Chelsea news - Huge Victor Osimhen transfer lined up as Reece James linked with exit

Here is your Chelsea morning roundup on Friday, September 15.

Victor Osimhen dream

Chelsea are «dreaming» of an ambitious move to land Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the near future, according to recent reports, as their search for another forward continues. The Blues have been linked with a potential move for a striker when the January window rolls around this season.

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Mauricio Pochettino drops huge Chelsea transfer hint as defender left out of squad amid exit

Reece James transfer stance

Chelsea are open to letting club captain Reece James leave if the «right price» is met by a side in the transfer market, per recent reports. The defender signed a new deal last year that runs for another five-years, however Real Madrid have been credited with interest in a move.

Los Blancos are looking to replace Dani Carvajal for the long-term and view James as the ideal target to fill the boost of their current right-back.

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Arsen Zakharyan transfer dig

Former Chelsea transfer target Arsen Zakharyan has discussed his failed move to west London over the past year as he completed a switch to Real Sociedad instead. Speaking on the move, the wonderkid said: «For me, it was more interesting to come to Real Sociedad than to Chelsea.

»It was also a more realistic option. I realised that I was already a Real player when I signed, I was worried about some issues during the negotiation but now… here I am."