Chelsea are monitoring Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari, according to reports from CaughtOffside. The 22-year-old Sweden international has just one year remaining on his current contract, increasing speculation surrounding his future. Brighton are engaged in discussions with Ayari regarding a contract extension, but several other Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, are closely observing the situation.
Trevoh Chalobah, the Chelsea defender, is reportedly prioritizing a move to Inter, as reported by Corriere dello Sport. His agent recently held talks with Como, however, the Italian club are currently unable to meet Chelsea’s €35 million valuation. Inter have now emerged as frontrunners for the England international, though they are also attempting to negotiate a lower fee. Chalobah has become Inter’s primary defensive target after alternatives like Oumar Solet and Nathan Ake, the latter of whom has joined Fenerbahce, proved unsuitable.
Reports from Fabrizio Romano indicate that Manchester City are not currently pursuing a deal for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Despite the appointment of former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, City are not actively engaged in discussions with Fernandez, who has expressed a desire to join Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid released a statement on Friday dismissing any interest in signing the Argentinian international. Arsenal are also said to be gathering information on Fernandez’s availability.
Chelsea are open to loaning Ayyoub Bouaddi back to Lille should a transfer agreement be reached, as reported by TEAMtalk. Lille have requested to retain the midfielder for another season, a possibility supported by both Chelsea and Manchester City. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have also indicated a willingness to delay Bouaddi’s arrival until next year, while Liverpool and Manchester United are pushing for an immediate transfer.
Bournemouth are preparing for potential offers for Alex Scott, with Chelsea among the clubs expressing interest, according to Ben Jacobs. Bournemouth are currently maintaining a firm stance against selling Scott and are planning contract extension talks. However, Jacobs anticipates that clubs will test Bournemouth's resolve with offers in the coming days.
