Chelsea news: Mauricio Pochettino given fresh Bradley Barcola and Rayan Cherki transfer hope
Your morning Chelsea digest on Wednesday, August 23.
Double Lyon boost
Chelsea have been given a major boost to their hopes of signing Rayan Cherki and Bradley Barcola this summer. The Olympique Lyonnais duo have been heavily linked with moves to Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino looks to further bolster his frontline.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ernest Nuamah has completed his medical ahead of a loan, with an obligation to buy, to the French outfit. The report states that Lyon will pay Danish Superliga side Nordsjælland €25million, plus €5million in add-ons for the 19-year-old forward.
Nuamah, who will reportedly sign a five-year deal at the Groupama Stadium, has already scored four goals in four games this season as a right-winger. Interestingly, both Cherki and Barcola have often featured on the right flank for Lyon in recent times.
While the Ghana international may have just been brought in by Lyon to deputise the duo, his arrival certainly gives Chelsea fresh hope of securing their signatures.
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Balogun open to switch
Chelsea have been given a huge boost to their hopes of signing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The 22-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge recently as Mauricio Pochettino looks to further bolster his frontline before the summer transfer window slams shut at the end of the month.
According to the Evening Standard, the Blues have sounded out the American, who's open to joining. The report states that Arsenal are aware of Chelsea's interest and they want around £50million for his signature.
It's said that Monaco have already had a £34million bid for Balogun rejected, while Fulham are keeping tabs on the striker as they look to replace Aleksandar
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