hopeful of getting a deal done ahead of the transfer window closing at 11pm on Thursday

All the latest Chelsea news and transfers on our daily live blog including update on transfers, injuries and everything in-between.

[Read the full story, here.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/de-jong-chelsea-future-transfer-24898766) [Todd Boehly](https://www.football.london/all-about/todd-boehly) attempts to conclude further deals; the current record spend in a single window is £270m by Real Madrid in 2019. Summer target Anthony Gordon scored his second goal in two games, and [Wilfried Zaha](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/zaha-sterling-chelsea-relationship-transfer-24887063) provided Crystal Palace with a moment of magic that Thomas Tuchel was in dire need of on the south coast. The defeat only piled on the pressure and questions, ones likely to be made even more intense as the window draws to a close. There is now less than 48 hours for the transfer work to be completed, and at the end of that. Reports emerged that the Gabonese forward had been threatened alongside his wife to open up a safe and hand over jewellery and valuable objects at their home. He was later joined by Christian Pulisic off the bench, a player who is also extremely keen on a move out of Stamford Bridge. Some of Chelsea's wantaway stars have been slammed for their performance against Southampton as Thomas Tuchel watched his side lose 2-1, having gone ahead in the first half. Chelsea have needed a new midfielder for several years, and with less than two days to go until the end of the window, they have kickstarted their attempts to bring in Ajax's Edson Alvarez. Not only the one of Marcos Alonso with Barcelona no longer wanting him involved in these talks, but the latest issue is one that no one could have controlled. To which Thomas Tuchel's side never really responded in the second period. The Blues suffered their second defeat of the season on Tuesday night against Southampton.

The 2022 summer transfer window is almost over but the last few hours are set to be an extremely busy one for Chelsea.

Barcelona are very interested in the 31-year-old defender and are confident they can get a deal to sign him done in time. Brighton are interested in signing the Scotland international, but Chelsea do not want to sell the young midfielder. Thomas Tuchel, though, is understood to very keen on the idea of bringing the Everton forward to Chelsea and are expected to continue negotiations as the day progresses. Chelsea are still confident they can reach a deal to sign Aubameyang in the final hours of the transfer window. With the arrival of Fofana, Ampadu does not appear to be part of Tuchel's immediate plans. With it being deadline day, we know by now that anything can happen and there is plenty expected to occur at Chelsea over the next few hours.