Chelsea transfer rumours: Vlahovic proposal rejected; Blues to stick with Kepa
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Chelsea and Juventus recently met in London to discuss a possible deal for Dusan Vlahovic. The Blues tried to offer Romelu Lukaku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek as makeweights, but the Bianconeri rejected this out of hand and want €80m for the Serbia international. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Lukaku has an offer worth £20m-a-year to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on the table following his loan at Inter. (Guardian)
The Belgian striker is ready to take a pay-cut in order to secure a summer exit from Stamford Bridge. (The Athletic)
Another forward that could leave Chelsea is Kai Havertz, who is the subject of a proposal from London rivals Arsenal. Bayern Munich are also interested, but the Blues hope that the Germany international will stay and find his form again under Mauricio Pochettino. (The Athletic)
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N'Golo Kante has undergone the first part of his medical ahead of his blockbuster move to Saudi champions Al Ittihad, who recently completed the signing of Karim Benzema from Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea are unlikely to sign either Andre Onana of Inter or Mike Maignan of Milan, with Kepa Arrizabalaga in line to start the season in goal for the Blues. (Sky Sports)
Maignan is unwilling to force an exit from Milan in order to join Chelsea. (GFFN)
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has revealed he hopes to sign several players from Chelsea, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang among the names linked with a move to Turkey. (TV100)
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